









                                     PCBoard (R)
                                    Callers' Guide






























                           Clark Development Company, Inc.
                                Post Office Box 571365
                                Murray, UT 84157-1365
                                    (801) 261-1686
                         Toll Free Order Line:  800-356-1686




          PCBoard is the registered trademark of Clark Development Company,
          Inc.  All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual
          are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
          companies.  All rights reserved.




          Table of Contents

          Logging In  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6

          General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
             Stacking Commands  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

          Basic Command Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
             Abandon a Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
             Bulletin Listings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
             CHAT Between NODEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
             Comment To SysOp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
             Download a File  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
             Download Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
             DOOR (OPEN a DOOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
             Enter a Message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
             File Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
             FLAG For Download  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
             GoodBye (Hang Up)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
             Help Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
             Initial Welcome  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
             Join a Conference  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
             Kill a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
             Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
             Locate Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
             MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
             Mode (Graphics)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
             New Files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
             NEWS File Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
             NODE CHAT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
             Operator Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
             OPEN a DOOR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
             Page Length Set  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
             Quick Message Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
               Status Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
             Read Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
             REPLY to Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
             Re-Read Memorized Message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
             Script Questionnaires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
             SELECT Conferences For Scanning Or Reading . . . . . . . .  56
             Transfer Protocol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
             TEST a File  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59
             Text Search Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
             Upload a File  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
             Upload Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
             USERS, List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
             View Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
             WHO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
             Write User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
             Xpert Mode On/Off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69



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             Your Personal Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
             Zippy Directory Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71

          APPENDIX A - Boolean Text Searches: . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73

          APPENDIX B - A basic modem primer:  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74

          APPENDIX C - Modem setup guidelines:  . . . . . . . . . . . .  77

          APPENDIX D - A quick overview of file transfers:  . . . . . .  79

          APPENDIX E - Glossary:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85

          Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88







































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                                     Introduction

          PCBoard is the most widely used bulletin board software in the
          world. It is implemented by big business and the occasional
          weekend PC aficionado, in-house local area networks and basement
          hobby machines, executives and children alike.  It has earned its
          popularity by its very flexibility, which allows it to suit the
          people it serves.  These people, like you, are interested in
          integrating today's available high tech communications facilities
          with their own computers, and PCBoard accomplishes this task both
          easily and powerfully.

          In the business environment, information may be easily exchanged
          within an organization by means of a multi-node LAN system
          running PCBoard.  PCBoard, when added to your office LAN system,
          allows you to send and receive messages and memorandums in a
          manner superior to most E-Mail systems.  PCBoard provides for
          both paper use reduction and additional message security.  No
          longer will you need to worry about someone rifling through the
          stack of messages of you desk. PCBoard can replace rows of filing
          cabinets, heaps of manila folders, and rolls of address labels.

          For the hobbyist, communications outside the walls of your home
          are just as simple.  You need only a computer with a modem and
          any standard communications software to connect with a PCBoard
          system over regular telephone lines.  You can use PCBoard to
          communicate with people around the world, to exchange programs
          and data files, to get technical information and advice, or even
          to play online games or access database information.

          Besides using your own communications software interactively, you
          can use PCBComm - an intelligent terminal program designed
          specifically for contacting PCBoard systems.  PCBComm is
          available directly from us or from many PCBoard sysops throughout
          the world.  Instead of having to work interactively with a
          PCBoard system, PCBComm uses pull-down  menus which are even
          easier to use than the normal command prompts are.  By using
          PCBComm, you only have to pick and choose from local pull-down
          menus to fully realize the potential of the board you are
          contacting - rather than having to work interactively with a new
          and unknown board.  If you are interested in learning more about
          PCBComm, please feel free to contact us at (801) 261-1686.

          This manual is for you.  It provides a list of all PCBoard
          commands with a description for each; shows basic routines for
          downloading or getting a file from another computer that may be
          hundreds, even thousands of miles away; explains how to enter a
          message to a system operator or another user; and contributes an
          array of helpful activities for bulletin board users like
          yourself.



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          For a list of bulletin board systems in your area, call the Salt
          Air BBS at 1-801-261-8976.  When connected with Salt Air, you can
          download the following file:  BLT1.ZIP.  The file contains a
          worldwide listing of PCBoard bulletin board systems, a
          description of each board, and a phone number at which it can be
          reached.  If you are unfamiliar on how to download a file, please
          read the section which details the (D)ownload command in this
          manual.

          If you're new to electronic communications, you need not worry;
          PCBoard is user friendly and versatile enough to accommodate the
          novice user while satisfying the expert.  To connect with a
          PCBoard host system, you need only a modem and your communication
          software.


          As you are going through this guide it is important to  remember
          that PCBoard gives the sysop the ability to change the prompts
          that are displayed to you.  While the function of each prompt
          does not change, its appearance may.  All of the commands that
          PCBoard uses are the same on all v14.5a and later systems that
          you will call.  Once you learn how PCBoard operates you will know
          how to contact thousands of bulletin boards.

          While reviewing this document, you will note that some of the
          text is surrounded by square brackets such as [N].  When you see
          a letter or combination of letters surrounded by [] brackets,
          this indicates a key or combination of key strokes you would
          enter at your keyboard.  You would not enter the brackets
          themselves - just the letter(s) inside the brackets.























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                                      Logging In

          When you connect with a PCBoard system, you are asked a series of
          questions that must be answered before access to commands and
          downloads is permitted.  These questions may be slightly
          different for some bulletin board systems, since SysOps can
          customize prompts and login procedures within PCBoard.  Generally
          though, most PCBoard systems will initially ask you the following
          questions:

          Enter language # to use:

             This is an optional question defined by the SysOp.  If
             displayed, it means that the system you are contacting can
             display its text in several different languages.  To respond,
             simply choose the language easiest for you to understand by
             entering the number next to the various language choices
             available.

          Do you want graphics (Y/N)?

             Most callers choose [Y] for this option.  By doing so, PCBoard
             displays all text in ANSI color, making your screen displays
             more colorful and usually easier to read.  In order to take
             advantage of the ANSI color mode, your terminal program must
             support ANSI graphics.  By choosing [N], however, you can
             slightly increase speed since color codes are no longer
             transmitted to your machine.

          What is your First Name (Last Name & Password)?

             Enter your first name at the prompt.  PCBoard will then prompt
             you for your last name and password.  Optionally, you may
             'stack' your last name and password on the same line (for more
             information on command stacking please refer to the Command
             Structure section of this manual) to bypass being asked 3
             separate questions.  If you are calling into a system as a new
             user you should not stack your password with you login name. 
             If you do, PCBoard will interpret your password as part of
             your name.

             It's a good idea to record your password and keep it in a safe
             place, as PCBoard will not allow you to login without your
             proper password should you forget it.  Additionally, it is
             advised that you keep your passwords secret and use a
             different password for each bulletin board that you call to
             prevent unauthorized use, or 'hacking' of your various
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          If you've never before logged into a given BBS, PCBoard will
          respond in one of two ways depending on the BBS configuration. 
          If the board you are calling runs as a "CLOSED" board, you cannot
          log into the system unless the system operator creates a record
          for you.  You will be logged off the system immediately.

          However, if the BBS functions as an "OPEN" board, PCBoard will
          recognize that you're a new user and ask if you'd like to 
          continue.  By indicating [Y]es, PCBoard poses several questions
          that are relatively straight forward - like your voice phone
          number, data phone number, etc.  Once you have answered all the
          questions asked, PCBoard will continue with the logon process.

          Once PCBoard has established your identity, you will enter the
          Main Board.  This is the root of the PCBoard structure, where
          every caller allowed to enter the system begins his or her
          session.

          Don't be afraid to explore PCBoard!  Often people feel
          intimidated by the many commands available to them and thus are
          reluctant to try commands they may not understand for fear of
          'crashing' the system or destroying valuable data.  PCBoard has
          been designed to be friendly as well as safe; if you enter an
          invalid command, PCBoard will simply ignore the command and
          return you to the command prompt. Help is always available by
          typing either [?] or [H] at nearly any prompt.

          Whenever PCBoard prompts you for an answer, it will usually try
          and 'guess' your response and default to that answer when you
          simply press the [Enter] key.  Yes or No answers may simply be
          answered by entering [Y] or [N] respectively.  PCBoard commands
          are not case-sensitive (i.e. "Y" and "y" have the same effect).





















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          Below is an example of a Main Menu that you are likely to see on
          a PCBoard BBS.  All of these commands may or may not be available
          to you, depending on your security level.  To receive access to
          commands not listed, consult with either an in-house supervisor
          responsible for your internal system maintenance, or leave a
          message for the SysOp at the remote location indicating your
          needs and desires.  Following the main menu below, we will give
          you a detailed description of each command shown.

          A)bandon Conference               O)perator page
          B)ulletin Listing                 OPEN a DOOR
          CHAT between Nodes                P)age Length Set
          C)omment to Sysop                 Q)uick Message Scan
          D)ownload a file                  R)ead Messages
          DB Download Batch                 REPLY to Messages
          E)nter a message                  RM Re-read Memorized #
          F)ile Directories                 S)cript Questionaire
          FLAG for Download                 T)ransfer Protocol
          G)oodbye (Hang up)                TS Text Search
          H)elp Functions                   U)pload a file
          I)nitial Welcome                  UB Upload batch
          J)oin a conference                USERS List Users
          K)ill a message                   V)iew Settings
          L)ocate file (names)              W)rite User Info
          M)ode (graphics)                  X)pert On/Off
          N)ew files (date)                 Y)our personal Mail
          NEWS file display                 Z)ippy DIR scan
                                            SELECT a Conference

























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          General Information

          Like most attributes of PCBoard, the SysOp provides security
          levels for each  command available to you.  You will know that
          you do not have sufficient security for a command if you see a
          "Menu selection is not available" message displayed to you after
          trying to use a particular command.  If you do have sufficient
          security for the command requested, PCBoard will normally display
          a secondary menu or prompt from which you can choose further
          commands associated with your primary command selection.

          Command Structure

          Following are descriptions of all the user commands available in
          PCBoard.  A command performs a function on the bulletin board
          system like reading messages, uploading and downloading of files,
          etc.  This section of the guide details each command, what it
          does, what you can do with it, and how to help you make the most
          of each command and the bulletin board system as a whole.  Each
          section that discusses a particular command has four sections:

             Command:  The letter or sequence of letters that you use to
             execute the command from the main menu - including a brief
             overview of the command itself.

             SubCommand:  SubCommands further qualify the command and are
             only available after you execute the command.  Additionally,
             most subcommands may be stacked on the same line as the main
             command (see Stacking Commands, which follows).  For example,
             on a [R]ead command you might want to qualify what messages
             you would like to read by using [Y] for 'your mail' only, etc.

             Postcommands:  Postcommands are only available with some main
             menu commands. If they are, these commands normally can only
             be entered after the initial command and subcommands have been
             executed.  For example, you may select the [R]ead command and
             then qualify it with a subcommand by saying you want to read
             [A]ll new messages in the conference you have selected.  While
             reading messages, you will be issued a postcommand after each
             message which will allow you to perform other functions - such
             as [RE] or reply to the message you have just read.

             See also:  This will direct you to other commands whose
             functions are related to the command in question.  The
             commands may either be variations which accomplish the same
             task, or commands which accomplish tasks similar to the one in
             question, or may act in the opposite manner of the command in
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          If PCBoard needs more information from you after you have
          executed a main menu command, you will be prompted for that
          additional information.  For example, if you were to execute the
          [L]ocate file command by typing [L] and then press [Enter],
          PCBoard would then display the prompt:

             Search Filename (wildcards are OK) (Enter)=none?

          followed by a secondary prompt that asked you which directories
          you would like to search for these filenames in.


