Subj : Sempoint
To   : Shawn Highfield
From : August Abolins
Date : Sun Nov 03 2024 11:04:34

>> Maybe chatgpt can scour for the long lost info?

> Well, How would it know?  Someone would have had to feed the source code into
> it and if they did that why wouldn't they release it so we could look at it?
> I don't care if it won't compile, just want to know the magic. :)

Chatgpg seems think there is a .CFG file:

I asked:  sempoint 2.26 is a fidonet echomail program. what is the trick to invoke an external editor with sempoint?

ChatGPT said:

To configure Sempoint 2.26 to use an external editor for writing or editing messages, follow these steps:

    Select an Editor: First, make sure you have a text editor that can be
launched from the command line, like EDIT.COM, EDIT.EXE, or any DOS-compatible editor of your choice.

    Set Up the Editor in Sempoint:
        Open your SEPOINT.CFG file (Sempoint's configuration file) in a text
editor.
        Look for a line that defines the editor setting, usually something like
EDITOR=.
        Specify the path to the external editor. For example:

        plaintext

    EDITOR=C:\DOS\EDIT.COM

    Ensure that the editor path is correct and accessible from the command line
in your DOS environment.

Configure Editor Parameters (Optional):

    Some external editors accept parameters for the file to edit or the initial
cursor position. Sempoint should be able to pass these to your editor.
    If your editor supports this, specify any necessary parameters alongside
the editor path. For instance:

    plaintext

    EDITOR=C:\DOS\EDIT.COM %f

    Replace %f with the variable Sempoint uses to represent the message file.
This can vary, so consult the documentation to confirm if Sempoint supports %f or a similar placeholder.

Testing:

    Once configured, open Sempoint and try to edit a message. It should now
invoke the specified editor.

Troubleshooting:

    If the editor doesnÆt launch or if Sempoint produces errors, double-check
the editor path and file parameters.
    Ensure youÆre not running into memory limitations if youÆre on an older DOS
environment.

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