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- DCF -
ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ
(DOOM CHECKER FILE)
Version 3.0 for DOS
Designed by:
Javier Fernando Almenara Otoya
E-mail: aojavierfdo@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/locusfocus
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Index:
Chapter 1. Antecedents
Chapter 2. Installation
Chapter 3. Requirements of the System
Chapter 4. Official files of this Edition
Chapter 5. The Author's Projects
Chapter 6. Gratefulness
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Chapter 1. Antecedents
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DCF3, is a program that serves for interface to powerful tools that
exist in Internet, and that they allow a true variety of options. It is
to say that the user now will have the possibility to take a complete
' control ' about the information of the game that he wants to modify or
to alter.
DCF3 is an utilitarian program with a range of functions (some not so
well-known) that are of a lot of utility, and that they will allow to combine diverse
approaches, to order your files, to look for them easily, to execute them, to modify them,
to add additional information to the same ones, among other characteristics that
you will get familiarizing with the continuous use of the program.
Inside the characteristics of the program the following ones can be mentioned:
1* DCF3 now allows to install the program in any hard disk unit or logic net
unit (this is very useful for net games).
2* DCF3 allows also to install the program in any directory, giving this way
the facility to the user to personalize the location of the program.
3* Improvement of the WAD Builder program, the same that allows now to enter
'additional parameters' to personalize the compilation of levels.
4* New revision of the code of the iWAD Merger program, the same that allows
now to combine/restore any file of type: DOOM, DOOM2, HERETIC or HEXEN.
5* The users can update the executable files that manages DCF3. Don't forget
to rename these files, in case their names have change.
6* Automatic depuration of the Report file (Historic.Dcf). It means,
that DCF3 cleans several times this file.
7* No more HISTORIC.BAK file. Now DCF3 uses a single principal report
file, in which all the information is resumed.
8* DCF3 possess Open Architecture now. It is this way, this version
allows the entrance of ' additional parameters ' on the part of the user.
9* New tool iWAD Merger that allows to add an additional bookstore
to the main bookstore of the Game (DOOM.WAD or DOOM2.WAD).
10*New tool ADD Commands that allows to generate a list of additional
commands to the Program.
11*Modification of the interface of the WAD Creator and Multiplayer
Programs; needing to be pressed the < F10 > key to begin the program.
12.A new tool of DCF3, EXE Editor allows to modify the ' executable ' of the
game, also allowing the generation of ' Patches '.
13.The WAD Loader option of DCF3, has been completely restructured,
having new options and parameters.
14.The new MULTIPLAYER option that allows to carry out a ' Serial ' game,
allowing with this to connect two computers, in a very simple way.
15.The exit option of the program has been ' personalized ' being
now, with a more convenient interface.
16.Internal Corrections, and new improvements for DCF3. Pursuit of the
programs and correction of the possible flaws.
17.A varied range of Tools that toguether makes of DCF3, a program quite
useful, compact and unpublished.
18.Possibility to have a Files Agent in the programs that allows to revise
the content with respect to files of direct use for DCF3.
19.Possibility to have several Function Keys in the programs, to speed up
the use of the program, and to make more flexible the environment of DCF3.
20.DCF3 is quite simple of using, and its operation has been subject to
a good quantity of tests, trying to offer you a good program, free of
errors and interactive in its utility.
21.DCF3, won't produce fatal errors and is proven that its use is
guaranteed, if you enter the details and information correctly according
to what is indicated in each help manual.
22.DCF3, won't Eliminate or Modified none of the files of the game; already
there are no sentences in its structure that allow to erase or to rename
the content of a File.
This only could happen if you make it deliberately!
#* = New resource of the program.
® I have the pleasure of communicate the users of DCF3, that the current
version presents a general correction around the lauds of the program.
At the same time the historic file (HISTORIC.Dcf) that generates automatically
at the end of each session of DCF3, have been totally reestructured, having
now as a form of report the most important details about the last work session.
The last compilation in this case dates of December 2000. In the last proves
0% process errors were obtained ¯
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Chapter 2. Installation
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DCF3, can be installed directly with all its components to the Hard Disk C.
For this, the directory DCFDOS can be created that will be, the one that will
contain all the necessary files.
