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Technote #1001
QuickBBS V2.85 Wide Beta-1 - "What's New"
By Benjamin Schollnick
Matrix Technologies
QuickBBS Development Centre (QDC)
QuickBBS@QuickBBS.Com
CONTENTS This Technote is intended as a brief overview of some
of the changes in QuickBBS v2.85 Wide Beta-1. Wide
A New Look Beta-1 is *NOT* the final release of v2.85, but a
What's New In interim step towards the final release of v2.85.
v2.85 Wide Beta-1?
Feedback for this Beta is vital for v2.85 Wide Beta,
Warning Message so please feel free to send feedback.
Further References
Downloads
A New Look
Version 2.85 of QuickBBS is the first version that Matrix Technologies has
had complete control over. For those not familiar with the history, Matrix
Technologies took ownership of QuickBBS during the v2.80/v2.81 final beta
cycles. Thus v2.85 is entirely a Matrix Technologies product...
Version 2.85 has turned out in excellent shape. Almost all of the features
that were on the drawing board have been added, but alas, not necessarily
in the form we intended. It is hoped that we will be able to polish up the
new Event Editor, and other assorted pieces before the final release.
What's New In v2.85 Wide Beta-1?
WARNING:QuickBBS v2.85 Wide Beta-1 has been tested,
but there is always the possibility of the Beta Team
missing something, or something malfunctioning. Matrix
Technologies is NOT responsiblity for any damage that
may occur. The only thing that Matrix Technologies
guarantee's is that this software will TAKE UP HARD
DRIVE SPACE.
On the other hand, we will work with you if you have
any problems in a effort to try to fix & isolate the
problem.
We also recommend BACK UP YOUR DATA FILES BEFORE YOU
UPGRADE!!
Limited MultiLine File Listings
* When you list a file area, you can now use multiline entries. (This is
only supported when you use the List File Command)
* The Extended File Description handling is enabled if you use any of
these as the *FIRST* character in the description.
- DASH
' 'SPACE
| PIPE
> Greater Than
+ Plus Sign
If you place a Ctrl-A ('') in the first character position (Same
as the extended description), that line will be treated as a *LITERAL*
line. In otherwords, it'll be sent verbatim.
* If the Line Contains [High Ansi Not Viewable] it will not be treated as
a Extended File description. This was added due to the fact that AMU's
file headers can not be modified. The author has chosen to not add any
method to configure AMU to add a Ctrl-A (Literal) to the header, and
QuickBBS was previously treating it as a Extended Description. Most
headers have HIGH ANSI, and this change allows you to continue to use
the headers without distortion.
* If the Line is a extended description, it will start at column31, and
the line will be wrapped if necessary. (Wraps will also start at col
31.) * If Ctrl-C is the first character on the line, then the line will
be CENTERED, instead of flush to the left.
* Changed the DOS Shell routine to utilize OPRO's shell routines.
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* Added "Delete File Attach" option in QCONFIG -> General. If Toggled to
YES the user will be asked if they would like to delete the File Attach
file *AFTER* downloading.
* If the Message is deleted from *INSIDE* of QuickBBS it will
automatically delete the File Attach if Qconfig is toggled to allow
deletion.
* QuickBBS Now ENFORCES the practice of the Fmail file being in the Fmail
directory. If the Sysop chooses a file that is *NOT* in the Fmail
directory, it is copied over to that directory. (Note *COPIED* Not
MOVED)
NOTE: MSGPACK does *NOT* do this,
having it occur completely
Automatically is considered too
large of a security hole.
NOTE: The file will be deleted *NO
MATTER* WHERE IT IS.
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* Added Qconfig -> User Limits -> Forced Mail @ Login. This will *FORCE*
users to Read any waiting mail at login. It is configurable for *EACH*
security Level. (This way you can allow trusted users to not be forced
to read for Personal Mail Scans.)
* This works in conjunction with Check for Waiting Mail Option. If you
have that turned off, then this will honor that setting. But any time
they do a personal mail scan, this option will be called into play.
* Added routine into Qconfig's Language Edit screen to "remind" people
that the language file doesn't exist.
* Increased size of NODE Number (Qconfig->General->Other) to allow up to
255.
* Added a new feature to Sysop Page. If the sysop is paged and the page
is *NOT* aborted, but unanswered, Page Sysop will Ask if the user would
like to leave a message to the sysop. This message will be placed on
the same board as "Forgot my Password".
