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WHAT'S NEW?
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11/27/94
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Fixed DOOR.SYS set to level 0 with some orders.
11/9/94
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Fixed route number validation.
11/2/94
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When entering a check account number, only numbers will be accepted
for input (no dashes, etc.).
10/29/94
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Added new @ codes for CHARGE.FRM for paying online by check.
See SBRAIN.DOC for details... The included CHARGE.FRM is designed
for use with Dragon Business Services.
NEW: If you have the ZIPCODES.DAT file in your BRAINEX directory,
Shop Master will do an automatic look up of the user's City and State
based on the zip code entered... ZIPCODES.DAT is about 300k and
available for download from The Brainex System BBS at 310-275-2344.
10/13/94
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Fixed a problem reading TABS validation numbers.
10/12/94
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NOTE for Dollars Direct(tm) users:
Included in this archive is DDD.EXE (Dollars Direct Dialer).
This program will call the ABS BBS and upload your order files
for you automatically. Use it in your nightly BBS event.
In order for DDD to work, you will need to update SBRAIN using
a BRAINEX.DAT dated 10/12/94 or later. See DDD.DOC for details.
Order ZIP files will now be written to BRAINEX\SBRAIN\ABS directory
This should keep things a bit more organized!
10/10/94
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Added an additional security check for Dollars Direct(tm)
10/01/94
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Shop Master now supports Dollars Direct(tm) from American Banking
Services Corp. Please see ABS.DOC for information!
**** You must have BRAINEX.DAT dated 10/01/94 or later to setup
**** this version of Shop Master
6/16/94
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Fixed a problem during creation of CATALOG.DLX. INFOFILE field in
the catalog was being repeated.
6/12/94
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* Be sure to update using BRAINEX.DAT dated 6/12/94 or later!
* Place the updated BRAINEX.DAT in your BRAINEX directory before you run
* SETUP.
Shop Master now supports TABS service. Place your TABSxx.TXT files
in the BRAINEX\SBRAIN directory. Validation reports will be written
to BRAINEX\SBRAIN\TABS_LOG.TXT.
You will also need to add the desired service toy your BRAINEX.INI
file in the [Shop Master] section as shown in this example:
Shop brain cards=VS,MC,AM,CB,JB,DC,TABS10,TABS25
5/30/95
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Fixed renaming receipt before a download.
5/15/94
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Fixed higher baud rates used in dorinfo.def for calculating download time.
5/5/94
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Cosmetic change in Files Directory. You may need to reformat your
files descriptions if they are too long. (line wrap will be off)
5/2/94
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Added subscription period and level upgrade for TriBBS.
5/1/94
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Fixed a problem with subscription dates. The month was sometimes not correct.
4/19/94
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Certain BBS programs leave the date field BLANK in the door.sys!
If you are using Shop Master to add to TODAY's subscription
period, Shop Master will work with the blank date field.
3/31/94
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You can now use a SHIPPING.CTL file to add shipping fees based
on the total amount of the order. See the included SAMPLE.CTL
for details. * NOTICE* This file must be name SHIPPING.CTL, and
be located in BRAINEX\SBRAIN in order for Shop Master to use it.
3/29/94
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Fixed a problem when changing multiple catalogs after a text search.
When checking the TRASH file for bogus card numbers, Shop Master
will compares part of the card number as well as the entire number.
Example TRASH file entry:
542269
If the user's card number starts with the above example, the card will
be rejected. You can also enter an entire number in the trash file.
Do not add any dashes "-" in the trash file.
2/28/94
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Shop Master can now write an additional output file.
CUSTOM OUTPUT FILE
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If you wish to have Shop Master create a custom output file for use
with other programs, create a template file called:
BRAINEX\SBRAIN\CHARGE.FRM
The following variables may be replaced by Shop Master with the actual
user information after a successful order.
@DATE @TIME @INVOICE @VERIFICATION
@CARDHOLDER @USERNAME @FIRST @LAST
@EXPIRE @CARDNUMBER @ADDRESS @CITY
@COUNTRY @HOMEPHONE @BBSNAME @BBSPHONE
@TAX @SHIP @COD @DISC
@TOTAL @STATE @ZIPCODE @UTOTAL
The new info will be appended to the file BRAINEX\SBRAIN\BBSCHARG.CHG.
Sample CHARGE.FRM:
"@USERNAME","@CARDNUMBER","@EXPIRE","@TOTAL"
The above would end up in BBSCHARG.CHG as:
"Alan Smithee","444444444444","1299","10.00"
See SBRAIN.DOC for more details...
2/17/94
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Fixed color problem when doing text search with multiple catalogs.
You can now search using multiple words. Just separate words with
a comma.
2/12/94
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Added Archive commands when viewing file list.
2/10/94
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Fixed a problem when ordering duplicate items.
1/27/94
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When displaying files list, the [ENTER=MORE] prompt will only be displayed
if there is another page of files available for listing.
1/16/94
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You can now use passwords on available files.
Create a file named BRAINEX\SBRAIN\PASSWORD.CTL
Each line contains the file name and password, separated by a space:
FILENAME.EXT PASSWORD
File Passwords can be included in the catalog.dat using:
PASSWORD=
Example Catalog.dat entry:
ITEM=Special List File
PRICE=10.00
PASSWORD=SWORDFISH
RECEIPT files will be named by invoice number instead of RECEIPT.x
(x=node number). This will help prevent users from overwriting old
receipts when downloading.
