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-=[ Auto-Fuel v1.0 ]=-
-= Developed by Michael K. Demski =-
(C)Copyright 1994 Michael K. Demski
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Freeware Version 1.0
RE: Archive filename is AF-100.ZIP
Auto-Fuel v1.0 Page 1
Disclaimer:
The author of this program, Michael K. Demski, shall not be held
responsible for any damages, loss of data or any other loss as a
result of using this software. The user, by using this software,
takes FULL responsibility and liability for use of and any damages,
losses, etc... as a result of this software. Every effort has been
made to ensure that this software is free from defects and has been
thoroughly tested before release to the general public.
Introduction:
This door program allows your users to calculate their current
automobile gas milage, cost per mile driven, yearly fuel cost,
annual milage, etc., based on the information they provide.
Auto-Fuel will also create a report containing the above mentioned
information and allow the user to download the report using Xmodem,
Ymodem, or Zmodem. (* Note: The download feature requires that a
copy of DSZ.EXE or DSZ.COM be placed somewhere in the current path
or Auto-Fuel's home directory.)
This door program will run on any PCBoard, Wildcat!, RBBS, WWIV,
QuickBBS, Remote Access, GAP, plus any BBS that can create a DOOR.SYS,
DORINFOx.DEF, CHAIN.TXT, and DORINFOx.DEF/EXITINFO.BBS drop file.
Please consult your BBS documentation regarding the creation of the
drop files and/or setting up a door with your BBS in general.
Registration:
This program (Auto-Fuel v1.0) is Freeware. Feel free to
distribute the program (in it's unaltered form and archive)
as Freeware. You are free to use this program at no charge
or fee for as long as you would like.
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE associated with Auto-Fuel v1.0,
however, I would like to get some feedback, bug-reports, suggestions
for future versions, corrections, etc. from all who use this door.
I can be contacted as follows:
Michael K. Demski
18537 Milburn St.
Livonia, MI 48152-3351 (USA)
The Soul Connection BBS: 1-(810)-477-6695
FidoNet: 1:2410/129
CompuServe: 75324,3574
InterNet: mike.demski%tsc@ack.mi.org
Thank you for taking a moment to respond with feedback about
Auto-Fuel v1.0.
Auto-Fuel v1.0 Page 2
Installation:
Installation is fairly simple and straight-forward. It supports any
of the following system drop files:
DOOR.SYS
DORINFOx.DEF
CHAIN.TXT
EXITINFO.BBS
Running Auto-Fuel:
To start Auto-Fuel, one must enter AF.EXE followed by optional
command-line options (see example below), similar to as follows:
AF.EXE -DROPFILE C:\PCB\DOOR.SYS -NOFOSSIL
* Note: If you have a fossil driver loaded and Auto-Fuel detects
it's presence, Auto-Fuel will use the Fossil for I/O
purposes. If no Fossil is found, Auto-Fuel will
automatically default to ASYNC I/O. If you do not wish
to use the fossil when one is present, follow the commands
with -NOFOSSIL. (The -NOFOSSIL command is not case-sensitive.)
* Note: To run door in local mode, type AF.EXE -LOCAL. Typing AF.EXE
alone will bring up a list of parameters and examples.
Example Auto-Fuel door batch files:
cd\doors\af
af.exe -dropfile c:\pcb\door.sys -personality pcboard -nofossil
cd\pcb
board.bat
-or-
cd\doors\af
af.exe -dropfile c:\bbs\dorinfo1.def
cd\bbs
runbbs.bat
Auto-Fuel v1.0 Page 3
Available Command-Line Parameters:
-L or -LOCAL - Causes door to operate in local mode, without requiring a
door information (drop) file.
-DROPFILE x - Door information file directory or directory+filename.
-N x or -NODE x - Sets the node number to use.
-B x or -BPS x - Sets the serial port <---> modem bps (baud) rate to use.
-P x or -PORT x - Sets the serial port to use were 0=COM1, 1=COM2, etc.
-ADDRESS x - Sets serial port address in decimal NOT hexadecimal
(only has effect if FOSSIL driver is not being used).
-IRQ x - Sets the serial port IRQ line (only has effect if FOSSIL
driver is not being used).
-NOFOSSIL - Disables use of FOSSIL driver even if available.
-NOFIFO - Disables use of 16550 FIFO buffers (only if FOSSIL driver
is not being used).
-PERSONALITY x - Sets the sysop status line / function key personality to
use - one of: Standard, PCBoard, RemoteAccess, or Wildcat.
-MAXTIME x - Sets the maximum number of minutes that any user will be
permitted to access the door.
-USERNAME x - Name of user who is currently online.
-TIMELEFT x - User's time remaining online.
-SECURITY x - User's security level.
-LOCATION x - Location from which user is calling.
-?, -H or -HELP - Displays command-line help and exits.
* Note: Any information that is available from the door information file
overrides information provided on the command-line. If sufficient
parameters are provided on the command-line, the door can be operated
without a door information file.
* Note: Case is not sensitive in the names of command-line arguments.
* Please consult your BBS documentation for further instructions on
how to setup a door specific to your system.
* At this time, I recommend multi-node BBS's run a completely separate
copy of Auto-Fuel v1.0 for each node. Separate directory locations
should be used for each individual node to prevent any possible
sharing violations.
* Note: The download report feature requires that a copy of DSZ.EXE
or DSZ.COM be placed somewhere in the current path or Auto-Fuel's
home directory.
* Note: If you are using Auto-Fuel within a multitasking environment,
such as Desqview, ensure that you have the serial ports enabled if
you are using the ASYNC serial I/O instead of a FOSSIL.
* Note: If you are using the [ -ADDRESS x ] switch (Sets serial port
address in decimal NOT hexadecimal & only has effect if FOSSIL driver
is NOT being used), examples of hexadecimal-to-decimal address
equivalents: 03F8, 02F8, 03E8, 02E8, would be represented as:
1016, 760, 1000, and 744 respectively.