BULLWIDE.PPE BULLETIN MENU FOR PCBOARD 15.1. COPYRIGHT 1994 ROBERT BROWER TOTAL ACCESS: NODE 1 (905)568-5294, NODE 2 (905)568-2496 VOICE SUPPORT: 6PM-10PM WEEKDAYS 11AM-10PM SAT/SUN (905)568-2084 What is it? BULLWIDE.PPE is a wonderful new concept in bulletin directory menus for your PCBoard 15.1 BBS system. This powerful PPE combines the power and convenience of arrow keys and a menu bar user interface. Many features are supported, such as: cursor & arrow key control, downloading bulletins directly from the interface, sysop-configurable color schemes as well as 'random' color schemes, and more! Supports up to 32 bulletins How do I install it? Since you're reading this DOC file, we can assume that you have unzipped the archive containing the following files: BULLWIDE.PPE executable PPE program BULLWIDE.DOC this document text file that you're reading now MAIN.CFG a sample config file FILE_ID.DIZ file upload description Installation is as easy as replacing your currently used 'B' command with the following line in your CMD.LST file for each applicable conference: COMMAND SECURITY PATH/FILENAME ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- B 20 C:\PCB\PPE\BWIDE\BULLWIDE.PPE MAIN.CFG *NOTE: Different conferences may have different bulletins, so to support this, we have added a 'switch' to the CMD.LST line above. Notice the 'MAIN.CFG' following the path and filename? It contains conference specific information which is explained further on. The only thing that is important to know is that this switch or config file can have ANY name, but *MUST* reside in the same path as the PPE executable. Several config files may exist. Security levels may vary and is up to you. I have mine set for the first validated level. The path to the PPE file may also vary from what is shown above. These are MY settings, and only serve as an example. What's in the config file? The format of the configuration file is as follows: LINE 1: FOREGROUND COLOR PCB @ CODE LINE 2: BACKGROUND COLOR PCB @ CODE LINE 3: HIGHLIGHT COLOR PCB @ CODE LINE 4: DESCRIPTION 1ST BULLETIN LINE 5: PATH AND FILENAME OF 1ST BULLETIN . DESCRIPTION 2ND BULLETIN . PATH AND FILENAME OF 2ND BULLETIN *NOTE: put the word, 'RANDOM' in place of line 1 or 2 to achieve 'random' color schemes for the highlighted text or background. Normal text is always background color + 8 to achieve the 3D effect with ANSI. This is *UNCRIPPLED* shareware! If you like BULLWIDE.PPE and would like to support it with a registration which will remove the UNREGISTERED notice on the help screen, then send $15.00 US dollars plus $5.00 shipping and handling to: (exclude shipping and handling if you wish to download your registered code from TABBS at the above numbers) (please make cheques payable to Robert Brower) Register: 1 PPE: $15.00 2 PPE: $25.00 4 PPE: $50.00 8 PPE: $100.00 Robert Brower 411 Winfield Terrace Mississauga, Ontario L5R 1N9, Canada If you require additional voice support, I can be reached at the voice number mentioned above during the times mentioned. I'd be happy to hear from you! Some other PPE products are: VAULT.PPE Simply the BEST Time and Byte Bank available for PCBoard. Uses USER NOTES PSA records to store byte and time. Allows callers to exchange time for bytes and bytes for time as well as gamble time or bytes. Fully sysop configurable. RECEIPT.PPE Generates text file receipts for subscribing BBS callers and let's then download them immediately. A MUST have for any subscription BBS. OPENDOOR.PPE An arrow key/menu bar user interface to your DOORS and PPE utilities. Supports up to 78 doors and/or PPE's. Add a *NEW* look to your PCBoard BBS! OPENWIDE.PPE The 'WIDE' version of OPENDOOR which allows door descriptions and more! BULLETIN.PPE This beautiful ANSI/arrow key/menu bar user interface to your bulletins will astound your callers and make your BBS refreshingly different from all others! Supports 12 bulletins DIRLIST.PPE An ANSI color configurable, arrow key/menu bar user interface to your bulletins. Callers can download bulletins directly from the interface. Another *EYE CATCHING* BBS improving PPE. WRITE.PPE Replace your old 'W' command with this menu bar/arrow key queue. Callers can now edit their personal information and' BBS flags. FULLY sysop configurable and a beauty to *SEE*! EDITOR.PPE An *ONLINE* news file editor for sysops, co-sysops, and conference mediators! Combines a FULL screen editor and powerful color selection, macros, and arrow key/menu bar interface to your NEWS files. Robert Brower and Total Access BBS are not responsible for any damages or loss of data or any other mishap as a result using this product or any other product, file, or information obtained from or related to Robert Brower and Total Access BBS.