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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Why do my ANSIs stick sometimes when displaying?
If you are using ANSI Animation then the probability is you will create a file with more lines in it than ProBoard thinks will fit on one screen.
To get over this problem, put a CTRL-E in your ANSI File at the start. CTRL-E disables the More Prompt. CTRL-D re-enables it.
If you are using OS / 2 and you set the Idle Sensitivity too low, then the ANSI screens stick.
Should I use ANSI or Avatar?
There is no reason why you shouldn't use both. There are many utilities to convert your ANSI into AVATAR (AVTCONV is one). The difference between ANSI and AVATAR is that AVATAR uses 8-bit control codes and supports run-length encoding. With the result of quicker displays with compatible terminal software.
What's the difference between Avatar and AVT / 0+?
AVT / 0+ is an extension of Avatar which allows further compression of the file. Very few terminal programs are fully AVT / 0+ compatible.
Can I force ANSI on for callers?
Yes you can. If you use either FastLog / IEMSI (by Fe-line Software) or NutLog (by DqP) then you can enable this option. Otherwise, you will need a PEX written especially for this.
How do I display an .A?? file to a particular node only?
If you're using a ProBoard version prior to 2.15, follow these instructions :
Create a menu entry something like :
This will display hello1 on node 1, hello2 on node 2 and so on.
If you are using ProBoard 2.15+, then you can toggle the nodes that the ANSI will be displayed upon in the Menu Editor.
Is IEMSI possible with ProBoard?
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ProBoard does not come with IEMSI support as standard, but there are several IEMSI Login PEXes available. |
| FarLogin PEX |
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FarLogin by Jacques Theys at Farenheid Software features: IEMSI logins, new Users supported, WildCat! style shortcuts, posts messages to new Users and SysOp, dupe phone checker, reversed name search, info screen at startup, DOB checker, multiple login checker, UNIQUE new Users validation system, can bypass password checking, menu driven configuration program. FreeWare |
| FastLog/IEMSI PEX for ProBoard v2.12+ |
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FastLog/IEMSI by Sarah & Faye Pearson at Fe-line Software adds IEMSI capability to your ProBoard BBS. IEMSI new User, duplicate password, DOB, and telephone number checking, IEMSI news, mail, file, hush support, fast logins using prefix character to Username, CRC password checking and save password, scrolling text on the login ANSI screens & much more. FreeWare |
| NutLogin (New User Turbo Login) PEX |
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NutLogin by Eddie van Loon at DqP lets a User login with all the settings as you would like to have them on your BBS. (ANSI, clrscreen, screenlength, etc.) Up to 4 or 5 questions can be answered if User is calling from your local area, else 3 more from now on. Eliminate non-ANSI callers or people that answer questions they don't understand! FreeWare |