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AceComm & Utilities (Tm)
Version 1.75
"Leading Software Technology" for todays hi-speed modem
Evaluation copy 11/1/93
AceComm
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS FOR AceComm & Utilities
Last revised 11/1/93
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QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS FOR AceComm & Utilities
Last revised 11/1/93
--Distribution DISK--
The AceComm package is distributed in a compressed format. The
compression utility used with AceComm is the current version of
LHA (this writing LHA213). AceComm package and sub-packages are
compressed as SelF eXtracting "SFX" files. This means the
compressed file "ARCHIVE" uses an .EXE file extension. This SFX
format allows you the user to simply type the name of an
archive. The archive's SFX code will execute, and extract the
files to their un-compressed form.
--Electronic Distribution--
Many BBS systems will store the distributed SFX file inside an
archive envelope of their default archive.
The AceComm BBS provides the AceComm package in ARJ and ZIP
format. SFX files as described above are contained inside the
main package, and are SelF eXtracting.
FAST SETUP
Easiest way to AceComm is to just run INSTALL.BAT. The batch file
will run ACTL.EXE. ACTL.EXE copiles ACE.CTL into ACE.PRM.
ACTL creates subdirectories defined inside ACE.CTL. Directories
defined in the default setup are CAP, FON, FILES, KTS, SCR, and
MAIL. INSTALL.BAT copies FON files into FON, KTS files into KTS,
DOC files into a subdir DOC. INSTALL.BAT then runs ACE.EXE
QUICK SETUP STEPS
Step 1
- Un compress the AceComm package into it's own sub directory.
This example assumes the filename ACE175.EXE
ACE175 means version 1.75
.EXE means AceComm is distributed as a SelF eXtracting
archive (SFX)
Example
At the DOS prompt type: md \ace
At the DOS prompt type: copy ACE175.EXE \ACE
At the DOS prompt type: cd \ace
At the DOS prompt type: ACE175
The basic setup files will be ready in a sub directory ACE.
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Other files that include SFX in the filename and end in .EXE
file extension, are also SelF eXtracting archives. These
files are enhancements to the basic setup.
Step 2
- Read ACTL.DOC (1 page)
- Run ACTL.EXE (complies ACE.CTL into ACE.PRM)
Example ACTL ace.ctl
ACTL.EXE need only be run when creating a new re-initialized
PRM file is desired. All PRM-data is edit able from within
inside AceComm.
Note: AceComm will invoke ACTL.EXE directly when no ACE.PRM
file is found in the start up directory.
Step 3
- Run ACE.EXE
At the DOS prompt type: ACE
- OPTIONAL -
Not required for QUICK START
After having become familiar with AceComm, you may decide to edit
ACE.CTL for some personal defaults. This will allow future
compilations to use your custom setup instructions.
ACE.CTL can store personal and custom setup data for times when
a new ACE.PRM file is generated. This will be most used when
upgrading AceComm versions.
The following are enhancements to the AceComm package
a) FON_SFX.EXE
FON_SFX contains several sample .BBS, FON, and .NOD files.
It is suggested that FON_SFX be un-compressed inside a
sub directory to the AceComm directory
Example: C:\ACE\FON
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At the DOS prompt type: md \ace\fon
At the DOS prompt type: copy FON_SFX.EXE \ace\fon
At the DOS prompt type: cd \ace\fon
At the DOS prompt type: FON_SFX
At the DOS prompt type: cd \ace
NOTE: ACTL creates these directories if defined in ACE.CTL and
not found.
b) KTS_SFX.EXE
KTS_SFX contains the KTS files included in the default setup,
as well as the ascii versions. Ascii version KTS files share
the filename with KTS files, but use .ASC extension.
It is suggested that KTS_SFX be un-compressed inside a
sub directory to the AceComm directory
Example: C:\ACE\KTS
At the DOS prompt type: md \ace\kts
At the DOS prompt type: copy KTS_SFX.EXE \ace\kts
At the DOS prompt type: cd \ace\kts
At the DOS prompt type: KTS_SFX
At the DOS prompt type: cd \ace
(.KTS files are the Key Translation Sequence files for
terminals) This file contains ascii versions of .KTS files.
ASC files are compiled into KTS files using KTS.EXE.
c) UTIL_SFX.EXE
UTIL_SFX contains several utilities that enhance the AceComm
package. Each utility has it's .DOC file.
It is suggested that UTIL_SFX be un-compressed inside a
sub directory to the AceComm directory
Example: C:\ACE\UTIL
At the DOS prompt type: md \ace\util
At the DOS prompt type: copy UTIL_SFX.EXE \ace\util
At the DOS prompt type: cd \ace\util
At the DOS prompt type: UTIL_SFX
At the DOS prompt type: cd \ace
CBF.EXE can compile direct FBL output into a FON file. 'CBF
1_114.BBS'
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IDX.EXE creates a very small index file so that AceComm can
use a RAW NODELIST file for mailer mode/file requests.
