REQUEST BRAIN
                     (C) Copyright 1992 by Stanley Sheff
                       Support BBS: The Brainex System
                               (310) 275-2344
                               (310) 273-5234
                   CDROM Request File Door for ROMBRAIN
                               ---------------

   Welcome to the REQUEST BRAIN.  If you have more CDROMs than players, then
   REQUEST BRAIN is for you!  This program works with the file request
   feature of ROMBRAIN, the CDROM door.  REQUEST BRAIN will see who's
   requested offline cdrom files, then allow the sysop to automatically
   copy the files from the CDROM to the hard drive. Users may then download
   their files using REQUEST BRAIN.  The sysop sets the number of days
   requested files will be stored on the hard drive. Users may access the
   files as many times as they like (in case of bad downloads) until the
   files are automatically deleted by REQUEST BRAIN's maintenance function.

   GAP BBS: A notice will be written to the GAP\MAIN\USERINFO directory
            to inform the user that their request is ready to download!


   Supports IBM ANSI Color and plain text mode (ASCII) 
   for your callers who don't use IBM characters or don't use ANSI.
   

   REQUEST BRAIN handles all of its file transfers from within the door.
   A set of predefined protocol batch files are included for use with
   the DSZ protocol engine. Parameters are passed to the protocol batch
   files in the following order:
   
        %1 - Communications port
        %2 - Baud rate
        %3 - File name to send
        %4 - Node Number

   SETUP
   =====
   Request will be installed when you install Rombrain. You will
   need to indicate a directory for file requests.
   
   As an example, we'll call it D:\ROMFILES 
   
   You may set the amount of bytes each user may request, as well as
   the minimum amount of free disk space for ANY request. If your
   drive has less than this amount, no requests will be allowed.
                                    
   You may also set the number of days to store user requested files.


   Request can be run from RomBrain. Both programs must be in the
   BRAINEX directory. Request will appear in the RomBrain Menu.
   You can also run RomBrain from Request.
   
   To run Request from a batch file, use:

   REQUEST NODE=x

   x=your BBS node number. Leave out the NODE= command for a single BBS.


   MAINTENANCE
   ===========
   To use the maintenance feature, run the program with a /M added to 
   the command line. 
   
   Example: REQUEST /M 

   This is best added to your daily BBS event file. If you your BBS
   does not use events, just run the program from DOS.
   -----------------------------------------------------------------------
   The following sysop functions are available while awaiting
   keyboard input :

     F5      - Shell to DOS.
     F8      - Twit user and return to BBS.
    F10      - Initiate chat with user.
    CF10     - Answer user page bell.
    Home     - Main user stats.
    End      - Displays sysop keys available.
    PgDn     - Secondary user stats.
    Up Arrow - Increase user's time remaining by 5 minutes.
    Dn Arrow - Decrease user's time remaining by 5 minutes.


   One of the nicer features about using the TWIT key, is the user
   is not told that "the sysop wants them to return to the BBS".
   Instead, a very plain and simple message of "returning you to the
   BBS" is displayed.  This way, the user is given no indication
   that the sysop is hovering about.

   When using the F5 shell to DOS key, to return to the door
   program, simply type EXIT at the DOS command prompt. It is not
   necessary to change directories back to the door directory.
   REQUEST BRAIN is smart enough to know which drive and directory the
   door program is in and will reset the defaults upon return from
   DOS.

   The Up and Down Arrow keys increase and decrease the user's time
   respectively by 5 minutes for each press of the key. There is no
   indication of what is occurring (except by the fact the user's
   time remaining will change), so the sysop should try not to have
   a lead finger. The increase or decrease is effective only while
   the user is in REQUEST BRAIN.


   REGISTRATION
   ============
   Request requires a separate registration. If you have a registered
   RomBrain, you will still need to register Request.

   This version of REQUEST BRAIN is a DEMO. File Transfers are DISABLED.
   It will become full featured upon registration. This door is released
   "As Is" and there is *NO* warranty or guarantee that it will work for
   you and not cause any problems. You have chosen to use this door, YOU are 
   responsible for any unfortunate problems that may develop from its 
   use or misuse. I will gladly listen to any suggestions or 
   problems you may have, and I will do my best to fix whatever 
   needs to be fixed. I can not be held responsible for any problems 
   you may have, whether directly or indirectly due to the use of the
   door or its utilities or associated files.
   
   Please read REGISTER.DOC for information on how you can register
   your copy of REQUEST BRAIN. The download option will only work on
   a registered version.

   For complete support, contact Stanley Sheff on The Brainex System.
   Your questions will be quickly and cheerfully answered!

   Have Fun!
   Stanley Sheff
   The Brainex System
   310-275-2344 HST
   310-273-5234 MNP