          Stacking Commands

          By default, PCBoard caters to the novice user.  Menus and help
          files are almost always available.  However, PCBoard's interface
          is designed to accommodate expert users as well.  Once you become
          familiar with the command structure, you will find that by
          stacking commands you will be able to easily and quickly get
          around the bulletin board system.  To stack a command you simply
          separate the commands and the subcommand by either a space or a
          semicolon.  For example you could read all mail addressed in the
          current conference by issuing the following stacked commands:

             R Y S  (with spaces) or
             R;Y;S  (with semicolons)

          In PCBoard's eyes, the space or the semicolon are both separators
          for commands.  You may use either when entering commands. 
          Another advantage of stacking commands is that you may specify a
          particular subcommand that PCBoard would  not normally allow you
          to use if you just entered the command and press [Enter].  For
          example, if you wished to [L]ocate files you could further
          qualify your search by making use of the [N] subcommand.  This
          subcommand allows you to restrict your search to files later than
          a particular date.  This is something that PCBoard would not ask
          you if you were to just enter the command and then press enter. 
          It is features like this that makes PCBoard so flexible and
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                                 Basic Command Usage

          In this section, you will find listed all the available user
          commands for PCBoard.  A working knowledge of these commands will
          put the power of PCBoard at your disposal.  While the use of each
          command varies from user to user, each command does provide a
          uniquely significant feature.  You will probably only require the
          use of a handful of the commands to begin with, but as you
          progress in your knowledge of PCBoard you will find yourself
          using each of the commands with increasing regularity.


          Abandon a Conference

          Command:  [A]

          Many bulletin board systems use 'conferences' to separate various
          topics or groups of people.  After you [J]oin a conference (see
          the Join a Conference section later in this guide) you may want
          to return to the Main Board area.  Once you execute the abandon
          command PCBoard exits the current conference and returns you to
          the Main Board. If the current conference is the Main Board,
          nothing occurs.

          SubCommands :  None
          PostCommands:  None
          See Also:      Join a Conference


























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          Bulletin Listings

          Command:  [B]

          Bulletins are quite common on bulletin board systems.  Bulletins
          are merely text files placed on the bulletin board system because
          they likely contain useful information about a variety of
          subjects for all users.  SysOps will commonly have bulletins
          which explain the purpose or theme of the board, who the top
          users are, and other interesting information.  Commercial BBS's
          will often have bulletins which contain information on how to
          become a subscriber.  When the bulletin command is executed,
          PCBoard displays a menu of bulletins available to you.  The menu
          normally consists of a bulletin number, a description of the
          bulletin, and possibly a file name for the bulletin text file
          that you can download.

          SubCommands:
             [#]       This indicates the number of the bulletin(s) you
                       wish to view i.e. 1, 2, 3 etc.  You may tell PCBoard
                       to view multiple bulletins by stacking your bulletin
                       numbers.  (e.g. [1;3;5;6]).
             [A]       All bulletins are displayed or searched.
             [D]       PCBoard enters download mode and prepares to
                       download the chosen bulletin(s).  This subcommand
                       must be placed on the line where you enter the
                       bulletin number to view (e.g. [3;D]) would download
                       bulletin #3.
             [N]       Only bulletins 'new' to you are displayed.  Each
                       time you login you will be notified if there are any
                       new bulletins with a 'Bulletins have been updated
                       since last time on' message.  If this message is
                       displayed to you, the line below it will indicate
                       the bulletin numbers that are new.  A bulletin is
                       'new' if it was updated after the date you last
                       called that system.  By using this subcommand you
                       can let PCBoard figure out which bulletins are new
                       to you rather than having to manually type in the
                       bulletin numbers.
             [R]       When this sub-command is executed, PCBoard will re-
                       display the complete list of bulletins available.
             [S]       This command searches for text that you specify in
                       the bulletins you wish to search.  If the text is
                       found, the entire bulletin is displayed and the text
                       you searched for is highlighted so that it stands
                       out.  With this command, PCBoard automatically
                       defaults to search for all bulletins.  You would
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                       bulletin you can specify that number by
                       stacking the [S] subcommand with the
                       bulletin number.  For example,
                       [B;3;S;HELP] would search bulletin #3
                       for the word HELP.  You may also use
                       boolean text searches as well.  To learn
                       more about boolean text searches please
                       refer to the Boolean Text Searches
                       section of the User Information section
                       of this guide.
             [NS]      The bulletin(s) chosen for viewing are displayed in
                       non-stop mode.  At the end of each screen page,
                       PCBoard will not display a MORE? prompt.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      News





































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          CHAT Between NODEs

          Command:  [CHAT] or [NODE]

          If the PCBoard system you are connected to supports multiple
          nodes (i.e. more than one person may be on the system at the same
          time), you may CHAT with a person on any other node or group of
          nodes. PCBoard displays the status of each node.  In this way,
          you can determine who is available for CHAT and who is not.

          When in CHAT mode, text is sent only in complete lines, either as
          it "wraps" past the end of a line or when you hit [Enter]. 
          Therefore, you will only see text from the other person or
          persons you are CHATting with as they complete each line.  It is
          often a good idea to send an extra blank line when you are
          through typing, so that the other person will know that you are
          finished and that it is his or her turn to 'speak'.  While you
          are in CHAT mode and if you are in graphics mode, your text will
          be colored differently from the other person you are chatting
          with.  Each person is identified in a CHAT session by his or her
          node number (in parenthesis) and first name.  This information is
          included on each line along with the colorized lines to help
          separate text from the people engaged in the CHAT session.

          CHAT Etiquette.  Whenever you join an individual or group CHAT
          session, remember that what you say not only affects how you are
          perceived by others, but also shapes the perceptions that others
          have of the current system and those who run the system.  Never
          use profanity or unprofessional language.  It harms the
          credibility of system operators and the telecommunication
          software as a whole.  Please note that all CHAT sessions are
          captured to disk on the host machine.  This means that the sysop
          can review all CHAT sessions at a later date if desired.  Common
          sense would dictate that you do not engage in CHAT sessions which
          might contain language which you feel should be kept private
          between you and the other CHAT individual.

          SubCommands:
             [#]       You begin CHAT with another person on a one-on-one
                       basis.  You select the person you would like to chat
                       with by typing in their node number.
             [G]       This form of chat is similar to the one-on-one CHAT
                       command with the exception that numerous users can
                       be involved in a group chat session.  Some SysOps
                       may assign a topic which many users may wish to talk
                       about.  In all other ways, group chat is like the
                       normal one-on-one CHAT command except the number of
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             [A]       This 'flags' your node as being available for CHAT. 
                       Other users may initiate CHAT with you.
             [U]       This 'flags' your node as being unavailable for
                       CHAT.  Other users may not initiate CHAT with you.

          PostCommands:
             [Q orE]   Quits and returns you back to the main menu or
                       command prompt.
             [U]       PCBoard will display the status of other nodes in
                       the system.  This is useful when you have initiated
                       a node chat to see what other people on the system
                       are doing or if your chat requested has been
                       answered yet.
             [H or?]   A list and description of postcommands will be
                       displayed.

             All postcommands for the CHAT/NODE command must be issued on
             the very first character of your chat line.

          See also:    None

































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          Comment To SysOp

          Command:  [C]

          This command allows you to leave a private message for the SYStem
          OPerator (SysOp for short).  The system operator is responsible
          for the maintenance of the bulletin board system you are calling.

          When this command is executed, PCBoard will ask you to confirm
          that you would like to leave a message to the SysOp.  If you
          answer yes, you will be placed in message edit mode where you may
          compose a message as you would enter any other message.  See the
          Enter a Message command for more information about entering
          messages on a bulletin board system.

          Please keep in mind that the SysOp is not "all-knowing".  In most
          cases it is appropriate to leave a message addressed to ALL so
          you can draw on the experience and knowledge of other callers to
          that system.  If you are leaving a comment because you
          encountered what you think is a problem on the system, then it is
          very important that you leave the SysOp as much information as
          possible.  In these days of large multiple-node systems, it is
          advised that you notice which node you are logged into and advise
          the SysOp accordingly.  By doing so, you can help the SysOp track
          down whatever it is that you are reporting.

          SubCommands:   None
          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Enter a Message
























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          Download a File

          Command:  [D]

          When calling a Bulletin Board, you may download a file from that
          system to yours.  Downloading is simply a process in which a copy
          of the file on the host machine is transmitted via phone line or
          other external connection to your machine at your request.

          If your default protocol is a batch protocol such as Ymodem,
          Ymodem/G, or Zmodem, PCBoard will allow you to request multiple
          files by simply typing [D] and pressing [Enter], followed by a
          list of files to be downloaded.  Each file in this list should be
          separated by either a space or a semi colon and should be entered
          at the filename prompt.  This is similar to typing [DB] to
          initiate a 'download batch' file transfer.  Alternatively, you
          can download a single file and avoid further prompts from the
          system by stacking the [D] command and filename on the same
          command line (e.g. [D;FILENAME.EXT]).

          Beginning with PCBoard v14.5a, if you are logged on locally to
          the bulletin board system (e.g. you are logged in to an in-house
          bulletin board connected via LAN) you may download like a remote
          user would - except the download is actually a file transfer from
          the main file server to your local machine on the network.  You
          can only do this if you are a local user to the bulletin board
          and you also select an internal protocol (such as Xmodem, Xmodem
          CRC, 1K-Xmodem, Ymodem, or 1k-Xmodem/G).  When you attempt a
          local download a box will appear at the top of your screen asking
          what drive and subdirectory PCBoard should send this file to. 
          You may enter any valid DOS path (e.g. [C:\TEMP]).

          SubCommands:
             [file]      Multiple filenames may be used on the command line
                         or at the filename prompt.  If you enter multiple
                         filenames they must be separated by semi-colons or
                         spaces and must be all be entered at the filename
                         prompt.  DOS wildcards are permitted. (i.e. [*.*]) 
                         When you enter a filename, do not enter a file
                         path.  PCBoard will know where to find the file
                         given only a filename.
             [protocol]  This command allows you to choose which protocol
                         you would like to use for the transfer.  PCBoard
                         will automatically use the default protocol you
                         have selected with the [T]rans. Protocol command
                         or when you first created your account the first
                         time you logged into the system.  If you have
                         selected [N]one for your default protocol, you
                         will be asked to select a protocol each time you
                         transfer a file.



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          PostCommands:
             [GB]/[BYE]  After the download is complete, you are logged off
                         the system after a 10 second countdown which you
                         may abort.

          See also:      Download Batch, Upload, Upload Batch















































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          Download Batch

          Command:  [DB]

          Like the Download a File command, you may download multiple files
          at one time from a system that you call.  The difference,
          however, lies in the prompts that are displayed to you.  The [DB]
          command always prompts for a second filename and asks if you want
          to edit the list of files to be downloaded.


          Subcommands:
             [file(s)]   This represents the files to download.  A prompt
                         is given for each file, and files may be stacked
                         at one prompt.  Like in a single download request,
                         DOS wildcards are permitted.
             [protocol]  This command allows you to choose which protocol
                         you would like to use for the transfer.  PCBoard
                         will automatically use the default protocol you
                         have selected with the [T]rans. Protocol command
                         or when you first created your account the first
                         time you logged into the system.  If you have
                         selected [N]one for your default protocol, you
                         will be asked to select a protocol each time you
                         transfer a file.

