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| SELECT CHAT v1.0                                                            |
| Written by Drew [PWA]                                                       |
| Docs last updated 03-17-96                                                  |
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| 0. Table of Contents                                                        |
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    1. Introduction
    2. Packaging
    3. Installation
    4. Other Program Information
    5. Contacting the Author


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| 1. Introduction                                                             |
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    SELECT CHAT is a simple little PPE which allows you, the sysop, to pick
    which chat PPE to use when entering chat with your users.  If you like
    to use different chat PPE's for variety, then this is for you!

    This was compiled using PPLC 3.0, so you must have PCBoard v15 and up
    to use it.  Source code is included.


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| 2. Packaging                                                                |
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    Your zip file should contain the following files:

        SELCHAT  .PPE       The PPE itself.
        SELCHAT  .CFG       Config file
        SELCHAT  .DOC       Documentation (you are reading it now).
        OTHERDJP .DOC       Other stuff I've written.
        FILE_ID  .DIZ       File (zip) description.
        PWA      .NFO       PWA info file.
        TSP      .NFO       My bbs ad.

    If any of these files are missing, be warned that you may have a copy
    that has been tampered with.  If you have any extra files, they are
    extraneous and unnecessary.


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    Unzip the contents of the zip file into it's own directory, and just
    install this in PCBTEXT Prompt #333.

    There are two command line parameters you may use:

    /333    Will cause the PPE to keyboard stuff an "ESC" key when exiting.

    /SCR    The PPE will save the screen before starting restore the screen
            just before exiting.

    If you installed this in Prompt #333, you will probably want both of
    these options.  For example: !<path>\SELCHAT.PPE /333 /SCR

    This may vary depending on the chat ppe's you use, so play around with
    these options to find the right combination.

    Edit SELCHAT.CFG to configure to your liking.  It is fairly small and
    documented within, so you should have no problems.

    That's it!


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    When you hit F10 to go into chat, you will be presented with a menu
    listing the other chat PPE's you have available.  *ONLY* the sysop will
    see this menu.  The user will just see a message that says they are
    about to enter with the sysop, and will not be able to type anything
    until the chat PPE you have chosen is running.

    Otherwise, I'm surprised no one has done something as simple as this.
    It adds some variety to the chat, so you don't have to stick with just
    one particular chat PPE. :)

    This utility is FREEWARE.  No registration is required and there are
    no nag screens.  However, comments, suggestions and donations will
    certainly be accepted. :)  If you find this little utility useful,
    feel free drop me a quick note.


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| 5. Contacting the Author                                                    |
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    I am rarely on IRC, so don't be a dork and bother other PWA members.

    Don't ask me :
        1. For source code
        2. To be a PWA distribution site, because we don't have any
        3. For sites on the internet to find PPE's
    If you do any of the above, don't expect a reply from me. :)

    You can reach me in the following ways:
        Internet email : drew@topaz.com
        My System      : The Silicon Phalanx
        Other          : Attitude Net

    Peace,
    --Drew