============================================================================== *** NEW as of version 2.10 *** Very minor internal changes. A few cosmetic changes on some of the screens. reduced the number of available EZB files in the unregistered version! Documentation changes regarding NEW BBS NUMBER and new address info. ============================================================================== *** NEW as of version 2.00 *** I made several changes to the internal error checking. the program will now BEEP when errors are encountered This is to properly warn the user of a probable typing error. I corrected a typo in the "EZB-QUIK.TXT" file which stated that you had to change the PATH statement in your "CONFIG.SYS" file.... The PATH statement should be in the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file. I apologize for any confusion it may have created to users. I did not hear from anyone about it, so hopefully most users did realize where the PATH should have been placed. IF the program did not seem to work right....you probably put the PATH statement in the wrong file !! I added some file creation information to the batch files that EZbatch creates. EZBatch now makes a note of the version which created the given batch file. If a batch file no longer works for any reason, it should help me (and you) track down where/when the batch file started having problems. It also makes for a better record keeping in case you print out your batch files from the SHOW parameter. I added the ability to "print screen" a mail in registration form from the "REGISTER" parameter. Just type "EZBATCH REGISTER" and follow the instructions. ============================================================================== *** NEW as of version 1.10 *** I deleted the "VER" parameter. EZBatch will now show the available parameters when executed without any parameters. I added a "HELP" function which shows the autohelp screen. (instead of the old way which showed it when no parameter was used) These two changes make the program "feel" more natural, so that now when you are not quite sure what your choices are, you may simply execute EZBatch by itself and get a better idea of what is going on. I corrected a problem which caused a problem when you tried to use subdirectories as the location for the program you wanted to run. ============================================================================== *** NEW as of version 1.03 *** A few minor changes from version 1.02, concerning the SHOW parameter. I made some adjustments to the way it handled errors. PKLITE (1.15) compressed the code, reducing the executable files. ============================================================================== *** NEW as of version 1.02 *** I added a "SHOW" parameter. This allows you to display the EZB file on your screen. Optionally you can print it out if you wish. I added support for calling batch files. Some programs want you to run their predefined batch file. This version will make a CALL to their batch file (if it exists in the program's directory). If a batch file does not exist, EZB will search for a (COM) file and if not found, will search for an (EXE) file. I used PKLITE (1.15) to compress the code, reducing my executable files. ============================================================================== *** NEW as of version 1.01 *** A minor bug fix. Version 1.00 was not properly upgrading correctly from some of the beta versions. It would go part way through the install and then give an error. It also would lose the batch files. If you tried to do the install a second time, it would have upgraded,but still would have lost the batch files. The problem was actually with the beta versions. I have revised the code so as to protect from the beta problems. I used PKLITE to compress the code, thus reducing the executable programs. ============================================================================== *** NEW as of version 1.00 *** The ENTIRE program has been RE-WRITTEN using Microsoft QuickBasic 4.5 . The general format is the same as before, but I will be able to incorporate better error checking and better screens with QuickBasic. You DO NOT need ANSI loaded with this version (nor with future versions). You DO NOT need to use CAPITAL LETTERS for the command parameters. I got rid of the "CFG" parameter. EZBatch will now configure itself to use "C:\EZBATCH" as the installed location. If another program uses that directory you must relocate those files to a different directory. (If you want to keep them seperate !!). **IF** "C:\EZBATCH" was your "OLD" EZBatch directory, everything will be fine as it is. When you install the NEW EZBATCH VERSION everything will be upgraded as needed. I added an "INSTALL" parameter. This will unite the old "CFG" parameter and auto-install/upgrade as one process. You should still run the "INSTALL" from a floppy drive. First time users will run "EZBATCH INSTALL" to auto-install EZBatch onto their hard drive and it will automatically configure EZBatch as well. Users that are upgrading to a newer version of EZBatch will also need to run "EZBATCH INSTALL". This will auto-upgrade their old configuration file to the new one. It will then transfer the old EZB files to the new configuration and replace the old EZBatch program and documentation files with the new ones. I added a "REGISTER" parameter. Once the registration fee is paid, the user will have an assigned registration number. The number allows the user to register the program. Once registered, the screen will display up to 144 batch files on the screen (instead of 24), the duration of the sounds will be much shorter and optionally may be disabled if you like. I added a "SOUND" parameter. This will toggle the sound ON or OFF as desired. Simply run "EZBATCH SOUND" to toggle the sounds "OFF" and repeat to turn sounds "ON" again. This feature is only active upon registration. I am going to be working on the cursor and mouse support options and HOPE to have them ready in the not so distant future. (depending on your support) ============================================================================== *** NEW AS OF BETA-10 *** Adjusted the magic menu display to allow more files on the screen without having a scrolling problem. A user would get a problem when trying to display a lot (about 80 or so) of EZB files. I implemented a limit on the UNREGISTERED copies of EZBATCH. The unregistered copy will allow a total of 24 batch files to be displayed while the REGISTERED copy will allow 144 batch files to be displayed. This will completely fill the screen without having to go to a second or third screen (which would defeat what I wanted to accomplish). ============================================================================== *** NEW AS OF BETA-09 *** Corrected several typos in the docs and on the help screens. Corrected a programming error which did not allow EZBatch on a system on which SHARE.EXE was loaded. It should work correctly now ! (Thanks ** Philip Ensley for informing me of the problem.) ============================================================================== *** NEW AS OF BETA-08 *** Corrected several typos referring to the wrong beta version in the following: EZB-DOC.TXT EZB-QUIK.TXT CRC.EZB (sorry for the confusion,if any !) Corrected the automatic sort of the directory listing. (The sort that was added in the last version would not work with MSDOS 3.3). This new sort update will be automatically updated (of course !) when the new version is installed from a floppy disk. Added a file called EZB.EXE (compiled QUICK BASIC 4.5) which handles the directory color display and sorting routines. It will be placed into the proper directory by the auto install/upgrade procedure. Added additional internal error checking. Re-worked the EZB file display window. It now displays the EZB files in color !! It DOES NOT display the file extension. (makes it much more readable) It allows more files to be displayed in a much smaller area. featuring "EZBATCH MAGIC MENU" as the directory display. ============================================================================== *** NEW AS OF BETA-07 *** Added an automatic alphabetical sort of the directory listing. This feature will be automatically updated when the new version is installed from a floppy disk. When you add EZB files , they will be sorted automatically when they are displayed anytime one of the EZB files is run OR whenever GO is typed from the DOS prompt. ============================================================================== *** NEW AS OF BETA-06 *** Re-worded some of the documentation for the features mentioned below and for other cosmetic purposes. The parameter [WIPEOUT] is no longer used. Added an additional parameter [p4] which may be passed to the executable file. Added an additional parameter [DEL] which is used to delete an existing EZB file that you no longer need. (i.e. you do not use that program any more) Added additional parameter [UNINSTALL]. This actually replaces [WIPEOUT]. This is a better term for what this parameter does. Plus it is less likely to be confused with the new parameter [DEL] (mentioned above) EZBatch now checks the [filename] parameter for an available executable file. If NO executable exists (either a COM or EXE) a screen will tell you of the error. Auto upgrade will now delete the EZB-QUIK.TXT file from your hard drive as the file serves NO purpose other than to aid in installation. It still will copy the EZB-DOC.TXT file to the hard drive. Auto install will no longer copy the EZB-QUIK.TXT file to your hard drive as it serves NO purpose other than to aid in installation. It will still copy the EZB-DOC.TXT file to the hard drive. ============================================================================== *** END OF NEW SECTION ***