12/11/93
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Users will now have to confirm cancellation of orders.
12/03/93
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Fixed a shell to telepc-b problem when using EVENT mode.
*Note: To use event mode use this command:
SBRAIN EVENT
11/12/93
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Made some of the selection prompts a bit more clear to users.
11/04/93
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NEW: EVENT mode. (update SBRAIN with BRAINEX.DAT dated 11/03/93 or after)
When you use the event mode, all orders are stored in BRAINEX\SBRAIN\EVENTS
directory. You can process them all at the same time by using:
SBRAIN EVENT
This is handy for systems want to process all orders in a daily event
batch file...
The file BRAINEX\SBRAIN\EVENTS\ORDER.DAT will store the status of
orders.
11/01/93
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Fixed a problem with OFFLINE mode.
10/09/93
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You can now use multiple catalogs. Just create a list file called:
BRAINEX\SBRAIN\CATALOG.LST
and place on a single line for each catalog:
PATH\CATALOGNAME [space] Catalog Description
Example:
C:\BRAINEX\SBRAIN\CATALOG.DAT Main Items Catalog
C:\BRAINEX\SBRAIN\MODEM.CAT Modem Catalog
C:\BRAINEX\SBRAIN\REGS.CAT Subscription Options
Don't forget the space between the filename and the description.
If you delete your existing CATALOG.DLX and CATALOG.STD, Shop Master
will create new catalogs that combine all catalogs in your list file.
Be sure to place your default CATALOG.DAT in the CATALOG.LST file!
10/04/93
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*Be sure you update your BRAINEX.DAT file dated 10/04/93 or later
before you use SETUP to update this program.
Added an option to the payment types: 900 Service
Users can enter their 900 service BBS subscription code to get
BBS subscriptions. You must indicate that an item is a 900
service in the ITEM= field of the CATALOG.DAT file.
Example:
ITEM=900 Service 1 month BBS subscription
ITEM= must begin with 900 for this to work!
You should place your DATA.INF file in the BRAINEX\SBRAIN directory.
When a user access a valid number, the entry will be updated with
their name, date and time, and will then become an invalid code.
This will prevent the code from being used more than once.
9/30/93
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Fixed the [END] key error. If you never saw it, too late now!
9/12/93
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Fixed a problem in the Wildcat subscription update.
9/8/93
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Support for Wildcat's security profile name. Do *not* use the
menu access level.
You can use numbers or words. CATALOG.DAT Example:
ITEM=Deluxe Subscription
PRICE=30
INFOFILE=D:\BRAINEX\TEXT\SUBINFO
LEVEL=REGUSER
7/19/93
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Split the address information into separate lines for
Street Address
City, State, Zip code
Country
*** YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR RECEIPT.TXT AND INVOICE.TXT TEMPLATE FILES
The new replacable characters are:
@CITY/STATE
@COUNTRY
See the included samples.
5/5/93
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When using TelePC, users are asked if they want to retry an unsuccessful
order process.
4/26/93
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Fixed a bug in the Catalog creation routine.
3/27/93
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Different currency types are now accepted. The default is $, but if you
wish to use a different identifier, you will need to update your
BRAINEX\BRAINEX.DAT file. Just use SETUP to update this door,
or run the DOOR MANAGER door edit.
Fixed a problem with the "billing name" not being displayed in the
warning notice.
3/19/93
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In order to keep menus standardized in Brainex Doors, the Protocol Change
option now uses the letter "P" instead of "C". If you have customized your
MENU and MENUG screens, you will need to update them!
3/13/93
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Increased capacity for large catalog files.
To use the HELLO screen, a SKIP= command must be used on the
SBRAIN command line. Example:
SBRAIN SKIP=110
Users with security level 110 and above will bypass the door, lower levels
will be shown the HELLO prompt and asked if they want to use Shop Master.
3/10/93
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Improved com port routines for non-standard addresses.
2/25/93
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New setup options:
Save order information to PRINTER?
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When an order is processed successfuly, the information can also
be sent to your printer. Answer YES to print each order.
Billing Name
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The name you enter here will be shown in the
Warning Notice (NOTICE & NOTICEG) screens automatically.
Be sure to replace your old notice files.
Be sure you have the BRAINEX.DAT dated after 2/24/93,
then run BRAINSET to reanswer the Shop Master setup.
2/18/93
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You can disable Shop Master from asking a user for their BBS name
and phone. If the tax rate is set to NONE, Shop Master will NOT
ask a user if they are a resident of the taxable state.
2/9/93
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You can now use multiple catalog files, simply indicate the full
path and filename using CATALOG= on the command line.
Example:
SBRAIN NODE=1 CATALOG=C:\CATS\CATALOG1.DAT
Any valid filename will be accepted for the catalog name.
2/7/93
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Be sure to use the newest BRAINEX.DAT if you are using SETUP to
upgrade Shop Master. There must be a value or NONE for the COD
amount, even if you do use COD.
1/30/93
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Shop Master now offers CHECKS and C.O.D. services. Please run
the BRAINSET program to update your settings if desired.
If you choose to allow C.O.D., you can enter the C.O.D. amount that
will be added to the total price.
Be sure to update your INVOICE.TXT and RECEIPT.TXT to allow
the use of the @COD replacable command. See the included examples.