FBL.EXE creates a .BBS and .NOD file from the raw nodelist for
a given NET HOST
KTS.EXE compiles a Key Translation Sequence file from ascii to
binary format.
ANSI.EXE filters ANSI and AVATAR video control sequence codes
from files. ANSI.EXE can also be used to view the files.
Custom colors, sounds, etc.
- See bottom of ACE.CTL file.
- See MASS MENU area inside PRM-data editor (inside
AceComm)
Multiple .FON files
- Selectable from inside the FON LIST AREA
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Chapter 2 Whats New?
=============================================================
11/01/93 * Release version 1.75
=============================================================
Updates made for 1.75 include
This release contains all the new functions I plan to put
into AceComm other than minor suggestions, and tweaks. The
script language, Auto Answer, and point mail services will
get the most attention here after. The Windows version will
be put on the front burner with the 1.75 release. (the
Windows version is considered an upgrade for you registered
users, I'm anxious to get this out)
- Re-written dialer
- Re-written script processor, the script language inches along,
whats there is very solid
- Re-written log file formatter, nice new packed log file
- Part re-write for Dir Lister function, "Drives" detect works
better, "NewDir" operates easier
format also tracks online time
- Intelligent File Rename (internal zmodem)
- Itroduce "Mondo Menus" (Tm)
- New on-line help topics menu, supports scrollable view, and
printing
- Changed TopBar 1 line menu for mouse to pull down menu type
for most frequentl used commands. Hot key displayed at left
Also displays current event schedule (if any) at right
- Changed status bar diplays "key-def" hot key & "help" menu
hot keys at right
- Changed xstatus line display when creating or running scripts
to display more clearly what key press options are allowed
- New Event scheduler for "Host", and "Mail" events
- New Intelligent Auto Answer (process macro stack associated
with connect string), allows drop to BBS, FAX, etc. based on
modem Answer/Connect string
- Re-written Point Mail
- New *.FLO file support (mailer) can look into MAIL_OUT
directory and provide automated mail poll, send, attach, file
request etc. if the current event scheduale allows. Manual
mail functions still inside "Protocols" menus
- New Fon List menu item "Mass Change" any record item, updates
all records with just the 1 item.
- A few new macros, [DATA_ARGS]
- DPRM175.EXE can clone the ACE.PRM file to ACE.CTL, your next
upgrade will be painless
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Chapter 2 Whats New?
=============================================================
09/05/93 * Release version 1.7
=============================================================
Updates made for 1.7 include
- Introduces "Intelligent Auto Log On Technology"(Tm)
- Labels, Gotos, Ifs, and data areas are documented in example
script file, and introduction of SCRIPT.DOC.
- Sorting FON files by system name, total calls, last date called
and phone number.
- FON file import/convert functions will now allow file merging.
US BBS list is a stable format, I'm converting that now.
- Internal protocols code to detect receive buffer near full was
commented out, I un-commented it, slower computers running
AceComm as a back ground in Windows etc don't see a crc error
every 'buffer_size' bytes.
- Ansi ESC[6n is responded to with ESC[row;col R
- Extended AVATAR scroll up/scroll down functions
- File requests using FBL's nodelist extract files (.NOD) where
the dir lister got involved, caused AceComm to create ACE.BCH
instead of NETNODE.REQ, this problem didn't exist for users
using the NODELIST.
- A memory management system has been implemented. Memory for
internal functions can be swapped to XMS memory during other
memory hungary tasks. At this point AceComm uses 64k XMS for
swapping the scroll back buffer. Future releases will see
EMS support, and much more high memory used for the scroll
back buffer and reading very large FON files. 64k isn't
much, it allows an extra 48k/250 FON record buffer for very
large FON files. Or With smaller FON files, AceComm can run
in up to 64k less conventional memory than before.
AceComm uses EMS/XMS/DISK for SWAP when using <CommandShell_>
and <RunProgram> macros.
- Options menus have been re-arranged grouping like options into
sub menus.
- LISTFILE names have been changed from ACE.BCH and temporary
filenames of the 'ABCDEFG' order to 'UPLDS.LST' and
'UPLDS.LS(n)'.
- Time slices for DV have been added. Time slices for Windows
are more selective. By default time slices are not given up
while using any of Acecomm's internal protocols. Options for
giving up time slices during internal protocols are provided
in the new "Internal Protocols Options" menu.
- 9.6k memory has been freed due to changes in the help system
and on line order form.
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