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SF-DESQ.DOC
Running SPITFIRE v3.51 with DESQview 386
SPITFIRE - Version 3.51
Copyright (C) by Mike Woltz, 1987-1996
Buffalo Creek Software
RUNNING SPITFIRE 3.51 UNDER DESQVIEW 386
---------------------------------------
In order to run SPITFIRE v3.51 under DESQview 386, Sysops need to
create a .DVP (DESQview Program Information File). DESQview uses
DVPs to run DOS applications. A DVP file tells DESQview the name and
location of the DOS (non-DESQview application) program being run and
describes the necessary memory and hardware requirements. A DVP
file is required whether running one or multiple nodes.
To create a DVP file, select Open Window, then Add a Program from the
popup DESQview menu that appears when the ALT key is tapped. See below
for further information.
Memory Requirements:
-------------------
SPITFIRE v3.51 requires 256K of RAM per node. If the BBS includes
programs that are run from DOS using SFMAIN.BAT, SFMESS.BAT or
SFFILE.BAT, Sysops need to allocate more memory depending upon the
size of the application that they are running. This is necessary
because SPITFIRE is still in memory at this time. It is
therefore recommended that at least two megabytes be installed
on a system that is to run SPITFIRE in a DESQview environment.
Since a disk cache dramatically improves performance when
multitasking, it is recommended that one be used with DESQview.
A more realistic setup would be 4MB of RAM with a 2MB cache.
Hardware Requirements:
---------------------
A 386SX or greater is required to run DV in 386 mode. Doing so
involves running XDV.COM which places itself in high memory and
activates the true multitasking capabilities of 386 Protected Mode.
DVP File Setup:
--------------
Below are suggested settings for the DVP file that is needed.
Settings will vary with different systems. It is VERY important to
set Close on exit to [N]; otherwise, the window will disappear after
EVERY call! Some items are blank, some are the defaults, and some
are suggested settings. Careful comparison and a little thought is
needed to optimize a system for DESQview.
Change A Program
Program Name............:SPITFIRE v3.51 Node 1
Keys to Use on Open Menu:SF Memory Size (in K):500
Program...:SF1D.BAT
Parameters:
Directory.: C:\SF
------------------------------------------------------------------
Options:
Writes text directly to screen.......:[Y]
Displays graphics information........:[N]
Virtualize text/graphics (Y,N,T).....:[T]
Uses serial ports (Y,N,1,2)..........:[1]
Requires floppy diskette.............:[N]
Press F1 for advanced options Press <- when you are DONE
------------------------------------------------------------------
Change a Program Advanced Options
System Memory (in K)........0 Maximum Program Memory Size (in K)
Script Buffer Size.......1000 Maximum Expanded Memory Size (in K)
Text Pages: 1 Graphics Pages: 0 Initial Mode: Interrupts:00 to FF
------------------------------------------------------------------
Window Position:
Maximum Height: 25 Starting Height: Starting Row....:
Maximum Width.: 80 Starting Width.: Starting Column.:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Shared Program
Pathname..:
Data......:
------------------------------------------------------------------
Close on exit (Y,N,blank)..:[N] Uses its own colors...........[Y]
Allow Close Window Command.:[Y] Runs in background (Y,N,blank)[Y]
Uses math coprocessor......:[N] Keyboard conflict (0-F).......[0]
Share CPU when foreground..:[Y] Share EGA when foreground/zoom[Y]
Can be swapped out (Y,N,bl):[N] Protection level (0-3)........[0]
Press F1 for standard options Press <- when you are DONE
------------------------------------------------------------------
Starting It All Up:
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If ANSI Graphics are featured on the SPITFIRE BBS, Sysops MUST load
DVANSI.COM, a file that comes with the DESQview software, before
opening each SPITFIRE window. To do so, create a batch file such as:
(SF1D.BAT)
C:
CD C:\DV
DVANSI
CALL SF1.BAT
As above, DESQview runs SF1D.BAT, not SF1.BAT directly when it is run
by the DVP file described. In order to have DESQview load the SF DVP
applications immediately, hit SHIFT+ALT when the DESQview Menu is
displayed. This will enter Learn mode. Select Start Script, and then
select the key that should activate this macro and run the script. Make
sure that the Script Name begins with an Exclamation point (!). The
Script that begins with an ! will be automatically loaded. Give the
Script a name like !STARTUP. Then, hit the exact keystrokes that are
used to start the "default" startup windows. When all of the windows
are on the screen, hit SHIFT+ALT a second time. The Learn Menu will
reappear. Select Finish Script to end this Script Macro recording.
When exiting DESQview next, tell it to Save Scripts.
Make sure to have the AUTOEXEC.BAT end with the line "XDV". This will
enable the system to boot DESQview which will in turn boot the SPITFIRE
Setup in case of a power interruption.