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║ A Full-Featured BBS Listing Program ║
║ Copyright 1992-95, PAROLE Software ║
║ All rights reserved ║
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Dennis N. Maidon
The Parole Board BBS
9411 Buffalo Rd
Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 965-3600 -> Voice

The Parole Board BBS
FIDO 1:151/185

(919) 965-4696 -> US Robotics Dual Standard v.Everything

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Now with RIP! Graphic bulletins.
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CatList is a full-featured BBS Listing door written in the beginning for
WC! 3.x and greater. CatList now supports TriBBS, SpitFire and PCBoard. It
may work with other systems but has not been tested on them. I do not imply
in any shape, form or fashion that CatList will operate on any other BBS
software. CatList will maintain a BBS list for a specified number of days.
At the end of that time, the user that listed the BBS will receive a notice
for 10 days informing him/her that their listing has expired and must be
updated. On the eleventh day if the user has not updated the listing, it
will be deleted from the database. CatList notifies the user that the
listing was deleted. All notifications are sent using the USERxxx.BBS
files which WildCat! sends to the individual user when they logon. Once
this file is sent, WC! then deletes the file and logs it to the ACTIVITY.LOG.
CatList supports COMs 1-4 only. It will also support COMs 5-8 with the
addition of a FOSSIL driver.

Only the user that originally listed a BBS will be able to
Edit/Update or Delete that listing. You as the sysOp have the ability
to E/U/D any listing in the database.

The door should be easy enough to set up on its own, particularly if
you're familiar with door operation under Wildcat! If you do have any
problems, you can reach me on The Parole Board BBS or you can call me
voice.

REGISTERED OPTIONS:

Once registered, you may set the Listing Age (Line #7 of the CFG
file) to any number of days. Until registration, it is locked at 14
days. I do not like 'crippling' or 'handicapping' one of my programs
but on my older doors, there are more un-registered users using them
than registered. Registered SysOps also have the ability to use
HEADER.DAT and TAIL.DAT files. These are ASCii text files that are
added to the TEXT file that is created by CatList. You may use them for any
reason that you desire. The HEADER.DAT is written to the text file just
after the Copyright Info and before the body of the listings. The
TAIL.DAT is written just after the body of the listings and before the
credits. The files must be named "HEADER.DAT" & "TAIL.DAT".

Registered SysOps may also create a header file that will be used in the
"Spec File" that is created. Place the name of the header file in line
#17 of the CFG file. This file may be configured by the SysOp to contain
a specific number of listings. Some may prefer to use this file as a
HELLOx.BBS or GOODBYE.BBS file.

SysOps that would like to use POSTMASTER (Copyright 1992, Dave Cody &
BoardWalk Software) have the option of setting Line 14 of the CFG file
to "Y". CatList will then create two files named "CATLIST.EXP" and
"CATLIST.DEL" in the WC! home directory that you specified on line 10 of
the CFG file. CATLIST.EXP contains the names of the users that have
EXPIRED listings. The CATLIST.DEL contains the names of users with
listings that have been deleted. These files are ONLY created once each
day when the maintenance is performed. You may want to add a couple of
lines to your DOORx.BAT to test for these files and have POSTMASTER work
on them. CatList is fully functional other than these options.

If you do not like the list of BBS softwares that are hard coded into
Catlist, you may create a file named "SOFTWARE.CL" and place it into the
door directory. CatList will look for this file and use that list
instead of the hard coded BBS softwares. See the enclosed "SOFTWARE.CL"
for the file format. It *MUST* contain exactly 30 lines. Each software
type may be a maximum of 8 characters. That fits "WildCat!" exactly.
<grin> The modem types may also be changed through the "MODEM.CL" file.
This file must also be located in the door directory. It contains 18
lines with a maximum of 25 characters per line. You may delete either
or both of these files if you prefer to keep the defaults in CatList.

