SysOp Notes for Trivia Quiz:
Trivia quiz runs as a type 200 TDBS application with the following menu
structure:
Entry:
@AnyUser
KEY=? TYPE=200 Opt Data=Tquiz /Q
Although the game can be played in ansi mode or ascii mode, the editor can
be only used in ANSI mode.
A normal caller will be presented with the Logo and Instructions <Y/N> ?
However a Sysop or editor of a trivia category will be presented with
Instructions <Y/N/E> ?
The E denotes the editor.
By pressing the E You will get the following menu:
< A > Add new question
< C > Edit or Add Category
< E > Edit question
< D > Delete Question
< V > View all Questions
< Q > Quit Editing
Enter Choice Q
To add a category you must press the C
You will need to know which cataegory you wish to add.
If you select on already in use you can then edit that information otherwise
you will be adding a category.
You receive the following screen"
Edit which category 1
Category Name :
D/B File Name : .DBF
SysOp # 1 :
SysOp # 2 :
SysOp # 3 :
Visible <Y/N> : ?
If you already have some Tquiz compatible databases just enter in their name
on the line D/B File Name. Enter how you want it to be displayed on the line
Category Name.
You may want someone else to add questions and do the work on that individual
category.. You would place their name in the SysOp lines. You are allowed 3
people per catagory. If you are working in a category and adding questions
you may not want it made visible to the public until you are finished, it
that is the case, just say N to visible.
Adding questions is very simple also:
Just select A from the edit menu.
You will be asked which category to edit.
You can then type in a very long question. Place the answer to it in the
answer box. (Case is not important) The remark box is used for misc
remarks like a verse or misc information.
Move your cursor down to Y/N/Q and answer yes no or quit to the edit menu.
To edit a question you will need to know what number question to edit.
Press V followed by the category you wish to view.
After you have selected the number
Then you may press E followed by the category number and the question number
The editing works the same way as adding a question
The Trivia quiz is a very powerful program and can be used in may different
ways. You are not restricted to the databases you received with the program.
You may purchase others, trade with other sysops or make up your own.. Just
enter in the DBF name of the database into the editor and have at it..