=========================================================================== $VER: ViewLog HISTORY File (3-Nov-96) by Dotoran! =========================================================================== === v5.01 === - Release Date: November 3, 1996! - Some corrupted characters in the MAINT and CONFIG files were causing them NOT to be usable. - NO OTHER CHANGES were made, other than the version numbers used. === v5.00 === - Release Date: October 2, 1996! - This version SPECIFICALLY written for v4.23 CNet Amiga, and will NOT run on earlier 4.xx versions, NOR will it run on v3.05c. SysOps still using v3.05c will have to continue using the 4.1 version ViewLog. - Those bugs I could remember in the BETA version were removed, and the following additional changes were also made: - The "ViewLog5.cfg" file is now stored directly in the "ViewLog5/" directory, and it is now possible to store this directory ANYWHERE on your system you so wish. - The CONFIG program was modified: - The "Command Path" was removed, as it is no longer needed. - Toggles for AnsiRead usage in both the LF and VL modules were included. - A complete path/filename are now asked for the LOCATION of the AnsiRead program IF you'll be using it. - The AMAINT program received some corrections, notably where it saw instances of your first defined log(in the VL_Data) file as being NEW. The output of this file, while it is running, was also modified to more adequately describe what it is doing. - The MAINT program needed certain modifications to it's getuser values in order to correctly read your log values from CNet's memory structures. The "Q" command was also fixed. - The USERLOG viewer received the enhanced AnsiRead calls, as well as the "smart" path changes. - The SYSOPLOG viewer received the same changes as were made to the USERLOG, and additionally: - The "A" command was not working. - History files were being corrupted during trimming operations. - The colors used for displaying the names of the logs were not being reset properly when the "ALL" menu receeded off the top of the screen. - A few additional confirmation requests were added in areas where they were lacking. - The amigaguide doc file was updated to include info on suggested log usage, as well as having it's BETA notes removed. This HISTORY file was also included. === v4.90 === - This was the BETA version 5.00, released February 20, 1996 to only a handful of users. Written for the first release of CNet, v4.xx by Ken Pletzer, this file was started completely from scratch, as there were some specific NEW features I wanted to see added: - You can now specify ACCESS GROUP RANGES for each log to be used in the determination of who exactly gets to see each log. - Separate group ranges, as well as a "master" control were also added to determine who has the ability to perform maintenance on each log. - The logs can now be TRIMMED, or shortened to a specified number of lines, again where each log can have it's own trim value. - If you so choose, each log can also have a "history" file created from the "trimmings" of the above operation. You can also specify the length you wish each history file to be. - A new ANSI (and Ascii) screen display has been added for the User Log, so that ALL users can view logs. - A superior SysOp ViewLog module was also included. - A companion program, AnsiRead, is highly suggested to be used in conjunction with ViewLog. This AnsiRead program is used in the display of the logs and offers MANY commands for manipulating the log, searching for text strings, enabling/disabling interpretation of ANSI/MCI codes and MUCH, MUCH more. - The main README file was converted to AmigaGuide for more ease of use, as well as receiving "enhancements" for those using the 3.1 operating systems. - A "title" bar can also be created for each log, which is useful in figuring out what the DATA in a log means. === v4.1 === - The UP250 MCI Conversion Program that came with CNet 2.60/R1 did not always correctly convert occurrances of the \# and \$ commands. - This version is a WORKING version 4.0 for CNet 2.60/R1 & Later Only! - One other small change was made where you now need to press RETURN after selecting from either the ViewLog or the UserLog main menu. === v4.0 === - All files related to View_Log stored in "ViewLog" directory within the Pfile: section. Only LOGS are stored in Sysdata:Log/ now. - This version allows you to delete a Log OR Log Flag from the VL_Config file, making it faster than having to ReRead the "bbsconfig3" file. - You can now select to show your USERS certain Logs as well. A new command file, "User_Logs" displays ONLY those Logs you specify as being User Viewable Logs. - You can now have a maximum of 64 Custom Logs each utilizing as many as 20 Activity flags. More than adequate for ANYBODY! - A new, custom 80 column look has been added to this version. - The Creator can now PRINT a hardcopy of your Log Configuration. - You can specify DEFAULT settings for AutoScan, Global ReStart, and Global UserLog settings each time the "bbsconfig3" file is ReRead. - OPTIMIZED FOR SUPER-FAST ANSI OPERATION! - The 'backdoor' commands "Q" and "M" are now available at ALL the 'Press ENTER now...' prompts within the VL/LF command. - Consideration was given to the "uloads" and "dloads" Logs so that you can still use the LU command, but have a name other than "uloads" or "dloads" displayed in the menus. - Alphabetizing routines used when creating VL_Config file. - v3.0 had a problem dealing with Logs using more than one Activity Flag. This version takes care of that problem. === v3.0 === - Once again, v2.0 is OBSOLETE!!! - Ken's new Config File has done away with the "BBSLOG" file. - This version reads "bbsconfig3" to find out about your Log SetUp and goes from there. - The "Config Creator" has undergone some changes. You may no longer Add/Delete/Edit etc. Log Names. Use Ken's "Config" file to do that. The Config Creator lets you set which Logs will AutoRestart and whether you wish AutoScan ON or OFF. - You may no longer Add/Edit/Change Log Flags anymore through the Config Creator. Again, use Ken's "Config" file to do this. - The "VL_Config" file is now stored in "SysData:Log/" - The command works EXACTLY the same as v2.0. === v2.0 === - COMPLETELY REWRITTEN FROM THE GROUND UP!! - A "Configuration Creator" was made, so that you never had to load and edit BBSLOG yourself ever again! - Using the creator, you can create up to 13 different custom logs of your OWN, INDIVIDUAL choosing. - You can specify whether each log will automatically RESTART itself, without you having to answer any questions. - You could specify up to 13 different flags to be incorporated into EACH separate log file. - An "AutoScan" feature that displayed all logs that existed. - Flags telling you which logs existed and which ones didn't. - The most CONFIGURABLE LOGGER AVAILABLE for Amiga C-Net!!! === v1.6 === - Better algorithym dealing with the Handles, so the logs didn't get filled up if a user didn't do anything dealing with that log. - Allowed specification as to which logs received handles, and which ones didn't need that info. - SuperScan added that didn't need the user to specify they wanted to Scan all the logs. It simply did it as soon as the file was executed. - This file was never officially released, due to my obtaining of C-Net v2.30, which corrected the bug with the Handles not appearing in the logs. In v2.30, Handles appear in ALL the Logs, so this version was obsolete. === v1.5 === - Added the capability of storing the HANDLE into the log. - Updated(Downgraded) color schemes to match C-Net Maint colors. - Added a fourth log for MAILSENDS, using "log.mail". === v1.0 === - First public release version. - Creates three logs for pfile/gfile usage and chat requests. - Informs when log is not present, and gives option to restart log if it is present. - Option to view all logs at once, using the (A)LL command. =========================================================================== THE END OF THIS HISTORY FILE! ===========================================================================