((Draft for a readme as the program nears completion every minute~))
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{slide=Introduction}Hello, and thank you for downloading the GCN tool V1.0. This readme will introduce you to the program and give you the basics. If you wish to get started, please refer to the quick version of the readme named "README[QUICK].txt"
DISCLAIMER: This program is not intended to be used for 'Guardians of the Elements' only. Although that roleplay was the incentive for this program, the flexibility and extensive configuration allows this program to format all kinds of IRC logs.
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{slide=Chapter 1. Setting up}First, you have to setup the program. Luckily, you need to do barely anything. It's literally as easy as running, pressing a button and watching the little numbers and letters scroll by. This program will automatically download all components from the developer's dropbox. These files are public and can be downloaded individually if you so prefer. If you do not want the program downloading random stuff to your PC, not a problem (I understand your paranoia). You can download a pre-packaged .zip version from <LINK TO BE INSERTED>
The setup, of course, needs a stable internet connection to download the files. It will install to the same directory the program is located in. At this point in time, directory is not yet changeable.
There are three setup modes:
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1.1 Minimum
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Absolute barebones, will download the program and essential files. Do not expect anythign spectacular from this. What you should however expect, are manual package and patch installations if you choose this! ~UNKNOWN KB
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1.2 Custom
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Will launch a menu where you can decide what packages are to be downloaded. Essential packages are labeled '[ESSENTIAL]',
disable at your own risk! ~UNKNOWN to ~UNKNOWN KB
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1.3 Full
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Will install all programs and additional packages. Recommended for full experience. ~UNKNOWN KB
After setting up, you can run the GCN.exe and it will launch, don't get shocked by the looks. It's not particularily shiny or fabulous. This program is a straight-to-the-point formatter, not an easter-egg ridden fun play-thing.{/slide}
{slide=Chapter 2. Getting started}On the main menu you have 6 options:
[1] Convert a file
[2] Create a configuration
[3] Manage configurations
[4] Update GDN files
[5] Options
[6] Exit
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2.1 Convert
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The main function, this program will let you pick a configuration, will read the Input.txt file, format the logs and save them to the Output.txt file. Simple as that.
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2.2 Config
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Allows you to create configurations, here you have three options:
[1] Basic configuration
[2] Advanced configuration
[3] Argumentative configuration
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2.2.1 Basic
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The basic, list the users, list their colors, list your timestamp, namestamp and bam, config done.
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2.2.2 Adv
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Advanced configuration. List users, select standard aliases, select custom colorcodes, format BBCodes, advanced timestamp creator and pattern lister.
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2.2.3 Arg
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Argumentative configuration. Enter specific patterns to configure the configuration file's order, PForce influence and package management, specify advanced I/O paths and extension management, including all the above listed.
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2.3 Manage configs
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Rename, edit and delete existing configurations.
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2.4 Update GDN
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Look for updates and install if available.
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2.5 Options
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Edit the options of the program.
[1] Enable/Disable Quickrun
[2] Enable/Disable Packages
[3] Check GDN Fiels for errors
[4] Exit
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2.5.1 Q-run
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Enable or disable quickrun; quickrun is a simple .exe file which formats logs from QInput.txt to QOutput.txt using the default configuration.
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2.5.2 Pack
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Allows you to enable/disable additional packages (more on those later) and view info on them.
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2.5.3 Errors
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Checks all files to see if any are broken and/or need repairs. If a file is broken, it will first re-install it, then try an older version, and if none work, it will be disabled and an error log will be uploaded.
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