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Program : PCBBE.PPE - Version 2.01 Compiled 03-23-97
(c)96,1997 Practical Computer Services
Author : Bob Watson
The Latest version is always available here at
The TAO BBS (609) 587-2672
Description : The PCB Bulletin Executive will replace your existing
BULLETIN command and automatically Create a menu of
all available BULLETINS each time it is run.
I've been running PCB for several years now and as my
BBS grows so does the number of bulletins I have online. I
wanted a quick way to add a bulletin without having to go
in and edit a display file EVERY TIME!
Features : - Automatically creates Bulletin menu when run.
- FAST, FAST, FAST!!!!
- VERY easily maintained after initial Installation.
- Highlights 'NEW' & 'UPDATED' bulletins for user.
- Custom Header for registered users.
Requirements: PCBoard 15.2x or later
Working knowledge of PCBoard 15.2x
The Future : If people have ideas for improvements feel free to contact
me.
I can be easily reached at:
───────────────────────────
Practical Computer Services
483 Klockner Road
Hamilton, NJ 08610
(609) 584-7947
The TAO BBS (609) 587-2672 33.6K USR v.everything
Internet E-Mail bob.watson@tao.com
Web Site http://www.nerc.com/~pcs/
Support : E-Mail me or drop by The TAO BBS
Registration: $15 US funds ONLY!
Registration removes all the nasty unregistered messages
and delays. The registration number will work for ALL future
releases of The PCB Bulletin Executive.
PCBBE is not free software. PCBBE should be registered no
later than 30 days after installation.
Refer to the enclosed file REGISTER.FRM for complete
registration instructions.
From the
Command Line: PCBBE will accept bulletin numbers from the command line
just like PCB does. If a user wants to skip the menu they
can. i.e. "B 1 2 3" will display the appropriate bulletins.
Installation: *********** THE IMPORTANT PART ***************
1) Just add this PPE file name and path to your CMD.LST file
so PCBoard will run this PPE instead of the internal Bulletin
command. This is an Example of what it might look like:
2) B 0 C:\PCB\PCBBE.PPE
2) Edit the PCBBE.COL file
********** MUST BE IN SAME DIRECTORY AS PCBBE.PPE ***************
This is the Color control File. 6 lines. Each line control's
the color of a field.
Line 1 ---> Border
Line 2 ---> Secondary Border Text
Line 3 ---> Bulletin Number
Line 4 ---> Main Headings
Line 5 ---> Date Last Updated
Line 6 ---> Bulletin Description
Each line should contain 1 PCB Code. The PCBBE.COL file included
in this archive is fully commented for easy installation. You can
leave the comments in for easy changes!
3) Edit the PCBBE.CFG file.
********** MUST BE IN SAME DIRECTORY AS PCBBE.PPE ***************
The layout of this file is VERY important. If you don't
set this file up correctly to start you'll have big problems with
PCBBE! There is an example config file in the archive, just edit
that file and replace the appropriate fields. Each line of this
file represents a Bulletin on your system. So if you have 10 Bulletins
you should have 1 line for each bulletin in your config file.
LINES 1-?? - Description of each bulletin on your system.
1 line for each bulletin you have. Description
can be up to 55 characters long!
4) If you are a registered user and would like to use a custom header
PCBBE now supports this. Just create a file called PCBBE.HDR in the
same directory as PCBBE.PPE. Included in the release archive is an
example header file called HDR.DAT. PCBBE.PPE by default does *NOT*
use a custom header.
5) THAT'S IT! 4 Easy steps!
Trouble
Shooting : Q) I only have 10 Bulletins but 11 Bulletins show up on the menu.
The last Bulletin displayed is blank.
A) Be sure the last character on the last line of the
PCBBE.CFG file is <ALT-26>.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Q) The first page of the menu comes out great, but then ││
│ │ all hell breaks loose with the display! ││
│ │ A) This is a local ONLY problem. It's caused by the ││
│ │ DOUBLE line display at the bottom. Use the /LOCALON ││
│ │ switch when you log on locally and everything will ││
│ │ look much better! ││
│ │ ││
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
LICENSE TO USE AGREEMENT
------------------------
Practical Computer Services (referred to as PCS here after) grants a
nonexclusive license to use PCBBE.
PCS shall have the right to terminate this license if purchaser
violates any of its provisions. Purchaser agrees that the software
products and accompanying materials are the property of PCS and
that PCS shall maintain title to and ownership of the software
products at all times.
PCS makes no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, with
respect to the quality, performance, accuracy, or fitness of PCBBE.
PCS assumes no responsibility for any decisions made or actions
taken on the part of the purchaser because of the use of PCBBE. In
no event shall Practical Computere Services, or any of its representatives,
be liable for any loss of profit or damage arising from the use or inability
to use PCBBE even if PCS or an authorized agent of PCS has been
advised of the possibility of damage.
PCS reserves the right to make any changes, enhancements, and/or
improvements to PCBBE at any time and without notice.
DISCLAIMER
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There is made no warranty of any kind, express or implied including
without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or fitness
for a particular purpose. Practical Computer Services shall not be liable
for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or sequential arising from
a failure of this program to operate in the manner desired by the User.
Practical Computer Services shall not be liable for any damage to data or
property which may be caused directly or indirectly by the User of this program.
IN NO EVENT WILL Practical Computer Services BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR
ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.