SysOps may now update the last update date of all listings from the DOS
prompt. Type "CATLIST -UPDATE" from the DOS prompt and CatList will
automatically reset all the dates in the database.

WARNING! Make a backup of the CATLIST.DTA file before using the UPDATE
function.

Users may also download the CATLIST.TXT file via the door. To utilize
this option, you will need a copy of DSZ/GSZ.EXE. You will need to
create a CFG file named "DSZCFG.x" (x=Node Number).

DSZ <-Line 1
2F8,3 <-Line 2

=========================================================================
This file requires *ONLY* 2 lines. I have included the instructions
here to enable you to locate them a bit easier.

With this release, users that enter an event may also
upload an ANSI display screen. This will require
creating a file named "DSZCFG.x", with the "x" being the
node number. If you have more than 1 node, you must
create a file for each node. The format is as follows:

Line 1: "DSZ" or "GSZ" (without the quotes) Place the
filename of whichever program you use.

Line 2: You will need to enter the BASE,IRQ of the node
you are operating on here. For example, If you
are using COM2, you should place "2F8,3" on
this line. See the enclosed DSZCFG.1 for a
sample.

COM1 3F8,4 ─┐ Standard
COM2 2F8,3 ─┘
COM3 3E8,<IRQ> ─┐Put correct IRQ number
COM4 2F8,<IRQ> ─┘instead of <IRQ>

You should read the DSZ/GSZ documentation and the
X00.SYS DOCs for further details. You should also have
DSZ.COM or GSZ.COM located in a directory that is in
your path. Users will be given a choice of ZMODEM,
XMODEM, XMODEM-1K, XMODEM-CRC, YMODEM and YMODEM-1K. I
wholeheartedly recommend that you register DSZ or GSZ
from Chuck Forsberg if you intend to use it.

If you wish, you may create a file named "DONOR.CL" and place it in the
CatList door directory. Place the user's name in this file that
donated CatList to your BBS. CatList will display a line:
CatList courtesy of : <users' name>
If CatList does not locate the file, it will not display the donor line.

SUPPORT:

Support for CatList is available from several sources. Messages
may be left on The Parole Board BBS in the "PAROLE Software" conference
or the Mustang! BBS in the "PRIVATE" conference. If you feel that a
message is not satisfactory you may call me voice. (919) 965-3600
Please call before 9:30pm EST as I am an early riser and need to get my
"beauty sleep".

NOTE: *PLEASE* check your file name and paths very carefully. Ninety
percent of the calls I get, are due to an incorrect path or CFG file
setup. Read the following instructions carefully before calling. You
should also read the CATLIST.HIS file as it contains information that is
not included in this file.

UPDATES:

Updates are FREE to registered users and may be downloaded from The
Parole Board BBS, Mustang! BBS and various other BBS systems. Once
registered, CatList updates are free for life. If you wish an update on
disk, send $3 to the address listed above and specify the disk size.

If you are in a hurry and do not want to take the time to logon,
enter " PAROLE SOFTWARE NOW! " at the name prompt. It will give you
access to the PAROLE Software file & support areas. Don't forget the
"!" on "NOW".

You may also FREQ the current CatList update by requesting CATLIST
from 1:151/185.

LEGALITIES
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THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS ARE DISTRIBUTED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANYONE INVOLVED WITH
THE CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF THIS PRODUCT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY USE THEREOF
OR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY.

DISTRIBUTION
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You may make this file available for downloading from your BBS or you may
upload it to any BBS of your choice, provided that you do not make any
changes to the contents of the archive (ZIP file). The archive and its
individual contents may not be used by any service that charges any money
whatsoever, without the written permission of the author.

This ZIP file was created using the -AV function of PKZIP. If
my AV is missing then this file may not be complete or has been
tampered with. Complete and current editions of this program
are always available for D/L on The Parole Board BBS. If the -AV
is missing please complain to your sysop to stop the practice of
removing AV's as this is your assurance from the programmer that
the file is complete and virus free.

