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DEKM Software, Inc. Address:
Presents 144 Academy Lane
Fancy ANSI V2.0 Upper Darby, PA 19082
January 1, 1995
(C) Copyright 1995. By Lawrence DeLutiis. All Rights Reserved.
< PRODUCT DESCRIPTION >
Fancy ANSI is an ANSI display door. It allows users to display their
own ANSIs, such as ones they created or ones they found interesting.
The ANSI can be up to 80 characters across, and any lines down. Unregistered
versions can only display three ANSI's, registered versions can display up
to 100 ANSI's.
The user must upload their ANSI's to your BBS. We wanted the users to
upload the ANSI's directly using the door, BUT we could not check for viruses.
By allowing the users to upload to your BBS, (your way), is a safer way,
since you can test for viruses using an on-line virus scanner.
****************************************************************************
If your users ANSI's are displaying with some weird characters, have
them use "The Draw" program, using the Alt-B save commands.
****************************************************************************
This door program is compatible with most BBS software. Supports up
to 115K baud rate, COM 0-15, non-standard IRQ's and multi-port boards using
a FOSSIL including PCBoard/M. Desqview compatible.
< DISTRIBUTION >
You are encouraged to distribute this product freely. By having it
available for downloading or by uploading it to any BBS, provided that
you do not make any changes to the files in the archive.
< LIMITED WARRANTY >
THE PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN THIS PACKAGE ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK RELATED TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAMS IS ON YOU. IN EVENT THERE IS ANY DEFECT,
YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR
CORRECTION.
DEKM Software, Inc. does not warrant that the programs contained in
the package will meet your requirements or that the operation of the
programs will be uninterrupted or error-free. DEKM Software, Inc. warrants
the diskettes on which the programs are provided to be free of defects in
the materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90)
days from the date of purchase by you as evidenced by a copy of your sales
receipt. The entire liability of DEKM Software, Inc. and your exclusive
remedy as to the disk(s) shall be replacement of the disk(s) that doesn't
meet DEKM Software's Limited Warranty.
< INSTALLATION >
To install this door program follow the steps provided:
STEP: INSTRUCTION:
1 Make a separate sub directory for this door.
For example: MD ANSIP
2 Copy all files in the .ZIP package into the new sub
directory.
3 Run the file called SETUP.EXE.
(Just type) SETUP
4 Select the option on the Main Menu called:
[Create Setup File]. Enter your data and save it to disk.
5 Select the option on the Main Menu called:
[Create Config File]. Enter your data and save it to disk.
6 Select the option on the Main Menu called:
[Create Batch File]. Enter your data and save it to disk.
*****************************************************************************
NOTE: Make sure that all data is entered correctly. If the door is not
functioning properly, check your data again especially the paths.
ALSO, DO NOT copy the files in this .ZIP file in another directory
that contains other DEKM products or other files. Please make a
new and empty sub directory, then copy the files.
*****************************************************************************
< USER DROP FILES >
For file: DEKMDOOR.CFG
Enter this information on the first line of the configuration file
called DEKMDOOR.CFG. This drop file is created by your BBS each time a
user runs a door. This file has different names depending on the type
of BBS software you are running. The enclosed user files are user files
that are supported by this door program.
PATH: BBS NAME:
C:\WILDCAT\CALLINFO.BBS For Wildcat
C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1\USERINFO.DAT For Wildcat 3.x
C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS For PCBoard using PCBOARD.SYS only
C:\PCB\USERS.SYS For PCBoard using USERS.SYS only
C:\BBS\DOOR.SYS For systems which support DOOR.SYS
C:\BBS\DORINFOx.DEF For QBBS/RBBS/RA. Replace x with
Node number.
C:\BBS\TRIBBS.SYS For TriBBS
C:\BBS\SFDOORS.DAT For Spitfire
C:\BBS\GTUSERS.BBS For GT Power systems
* If your using GT Power, you must use a file editor and put the comport
number on line 5 and the node number on line 6 of the DEKMDOOR.CFG
configuration file.
