Specifications

General

Name:   PageMaster
Version:   5.0
Released:   2009

System Requirements

Processor: Intel 32-bit
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, WIndows 7, Windows 2003 Server, or Windows 2008 Server
Internet Connectivity: A WinSock-compatible Internet connection is required for the SNPP, SMPP, SMTP, and WCTP protocols
Modem: Hayes-compatible 2400 baud or faster is required if using the TAP or DTMF protocols)
Network: Supports any network topology. Allows sharing of device, group, and service provider databases. Allows sending text messages from a central server through PageMaster/sv or PageMaster/ex)

Devices

Number of Devices: Unlimited, with full search capability
Grouping: Devices may be grouped with no limitations on the number of groups that may be defined. Devices may be assigned to multiple groups
Device Types: Alphanumeric Pagers (1 and 2-Way), Cellular Phones (SMS 1 and 2-Way), Numeric Pagers
Additional Fields: Three user-defined data fields maintained for each device

Message Handing

Batch Sending: Alphanumeric messages sent to devices sharing a common access method are issued in a single session
Message Length: Unlimited. Messages are automatically split and delivered to a device in separate messages according to a maximum message length (user definable)
Error Correction: Full error detection and recovery on all protocols. Includes dial-tone detection and busy signal redial for TAP
Confirmation: If desired, a confirmation dialog box will be displayed once the message is transmitted successfully
Error Notification: If an error is encountered sending a message, an failure dialog box will be displayed. Full error details are logged in the application event log
Backup Protocols: Multiple protocols may be specified for each service provider. Automatic fallback to alternate protocols upon failure
Logging: All text messages sent and failed are logged. Log files are user configurable as to content and organization.

Messaging Methods

Manual: Text messages entered and issued manually
DDE: Text messages issued from applications via DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) commands
Command Line: Text messages issued by providing, on the command line, a name of a file that contains device names and messages
Scheduled: Text messages may be scheduled for delivery at a specific date and time

Additional Features

Logging: All text messages sent and failed are logged. Log files are user configurable as to content and organization.
Import/Export: Device database may be imported from or exported to text files in comma-delimited format.
 
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