OPENWIDE.PPE "OPENDOOR.PPE wide version with door/ppe descriptions"
Copyright 1994 by Robert Brower. Total Access BBS (905)270-3972
Voice Support: (905)819-9172 6pm-9pm 7days

What is it?

OPENWIDE.PPE is a PCBoard 15.1 PPE utility that will replace your old, and
now obsolete OPEN or DOOR commands. It is a beautifully designed ANSI imple-
mentation of the classic menu bar user interface. This is the 'WIDE' version
which has support for up to 26 doors or PPE's. It also has description sup-
port. Callers use their CURSOR movement keys (ARROW keys) to move the 
highlighted selection, pressing enter to launch the application.

File in archive?

You should have received the following files in this archive:

OPENWIDE.PPE    The executable PPE
OPENWIDE.DOC    This file you are reading now
MAIN.CFG        A sample configuration file
FILE_ID.DIZ     PCBoard @ code DIZ file. 

Installation:

You can install this PPE independantly of your commands or you can replace
your 'OPEN' or 'DOOR' commands by editing your CMD.LST file for the par-
ticular conferences that you want to run it from. The following is a sample
entry in a hypothetical CMD.LST file:

OPEN    50      C:\PCB\PPE\WIDE\OPENWIDE.PPE MAIN.CFG

*Notice MAIN.CFG. This is the configuration file which you wish to use for
this CMD.LST file or the conferences that access it. You can name the con-
figuration files any name. I chose MAIN.CFG because it is used for my main
board conference. My online games conference uses GAMES.CFG. It's up to you.

The configuration files *MUST* be included on this CMD.LST line. They must
also be present in the same directory as the PPE file.

Configuration file parameters:

LINE 1: FOREGROUND COLOR PCB @ CODE (ONE CHAR)
LINE 2: BACKGROUND COLOR PCB @ CODE (ONE CHAR)
LINE 3: HIGHLIGHT COLOR PCB @ CODE (ONE CHAR)
LINE 4: MENUBAR COLOR PCB @ CODE (ONE CHAR)
LINE 5: Name of DOOR or PPE (8 chars or less)
LINE 6: Description of DOOR or PPE (23 chars or less)
LINE 7: Name of DOOR or PPE (8 chars or less)
LINE 8: Description of DOOR or PPE (23 chars or less)
LINE 9: ... ETC.
LINE 10: ... ETC.

Because PCBoard has reserved the UP cursor key for scrollback, sysops using
OPENWIDE.PPE locally can use the alternate UP key, the HOME key.

If you like this PPE, you are encouraged to register it. In doing so, you
may receive the registered version which removes the UNREGISTERED notice PLUS
YOU'LL RECEIVE THE SOURCE CODE. Registration is $25.00 + Shipping & Handling. 
(exclude S+H if you wish to download your registered files from TABBS, 
numbers listed above) Send check or Money Order to:

Robert Brower
964 Fernandez Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5V 1W9 Canada

Other PPE's available:

VAULT.PPE       Incredible time & byte bank with many options. Gives callers
                all the info they need. Uses user notes PSA.

OPENDOOR.PPE    The original version of OPEN replacement. Supports up to
                78 doors or PPE's! Beautiful ANSI and cursor key user inter-
                face. This version does not give door descriptions but 
                has the increased door support.

BULLETIN.PPE    Another ANSI cursor key menu bar user interface approach to
                bulletins. Replace that old ansi bulletin listing with this
                new and exciting user interface. Give your BBS an exclusive
                'look & feel'.

RECEIPT.PPE     Subscribers can now generate and download their receipts in
                an instant. Supports all download protocols installed. 

WRITE.PPE       Yet another beautifully implemented approach to ANSI and your
                'W'rite command. Callers can now edit their personal info, as
                well as BBS flags, etc. FULLY sysop configurable. A *MUST*
                see!

Prices:

Each PPE is $25.00 and includes the source code.

Disclaimer: Robert Brower and Total Access BBS are not responsible for any 
file or information obtained from or related to Robert Brower or Total Access
BBS. Please distribute only unregistered archives and support the shareware
concept.