Also you can execute the enclosed installation program, or simply create a
directory by the way detailed below.
Example: (all these instructions are entered in the DOS prompt or by
the Administrator Program in Windows)
First Step - Drive C: press <Ù (ENTER)
Second Step - Root Directory: Cd\ <Ù
Third Step - Create the directory: Md DCFDOS <Ù
Fourth Step - Enter the directory: Cd DCFDOS <Ù
Fifth Step - Copy the content of the disk: Copy A:DCF3ZIP.Exe
notices: if the file is DCF3ZIP.Exe you will need only to copy it
and then to execute it in your hard disk, typing DCF3ZIP <Ù
Otherwise if the file is DCF3.Zip (or DCFv30.Zip) copy it to your
hard disk and then unwrap its content (using PKunzip
- in DOS or WinZip - in Windows).
Sixth Step - Execute DCF3.Exe <Ù
Seventh Step - You should modify the present configuration at the moment of
the DCF3 lauds, for an in agreement configuration with the name
location of the files of the game in your hard disk.
After having executed the first test with DCF3 this new
configuration, will be automatically recorded and modernized in the
beginning file.
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Chapter 3. Requirements of the System
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As minimum requirements of the system, the following ones can be mentioned:
1. PC 486 with a minimum of 100 Mhz. of Prosecution.
2. To have a minimum of 16 Mb of RAM.
3. Video Card with Memory of 1 Mb. (as minimum) and if it counts with
Accelerating Graphics Card in 3d is much better.
4. Sound Blaster Sound Card or another that is 100 compatible%. The
sound card should have a minimum of 8 bits.
5. Hard Disk Space, as minimum of 2 Mb. to install the application
without space problems.
6. To have disabled the DOS SHARE command, is very advisable.
(it produces incongruities in the it uses of the databases).
7. To have disabled the DOS LASTDRIVE command, is also advisable.
(it produce problems with the executable name in certain ocasions?).
All these requirements are minimum and they are obvious since at the present,
there are Computers that go very above these characteristics.
This means that the installation of DCF3 and its later application,
don't have limits, in what to Hardware requirements and of components it
refers.
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Chapter 4. Official files of this Edition
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The files that are included in the current Edition of DCF3 are the
following:
* ARCH_ID3.DCF - Personal File Reference of the Author and the
program.
* ATTRIB.EXE - Used for the program to assign certain attributes
to certain files.
* BUILDER.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the WAD Builder program of
.WAD files.
* CLEANER.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the WAD Cleaner program of
.WAD files.
* COMANDER.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the ADD Commands program that
allows to generate a list of commands of User.
* CREATOR.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the WAD Creator program of
.WAD files.
* DBF.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the agent of WAD DataBase
program.
* DCFDOS.FRM - Register Form for the program. Don't forget that your
colaboration contribute to the motivation of the author.
* DCFNET.INI - Beginning File for MULTIPLAYER. Keeps those
configurations of the last session.
* DCFPLUS.INI - Beginning File for DCF3. Keeps the configurations
of the last session for some programs.
* DCFTOOLS.TXT - Description of the Executable files required for DCF3.
Should be installed in the same directory of the main program.
* DCF3.BAT - Batch file to load the DCF3, from the
root directory of your hard disk.
* DCF3.EXE - The executable file. It is a compact .EXE with its
program bookstores included internally.
* DCF3.HLP - ' Reference Guide ' for the user of DCF3 - DOOM
CHECKER FILE.
* DCF3.ICO - Icon file, to be used exclusively with
Windows.
* DCF3.PIF - A file of exclusive use for Windows to invoke
DCF3 with a more appropriate configuration of memory.
* DCFv30.TXT - The file that you are currently reading. ;)
This file contains vital information of the System.
* DMARMY3.DEH - ' Patch ' file of example to be used by WAD Loader
or MULTIPLAYER. You can publish it with EXE Editor.
* DOOMDATA.CDX - Compound Index used by the program WAD DataBase that
serves as Database agent in DCF3.
* DOOMDATA.DBF - Database File that is the one that keeps all the
the user's information with reference to his files.
* E-MAIL.SOS - Of being presented serious problems in the use of DCF3,
don't doubt to read this file.
