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   M U L T I C H A T T E R   S O M E T H I N G   V E R Y   S P E C I A L

                              Version 3.2

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                   A   X E N O L I N K   V 1 .9 5 +   D O O R

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Overview
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 - This door is a Multichatter-system. It permits users on various nodes
   to chat with each other at the same time.
 - The sysop can also chat with the users on the Workbench-Screen.
 - The chatter is based on the Split-Screen-System.


Specifications
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 - Splitt-Screens for as many users as you like
 - Autocall for the other users on the BBS
 - Workbench-Version for the Sysop
 - A user can be called in the chatter
 - It shows the activity from the other lines in the chatter
 - The chatter generates chat-statistics
 - Online-Timer integrated in the chatter


Installation
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X_MultiWorkbench        \ Workbench-Version. Can be copied
X_MultiWorkbench.info   / in any directory!
                          By TOOLTYPES you can define the
                          doorpath.  (DOORPATH=)


Start the Multichatter-Server
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The server has to be started at the same time as the bbs will be started.
You have to run the server in your Xenolink-Startup-Script.

Note: If the chatter won't be used, it won't need any processor-time
      (it needs just a _little_ bit of your memory).

mt
waitformt 30
run Xeno Screen=Workbench Callers=20 Compact XPos=0 YPos=0 Node=1
run Xeno Screen=Workbench Callers=20 Compact XPos=0 YPos=60 Node=2
ect.....
run DOORS:X_Multichatter/X_MultiServer
ect.....


Use the Multichatter as a XenolinkDoor
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You have to modify your xenolink-menu as the follwing:

CMD = "K"
   {
      XenolinkDoor "^15000^9^DOORS:X_MultiChatter/X_MultiChatter ~20"
   }

The 'K' key now allows the users to enter the Multichatter.


Configuration
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The configfile of X_Multichatter is very configurable. You can alter the look 
and file of the chatter until it fits your needs.
A more in-depth explanation about the options in the configuration file can be 
found in the config file itself: XMultiChatter.CFG and XOnlineText.CFG


The Text- and Menufiles
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InChatter.TXT            : If a user is entering the Chatter while a 2nd one
                           is already in
Menu.TXT                 : The chatters mainmenu
NewUser_in_BBS.TXT       : Login of a new user
NewUser_in_Chatter.TXT   : A new user enters the chatter
StatistikAnzeige.TXT     : The file to display the statistics
TimeLimit.TXT            : The file to display by timeout


Credits
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Stefan Gluekler   the programmer of this door
Roland Zbinden    for translating the docs and betatesting
Bruno Amsler      for betatesting
Kees Huizer       for betatesting
Glen Hodgman      for a bugreport
Lars Siden        for a bugreport
Sandra Shaw       for a bugreport and the very nice letter
Jonathan Forbes   for Xenolink BBS
Calanda Braeu     for the finest beer worldwide


Contact the Author
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aminet (Swiss only) :  Stefan Gluekler@44:8010/516
fidonet             :  Stefan Gluekler@2:301/723.19
e-mail              :  gluekler@helvetica.chnet.ch
bbs                 :  GIZMOZ +41-81-216653


History
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Version 2.1 (14.12.93)
- New config entry : LASTLINE
- Added ToolTypes for the WB-Version : DOORPATH=

Version 2.2 (28.01.94)
- New config entry : WBSCREEN

Version 2.3 (11.08.94)
- Solved the Lost-Carrier problem ;)

Version 3.0 (11.01.95)
- Update for XL 1.95+
- Misc. small bugfixes

Version 3.1 (21.02.95)
- Now configuration the timelimit
- New displayfile : TimeLimit.TXT
- New config entry XMultiChatter.CFG : TIMELIMIT "3600"
- New config entry XMultiChatter.CFG : TIMEFINISHTEXT "Timeout at %d:%02d"

Version 3.2 (24.05.95)
- Rangecheck for config-value
- Timelimit bug resolved
- Sysopcall bug resolved


Registration
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The Program is Shareware. If you like it and your users use it often, you
have to register. Otherwise a time-limit will break your conferences.

Please register to support further development and new tools/doors.

Registration fee is  sFr. 30.--  or   US$25

Payment accepted to following adresses:

Stefan Gluekler
Rigastr. 5
7000 Chur
Switzerland

Bank Account:    CK-141.242.600  Graubuendner Kantonalbank Chur

Post Account:    PC 70-39381-3


Append
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Okay. Let's go! I don't think its needed to explain the function of the door,
as they should be pretty obvious...