ABLOG v0.75.29041999 (c) Sean Rima (1999)

Argus Binary Log Analyser.

INTRODUCTION
============

ABLOG is a small command line program that reads the Binary Log generated
by Argus and outputs the result to a text file, ABLOG.TXT. It lists each
AKA, the number of inbound and outbound calls, inbound/outbound files
and total time for each. ABLOG does not analysis the normal Argus logs.

Now also reads the ACCESS_LOG and AGENT_LOG

Does NOT nor WILL NOT analyse the normal Argus Logs.

INSTALLATION
============

Copy ABLOG.EXE to any directory on your PC.


USING
=====

Using ABLOG is simple.

Firstly edit the ABLOG.CFG file. This is a sample which is currently on use on
my system and does work. The config items are easy enough. All items explained in sample
config file. Then just start ABLOG


Also you can copy ABLOG.CFG to another filename, edit it with different options and
start ABLOG with the file name in the command line.

EG:
WEEKLY REPORT = ABLOGw.CFG - ABLOG.EXE ABLOGw.CFG
MONTLY Report = ABLOGm.CFG - ABLOG.EXE ABLOGm.CFG

If nothing is in the command line then ABLOG will defaul to reading ABLOG.CFG

FUTURE
======

The following will be added to to ABLOG. In this Order
1) Open to ideas.

PROBLEMS
========

If you get any problems, please zip the BINARY_LOG, ACCESS_LOG and AGENTS_LOG
and email it to me at sean@dsp.win-uk.net.

POSTCARDWARE
============

As with all my programs, ABLOG is released as POSTCARDWARE. You are free to
use and distribute this program as long as no fee is charged.

If you really like ABLOG, all I ask is that you send my Son or Daughter a
postcard. Please make sure that they are suitable for young children.

Please send your Postcards to either:

Karen Rima or Stuart Rima
6 Moriston Close
Reading
Berkshire
England
RG30 2PW

SUPPORT
=======

ABLOG, where possible is supported through the ARGUS echo where I have been 
known to hang out from time to time.

LEGAL
=====

DSP BBS nor Sean Rima can be held responcible for any damage caused by using
this software.

ABLOG is the copyright of Sean Rima 1998
ARGUS copyright Ritlabs

Argus Homepage: http://www.ritlabs.com/argus


THANKS
======

Special thanks to Max Masyutin of Ritlabs for an excellent product and to
Damien Sam for putting up with my slow transfers :-) And a very special
thanks to my children, Karen and Stuart, who do their best to drive me
crazy :-)


Release History
===============

 0.01        First non public Release
 0.10        Fancy Graphics added, time sorted
 0.20        First public beta
 0.30        Display sorted by AKA
             Time from First to Last call difference displayed.
             Slight modifications to layout.
 0.40-0.60   Added anaysis of AGENT_LOG and ACCESS_LOG
 0.70        Beta Release. Comments urgently required.
 0.72        Sort should now be working okay.
             Does not crash on not finding AGENT_LOG and ACCESS_LOG
 0.73        NEW Config file now required.
             NEW automatic delete the logs.
             NEW Trial Graphics added.
 .074        Graphics removed
             Sorting is finally sorted :)
             Major bug with 0 files and 0 bytes causing a crash fixed

  .751002    Weekly, Monthly and Daily reports added
             Now possible to start ABLOG with a config file on the COMMAND LINE
             This option defaults to ABLOG.CFG if nothing is present.
  .751603    Bug fixes mainly, nothing new added. 
             Fixed: In Totals there was a second Sessions line, removed.
             Fixed: Total CPS figure was always short. Should be fixed.
             A few minor bug were fixed and redunant code removed.
  .752904    Bug fixes
             Changed format of layout. People say this is easier to
             look at and it allowes me room for options to come

FUTURE PLANS FOR OTHER PROGRAMS
===============================

I am looking at doing a small (SMALL) Freq Processor, 32bit which will take it's config
from simple text files. Again this will be PostCardWare and not tied to any BBS package
although I may do a version which will use TeleGard.

ABLOG (c) Sean Rima 1999