          PostCommands:

             [G]         Entering [G] at the (G)oodbye After Batch prompt
                         will automatically log you off the system once the
                         batch download has completed and after a 10 second
                         countdown.  Once the 10 second countdown has
                         begun, you can abort the automatic logoff by
                         pressing [Ctrl+K].  If you abort the automatic
                         logoff you will be returned back to the bulletin
                         board system where you may continue with your
                         session.  Entering [GB] or [BYE] on the same line
                         where you enter your filename will also
                         automatically log you off once the transfer is
                         finished (e.g. [D;TESTFILE.EXE;BYE]).

             [A]         The current batch download will be aborted.  There
                         is no verification that you wish to abort.  All
                         files listed in your previously established batch
                         list will be retained as flagged files.

             [E]         The batch list may be edited.  From the batch
                         list, you may remove a file, add a file, or list
                         the current files to be downloaded.  Once this
                         command is executed you will see that a few



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                         new commands are available to you:

                         [A]dd a file.  Executing this command allows you
                         to add more files to the batch without having to
                         retype all of the filenames that are already in
                         the batch.  You will be asked for the filename to
                         add to the batch.

                         [R]emove a file.  You are asked for the number of
                         the file you wish to remove from the batch.  The
                         number of the file in the batch can be found by
                         using the [L]ist batch command below.

                         [L]ist Batch.  This command when executed will
                         display a listing of all files in the batch.  To
                         the left of each filename is the batch number that
                         corresponds to the filename.  You use this number
                         when removing files from the batch.

          See also:      Download, Upload, Upload batch

































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          DOOR (OPEN a DOOR)

          Command:  [DOOR] or [OPEN]

          This command takes you out of PCBoard and into an extended
          application called a DOOR.  These applications can vary in
          purpose from an on-line game to an on-line database.  You may
          find some bulletin boards that concentrate on one particular DOOR
          type (such as on-line games).  When this command is executed, a
          menu of available DOORs are displayed to you.  Though each SysOp
          may have PCBoard set up differently, the menu typically consists
          of a DOOR number, the name, and a description of the program. 
          You may execute the DOOR or application by entering either its
          name or number.



          SubCommands:      (See OPEN a DOOR Command)
          PostCommands:     None
          See also:         None

































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          Enter a Message

          Command:  [E]

          This command permits you to leave a message for the SysOp,
          another user, or to ALL users. Entering a message is quite
          similar to writing a letter.  First you must address the message
          by filling in the To field.  Next, you must enter a subject for
          the message.  The subject should be a very brief description of
          the contents of your message.

          If you have not changed your full-screen editor preferences via
          the [W]rite user information command, PCBoard will ask if you
          would like to use the Full-Screen Editor as well.  If you answer
          [N]o, then PCBoard will use the line-by-line editor instead.

          Some bulletin board systems carry "echo conferences".  These are
          conferences in which mail travels between several different
          various bulletin board systems.  These bulletin board systems
          could span across a city, state, country or even the world.  If
          you are prompted with an:

             'Echo' Message, (Enter)=Y? (Y)

          prompt, PCBoard is asking you if you would like this message to
          stay local to this BBS or if you want it to travel across the
          entire message network.  Unless it is important that your message
          be 'echoed' throughout many systems, it is recommended that you
          do not echo your mail - since a great deal of long distance phone
          charges can be incurred by the operating sysop in order to
          transfer your mail to other systems.


             To        This prompt indicates the user to whom the message
                       will be sent.  If [Enter] is pressed, the message is
                       addressed to ALL.

             Subject   This is a brief description of the message content.

             Full-Screen

                  [Y]  Use the full-screen editor.  (available with ANSI
                       graphics only)  Entering text in this mode is
                       similar to using a full-screen word processor.
                  [N]  Use the line-by-line editor.  In this format, you
                       must enter and edit your text a line at a time
                       rather than using the full-screen capabilities.
                  [U]  You enter upload mode.  In this mode of operation
                       you can 'upload' a pre-written message to the host
                       system which has been created on your system using a



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                       normal text editor.  This method of writing a
                       message off-line and simply uploading it to the host
                       system can save considerably in the amount of time
                       you must spend on-line - since uploading your text
                       is much quicker than typing it in manually while on-
                       line.  During the upload of a message, characters
                       are not echoed to your local screen, but are
                       immediately transmitted via MODEM to the upload
                       destination by using the ASCII transfer protocol.

             Echo

                  [Y]  The message is flagged for echo and will appear on
                       all other systems which also carry this conference
                       on their system.
                  [N]  The message is not flagged for echo and will remain
                       only on the local system.

          You can use PCBoard's message security system to control who may
          read a message and who has the ability to delete a message.  The
          available message security options follow:

             Security Flag

                  [G]  Group.  A user may assign a password to a message. 
                       Only users with the appropriate password may read
                       the message.
                  [R]  Receiver.  The message may only be read by the
                       sender or the recipient.
                  [S]  Sender.  Everyone may read this message, but only
                       the author (holder of the assigned password) may
                       kill the message.
                  [N]  None.  The message may be read by all users within
                       that conference.

          Once the message header information is completed you're taken to
          either the full-screen editor (Available with ANSI graphics only)
          or the line-by-line editor, depending on your earlier response to
          the 'Use Full-Screen Editor' prompt.  If you  have previously
          selected the full-screen editor as your default editor, you will
          not be asked if you want to use the full-screen editor.

          Line editors were the most popular message editors on the early
          versions of bulletin board software.  Line editors require that
          you enter one line of you message at a time.  To save, edit, or
          abort the message you needed to hit return twice to bring up a
          command line to which you can choose one of those commands to
          execute.  In the more recent versions of BBS software (such as
          PCBoard), full-screen editors have been added to make message
          entry easier than ever before.  Using the full-screen editor is



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          similar to using a word processor in that you can move around the
          screen using your cursor keys.  This freedom of movement allows
          you to easily make changes to text without remembering cryptic
          line numbers.  In order to use the full-screen editor, your
          communications program must be capable of ANSI terminal
          emulation.  In addition, your communications program should have
          a Doorway mode or some other way to allow you to send cursor
          movement keys.  Because the full-screen editor is similar to a
          word-processor, many people find it more intuitive and much
          easier to use than the line editor.

          At this point, you would enter the contents of your message. 
          Once you have finished entering your message, you need to exit
          the message editor in order to save it.  To exit the full-screen
          editor, press [Esc].  To exit the line editor, simply press
          [Enter] on a blank line.  If modem carrier is accidentally lost
          any time during your message entry, PCBoard automatically saves
          what you have entered before the loss of carrier.

          Note that when entering text in a message or comment, it is not
          necessary to 'format' your text entry.  PCBoard will
          automatically wrap words which exceed the normal line length over
          to the next line when typing in your text.  In other words, you
          can continuously enter your text without ending each line with
          your [Enter] key.

          On startup, PCBoard's Full Screen Editor defaults to Insert Mode.
          Insert mode will always move the character underneath the cursor
          to the left as you type.  The allows you to easily insert new
          information without having to retype entire lines.  Typeover mode
          replaces the character currently under the cursor with whatever
          you type.  If you are editing your text in progress, use [Ctrl+V]
          or the [Ins] key to switch between Insert and Typeover Modes.

          In order to get the full range of commands available in the full-
          screen editor, you will need to make sure that your
          communications program is not intercepting some commands.   It is
          quite common for communications programs to use the cursor keys
          as well as [Home], [End], [PgDn], and [PgUp] keys for  some of 
          their commands or functions.  If you press the up arrow and the
          cursor does not move up on the screen then your communications
          program is using those keys.  In order to overcome this problem,
          most communications programs have what is called a DOORWAY mode. 
          When you operate in this mode, you can full use of both your
          cursor keys as well as function keys when working within PCBoard. 
          When you are in this mode you will see just how easy the full-
          screen editor is to use when entering a message.  If you are
          unsure if your communications program has a DOORWAY mode, consult
          the documentation that accompanied your communications software.




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          To effectively use the Full Screen Editor, familiarize yourself
          with the following control keys and ANSI codes:

          PostCommands:
             [A]  Abort.  The message entry will be aborted and control
                  will return to the main menu.  All contents of your
                  message will be lost.
             [C]  Continue.  When executed, PCBoard returns to the line-
                  editor at the end of the message.  If you are using the
                  full-screen editor and wish to return to it, you should
                  use the [F]ull-screen command instead.
             [D]  Delete Line.  PCBoard prompts you for the line number in
                  the message to delete.  PCBoard will then delete the
                  contents of the line you specify.
                  Full-screen editor equivalent: [Ctrl+y] deletes the
                  current line.
             [E]  Edit.  PCBoard first requests the line number in the
                  message to edit.  Once entered, you must type the old
                  text to replace, a semicolon, and the replacement text
                  (e.g. [come to;here comes]).
             [F]  Full-Screen.  When executed, control is returned to the
                  full-screen editor.  See next page for full-screen editor
                  PC Keyboard, Control, and ANSI commands.  An on-line list
                  of full-screen editor commands is available by pressing
                  [Ctrl+V] while in the editor.
             [H]  Help. When executed, PCBoard displays help for entering
                  or saving a message.
             [I]  Insert.  After entering the line number before which the
                  new text will be entered, you may type the additional
                  text and PCBoard will insert it in the appropriate place.
                  Full-screen editor equivalent: [Ctrl+n] will insert a
                  line before the current line.
             [L]  List.  The current message being entered will be 
                  redisplayed in line editor mode.
             [Q]  Quote.  (See REPLY command).
                  Full screen editor equivalent: [Ctrl+V]
             [S]  Save.  When you have finished entering your message, the
                  message needs to be saved so that the intended recipients
                  may view it as well.  This command will add your message
                  to the other messages that already exist on the bulletin
                  board system.
             [U]  Upload.  The body of a message can be uploaded from your
                  system as an ASCII upload.  When PCBoard is in upload
                  mode it will not echo characters back to the remote
                  screen so if you see nothing during the upload you should
                  not worry.  You should use this command if you have
                  prepared a text file off-line that you would like to
                  upload as a message.  This saves time typing and can
                  eliminate some errors that may occur if you were typing
                  information on-line.  By using upload mode you will be



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                  able to send just about any text file.  Once you select
                  upload mode in PCBoard then all that needs to be done is
                  for you to initiate an ASCII upload on your end.  By
                  using the upload mode command, you can prepare messages
                  off-line and then upload them to PCBoard thereby
                  expediting the message entry process.
             [SC] Save with Carbon Copy.  You may send the entered message
                  to more than one person.  When executed, PCBoard will
                  request the names of the other users to whom the message
                  should be sent.  Although this prompt is displayed only
                  in expert mode, the command is available in non-expert
                  mode as well.
             [SN] Save and Next.  During message reply, this command saves
                  the current reply, skips the re-display of the original
                  message, and proceeds to the next available message. 
                  Although this prompt is displayed only in expert mode,
                  the command is available in non-expert mode as well.
             [SK] Save and Kill.  This process saves the reply,
                  kills/deletes the original message, and proceeds to the
                  next available message.   Although this prompt is
                  displayed only in expert mode, the command is available
                  in non-expert mode as well.


