Subject:  Expanded PCBTEXT Standard

From looking through the PCBTEXT Directory and other enhancements Directory I
have determined that there is the need for a standard format for PCBTEXT
enhancements.  What I would like to propose to all PCBTEXT enhancement
makers it that you follow a few recommended guidelines.

1.  As an end user of a new PCBTEXT enhancement I don't need, (or want) a
new PCBTEXT file, for the simple reason that I have enhancements in my
PCBTEXT file which I don't want to have to reenter into your enhanced file.

2.  I propose that the extension of any enhancements, such as RMAIL (read mail)
end in the number of the line that it should replace in the original PCBTEXT
file.  Therfore RMAIL would be RMAIL.425 to indicate that it would be called
by PCBTEXT line 425, also any file which was called from within an external
PCBTEXT file would end in a - as the eight character and then the line number.

For example RMAIL.425 also calls a prompt called RPROMP-.425

3.  For each PCBTEXT enhancement it would be nice if there was an associated
Text file (425.TXT), which would give the entire new line as it should appear
in PCBTEXT.

Thats All, if you have a better idea please let me know either here, or
on Duke's Doghouse (602) 458-8206

JR