< COMM PORTS IRQs >
This door program supports COM 1-4 on the standard IRQ's - COM1 or
COM3 as a standars uses IRQ4 while COM2 and COM4 use IRQ3. If your
sysem uses a non-standard IRQ, add the IRQ number after the
configuration filename. For example: if the is called RUNME and you
want to use COM1 but non-standard IRQ5. The command line passed to the
door would be:
RUNME DEKMDOOR.CFG / 5
The /5 tells the door to use IRQ5 rather than the standard IRQ4
normally used with COM1. No /x parameter is needed for the standard
IRQ's.
< FOSSIL DRIVERS >
To tell the door to use the fossil driver instead of the standard
COM ports, just put /FD on the command line when running the door.
For Example:
RUNME DEKMDOOR.CFG / FD
The /FD indicates to the door that a fossil driver is present and
should be used. If no fossil driver is detected, the program will print
a message to that effect and exit the door.
< FILES CONTAIN IN THE .ZIP PACKAGE >
This is a list of files that should be contain in the archive.
If you are missing files, please call another BBS or one of DEKM
Software's Support Boards and download another package.
FILE: DESCRIPTION:
SETUP.EXE Setup Program
FA20.EXE Door Program
FANCANSI.EXE ANSI Data Program
ORDER.FRM Registration Form
SYSOPMES.DOC Sample ASCII file used with this door
HELPME.DOC This file.
DEKMDOOR.CFG Sample Configuration File
SETUP.DAT Sample Setup File
ANSIINFO.DAT Sample ANSI Data File
ANSIP.BAT Sample Batch File
NUMBER1.ANS Sample ANSI File
MOREDOOR.DOC More DEKM Doors
PACKAGE.DEL Package Deals on Doors
*****************************************************************************
NOTE: DO NOT change the name of any of these file names. The door program
will not function if the filenames are changed.
ALSO, You can delete the SETUP.EXE file after you have entered your
data, if you think you will not need it.
*****************************************************************************
< SETUP FILE >
For file: SETUP.DAT
This file contains information that the door program needs to run.
The first line, contains the drive and path to where you have
installed all the UNZIP files.
The second line, contains your registrations code. By registering
this product you will give your users more access to the game.
For further information on which path to enter for your bulletins,
see you BBS manual.
< RUNNING LOCALLY >
To run the door program locally just type the name of the .EXE and
the word LOCAL. For example: (you type) RUNME LOCAL
RUNME is the name of the door .EXE file.
*****************************************************************************
NOTE: Before running the door locally, make sure that you run the SETUP
program and enter the correct paths.
*****************************************************************************
< UPDATES >
The same registration number will work with all future versions of this
door product. Therefore, all future updates will be FREE.
< TROUBLE SHOOTING >
If you received your registration number and your door is still running
unregistered try these steps:
* Make sure you entered your name, BBS name and registration number
exactly the way we told you in a letter or in a BBS message you
received.
* If your BBS software is DOOR.SYS compatible, use this as a user
drop file.
These are the most common mistakes. If you are still having problems
leave us a message on a DEKM support BBS.
< TECHNICAL SUPPORT >
If you like, all users can gain access to any of DEKM Software's
support boards. Just log on to the support board of your choice. You can
now download the latest products by DEKM Software, Inc. There is also a
DEKM Software Support conference where you can leave your GENERAL questions
or comments about the doors. All mail is read daily for immediate responses.
For easy access to these support boards use the following username:
First name: DEKM Last name: SUPPORT Password: SUPPORT
This username will give you access to ONLY the DEKM Software Support
message conference and the DEKM Software Doors file area.
< DEKM Support Boards >
SYSOP: BBS Name: Number:
Mark Ingenito of The Cheyenne BBS. (610)-544-9615 (Node 1)
(610)-544-0819 (Node 2)
Harry Walmsley of Punch into the Future BBS. (610)-352-0413
*****************************************************************************
NOTE: As of January 8, 1994: Southeastern Pennsylvania received a new
area code. Changing from 215 to 610. You will not see the new
area code on any area code maps. Calling rates will remain the
same for both local and long distance calls.
*****************************************************************************
< ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS >
Thanks first goes to my brother Stephen who has helped me designed all
my products. Second thanks goes to my support boards and the sysops that
run them: Mark Ingenito and Harry Walmsley. Third, goes to all the boards
that help me test my products.
And to all our users... THANKS!
DEKM Software, Inc. wouldn't be a success without you.
Thank you, and welcome to the family of DEKM products!
Lawrence DeLutiis
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