With version 4.2, I am utilizing the VENDINFO.DIZ program.
Please DO NOT make any changes to this file that will invalidate
the security of the files in this archive. You may rearchive
the files in the original archive as long as you DO NOT
add/remove or change any existing files.

INSTALLATION:

Installation of CatList is an easy straightforward operation. You
will need to create a directory to hold the CatList files. For
simplicity, we will use the directory "C:\DOOR\CATLIST" in this
documentation. Once you have created "\CATLIST", unZIP the CATLISTx.ZIP
archive into that directory. Create a sub directory named "\AFILES".
The ANSI BBS ads will be ULed to this directory. You should then create
a sub directory called "C:\DOOR\CATLIST\SCREENS". UnZIP the file
"SCREENS.ZIP" into this sub-directory.

Any of these screens may be modified by the user but with some
restrictions. The MENU.xxx, VSCREEN.xxx, and WELCOME.xxx screens must
remain the same physical size since some of the info on them is
hard coded in the CATLIST.EXE program.

MSGIMP.ZIP contains sample .IMP files that you may modify to suit
your individual tastes. Place these files where you normally place
your .IMP files. This should be in your \WC30\MSG directory. The
archive should contain the files "DELETE.IMP" and "EXPIRE.IMP".

You will then need to edit the CATLIST.CFG file(s) to suit your
individual WildCat! setup. You MUST use an ASCii editor to edit the CFG
file at all times. Some word processors leave hidden control codes that
could cause CatList to die a horrible and ugly death. The CATLIST.CFG
file must contain 17 lines. Make sure that the lines in the CFG file
that require a "^" switch have them. If you get an "Overflow error" or
and "Illegal function call" then you have probably left one of the
switches off. The "^" is nothing more than a SHIFT-6. It is NOT a
CTRL-6 key press.

C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1\USERINFO.DAT─┐
C:\PCB\USERS.SYS ├ <- Path to User file. I recommend
C:\SF\SFDOORS.DAT │ using USERS.SYS for PCBoard and
C:\BBS\DORINFOx.DEF │ USERINFO.DAT for Wildcat!
C:\BBS\CALLINFO.BBS │
C:\BBS\GTUSER.DAT │
C:\BBS\DOOR.SYS │
C:\BBS\PCBOARD.SYS │
C:\BBS\TRIBBS.SYS ─┘
The Parole Board BBS <- BBS Name
Dennis <- SysOp's first name
Maidon <- SysOp's last name
12345 <- Registration Serial number
100 <- Min. Sec level to access door
260 <- Min Sec level to Add listings
30 <- Number of days to maintain listing
E:\TEXT\TPB-LIST.TXT^L <- Path to create text file and
switch to determine the type of
text file you want created.
"^S" = Short Listing
"^L" = Long Listing
One of these switches *MUST* be
present.
RIP <- "RIP" = RIP Bulletin "N" = No RIP
C:\WC30\BULL\BULL35.BBS^Y <- Path to create COLOR bulletin &
@pause@ switch
C:\WC30\ <- Your HOME dir - ACTIVITY.xxx log
C:\WC30\DISP <- Path to your display files
Y <- (Y/N) Create files needed by POSTMASTER
This option is only available to
registered users but, this line
must still be included in the CFG
file.
C:\WC30\DISP\GOODBYE.SCR^Y <- REGISTERED USERS ONLY FEATURE
"[N]" disables. Notice the
brackets. "[]" They have to be
there.

This line *MUST* be included in
the CFG file whether you have
registered CatList or not.
CatList will now create a special
color file that contains a
specified number of listings from
the database. I've had several
request this feature so that
they may use it as a GOODBYE.BBS
screen. If you want to disable
this feature, place "[N]" on this
line. If it is disabled, you may
leave off the next line. The
"^Y" will append a @pause@ to the
special file. If you do not want
the pause, add "^N" to this line.
One of these switches *MUST* be
used if you do not disable the
special file creation.
5 <- Number of listings in the Special
file. If you've disabled the
feature, you may leave this line
out of the CFG file.
SPECHDR.DAT <- Name of the HEADER file for the
Special file. This will allow
you to run multiple copies of
CatList in the same directory and
have a different header for each copy.

