Pager v1.0

                                    by

                             Tom H. Warkentin
                            Copyright (C) 1992


DESCRIPTION

	Pager is a supplement to the chat module and batch files supplied by
Telepro Technologies for DLG.  It is flexible in changing the chat feature
available to your users.  Here's a list of features available:

	o	config file allows SysOp to place text files in any directory
	o	displays the duration of a chat in minutes and seconds upon exit
	o	logs chat attempts to the SysOp's Event.log file
	o	asks the user for a reason for the chat
	o	SysOp can force the user to be more specific in giving a reason for
		the chat
	o	allows SysOp to configure an availability schedule


INSTALLATION

	As you've guessed by now, this module was written for DLG and has not
been tested on any other system.  Uncompress the archive using the -x
option to preserve the path names.  The files have been placed in their
best suited directories according to my setup.  Before using the -c option,
you will have to update the config file or the results could be
unpredictable!  The config file ("Pager.cfg") *MUST* be placed in
"DLGConfig:Misc/" for Pager to function properly.  All other files can be
placed wherever you want as long as the config file reflects the changes.


IMPORTANT

	If you do find this software useful, I ask you to send me a small fee
($3-$5 CAN or US) to encourage me to write more useful tools.  I will
listen more carefully to those people who have contributed as far as
changes go.  Also, those who send in a small fee will receive the newest
updates.  This software is freely distributable so long as no files are
added or removed from the original archive, no modifications are made to
any of the files, and no profit is made by distributing the archive.


USAGE

	Pager will detect errors on the command line.  So if you're having
difficulties just type the executable in a shell and it will prompt you
with the following.

	Pager "%NAME" [-c] [-d] [-e] [-l length] [-r] [-t]

  Options:
    -c             => use config file instead of defaults
    -d             => print duration of chat
    -e             => log reason to SysOp's Event.log file
                      (config file must be enabled)
    -l length      => minimum char length for reason (min=1, max=60)
    -r             => ask user for a reason before paging
    -t             => use time schedule (if no config file
                      specified, defaults will be used!)

The order of the options is immaterial.  My current setup has the following
command line entry in the main menu:

	DLG:Pager "%NAME" -c -d -e -l 10 -r -t

Make sure the type is set to EXECUTABLE and the load type is set to OVERLAY.


CONFIG FILE

	The format of the config file is crucial to the operation of Pager.
Full pathnames must be given.  The format of the text files is governed by
DF supplied by Telepro.  

DLGConfig:Text/Pager/Abort.txt		=> shown if the user aborts
DLGConfig:Text/Pager/Busy.txt			=> shown if the SysOp is not available
													according to schedule
DLGConfig:Text/Pager/Denied.txt		=> shown if the SysOp ignores the chat
DLGConfig:Text/Pager/Paging.txt		=> shown just before invoking chat
DLGConfig:Text/Pager/Reason.txt		=> shown when asking for a reason
DLGConfig:Text/Pager/Resume.txt		=> shown after a successful chat
UNDERSCORED_SYSOP_NAME					=> change this to your name
1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

\_____________________________________________/

These numbers denote the SysOp's schedule starting with midnight (0 hrs) on
the left and ending with 11pm (23 hrs) on the right.  A '1' indicates you are
available whereas a '0' indicates you should not be bothered.  The numbers
must be separated by white spaces.  Also, there cannot be any blank lines
in the config file as the documentation suggests.  If the -c option is not
used, all text files are assumed to be in "DLGConfig:Text/" by the above
names.


DISCLAIMER

	This software comes with no guarantee.  I will *NOT* be held responsible
for any losses incurred by the use of this program.  USE IT AT YOUR OWN
RISK!  If you do find a problem with the software, I'd appreciate knowing
about it so I can fix it!

	You can reach me by sending email to:

		tom@manning.cs.ualberta.ca

	or calling:

		The Spectre BBS (still 2400)
		(403) 435-9486
		Edmonton, AB

	or sending snail mail to:

		Tom H. Warkentin
		1016 Buchanan Place
		Edmonton, AB
		T6R 2A7