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* Added "OS2SLICE" ENVIRONMENTAL value. Defaults to 250.This is the
number of slices that will be given up, add "SET OS2SLICE=xxxxx" to
your BBS Batch file, and QuickBBS Will use that value instead.
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* Made Cosmetic Improvements to allow QuickBBS to indicate what memory
model the Overlay is using.
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InterNode Communications Routines
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* Changed QuickBBS Internode Chat to utilize LOWMIXER routines. This will
make it easier to add InterNode Communications.
* Fixed problems with the InterNodeChat module that prevented the
internal chat routines from recognizing the mixer.
* Fixed Minor bug with Online Chat Routine that caused it to accidently
reset the BBS.
* Added Support for QUICKBBSPING & QUICKBBSPINGACK.
* Fixed the Bug with the Menu Type 66 display menu.
Added Support for "Force Logoff" on Menu Type #66,
- FORCELOG.asc/ans, is displayed before GOODBYE.*
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* Added Menu Type 65. Menu Type #65 takes *NO* optional data. All that it
does is LOG's OFF the current user *WITHOUT* handing up. Then logs IN
another user. (IE goes right back to the LOGIN sequence.) All
data/changes should be changed.
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Added Language definitions for the Message Headers. That Allows you to
Redefine the Colors and so forth. (In prior versions not *ALL* of the
existing message header text was available for redefining).
* Fixed "TO:" & "SUBJ:" entries. You must now go into Qconfig / Language
Editor and add a colour for "SUBJ" (#439), otherwise you will get a
"blinking" entry for SUBJect.
* Fixed "ENCL" (#440) Not allowing change of colour defs
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Semaphore Files
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* Started to Incorporate SEMAPHORE File Detection into QuickBBS. (NID =
Node ID #, Node # in 3 digit form. IE Node 1 = 001)
* Fixed Minor bug with the new "location" of the Semaphore / InterNode
Chat Code, that would allow a message scan, before a user was
completely logged in.
* Worked on improving SEMAPHORE & InterNode Communications code to make
it more intergrated into QuickBBS. It is now managed off the
TimeComputed Code instead of a loop in the menu processor. Problems
discovered, but worked around. (MSGREAD semaphore will *NOT* be
triggered while the user is READING Messages. Instead it is delayed
until *AFTER* they leave the message reading routines!
* The Semaphore Directory is the same path as your QuickBBS Environmental
value. (IE SET quick=x:\xxxxx path).
Currently Offering:
QKMAIL.NID# Will cause QuickBBS to rescan for New Mail.*. Will display
QKMAIL.ASC/ANS* (IE Execute a Type 22)
Will Cause QuickBBS to display "NOUSERS.ASC/ANS". After the
QKNOUSER.NID# File is displayed QuickBBS Will automatically disconnect the
user.
Will Cause QuickBBS to display "SHUTDOWN.ASC/ANS". After the
QKDOWN.NID# File is displayed QuickBBS Will automatically disconnect the
user, and Exit to Dos..
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FlexiEvents Routines
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* Fixed Bug where QuickBBS wasn't taking the next Event into account when
computing the users time limit.
* Fixed Bug in QCONFIG's Event Editor, failing to save the correct
information if you answer "Y" to "You have modified" prompt.
* Undocumented ALT-S for Settings for the Event. (IE. Enabled, Disabled,
Deleted)
* Added Flush Command to All Event Editor Writes. (Should Eliminate
problems with certain Cache packages not showing the updates to the
file.)
Event Settings Currently Supported:
- Only Allow New Users
- Only Allow Old Users
- Deny *ALL* Users
- Fixed Errorlevel Shells
- Message Base Access
- File System Access
Added Text Files for Events:
NONEWUSR.ASC/ANS Show to Newbies when they attempt to login
(And are not allowed in Event Configuration)
NOOLDUSR.ASC/ANS Show to Old Users when they attempt to login
(And are not allowed in Event Configuration)
Shown to Users that Attempt access any of the
NOFILES.ASC/ANS Files Commands (IE Download, etc) during a
event that restrictions them.
Shown to Users that Attempt access any of the
NOMSGS.ASC/ANS MessageBase Commands (IE Read, Write, etc)
during a event that restrictions them.
Further References
* QuickBBS Developer's Guide (Work in Progress)
* QuickBBS Structures Documentation for v2.85 (Wide Beta-1)