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NOTE: There are 2 additional lines necessary when using GTUSER.BBS.
Since this file does not provide the Comport and Node number,
You need to add the to the CFG file on lines 5 and 6. All
other lines in the CFG file move up accordingly. Instead of
17 lines, you will have 19 lines.

Line 1 This is where CatList will look to find USERINFO.DAT. It MUST
always point to the NODEx directory and NOT the \WC30
directory. You must use USERINFO.DAT, do not use DOOR.SYS for
a WC! BBS.

Line 2 Your BBS name

Line 3 Your First Name or the name you go by on the BBS (DO NOT use
"SYSOP")

Line 4 Your last name

Line 5 When you register CatList you will be given a serial number.
Place it on this line. Until then, you may put any number you
desire here or leave it blank.

Line 6 This is the minimum security level that you will allow to
enter the door. DO NOT use the Security Name In makewild.
Always use the Menu Access number.

┌──────────── MISCELLANEOUS ────────────┐
│ Menu access level 150 │<- Use this Number from the
│ Menu display set 6 │ EDIT PROFILE SCREEN in
│ Daily time limit 120 │ MAKEWILD. The cotton-picker
│ Maximum logon time 60 │ won't work if you use the
│ Maximum up/down ratio 50 │ Security Profile NAME.
│ Maximum daily downloads 15 │ Trust Me, I've been there.

Line 7 This is the minimum security level that may Add, Edit, Delete
or Update listings. Same procedure as Line 6

Line 8 This is the number of days that a BBS listing will remain current.
If you specify "45" here, all listing will remain valid for 45
days. At that time a notice will be sent to the LISTER that his
listing has expired and that it will be deleted in 10 days. He
will receive a notice each day for the 10 days. On the eleventh
day, if the listing has not been updated, it will be deleted from
the database. There is no way to recover the listing once it has
been deleted. Users are notified by using the "USERxxxx.BBS" files
in the Display directory. These files are deleted by Wildcat! once
they have been sent to the user. The first person to enter the door
each day causes the program to run the maintenance and update
routines. DO NOT delete the file, LASTCHK.DAT, unless i give
instructions to do so in an upgrade. This file is used by
CatList to make sure the maintenance is run when it is needed.

Line 9 This line contain the path and name of the text file that you
want CatList to create. This file contains no color codes and
is paginated for a printer. This file is similar to the
WCLIST.TXT file that the List door on Mustang! BBS creates.
<G> You may also specify the type of listing you want created.
"^S" = Short Listing (no description)
"^L" = Long listing (full description)
Line 10 CatList supports RIP graphics in that it will create a RIP
bulletin. Place "RIP" on this line if you support RIP and
wish CatList to create a RIP bulletin. Place a "N" to disable
this function.
Line 11 This is the path and name of the COLOR bulletin that you want
created. This bulletin is created using WC!3.x color codes
and MUST have a ".BBS" filename extension. You may also prefer
a HELLOx.BBS screen though the file could get a bit large in
due time. You can also set the default for the @pause@ at the
end of the bulletin. At the end of the bulletin use a "^" as
the spacer and place either a "Y" or "N". One of them *MUST*
be there for the program to work properly.

Line 12 Path where CatList will find you ACTIVITY.xxx files. This is
your Wildcat! home directory. CatList writes to the
individual Activity logs so that you can keep tabs on what
happens in the door.

Line 13 This is the path to your Display directory. Catlist will
write the USERxxxx.BBS file in this directory.

Line 14 (Y/N) If this line is set to "Y" then Catlist will create the
CATLIST.EXP & CATLIST.DEL files that are needed by POSTMASTER.
This option is only available to registered users but, this
line must still be included in the CFG file.