          Remember, when entering text on a Bulletin Board System, it is
          proper etiquette to use both upper and lowercase characters
          rather than using all CAPS.  Messages left entirely in capitals
          are difficult to read and are often regarded as "shouting" by
          other callers.  A good rule of thumb is to type your text as you
          would in a word processor, using capitals only as needed.


          See also:    Comment to Sysop




















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          File Directories

          Command:  [F]

          One of the primary functions of bulletin board systems is to
          disseminate files and programs among many different users.  To
          see a list of what files and programs are available on a
          particular bulletin board system, you must use the [F]ile
          directory command. Upon executing the command, you will see a
          list of categories or directories that separates the available
          files on the system.

          SubCommands:
             [#]    Directory number.  Entering the number of the desired
                    directory at the prompt displays all files available in
                    the directory you enter.  You may enter a list or range
                    of directories.  For example, [1 2 3 7 U] would view
                    directories 1, 2, 3, 7, and the recent upload
                    directory.  If you wanted to view a directories 1
                    through 10, you could specify an entry like [1-10].
             [BYE]  Once you have finished transferring your files this
                    command will log you off of the system and will skip
                    the Proceed With Logoff? question if the SysOp has
                    enabled it.
             [D]    Download. PCBoard prompts you for a file to download.
                    This commands works just as if you selected [D] from
                    the main menu.
             [G]    Goodbye.  This command logs you off of the system and
                    hangs up the phone.
             [N]    New File Scan.  You may search available directories
                    for all files created after the date indicated in the
                    prompt that appears once you execute this command.  The
                    default date for this prompt is the latest valid file
                    date that you have seen.  If you choose to stack
                    commands and want to specify the last date you scanned
                    for files you may do so by replacing the default date
                    with an [S] for "since".  For example, if you wanted to
                    scan all directories for new uploads since you were on
                    last, you would enter the following stacked command: 
                    [N;S;A].  You may find this easy to remember by
                    remembering phrases such as [N]ew files [S]ince my last 
                    call in [A]ll file directories.
             [R]    Re-List.  This command re-displays the menu of
                    directories available in the conference you are
                    currently in.  Keep in mind that some bulletin board
                    systems store files in conferences in addition to those
                    that are found in the Main Board area.  Therefore, you
                    may want to join another conference to see what
                    additional information (if any) is available.




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             [L]    Locate by Name.  Upon executing this command you will
                    be prompted to enter a filename to search for.  At the
                    prompt, enter a filename or a DOS wildcard
                    specification ("?" or "*").  After entering the file
                    specification to search for, PCBoard will prompt you
                    for the directory numbers it should search for this
                    specification.  You may choose to search one directory,
                    a range of directories, or all directories.  See the
                    Locate Files command for more information.
             [U]    Upload directories.  Displays files that are available
                    for download which have been recently uploaded to the
                    system.  If you receive a "Sorry, uploads are private"
                    message, then the SysOp has decided to review all files
                    before releasing them to the public.  If you do receive
                    this message it is advised that you search [A]ll
                    directories because sometimes the SysOp will move newly
                    uploaded files to their appropriate directories quite
                    frequently.  If you do not scan [A]ll directories there
                    is a good chance you are missing many of the files that
                    get uploaded to that system.
             [V]    View.  When executed, PCBoard displays the contents or
                    other information about a particular file.  How much
                    information that is available about the file you are
                    viewing depends strictly on how the SysOp has this
                    command configured.
             [Z]    Zippy Search.  You may search all file descriptions for
                    the text that you specify.  This command is very useful
                    for locating files that you are interested in without
                    having to browse through all of the files online.  For
                    more details and examples of how to use the Zippy
                    Search, please see the Zippy Directory Scan in the User
                    Commands section of this guide.
             [NS]   Non-Stop.  A file will be displayed in non-stop mode. 
                    PCBoard will not stop each time your screen is full. 
                    Using this command is handy for capturing file
                    information to a local file on your machine to your
                    printer.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      None













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          FLAG For Download

          Command:  [FLAG]

          File flagging allows you to mark a file or a group of files to be
          downloaded later in your session.  When you're ready to download
          all the files you have flagged, the Download a File command may
          be executed.  PCBoard will notify you that there are files
          flagged for download and ask you if you wish to download them. 
          If you answer [Y]es, the files will be prepared for download.  If
          you answer [N]o, all flagged files will be lost.

          If you try to OPEN a DOOR or logoff of the system while you have
          files flagged for download, PCBoard will warn you that you have
          files flagged for download and asks you if you would like to
          still proceed.  If you choose to proceed, PCBoard will forget the
          files that you have flagged.

          If in the process of downloading flagged files the download
          fails, PCBoard will retain the flag on the files.  This means
          that you will be able to reattempt the download without re-
          flagging the files.  
          SubCommands:

             [file(s)] This represents the file that you want to mark for
                       download.  PCBoard will remember all files flagged
                       for download later on during your call.  Wildcards
                       and more than one filename may be specified when
                       prompted for a filename.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Download, Download Batch





















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          GoodBye (Hang Up)

          Command:  [G]

          When executed, you exit PCBoard entirely.  The SysOp may have
          enabled the "Proceed with Logoff" question which you must answer
          with a [Y] or a [N].  If you enter a [Y], carrier will be dropped
          and you will have disconnected yourself from the system.  If you
          enter [N], you will be returned back to the main menu or command
          prompt.  This question can be avoided by typing [BYE] instead of
          [G] to logoff.

          If files are flagged for download when you execute [G]oodbye,
          PCBoard will warn you and ask if you want to proceed.  If you use
          [BYE] instead of [G], PCBoard  will not warn you if you have
          files flagged for download, so be careful when choosing to use
          [BYE] to logoff of a system.

          SubCommands:   None
          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      BYE
































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          Help Functions

          Command:  [H] or [?]

          A very powerful feature available to you is the Help command.  By
          entering [H] or [?] at virtually any prompt, you may access
          detailed help information about available commands, subcommands,
          or current function information.  Although the Help command is
          displayed at the main menu and most sub-menus, Help is available
          from almost any PCBoard prompt.  

          SubCommands:
             [name]    This represents the name of the command or the
                       abbreviation of the command for which you need
                       additional information.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      None



































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          Initial Welcome

          Command:  [I]

          When executed, PCBoard displays the original logon screen.  This
          screen contains the version of PCBoard which is being run by the
          system and may contain extensive graphics, regular text, and
          color. 

          SubCommands:   None
          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      None









































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          Join a Conference

          Command:  [J]

          A conference is a way of grouping topics or users together.  Some
          BBS systems refer to PCBoard conferences as forums, special
          interest groups, etc.  Each conference may contain different
          messages, bulletins, files, etc., and may be accessed by entering
          the conference number or the conference name.  It is the SysOp's
          discretion as to what conferences you may or may not have access
          to.  Ask your SysOp for more details.  When the [J] command is
          entered alone you will receive a list of conferences that are
          available on the system.  You may select a conference to join
          either by number or by conference name.


          SubCommands:
             [#]    Conference Number.  This is the number of the
                    conference that you want to join.  You may obtain the
                    number by entering the [J] command with no subcommands. 
                    If you enter an invalid number you will be notified
                    that the number you entered was invalid and a list of
                    available conferences will be displayed.  The
                    conference numbered 0 (zero) represents the Main Board.
             [Name] Conference Name.  This is the name of the conference
                    you want to join, and may be used in lieu of the
                    conference number.  For example to join a conference
                    named Chatter you would enter [J;CHATTER].  To re-join
                    the Main Board from another conference, you can type
                    [J;MAIN] or [J;0].
             [S]    Search.  Allows you to perform a text-search of the
                    list of available conferences to form a list of
                    conference names that meet your criteria.  Because
                    PCBoard supports up to 65,535 conferences, you may find
                    the search command very helpful when you are trying to
                    locate conferences that interest you.  For example,
                    entering the line [J;S;SALE] would list all the
                    conferences with the word SALE anywhere in their names. 
                    This might be useful in locating all of the "FOR-SALE"
                    type conferences.


          PostCommands:
             [Q]    Quick Join.  After you indicate a [J] to join a
                    conference and the conference name or number, you may
                    enter a [Q].  PCBoard will immediately join the
                    conference bypassing the conference news and the View
                    other conference members prompt if the SysOp has turned
                    that option on.  If you use this command and the news
                    file is still displayed then the SysOp has PCBoard



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                    configured to always display the news file.

          When joining a conference, the SysOp may allow you to view the
          names and city locations of the other conference members.  If
          this feature has been enabled, you must not use the [Q]uick join
          feature.

          See also:    Abandon Conference













































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          Kill a Message

          Command:  [K]

          This command allows you to remove a message from the message
          base.  As you are not the SysOp you are limited in which messages
          you may kill/delete.  PUBLIC messages may only be killed by the
          SysOp unless you want to delete a message that you entered.  If a
          message has a security option of RECEIVER ONLY then only the
          recipient and the sender of the message may kill it.  If a
          message is marked as SENDER PASSWORD, only the author of the
          message may kill the message.  Finally, on messages that are
          addressed as GROUP PASSWORD, only the users with the proper
          password may kill the message.

          You may enter the [K]ill a Message command at the 'End of Message
          Command?' prompt or from any conference 'Command?' prompt.  If
          you enter it from the 'End of Message Command?' prompt, then no
          message number needs to be entered because you are currently
          viewing the message.  However, if you  enter this command from
          the main menu, you must supply PCBoard with the message number
          that you wish to delete.  A message number is located at the top
          of the message and is PCBoard's primary way of identifying
          messages.

          Subcommands:
             [#]  When this command is executed you are asked to supply the
                  number of the message you would like to kill.  At the
                  prompt enter the message number you would like to remove
                  from the message base.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Enter a Message




















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          Language

          Command:  [LANG]

          The LANGuage command allows you to alternate between languages
          which the SysOp has made available.  These languages may vary
          from foreign languages to "humorous" type languages and even some
          that are dedicated to new callers.  Choices available to you are
          displayed in menu format with a number corresponding to each
          operational language choice.

          SubCommands:
             [#]  The pound sign represents the language number to change
                  to.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      None




































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          Locate Files

          Command:  [L]

          If you are unaware of a file's directory location or exact name,
          you may use this command to help you find the file.  This command
          accepts all valid DOS filenames and wildcards.

          SubCommands:

             [file] PCBoard searches for the file.  If a match is found,
                    PCBoard will display the file.
             [#]    When using the [L]ocate Files command, you must specify
                    a directory or range of directories that PCBoard should
                    search for the desired file.  You may list a single
                    directory, a range of directories in the format [#-#]
                    or a list of directories in a [#;#;#] format.  There
                    are two letters that you may use as a directory number. 
                    If you use [A] for the directory number, it tells
                    PCBoard to search all file directories in the current
                    conference.  Likewise, if you use [U] for the directory
                    number, the upload directory of the current conference
                    will be searched.
             [D]    If a file that matches the parameters is located, it is
                    flagged and prepared for download later during the
                    call.  If more than one file is found all are flagged. 
             [N]    This command searches for files that are equal to or
                    later than the specified date.  If you use the [N]
                    command you need to also include the minimum file date
                    from which the scan should search for.  If you would
                    like to use the date you last scanned for files you may
                    simply add an [S] to the [N] subcommand.  Remember 
                    this as [N]ew files [S]ince my last scan.  For example,
                    [L;ABC*.TXT;N;102191;A] would search all directories
                    for a filename that started with ABC and had an
                    extension of TXT.  All files older than 10-21-91 would
                    not be displayed.
             [NS]   Files are displayed in non-stop mode (void of all
                    'More?' prompts).