* ENGLISH.TXT - A File that allows the user of English language, to be able
to request a version in English of DCF3.
* ENTER!. COM - A File that should be executed ' a single time ', for those
users that have obtained DCF3 via Internet.
* FAQ3.DCF - Frequent questions (Frequently asked questions)
(Note: this document is still in elaboration).
* FOXSWAP.COM - File of Exchange. It allows to count with bigger
available memory for the applications.
* FOXUSER.DBF - A File of internal Handling of DCF3. Keeps configura_
tions and preferences in a DBF'S File Type.
* FOXUSER.FPT - A File of internal Handling of DCF3. Keeps configura_
tions and preferences in a Memo's File Type.
* GENERADO.DBF - Database of internal use of DCF3. Keeps the
sequence of the registrations for WAD DataBase.
* HISTORIC.DCF - An Historical file; it contains data on the last time
it was executed DCF3. This file is autogenerated.
* LOADPLUS.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the WAD Loader program of
.WAD files.
* MERGER.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the iWAD Merger program of
.WAD files.
* NETGAME.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the MULTIPLAYER program that
allows to execute a game in ' Serial Modality '.
* SHOWER.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the PHOTO Shower program that
allows to visualize files with ' graphic format '.
* TIMER.DBF - Database of internal use of DCF3. It keeps the
variable of time that uses the historical program.
* USER.DBF - Database of internal use of DCF3. Keeps the
nail of the user's access until leaving the program.
* VIEWER.HLP - ' User Manual ' for the program WAD Viewer, of
.WAD files.
® IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR THE USERS THAT INSTALL ' DCF3 ' VIA INTERNET ¯
1.- The (only) key access to the system is the following one: ' MASTER '. This key
is duty to be entered when beginning DCF3.
2.- Since the program originally is given in an ' Instalation Disk ',
the file ' ENTER!.Com ' (present in the directory of the DCF3 -
Example C:\DCFDOS\) should be executed ' a single time ', for the users that have
obtained DCF3 via Internet. It should be executed ' BEFORE ' executing DCF3.
3.- A file exists with the name of: ' DCFTOOLS.Txt ' that is totally necesary
to be read by the new user. More information on this point is below.
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Chapter 5. The Author's Projects
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In fact, several projects are that I have in mind, however the time
and other occupations are the worst enemy of this. But well,
that there are new projects there are them.
Perhaps I will return to the design of levels (I will see this, because levels
design takes a lot of time), and the implementation of other WADs and
applications if it is possible.
Of course, in relationship with DCF3, I will think about new forms of
making it better, I will try to optimize the data entrance (if it is possible),
and also the development of these tools in Visual environments since by
the moment they are in DOS versions.
Obviously the development of this same version would be considered for the
Windows environment; that is to say that we would be talking of DCFWIN v.1.0 for
Windows '95 or '98 :)
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Chapter 6. Gratefulness
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My gratefulness, to all the people interested in applying this new tool.
DCF3, is a 100% Peruvian product that consists in the author's effort
to gather the best existent tools in Internet, to make one
"Miscellany of Utilities to offer the user's good development
applying all the concepts that are at your disposal with DCF3.
Any consultation can make it directly to my Electronic Mail that
I will gladly respond at the moment to receive.
Copyright 2000
Lima-Peru.
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A final note from the author:
The original files of this utility are in Spanish, so maybe the users will
find sometimes some strange or rare words. You should figure out, that I
have used a translator (Translator Pro and Word '97). If you wish to look
at these files (or if you know Spanish), you can unzip the file: Spanish.Zip,
that is included here, which will contain the original files with an extension
like *.tx_ and *.hl_
You can also use a better translator to have them more understandable, because
these files are all in .TXT format. I give a brief and quick check to all the
manuals, but in case... there you have the original file for any purpose.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Please before using your DCF utility, please give a check at the file:
'DCFTools.Txt' included in the DCFv30.Zip file.
Here you will find the 'required' tools you will need to add to DCF for a
good and appropiate use of this program. Your 'New' Tool.
Depending on demmand I will be making a complete 'English' version :) So pay
attention users all around there!... Email me and let me know if the program
is useful for you... The Author.
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