Line 15 REGISTERED USERS! This line must be included in the CFG file
for CatList to operate. If you want to disable it, place
"[N]" on this line. CatList will now create a color display
file with only a specified number of listings from the
database. The number of listings in the file is controlled by
line 16. "^Y" = @pause@ "^N" = no pause.

Line 16 Number of listings to be included in the Special file on line
15.

Line 17. Name of the HEADER file to append to the Special file. Be
sure to add the proper color codes that you prefer to this
file. A sample is included in "SPECHDR.DAT".

Make sure that all your CFG files contain 17 lines. If you are
operating a Multi-Node setup, you must have a separate CFG file for
each node. Each CFG file must also have unique name such as:

BBS1.CFG BBS2.CFG BBS3.CFG
---------------

NOTE: You may now use one (1) CFG file for multi-node by using the
environment variables.

When specifying the location of the system file on line 1 of the doors .CFG
file, you may use the environment variables %pcbdrive%, %pcbdir%, %pcbnode%,
and %wcnodeid%. Some examples:
PCBoard:
USERS.SYS in C:\PCB - %pcbdrive%%pcbdir%\USERS.SYS
USERS.SYS in C:\PCB\NODE1 - %pcbdrive%%pcbdir%\NODE%pcbnode%\USERS.SYS

Wildcat!:
USERINFO.DAT in C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1 - C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE%WCNODEID%

Non-PCBoard systems may use the PCB environment variables by setting them
in either AUTOEXEC.BAT or in the batch that runs the door. For example:
SET PCBDRIVE=C:
SET PCBDIR=\BBSDIR
SET PCBNODE=1

NOTE: See the enclosed archive, "CATLIST.PCB" for details on installing
CatList on PCBoard v15.0.
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Create the CFG file(s) for you particular BBS. You will also need a DOORx.BAT
to run the door. This one is simple.

@ECHO OFF
CD \DOOR\CATLIST
CATLIST BBS.CFG /5 or CATLIST BBS.CFG /%WCIRQID%
──┬─
┌──────────────┘
└ If you are running non-Standard Com ports on your BBS, you will need to pass
the proper IRQ to the door. It doesn't hurt to pass the IRQ even if they are
standard. If a user enters the door and it just sits there acting sort of
stupid, it's probably looking for the correct IRQ. Always pass it on the
command line and there will be no question. Some networks have a problem
using the "/" symbol. CatList will now accept an asterisk "*" in place of
the "/". You may also use the environment variable in the DOORx.BAT file to
pass info to the door.

CATLIST BBS%WCNODEID%.CFG /%WCIRQID%

Make sure you DO have the variables set if you use this method.

NOTE: CatList supports COM 1-4 on the standard IRQ's - COM1/COM3 = IRQ4 and
COM2/COM4 = IRQ3. If you wish to use a non-standard IRQ, add the IRQ
number after the configuration filename. Let's assume your Door is
called FOOBAR and you want to use COM1 and IRQ5. The command line
passed to your Door would be:

FOOBAR FOOBAR.CFG /5

The /5 tells CatList to use IRQ5 rather than the standard IRQ4 that
is normally used with COM1. No /x parameter is needed for the standard
IRQ's. CatList supports IRQs 1 - 15.

CatList Files
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CLBRDR.RIP Registered Users may create this file to replace the
default "CATLIST.RIP". CatList will look for the
existence of this file in the "\SCREENS" directory and
display it if found. This screen is the border around
the text area of CatList.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---
SPECHDR.RIP CatList will look for this file in the door directory and
use it as the RIP header on the Spec File instead of the
default header. Most SysOps use the Spec File as a
GOODBYE screen for their BBS.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

HI2LO.SRT CatList defaults to sorting the database from low to high using
the area code of the BBS telephone number. If CatList detects
this file in the door directory, it will sort and print the
bulletins from high to low. It may be a "0" byte file.