          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Zippy Search










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          MENU

          Command:  [MENU]

          You can redisplay the main menu at the command prompt.  When
          executed, the menu screen is displayed even while in expert mode.

          SubCommands:   None
          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      None











































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          Mode (Graphics)

          Command:  [M]

          Issued without subcommands, this command acts as a toggle between
          graphics and non-graphics display modes.  If you execute this
          command with a subcommand then you may choose which mode you want
          without using the command to toggle back and forth.  If you do
          not have ANSI capabilities or are unsure if you do, you should
          choose CTTY mode.  If you accidently choose the wrong mode and
          you get what seems to be garbage on your screen you can enter the
          command again with either the CTTY or ANSI subcommands.

          SubCommands:

             These commands must be stacked with the [M] command to take
             effect.  For example [M;CTTY] or [M;GRAPHICS].

             CTTY      The system is placed into non-graphics, non-ANSI
                       mode.
             ANSI      The system is placed into non-graphics, ANSI mode.
             GRAPHICS  The system is placed into graphics, ANSI mode.


          Postcommands:  None
          See also:      None



























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          New Files

          Command:  [N]

          This command will locate any files that have been uploaded to the
          system since the specified date in the directories that you
          specify.  You have control over the date to begin the search and
          the directory or directories that you would like to search for.

          SubCommands:

             [date] This represents the date from which PCBoard begins a
                    search for all "New" uploaded files.  All files posted
                    found are displayed.
             [#]    When using the [L]ocate Files command, you must specify
                    a directory or range of directories that PCBoard should
                    search for the desired file.  You may list a single
                    directory, a range of directories in the format [#-#]
                    or a list of directories in a [#;#;#] format.  There
                    are two letters that you may use as a directory number. 
                    If you use [A] for the directory number, it tells
                    PCBoard to search all file directories in the current
                    conference.  Likewise, if you use [U] for the directory
                    number, the upload directory of the current conference
                    will be searched.
             [D]    All files found are queued for download.  They may be
                    downloaded by executing the Download a File command.
             [S]    PCBoard scans for files added since the date of the
                    most recent files the caller has been shown.  PCBoard
                    keeps track of the most recent valid file date that you
                    have seen in the file directories.  For example, if you
                    were to do a new scan searching all file directories on
                    12-24-91 but the latest file date that was displayed
                    was 12-21-91 then PCBoard will store that date in your
                    user record.
             [NS]   Files are displayed in Non-Stop Mode (no 'More?'
                    prompts are displayed).


          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Locate Files












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          NEWS File Display

          Command:  [NEWS]

          You may use this command to read any news that the SysOp has
          placed in the current conference.  The news file usually contains
          important notes or events regarding the bulletin board system. 
          Normally, this file is displayed when you log on to the system or
          join a conference.

          SubCommands:   None
          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Bulletins








































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          NODE CHAT

          Command:  [NODE] (Refer to CHAT between Nodes)

          SubCommands:   None
          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      CHAT between Nodes














































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          Operator Page

          Command:  [O]

          The Operator Page command allows you to request an immediate CHAT
          with the SysOp.  If the system operator is available, both your
          machine and the SysOp's will beep for 30 seconds or until the
          page is answered, in which case you enter SysOp CHAT.  If,
          however, the SysOp doesn't answer the page or is unavailable at
          the time of your request, PCBoard will inform you that the system
          operator is unavailable and asks if you would like to leave a
          comment instead.  The SysOp may configure a particular time
          period that he or she is available for an operator page.

          SubCommands:   None
          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Comment to SySop




































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          OPEN a DOOR

          Command:  [OPEN] or [DOOR]

          This command takes you out of PCBoard and into an extended
          application called a DOOR.  These applications can vary in
          purpose from an on-line game to an on-line database.  You may
          find some bulletin boards that concentrate on one particular DOOR
          type (such as on-line games).  When this command is executed, a
          menu of available DOORs are displayed to you.  Though each SysOp
          may have PCBoard set up differently, the menu typically consists
          of a DOOR number, the name, and a description of the program. 
          You may execute the DOOR or application by entering either its
          name or number.

          SubCommands:
             [#]    This represents the number of the DOOR to open.  It may
                    either be stacked with the command at the main menu
                    prompt or chosen after the DOOR menu is displayed.
                    (e.g. [OPEN;1])
             [Name] Instead of the DOOR number, you may type the actual
                    DOOR name.  For example, to open a door called
                    'EXCITING' you could execute [OPEN;EXCITING] from the
                    conference 'Command?' prompt.
             [parm] You may pass a parameter to the DOOR that is called. 
                    This parameter is similar to one passed at a DOS prompt
                    to another application.  Not all DOOR programs accept
                    parameters so unless a particular DOOR states that it
                    will accept parameters then in all likelihood it does
                    not.  Perhaps the best example of passing parameters to
                    a DOOR would be an off-line mail reader DOOR.  It is
                    quite common to pass parameters to these programs such
                    as [D;Y;Q] ([D]ownload new mail, [Y]es, download the
                    packet, [Q]uit back to PCBoard after the download). 
                    From the conference command prompt you can then execute
                    the door, have it do an action, and come back without
                    requiring any additional pressing of keys.  For example
                    you could execute an off-line mail reader DOOR called
                    MAIL and pass the appropriate parameters by typing
                    [OPEN;MAIL;D;Y;Q] at the conference command prompt.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      None










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          Page Length Set

          Command:  [P]

          You may specify the number of lines PCBoard displays before it
          prompts you with a "(H)elp, More?" command.  The most common
          setting is 23 but you may choose any value between 0 and 99.  If
          you select a page length setting of 0 it is like being in
          permanent non-stop mode (i.e. when the screen fills a more?
          prompt will not be displayed).

          SubCommands:
             [#]  This number indicates the number of lines displayed per
                  screen.  This value may range between 0 and 99.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:    None




































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          Quick Message Scan

          Command:  Q

          You may analyze a brief list of messages that may be read by you
          if you use the Quick Message Scan command.  When executed,
          PCBoard will display the message number, reference number,
          sender, receiver, subject, and read-status of each message.  The
          reference number indicates the previous message to which the
          reply message came from.

          SubCommands:
             F    The message base is scanned for all messages from you.
             Y    The message base is scanned for all messages sent to you.
             S    All messages that have not already been read will be
                  scanned and displayed.
             NS   Messages are displayed in non-stop Mode, thus eliminating
                  More? prompts from the display.
             +/-  When appended to a message number, PCBoard displays all
                  messages in forward-numerical or reverse-numerical order
                  respectively from that point.
             TS   Each message is scanned for the indicated text.
             USER The message base is scanned for messages both from a
                  particular user and those left by a particular user.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:    Read messages



          Quick Message Scan

          Status Flags

          When you do a quick message scan, each message number has a
          special symbol to its left.  The symbol may represent the type of
          message sent, its security, or the read-status of the message. 
          The status flags are defined below:

             [blank]   A message that can be read by anyone.
             *    A private message unread by the recipient of the message.
             +    A private message that has been read by the official
                  recipient.
             -    A public message sent to a user who has already read the
                  message.
             ~    A COMMENT to the SysOp that has not yet been read by the
                  SysOp.
             `    A COMMENT to the SysOp that has been read by the SysOp.
             %    An unread message protected by a SENDER PASSWORD.




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             ^    A message protected by a SENDER PASSWORD that has already
                  been read.
             !    An unread message protected by a GROUP PASSWORD.
             #    A message protected by a GROUP PASSWORD that has already
                  been read.
             $    A message addressed to ALL protected by a GROUP PASSWORD.

          Note that PCBoard will only show you a quick scan of those
          message headers which you can actually read.  If your security
          level is not sufficient to allow reading all system mail, many
          message headers will not be displayed to you.










































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          Read Messages

          Command:  R

          The Read messages command permits you to read messages on a
          bulletin board system.  Messages may be addressed to you, or to
          other people.  From this command you may also reply to messages
          that you are reading, search for text in messages, and get a
          synopsis of messages that are currently on the system.  Examples
          of the read messages command are displayed.

          PCBoard allows you to view only the messages that interest you. 
          You may wish to read messages addressed to you.  In some
          conferences or on some large bulletin board systems, you may also
          wish to read just a few selected messages.  The SCAN SubCommands
          below allow you choose which messages to read and what
          conferences to scan for messages.

          SCAN SubCommands:

             [#]    This number indicates the number of the message that
                    you wish to read.  This subcommand will only read one
                    message at a time and is very useful when you know the
                    message number you want to read.
             F      The message base is scanned for all messages from you.
             Y      The message base is scanned for all messages addressed
                    to you.
             YA     The message base is scanned for all messages addressed
                    to you or to ALL.
             S      All messages in the current conference that have not
                    already been read will be displayed.  You may specify
                    the A or ALL subcommand to scan for new mail in other
                    conferences besides  the current conference.
             L      The current message base is read backward from the last
                    message to the first.
             A      Messages are read from all conferences that have been
                    selected for scanning.  You may choose which
                    conferences you wish to scan for messages by using the
                    SELECT command from the conference command prompt or by
                    using the DESELECT or SELECT subcommand of the Read
                    command.
             ALL    Messages are read from all conferences that you have
                    access to whether you have selected them for scanning
                    or not.
             TS     Each message is scanned for the text that you indicate. 
                    You may perform complex text searches by using boolean
                    text searches.  For more information on boolean text
                    searches, see Boolean Text Searches in the Additional
                    User Information section of this guide.




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             SET       PCBoard stores last message read pointers for each
                       conference.  These pointers contain the last message
                       number that you read in any particular conference. 
                       By looking at this value, PCBoard is able to
                       determine which messages you have not read yet. 
                       PCBoard will update the automatically as you read
                       messages.  However, if you need to manually update
                       this value you may do so with this command.  When
                       executed, this command will ask you what you would
                       like to set your Last message read number to.  You
                       may enter any valid message number.  If the number
                       you enter is higher than the highest message in the
                       conference then your last message read will be set
                       to the highest number in the conference.
             USER      When executed you are prompted to enter the name of
                       the user you would like to search for.  After you
                       enter a valid user name, the message base is scanned
                       for messages both for a specified user and those
                       left by a specified user.
             SKIP      While executing an R;S or an R;A command, you may
                       use SKIP to bypass the remaining messages in the
                       current conference and to set the last message read
                       pointer to the last message.  In the R;A  case,
                       however, invoking SKIP will act just as it does with
                       the R;A command only it moves you to the next
                       available conference and permits you to continue
                       reading messages in the next conference.
             JUMP      If you read all conferences (R;A), you may jump to
                       the next available conference for message base
                       scanning. The last message read pointer is not
                       changed, however.
             SELECT    While reading a message you may select the current
                       conference to scan for messages.  This has the same
                       effect as if you executed the Select command from
                       the main menu and placed an "X" in the flags column. 
                       Using this command you may select the conferences
                       you wish to scan for mail on-the-fly.
             DESELECT  If a particular conference is chosen for scanning
                       then the conference is deselected.  This has the
                       same effect as using the Select command from the
                       main menu and deselecting the conference by pressing
                       the corresponding number for the conference.  This
                       would cause the "X" flag in the flags column from
                       the SELECT command (executed from the main menu) to
                       be removed.

