Professional OLEcom (tm) Product Information
The Professional OLEcom Communications System - Version 3.0a
OLEcom is a host telecommunications system. Its fast, flexible
and easy-to-use. OLEcom allows custom configuration and the
advantages of speed and efficiency without the drawback of being
locked into a canned structure. Even if you don't know the first
thing about programming, it will allow you to implement your
telecommunications ideas exactly the way you envision them --
through the use of menu-driven, window oriented editors.
OLEcom menus and prompts are displayed at rapid speed with a
live-keyboard. The keyboard is scanned during display output and
if you press a valid command key its executed immediately. No
waiting and no awkward prompts. Just press one key for the
desired menu command and its accomplished!
OLEcom is cybernetic through its built-in Task Processor! Once
the System Operator (SYSOP) has defined a task schedule, OLEcom
will perform each task automatically according to its specified
weekday and time of day. This means that you can tell OLEcom
"how" and "when" to clean-up the system, make backups, transfer
messages or any other batch process that comes to mind.
The Editors
The SYSOP's side is loaded with powerful integrated features that
make OLEcom a pleasure to operate. These menu-driven, window
oriented editors (accessible even while a user is on-line) allow
complete control:
o CED - Configuration Editor
o MED - Menu Editor
o UED - User Log Editor
o MSGED - Message Base Editor
Configuration Editor
Using CED the SYSOP is able to configure up to 128 message bases,
32 user terminal types, new user default privilege level,
authorization flags and time limits as well as all system-wide
features.
Each message base definition is made up of the message base name,
access method (combined or separate), required read/write
privilege levels, required authorization flags, and the type of
message base, EMAIL (private mail only), standard with public
messages only or standard with public and private messages
allowed.
Each user terminal definition is made up of terminal name, screen
width, number of lines per page, clear screen codes, line-feed
after carriage return setting, upper and lower case setting, bell
mode, ANSI Color and IBM Graphics options.
Menu Editor
Using MED the SYSOP can create and edit menu control files. You
specify the menu text, structure and how each menu is linked to
the other menus within the system (up to 48 levels deep). Each
menu is made up of commands available to the user. Each menu
command is assigned privilege and authorization levels required
by the user to see and use the command, the menu key used to
access it and the function to be performed. There is no limit to
the number of menus you may have on your system; you can have as
many as available on-line disk space will allow.
These are the types of menu-control functions provided:
o Menu Branching and Control
o Message Base Read, Write, Search and Scan
o User Terminal Configuration (Nulls, Line Feeds, ANSI etc.)
o Elapsed Logon Time Display
o Terminating a Session (Logging Off)
o Displaying the User Log (Recent Callers)
o Reentering the Logon Process
o Sysop Paging for Chat with Remote User
o Changing the User's Personal Information
o Exiting to the DOS Command Shell
o Executing a DOS Command or External Program
o File Selection and Display (Bulletins)
o File Transfers (Upload/Download)
User Log Editor
Using UED the SYSOP is able to review, update, and modify the
User Log. You can change any of the items in a user's record such
as privilege and authorization levels, time limits and the
maximum number of times they are permitted to call in one day.
UED also has a powerful search function that allows you to
perform a selective search of the User Log. The purge/backup
function purges all deleted users and creates a backup copy of
the User Log.
Message Base Editor
Using MSGED the SYSOP is able to review, edit and delete
messages, move messages from one message base to another, import
message text from a text file and export message text from the
message base to an external text file. MSGED has a purge/backup
function which purges all deleted messages from the system and
then performs a backup of the message base. MSGED even has a
built-in message text editor! Editing the text in a message is a
snap.
Survey Command Language
The Survey Command Language (SCL) allows you to easily set up
user surveys, opinion polls, product ordering or any other data
collection task you can think of. Using SCL the SYSOP can create
command (.CMD) files with either secret ballot voting or
fill-in-the-blank questions. Once such a file has been created,
in order to make it available to your users, you simply add a
corresponding menu option to one of the system's menu control
files (using MED). The command file can then be invoked by a user
with a single menu command key.
System Features
OLEcom has many powerful built in features. These are just a few:
o Fast reaction time with live-keyboard handling
o Optional format of text output to the user's screen width
o Automatic word-wrap-around during message entry
o Notification of pending mail at logon with the option to read
o Reply chaining in message bases
o User selected terminal attributes
o Unlimited User Log size (limited only by disk space)
o Unlimited Message Base size (limited only by disk space)
o Automatic baud rate detection
o Automatic house keeping via task schedules
o Pop-up SYSOP SERVICES menu for access to all resources
Requirements
Professional OLEcom requires the following minimum
hardware/software configuration:
o IBM PC/XT/AT or 100% compatible
o 256K Random Access Memory (512K recommended)
o MS-DOS 3.1 or higher
o One floppy disk drive and a hard disk
o Serial interface (RS-232)
o Hayes or 100% compatible auto-answer modem (300-2400 baud)
Professional OLEcom Shareware
The Professional OLEcom shareware package allows you the
opportunity to determine if the software will meet your needs.
It is available for free download on many BBS systems. If you are
unable to locate a shareware copy of Professional OLEcom then you
may order a copy directly from us for $10.00 plus $5.00 shipping
and handling. The $10.00 fee will be applied toward registration
if you decide to use Professional OLEcom on a continued basis.
Professional OLEcom Registration
If you decide to use Professional OLEcom then you must pay the
required registration fee. The Professional OLEcom one-time
registration fee is just $60.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling.
We will ship your registered version of the Professional OLEcom
software and documentation on three 5.25 inch diskettes. As a
registered user you will be entitled to full support and new
software updates.
For more information, send inquiries to:
John T. Oleson & Associates
Post Office Box 290951
Temple Terrace, FL 33687
To see a demonstration of Professional OLEcom, call Shamrock BBS,
of Tampa, FL at (813) 980-2981. Communication parameters are
300-2400 baud 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. The Professional
OLEcom shareware package is available on Shamrock BBS for free
download.
OLEcom is a trademark of John T. Oleson & Associates
IBM is a registered trademark of I.B.M.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Professional OLEcom Order Form
Please fill out this form and return it with your check or money
order to:
John T. Oleson & Associates
Post Office Box 290951
Temple Terrace, FL 33687
Professional OLEcom Shareware Package
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Shareware Copy of Professional OLEcom $10.00
Shipping and handling (diskettes) $ 5.00
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Total $15.00
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We will ship you a Shareware Copy of the Professional OLEcom
software and documentation on 5.25 inch diskettes.
The Shareware Copy of Professional OLEcom is NOT the registered
version. If you decide to use the Professional OLEcom software on
a continued basis, you must pay the required registration fee
when you send in for the registered version.