RIP.NO If CatList detects this file in the door directory, it will
disable all RIPSCRIP support. Even if you do not support RIP
on your BBS, CatList will function properly using RIP if the
incoming caller is using a RIP compatible term program. This
may be a "0" byte file.

GOODBYE.NO If you do not wish to offer users the ability to
[G]oodbye from the door, create this file and place it in
the CatList directory. This may be a '0' byte file.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

NOTICE.NO If you utilize POSTMASTER or other similar utility and
wish to prevent the creation of the "USERxxxx.BBS"
notification files, place this file in your CatList
directory and those files well not be created. The
"CATLIST.DEL" and "CATLIST.EXP" files will still be
created.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

BULLETIN.NO Place this file in the door directory and it will disable
the bulletin and text file creation each time a user
exits the door. You must them use the CLBULLMK.EXE to
create and update those files. 0-byte file.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

CLTEXT.TXT This file is an ASCii file containing all the prompts used in
CatList. Registered SysOps may obtain a utility that allows
you to edit the .TXT file and recompile it to the CLTEXT.DAT
file. MKCLTXT.EXE

HEADER.DAT If CatList detects this file, it will read it in and print it
out in the CATLIST.TXT file as a header.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

TAIL.DAT CatList will append the contents of this file to the end of the
CATLIST.TXT file if it is detected.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

CATLISTx.SPC This is an ASCii file that is placed in the door directory. If
CatList detects it, it will be displayed to all incoming
callers after the welcome screen. You may have up to ten
of these files. The naming sequence is CATLIST0.SPC to
CATLIST9.SPC. If there is a break in the sequence,
CatList will stop the display. IOW, if you have numbers
0-3 and then jump to #5, CatList will only display the
0-3 files.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

CATMERGE.NO This may be a "0" byte file. Place it in the door
directory to disable the ability for other users to
download the CATLIST.DTA file directly from the door.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

LASTCHK.DAT Created by CatList. DO NOT delete this file. This is
NOT an ASCii file. DO NOT try and edit it. This is used
by CatList to make sure the maintenance is run at the
proper time.

CATLIST.DEL This file is created only if you have the CFG set up to
use Postmaster. It contains the user names that have
had listings deleted. Created by CatList in the same
directory as the ACTIVITY.xxx file.

CATLIST.EXP This file is created only if you have the CFG set up to
use Postmaster. It contains the user names that have
listings that are expired. Created by CatList in the
same directory as the ACTIVITY.xxx file.

CHANGE.FIL Created by CatList. This file is created when the
database has been changed. WC! SysOps may test for this
file in their DOORx.BAT file and have TranScan update the
CATLIST.TXT file that is created.

CATLIST.LOG Created by CatList. This contains the names of users
that have entered listings in CatList.

DSZCFG.x This is the config file to allow DSZ or GSZ to be used in
conjunction with CatList so that users may Download the
text file or upload ANSI ads to the BBS.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

NOTE->>>>> CatList has the following information hard coded into the code.
However; Registered SysOps may create the following files to
override the defaults in CatList. If CatList detects these
files, it will read them into memory. If not, it will use the
coded defaults. These .CL files allow you to personalize your
CatList installation.

NETWORK.CL This is an ASCii file that contains 10 lines. Each line has
the name of one network on it. You may use no more than 15
characters in each line. Do NOT use a "!" in this file. It
will disrupt the RIP display on the remote end.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

MODEM.CL This file contains the list of modems that are presented to the
lister for their selection. This file must contain 20 lines
with a maximum of no more than 18 characters per line.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

SOFTWARE.CL This file contains the BBS software selections presented to
users. This is an ASCii file containing 30 lines with a
maximum of 8 characters per line.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

DONOR.CL If your Registered version of CatList was donated by a user,
you may place their name(s) in this file and CatList will
display the info to all incoming callers.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

SECURITY.CL An ASCii file containing one name per line. CatList will
deny access to any user whose name appears in this file.
This gives you the ability to be a bit more selective in
blocking specific users from the door. Locate this file in
the door directory.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

SECURITY.DAT An ASCii or ANSI file that will be displayed to any user
whose name is found in the SECURITY.CL file.
---REGISTERED SYSOPS ONLY!---

SYSOP.CL An ASCii file containing one name per line. Any user
whose name appears in this file will be given SysOp status
while in the door. This means that they will be allowed
to edit\delete or modify *ANY* listing in the door. If
you choose to use this file, you *MUST* enter your name in
the file before you will have SysOp status. Located in
the door directory.