             After PCBoard has displayed a message you will be prompted
             with an "End of Message Command?"  There is a wide range of
             commands that are available.  This next section of commands
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             the direction to view messages as well as memorizing message
             numbers, etc.



          DISPLAY Subcommands:

             NS   Messages are displayed in non-stop mode, thus eliminating
                  More? prompts from the display.
             NEXT The next message in the message base is displayed.
             PREV The previous message in the message base will be
                  displayed.
             M    When executed, PCBoard memorizes the current message
                  number.  PCBoard will only remember one message number. 
                  If you try to memorize another message number, the
                  previous one will be lost.  When you want to return to
                  the memorized message number, you may type RM, RM+, or
                  RM-.
             RM   The message previously memorized is re-displayed.
             RM+  The message previously memorized is re-displayed and the
                  message base is placed in forward mode for further
                  reading.
             RM-  The message previously memorized is re-displayed and the
                  message base is placed in reverse mode for further
                  reading.
             T    PCBoard allows you to read messages in order that have
                  the same subject in the message header.  This is  called
                  reading messages by thread.  You may choose to read
                  forward in the thread or reverse in the thread by
                  appending a + or a - next to the T (e.g. T+, T-). 
                  Normally, you memorize your current position (by using
                  the M command) and use  the RM command to return after
                  the thread read is complete.
             +/-  When appended to a message number or used by itself,
                  PCBoard displays all messages in forward-numerical or
                  reverse-numerical order respectively from that point. 
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                  the Read Type at the top of the message you are reading. 
                  In that field you will see either a (+) or a (-).to
                  denote which direction you are reading.
             /    Redisplays the current message.  This command is great
                  for redisplaying messages for capture.

             One time-saving feature that PCBoard offers is the ability to
             capture messages into one single file which you may download
             and browse off-line.  The resulting file is an ASCII file that
             looks just like what you see on the screen when viewing
             messages.  These CAPTURE SubCommands are covered below:

          Capture SubCommands:

             Sometimes you may want to download a group of messages or just
             a single messages.  These subcommands allow you to capture
             messages and then download them to either a file or printer on
             your system.

             C The messages displayed by the current command are captured,
               placed in a file, and prepared for download.  You are given
               the choice to continue with the download, abort the
               transfer, or hangup after the transfer.
             D The messages displayed by the current command are captured,
               placed in a file, and immediately prepared for download.
             Z As with the D command, the messages displayed by the current
               command are captured and placed in a file.  The file,
               however, is compressed before it is downloaded and therefore
               may not be sent to your local printer.


          Reply SubCommands:

             When you wish to respond to an individual's message you enter
             a message called a reply.  When the reply command is executed,
             you may use all commands found under Enter A Message.  The
             message number of the original message becomes the reference
             number of the reply.

             RE   When you wish to respond to an individual's message you
                  enter a message called a reply.  To enter a reply to the
                  current message you use the RE command which will create
                  a new message addressed to the sender of the original
                  message.  This is the command you will be using most
                  often when replying to a message because the message that
                  you want to respond to is the message you are currently
                  reading.  Therefore, you will not have to enter a message
                  number to respond to because you are currently reading
                  the message.  See the REPLY to Message command for
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             RR   If the message you are reading displays a message number
                  in the REFER# field of the message header, you may read
                  the reference message by typing RR and pressing the R
                  key.  This is also where the memorize a message command
                  comes in handy.  Using that command you can memorize the
                  current message, read the reference message and then
                  quickly return to the original message by returning to
                  the memorized message number.

          General SubCommands

             R    When pressed at the End of Message Command? prompt, the
                  next message is displayed in the direction that you are
                  reading.
             E    Some times you may want to change who you addressed a
                  message to or the subject of a message.  If this is the
                  case you may use the E command to edit those two fields
                  of any message that you have entered.
             EDIT The current message is placed in the editor for
                  modification.  You may want to re-edit a message if you
                  accidentally lost carrier while entering a message or
                  changed your mind, etc.
             G    GoodBye.  (See the user command (G)oodBye for more
                  details.)
             J    You may join another conference.  (See the user command
                  (J)oin a Conference for more details.)
             K    If the message is to/from you, you may kill it which will
                  delete the current message from the message base.
             N    Reading ends and you are returned to the main menu /
                  conference command prompt.

          See also:  Quick Message Scan, Enter a Message, Reply to Message





















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          REPLY to Message

          Command:  RE

          When you wish to respond to an individual's message you enter a
          message called a reply.  When the reply command is  executed, you
          may use all commands found under Enter A Message.  The message
          number of the original message becomes the reference number of
          the reply.

          SubCommands:

             [#]  The message number (between 1 and 16,777,216) that you
                  wish to respond to.

             Q    Quoting from a message allows you to reference relevant
                  information from the previous message.  You may use the Q
                  subcommand (Line-By-Line Editor) or C+O(Full-Screen
                  Editor) to quote from the message you are replying to. 
                  When you are quoting from a message, the original message
                  is displayed and you are asked to enter a line number at
                  the "Start quoting from which line?" prompt.  After
                  entering the starting line number you are then asked to
                  enter the line number at which you wish to end the quote.

             After you have entered both the starting and ending line
             numbers for the quote, PCBoard will return you to the message
             entry screen and you will see the quote from the previous
             message denoted by arrows -> on the left hand side of the
             text.

          PostCommands: None
          See also:     Read a Message, Enter a Message




















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          Re-Read Memorized Message

          Command:  RM

          After a message has been memorized (See the M subcommand under
          the Read a Message command for more information), you may return
          to the memorized message by using this command.  An RM by itself
          jumps to the memorized message number and stops displaying
          messages.  An RM+ jumps to the memorized message number and
          continues to display successive messages.  An RM- jumps to the
          memorized message number and continues to display preceding
          messages.

          SubCommands:  None
          PostCommands: None
          See also:     Read a Message





































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          Script Questionnaires

          Command:  S

          Script questionnaires allow you to answer questions that the
          SysOp has created.  These questions may cover a wide variety of
          topics and could vary in length.  When you execute this command
          you will be presented with a list of script questionnaires
          available in the current conference.  You simply select the
          number of the questionnaire you would like to answer and then
          type in your answer in the space provided  after each question is
          presented to you.

          SubCommands:  None
          PostCommands: None
          See also:     None





































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          SELECT Conferences For Scanning Or Reading

          Command:  SELECT

          Quite often, there will be conferences on a bulletin board that
          you do not want to participate in.  This command enables you to
          choose which conferences to automatically scan for messages both
          at login and when you use the A subcommand with a message read or
          scan command (e.g. the R, TS, and Q commands).  A two-column
          listing of conferences that you are able to join is displayed. 
          In the list, PCBoard includes the conference number, description,
          last message read, highest message in the conference, and an "X"
          if you have marked this conference for scanning.  Only the
          conferences that you have access to will be listed so if you find
          that a conference is not listed it is because the SysOp has not
          given you access to that conference.  An example of a Select
          screen is provided below:

                                   Last High
            Num   Conference       Read Num. Flags
          --------------------------------------------------------------    
             1 Main Board          8548 7978 X
             2 SysOps Talk         1018 1001 X
             3 For Sale            6289 4301 X
             4 Daniel's            1278 1003
             5 Programming         2106 1839
             6 Operating Systems   5119 4768 X

             7 Chit Chat           7831 7659 X
             8 BBS Ads             6711 6584
             9 Modem Info          2478 2178 X
               
          Enter Conference Numbers, (S)elect All, (D)eselect All, or
          (Q)uit?

          At this point , the user can enter the appropriate subcommand. 
          You can Select, Deselect, or Quit.  A d or a u will allow you to
          move between different screens conferences if there is more then
          one screen of conferences.


          SubCommands:
             [#]  Entering the conference number allows you to toggle the
                  status of that conference.  You may enter a range of
                  conferences or you may also type in a list by separating
                  each conference number by a semicolon. (i.e. 1-6;12) will
                  toggle conferences one through 6 and conference number
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                  selected.  Likewise, if the conference was not selected
                  previously, it will be selected and you will be asked to
                  enter the message you last read in this conference.  You
                  may set the last message read to any value that is within
                  the range of messages in the conference.  To find the
                  range of messages in the conference look to the left of
                  the conference name on the prompt where it is asking your
                  to enter your last message read.  You will see a range of
                  numbers that will look something like 3005-8292.

             S    This subcommand selects all conferences for scanning and
                  all conferences will have an "X" placed in its flags
                  field.
             D    This subcommand deselects all conferences for scanning
                  and removes the "X" if there was one in  this
                  conference's flags field.
             Q    This subcommand quits the Select command.  Control is
                  returned to the main menu.

          PostCommands:   None
          See also:       None
































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          Transfer Protocol

          Command:  T

          When executed, a list is displayed that allows you to choose from
          among several different file transfer protocols for uploading or
          downloading files.  The protocols are placed in the system by the
          SysOp and each is denoted by a single character, a letter or a
          number from 0 to 9.


          When determining which protocol to select on the bulletin board
          it is important to remember that you must use the same protocol
          on your end.  Therefore make sure that you select a protocol that
          is also available via your communications program.  If you are
          unsure of which protocol to select or will be changing your
          selected protocol you may wish to select None.  If you select
          None then you will be asked each time you transfer a file which
          protocol you would like to use.

          SubCommands:   A-Z, 0-9 (optional)

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      Download a File





























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          TEST a File

          Command:  TEST

          How many times have you downloaded a file only to find that it
          will not uncompress due to errors?  The TEST command permits you
          to check files for viruses and other corruptions that might exist
          in a particular file.  When you enter the filename to test, you
          will be informed after a short delay whether the file passed or
          failed the predetermined criteria.  If the filename you enter to
          test does not exist on the system, you will be notified that the
          filename you entered does not exist and you will allowed to enter
          a new filename to test.  

          SubCommands:
             [file] This is the file that will be tested according to the
                    testing procedures designated by the SysOp.

          PostCommands:  None
          See also:      None
































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          Text Search Messages

          Command:  TS

          Every once in a while you may have a need to search through all
          or a portion of messages on a particular system.  You might be
          experiencing a problem that you need help with or you may have a
          particular question in mind.  The TS command is very similar to
          the R command.  The major difference is that only the messages

          that contain the search text that you specify are displayed. 
          Giving you the ability to scan messages and message headers to
          locate a specified text in a message makes it easier for you to
          display only those messages that interest you.  By using
          conditional text searches you can further limit the messages that
          are displayed to you.

          PCBoard allows conditional text searches by using Boolean text
          searches.  These text searches use three special characters to
          put conditions on your search.  For more information and some
          examples of Boolean text searches, see Boolean Text Searches in
          the Additional User Information section of this guide.

          SubCommands:

             [Text] This subcommand is required for use with the TS
                    command.  This is the text you wish to scan for in the
                    message base.  This may be a single word or it may be a
                    complex Boolean search string.

             A      Messages are read from all conferences that have been
                    selected for scanning.  You may choose which
                    conferences you wish to scan for messages by using the
                    SELECT command from the conference command prompt.

             ALL    Messages are read from all conferences that you have
                    access to whether you have selected them for scanning
                    or not.

             C      The messages displayed by the current command are
                    captured, placed in a file, and prepared for download. 
                    You are given the choice to continue with the download,
                    abort the transfer, or hangup after the transfer.







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             D    The messages displayed by the current command are
                  captured, placed in a file, and immediately prepared for
                  download.

             F    The message base is scanned for all messages from you.

             L    The current message base is read backward from the last
                  message to the first.


             NS   Messages are displayed in non-stop mode, thus 
                  eliminating More? prompts from the display.

             RM   The message previously memorized is re-displayed.

             RM+  The message previously memorized is re-displayed and the
                  message base is placed in forward mode for further
                  reading.

             RM-  The message previously memorized is re-displayed and the
                  message base is placed in reverse mode for further
                  reading.

             S    All messages in the current conference that have not
                  already been read will be displayed.  You may specify the
                  A or ALL subcommand to scan for new mail in other
                  conferences besides the current conference.

             USER When executed you are prompted to enter the name of the
                  user you would like to search for.  After you input a
                  valid user name and press R, the message base is scanned
                  for messages which conntain the specified user name in
                  either the FROM or TO fileds of the message header. 

             Y    The message base is scanned for all messages addressed to
                  you.

             Z    As with the D command, the messages displayed by the
                  current command are captured and placed in a file.  The
                  file, however, is compressed before it is downloaded.

          PostCommands:  None

          See also:      Read a Message







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          Upload a File

          Command:  U

          Like the command Download A File, this command allows you to
          transfer files between systems.  In this case, however, you are
          sending a file to the bulletin board system instead of receiving
          one.


          SubCommands:
             [file(s)]   The parameter is given to identify the uploaded
                         file in the PCBoard system. PCBoard will ask for
                         the filename or it may be included on the command
                         line.  If more than one file is to be uploaded,
                         each must be listed on the command line.
             [protocol]  The transfer protocols are listed under the Trans.
                         Protocol command.

          PostCommands:
             GB / BYE    After the file transfer is complete, you may
                         indicate that you wish to disconnect.  This option
                         may be included on the command line with the other
                         options of this command.  Before you are
                         disconnected from the bulletin board system you
                         have 10 seconds to abort and  continue on with
                         your current call.

          See also:      Upload Batch, Download a File, Download Batch























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          Upload Batch

          Command:  UB

          This command functions similarly to Upload A File with one minor
          exception.  The UB command immediately assumes that more than one
          file will be uploaded.  You may only use protocols which have
          been designated as batch transfer protocols by the SysOp.  You
          will be prompted for each filename you wish to upload.  When you
          have finished entering all the files that you wish to upload
          press R at the Filename to Upload prompt.


          SubCommands:

             [file(s)]   These parameters are given to identify the
                         uploaded files to the PCBoard system. Several
                         files may be uploaded at once if you use a
                         protocol designed for batch file transfers.
             [protocol]  The transfer protocols are listed under the Trans.
                         Protocol command.

          PostCommands:

             GB / BYE    After the file transfer is complete, you may
                         indicate that you wish to disconnect.  This option
                         may be included on the command line with the other
                         options of this command.  Before you are
                         disconnected from the bulletin board system you
                         are given 10 seconds to continue on with your
                         current call.

          See also:      Upload a File, Download a File, Download Batch

















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          USERS, List

          Command:  USERS

          This command allows you to search the user file for a text
          string.  You are responsible for inputting the text string. 
          PCBoard provides a list of users with the text string found
          somewhere in their records.  In the list are the user's name,
          location, and the last date the user logged into the system.


          Note:   PCBoard does not display any sensitive or confidential
                  information with this command.  Only the name and
                  location (City and State) of each user found will be
                  displayed.

          SubCommands:

             [text] This is any piece of text.  PCBoard analyzes this
                    input, scans the users' file, and displays all user
                    records that match the text you enter.  For this search
                    string you could enter part of a first or last name, or
                    even part of a city name.  This search string may also
                    be a Boolean text search  For more information and some
                    examples of boolean text searches, see Boolean Text
                    Searches in the Additional User Information section of
                    this guide.

          PostCommands: None
          See also:     None






















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          View Settings

          Command:  V

          This command displays the current settings your user record.  If
          you have questions about the values in this display please
          consult the SysOp for more information.  Below is an explanation
          of each line:


          Caller Num     This is the number of calls that the bulletin
                         board system you are calling has answered since
                         operation of the system began.
          Lst Date On    The last date you called the system is stored in
                         this field.
          Expire Date    This field contains the date at which your account
                         will expire.  If you have no expiration date then
                         this field will contain the value None.  Some
                         bulletin board systems set their users to expire
                         at a certain date.  When you are "expired" your
                         security level is usually dropped until you follow
                         the instructions that are displayed to you.  If
                         you do not think the expiration date is set
                         correctly contact the SysOp of the bulletin board
                         system.
          # Times On     This is how many times you have called this
                         system.
          Page Length    The page length setting allows you to configure
                         how many lines will be displayed before you want
                         PCBoard to issue a more? prompt and ask you if you
                         are ready for the next screenfull.  This value may
                         be changed by using the Page length set command.
          Expert Mode    If expert mode is turned on then an On is
                         displayed.  Otherwise you are in novice mode and
                         an Off is displayed here.  You may toggle expert
                         mode by using the Xpert Mode On/Off command.
          Security Lv    This value is the security level that you have
                         been assigned on this system.  The actual value
                         itself holds little value to you.  However, the
                         bulletin board system uses this value to control
                         what you can and cannot do on the  system.
          # Downloads    This is the total number of files you have
                         downloaded from the system.
          # Uploads      This is the total number of files you have
                         uploaded to the system.





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          Bytes Avail    Some SysOps limit the number of bytes you may
                         download on a daily basis.  In this field is the
                         number of bytes you are allowed to download.  This
                         value is set to Unlimited then you may download as
                         much as your time allows.
          L/Msg. Read    This field contains the last message number you
                         have read in the current conference.  As you
                         change conferences this value should change.1
          High Msg. #    This value is the highest message number in the
                         conference you are currently in.
          Active Msgs    This value is the number of messages that are
                         active in the conference you are currently in. 
                         While you will see that each conference has a
                         range of messages (e.g. 332-982) some of the
                         messages in that range may have been deleted.
          Tr/Protocol    This is the name of the protocol you have selected
                         as your default transfer protocol.  If None is
                         displayed, you will be prompted for a transfer
                         protocol to use  each time you start a file 
                         transfer.


          SubCommands:  None
          PostCommands: None
          See also:     Write User Information



























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          WHO

          Command:  WHO

          Most users on multi-node systems like to know who else is
          currently on the system.  To satisfy this curiosity you can use
          the WHO command.  This command acts like the NODE or CHAT
          commands, but does not permit communication with other callers. 
          When executed, PCBoard displays the status of each node on a
          multi-node system.  You can use this command to see if anyone is
          online that you would like to chat with, who is doing what on the
          system, etc.  This command is only available on multi-node
          systems.  If you try to execute it on a single node system you
          will get a Sorry, no Network is Active message.

          SubCommands:  None
          PostCommands: None
          See also:     None


































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          Write User Information

          Command:  W

          This command allows you to change your own user information.
          Based on how the SysOp has set the system up, any or all of  the
          following fields may be changed:  password, caller's location,
          business/data phone, home/voice phone, comment field, and desired
          message bases to scan.  Even in this command's minimal
          configuration you may change your own password.

          SubCommands:  None
          PostCommands: None
          See also:     View settings






































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          Xpert Mode On/Off

          Command:  X

          This command acts as a toggle between expert and novice modes. 
          If expert mode is implemented, the main menu screen is not
          displayed. During many user commands, options are often reduced
          to one letter (instead of the whole word).  To save time and long
          distance costs, you might consider printing the menus and then
          switch to expert mode to avoid continuous redisplay of menus.

          SubCommands:  None
          PostCommands: None
          See also:     Menu






































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          Your Personal Mail

          Command:  Y

          This command permits you to scan for mail addressed to you to
          determine if you have sent or received messages.  

          SubCommands:


             A    PCBoard scans all selected conferences including the main
                  board for messages from or to you.

             ALL  PCBoard scans all conferences for messages from or to
                  you.

             S    The message base is scanned from the last message read. 
                  Only messages after this point are displayed.

             NS   Screen displays are placed in non-stop mode (without
                  more? prompts).


             L    This option shows messages in long list mode.  The
                  message bases are scanned and the corresponding number of
                  each message found is displayed.  This is the default
                  listing mode for this command.

             Q    Messages are shown in quick list mode.  The message bases
                  are scanned, but only the number of messages and the
                  number of messages to you are displayed and not what
                  those message numbers are.


             C    Only the current message base is scanned for messages.

             +    When added to a message number (e.g. 300+), PCBoard scans
                  from that message forward.

             -    When added to a message number(e.g. 300-), PCBoard scans 
                  from that message backward.

          PostCommands: None
          See also:     Read a Message









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          Zippy Directory Scan

          Command:  Z

          This command scans the directories to find a specified text
          string. PCBoard prompts for the text string to scan.  Possibly
          one of PCBoard's most powerful time-saving features, the Zippy
          directory scan command will locate text in both the file name
          field and the descriptions. Like other PCBoard searching
          features, the zippy directory scan command utilizes Boolean
          operands (AND, OR, and NOT).

          SubCommands:
             [text] This is the text you wish to search for in the
                    directory listings.  If you wish to search for an
                    imbedded space (i.e. "TEST  ") then you will need to
                    imbed that part of the string in quotes as shown above. 
                    Since you cannot enter quote characters on the command
                    line you would not be able to enter the above example
                    on the command line.  This search string may also make
                    use of Boolean operands if you wish to further qualify
                    your search.
             [#]    PCBoard scans for the indicated text in this directory. 
                    When using the Zippy Directory Scan command, you must
                    specify a directory or range of directories that
                    PCBoard should search for the file specification.  You
                    may list a single directory, a range of directories in
                    the format #-# or a list of directories in a #;#;#
                    format.  There are two letters that you may use as a
                    directory number.  If you use A for the directory
                    number, it tells PCBoard  to search all file
                    directories in the current conference.  Likewise, if
                    you use U for the directory number, the upload
                    directory of the current conference will be searched.
             D      Each file found with the specified text is flagged for
                    download.  The system does not immediately download the
                    files, but waits until the command Download A File (D)
                    or Download A Batch (DB) command is executed.
             N      Using the N command allows you need to include the
                    minimum file date from which the scan should search
                    for.  If you would like to use the date you last
                    scanned for files you may simply add a S to  the N
                    subcommand.  This is easy to remember if you think of
                    it as New files Since my last scan.  For example,
                    L;ABC*.TXT;N;102191;A would search all directories for
                    a filename that started with ABC and had a filename



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                    extension of TXT.  All files older than 10-21-91 would
                    not be displayed.  Likewise, L;ABC*.TXT;N;S;A would
                    search all directories for a filename that started with
                    ABC and had a filename extension of TXT.  All files
                    older than the last valid file date you saw in the file
                    directories would not be displayed.
             NS     Screen output is displayed in Non-Stop mode.



          PostCommands:     None
          See also:      Locate a File









































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          APPENDIX A - Boolean Text Searches:

          For most commands that allow you to enter a search string you
          likely start out looking for a single word or phrase.  Sometimes
          though, that single word or phrase could yield far too many
          matches.  If you think there are too many matches you can use
          Bboolean search operators to further qualify what you are trying
          to find in your search.  Boolean operators allow you to search
          for more than a single word or phrase.  There are three boolean
          operators available to you - AND, OR, NOT which are represented
          by PCBoard with the &, |, and ! symbols respectively.