WILDCAT.4 A "0" byte file located in the door directory that allows
CatList to create the correct activity log filename for
WC!4.

NOTE-> Creating a "0" byte file. At the DOS prompt, type the following:

COPY CON <filename> [CR]
press <F6> [CR]

[CR] = Enter
This will create a '0' byte file using the <filename> specified in the
command line above.

Fossil Driver Support
---------------------
CatList supports the use of Fossil drivers. To tell your Door to use the
Fossil driver instead of the standard COM ports, just put /FD on the command
line when running the door. For example:

MYDOOR MYDOOR.CFG /FD
MYDOOR MYDOOR.CFG *FD

indicates that a Fossil driver is present and should be used. If no Fossil
driver is detected, CatList will print a message to that effect and exit
the door gracefully.

If you have WC! set up to TERMINATE on Doors, you will need to add a
line to reload the BBS. I'm not sure about the exact way this is
set up since I do not use this method. Check your WC! Manual.

Wildcat! will pick up the [G]oodbye from the door as a normal
logoff. It is possible that Livecat! will see this as a Drop
Carrier and not pass it to WC! as a normal logoff. No damage is
done.

GOODBYE Option: ("tBernasconi" switch)

If you do not wish the users to [G]oodbye from the door, create a
file in the door directory named "GOODBYE.NO". CatList will look for
this file and if it exists, will disable the [G]oodbye option.

NOTE: You may edit any of the screens included in this archive for your
personal use. DO NOT distribute them in the CATLIST.ZIP archive.
You may distribute them separately. I recommend using TheDraw to
edit the screens. They should remain the same physical size as
the originals. Be sure to delete any trailing blank lines at the
bottom of the screens.

CREDITS:

PCBoard is a registered trademark of Clark Development Company.

CatList was written using the DoorFrame Door module for MicroSoft's
Visual Basic for MS-DOS, Professional Version.

TranScan is copyright by Craig Dunstan.

DoorFrame is Copyright 1990-1993, Ted Freeman
NOTE- Ted Freeman passed away on July 13, 1993. If you ever had the
opportunity to meet or talk with him, you couldn't help but like him. He
will be sorely missed in the BBS world.

Visual Basic for MS-DOS is Copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation.

The ßeta Team [W]ho's Who:

Mike Shockley Shock Treatment Garland, TX (214) 495-5980

Lee Fisher The LOST BBS Overland Pk., KS (913) 642-0349

Steve Sambor Land of the Unicorns Bronxville, NY (914) 961-0399

Craig Dunstan TranScan BBS Topeka, KS (913) 266-0781

Ned Attayek Free Advice BBS Smithfield, NC (919) 934-1002

Herb Dunn The Dew Drop Inn Bakersfield, CA (805) 322-5587

Tom Lamere The Petting Zoo Phoenix, AZ (602) 992-0019

Alan Bennett Terminal Entry Rockingham, NC (919) 895-0368

Without the time and effort that was spent by the preceding BETA
team members, CatList would not have been possible.

Also, a special thanks to all of you that have called with
suggestions for CatList.

DSZ / GSZ Copyright Chuck Forsberg

All other brand and product names are registered trademarks or
copyright of their respective companies.

As with all programs, CatList is an ongoing project. I wish to
extend a measure of thanks to those SysOps that have assisted since
the initial release to help test the changes and additions to this
program.