          Boolean operands AND, OR, and NOT allow you to establish search
          patterns based on the criteria you enter.  The operands are
          denoted by the symbols &, | (vertical bar), and ! respectively,
          and may be used in nearly any command that allows a search string
          (e.g. TS, Z, USERS, etc.).  Using Boolean Logic, you can perform
          a conditional text search to include any combination of words or
          phrases, even excluding phrases or words that you wish to omit. 
          Keywords may be enclosed by parentheses to help group phrases or
          keywords together.  Each parameter may be enclosed by quotes if
          characters such as (, ), |, or &  will be in part of the text to
          scan for.  

             Example 1:  R  A  TS  (teach | tutor) & (kid | child).  This
             example, probably for a school teacher, will read all
             available conference messages that contain the words teach or
             tutor and either the word kid or child.  PCBoard not only
             searches for the exact words but also any portion of the word
             in whic the search text appears (i.e. teacher, teaching,
             tutorial, children, etc).  If you omitted the parentheses in
             the search above the search would display any message that
             contained either the words teach, teach and tutor, or the word
             child.  You can see that parentheses are important to your
             search.

             Example 2:  Z  26  (util | driver) & update &! (virus |
             trojan).  In this example, the caller is likely interested in
             recent screen or printer driver releases, or updated utilities
             other than those related to trojan or virus detection/removal. 
             This command would search directory 26  for all file
             descriptions which contain the words update and either driver
             or util, excluding those file descriptions which contain the
             words virus or trojan.  PCBoard would then list any files
             found with each occurrence of the keywords highlighted.




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          APPENDIX B - A basic modem primer:

          MODEM is an acronym for MOdulator-DEModulator.  It converts
          computer data into audio signals that are relayed over phone
          lines to another computer with a modem.  Generally speaking,
          almost every modem will function with PCBoard, but only a few
          offer advantages that, although not mandatory, make BBSing easier
          and less problematic.


          Most current modems use one of four connection standards.  Three
          of these four standards were defined by the CCITT (International
          Consultive Committee for Telephone and Telegraph) and the fourth
          was established by USRobotics.  These connection standards are
          defined for various connection speeds and the CCITT standards are
          backwards compatible.

             v.22.  The V.22 standard is built into the vast majority of
             modems which communicate at 2400 bps.  V.22 is a full duplex
             standard, which means that data is transferred in both
             channels at full speed.  This is accomplished by using echo
             cancellation, which allows a modem to sort out and eliminate
             signals which are of its own transmission.

             v.32.  The V.32 standard is built into most modems that convey
             information at a 4800 or 9600 bps rate. This is also a full
             duplex  which results in fewer errors on noisy lines. 

             v.32bis.  The "bis" means simply that it is an enhanced v.32
             standard.  Modems incorporating v.32bis are capable of
             transmitting data not only at the 4800 and 9600 bps standards
             but also at the higher 12,000 and 14,400 bps standards.  This
             speed gain is due in part to even more sophisticated echo
             cancellation.  Again, like the slower V.32 rated modems the
             data can move in both directions simultaneously at
             approximately the rated speed.

             HST.  This standard was developed by USRobotics prior to the
             adoption of the V.32 standard.  This is USR's proprietary high
             speed communication standard.  HST uses a asymmetrical full
             duplex approach.  This means that the primary transmission
             channel operates at full speed and the back channel operates
             at approximately 1/32 the speed of the forward channel. This
             makes the modem unsuitable for bidirectional transfers due to
             the "ping-pong" effect, which means that the modem switches
             the high speed channel back and forth to accommodate whichever
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          Some modems have "built-in" error correction to insure data is
          sent reliably between the two computers.  The most common error
          correction methods are listed below:

             MNP (levels 2-4, 10).  Microcom Networking Protocol is a
             conventional error correcting routines built into some modems. 
             The modem automatically employs the routine when you connect
             with another MNP modem.  MNP filters out line noise between
             the two modem-linked computers to prevent garbled screen
             displays and erroneous download or upload information.  In
             addition, MNP will reduce the size of data transferred by up
             to 20% by stripping the start and stop bits from transfer
             packets, as well as conditionally compressing data during the
             transfer process. All this leads to faster, more reliable
             communications.   However, to employ the MNP error correction,
             both of the communicating computers must be using MNP modems. 
             If only one system is using MNP, you may experience a
             distorted screen display during the initial part of your
             login.  To avoid line noise and add reliability to your data
             communications, an MNP modem can be a wise investment.


             v.42.  The V.42 is an error correcting standard similar, but
             superior, to MNP.  It ensures that information sent from your
             modem matches information received by the remote modem.  The
             v.42 specification actually incorporates two separate error
             protection protocols.  The first, and best, is LAP-M (Link
             Access Protocol- Modem), which is an extremely efficient error
             correction protocol.  LAP-M also removes 20% of the
             transmission bits (as does MNP 2-4), but it introduces less of
             its own artificial overhead.  The v.42 also incorporates MNP
             error correction as a fallback standard in the event that LAP-
             M is unavailable.  Once again, both modems must be v.42
             compliant to allow for a LAP-M connection.

             Please note that there is a difference between v.42 compatible
             and v.42 compliant.  A modem which has MNP2-4 is v.42
             compatible, but to be v.42 compliant a modem must also have   
             LAP-M.

          Some modems have "built-in" data compression which allow
          compressible data to be transferred in a more rapid manner.  The
          most common error correction methods are listed below:

             MNP 5 (level 5).  Microcom Networking Protocol level 5 is a
             conventional data compression routine built into some modems. 
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             optimal circumstances.  The compression is accomplished by
             compressing the data as it is sent and then decompressed at
             the receiving end.  This, in effect, doubles the baud rate for
             compressible data.  However, to employ the MNP 5 data
             compression, both of the communicating computers must be using
             MNP modems.

             It should be noted that this type of data compression, while
             very useful for downloading or viewing ASCII files, bulletins,
             messages, etc, is useless when downloading ZIP or ARC files
             which are already compressed.


             v.42bis.  The v.42bis standard is a higher level of data
             compression than MNP 5.  V.42bis allows for an optimal
             compression ratio of 4:1.  In effect, the transfer rate of the 
             modem can be double, triple or even quadruple the rated speed
             of  the connection by compressing the data before transmitting
             it and uncompressing it on the other end.  Another advantage
             of V.42bis over MNP 5 is that V.42bis is an intelligent
             compression routine.  This indicates that V.42bis will
             'intelligently' determine whether the transmitted data is
             compressible or not. If the data is compressible, V.42bis will
             compress it as efficiently as possible (with a maximum of
             4:1).  If the data is not compressible, V.42bis will not add
             the additional overhead of a useless compression header.

























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          APPENDIX C - Modem setup guidelines:

          Perhaps one of the greatest problems faced by new users of
          PCBoard is that they have set up their modem incorrectly.  The
          net result can range from inefficient transfer rates to a modem
          that does not function correctly.  Addressed here are some of the
          more common mistakes that are made in setting up a modem.  Due to
          large number of communications packages and modems available, we
          are unable to the address specific commands to accomplish the
          suggestions provided.

             First, follow the modem manufacturer's setup instruction
             carefully.  Most problems with modem setup could be alleviated
             if users would take the time to read the instructions. 
             However, that is a great deal of information that is generally
             not available in the manual that comes with your modem.  This
             knowledge is acquired only through "trial and error".

             Another consideration in modem setup is the port opening
             speed.  If you are using an error correcting modem, you should
             lock your port opening speed at a speed which is a least twice
             that of your maximum connect speed.  This will allow your
             error correcting modem to actually pass data at a rate greater
             than that of the connect speed.  To actually determine what
             speed to lock the port open at, consider the following:

                 What type of UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver
                  Transmitter) are you using?  This chip is either on your
                  serial card for an external or on the modem itself for an
                  internal.  Unless you have a 16550, never lock your port
                  at more than 9600 baud.
                 What type of compression do you have?  For MNP 5, open
                  your port at twice your connect speed;  for V.42bis, open
                  your port at four times your connect speed.

             Error correction and data compression are extremely useful
             tools once you discover them, but they require careful
             implementation.  However, if your modem is incorrectly set up,
             these tools can be incredibly frustrating.  It is necessary to
             correctly initialize your modem for these tools to be
             available to you.  Read your modem documentation for the
             proper initialization strings to write to your modem to enable
             error correction and data compression.

             Be selective when you are choosing the com port on which you
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             configuration, com ports 1 and 3 share the same interrupt, as
             do com 2 and 4.  What this means is that if you have a mouse
             on com 1 and a modem on com 3, they will fight for the same
             interrupt and one or both will not function correctly.  This
             problem usually comes into play when installing a internal
             modem.  Consider what com ports are in use and configure the
             modem as one that will not conflict.














































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          APPENDIX D - A quick overview of file transfers:


          Though most SysOps wish for more avid caller participation in
          their system's message bases, they nearly all realize the
          motivation behind the majority of BBS callers:  File Transfers. 
          This is certainly why we have been seeing the  trend toward
          bulletin board systems with online file availability climbing
          well into the gigabyte ranges.  Exchanging files with a bulletin
          board system is, after all, one of the best ways to expand your
          software library, and certainly the least expensive. Software
          falling into virtually every category can be found in either the
          public domain or shareware, some perhaps matching or even
          exceeding the performance of similar commercially available
          programs.

          To get you started, the following step-by-step guides should help
          you get acquainted with PCBoard's file transfer procedures of
          both downloading (copying a file from a PCBoard host system to
          your machine) and uploading (sending files from your machine to a
          PCBoard system).  For more detailed information concerning these
          command routines, refer to the User Commands section of this
          guide, under Download a File, Download Batch, Upload a File, or
          Upload a Batch.


          Downloading a File

          The following steps outline the procedure for Downloading, or
          copying a file from the PCBoard host system's file directory to
          your machine:

             Step 1:   Connect with the BBS from which you want to download
                       a file.  Many users utilize such communications
                       software as Boyan, Procomm, Telix, and others with a
                       modem.  To properly use these or any other
                       communication package, consult the manual that comes
                       with the software.

             Step 2:   Once connected with the host BBS, locate the file
                       you wish to download.


               If you already know the name, simply execute the Download a
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               If you don't know the exact findname, you can use either the
               Locate Files (L) command or the Zippy scan(Z) commands to
               search the available file lists.  The Locate  Files command
               searches only the filename portion of the file lists and is
               capable of using DOS wildcard characters.  For a more
               detailed search, you can Zippy scan the contents of both the
               filename anddescription fields of the file lists for a text
               string, even using Boolean logical operators to
               conditionalize your search.


               As the files are located, you can execute the Download a
               File (D) command to download individual files directly, or
               you can FLAG files for download later during your session. 
               When you issue the  Download a file or Download Batch (DB)
               command, PCBoard will ask you if you wish to download
               flagged files.  Answer Y and PCBoard will download all the
               files you flagged earlier, doing so much more efficiently
               thna if you were to download each file individually.  For
               multiple files, it is best to select a batch tranfer
               protocol for downloading.


             Step 3:   When the download process begins, PCBoard will list
                       the files' download size, total bytes, protocol
                       type, and the file name (See Download a file
                       Command).  The greatest confusion for most users is
                       which transfer protocol to use.

               ASCII:  This is an abbreviation for American Standard Code
               for Information  Interchange.  Although not truly a transfer
               protocol, it represents the format of information conveyed
               from one MODEM to another.  No error correction isavailable
               and you may not use this protocol when transferring files
               that contain  binary data.

               XMODEM Checksum, or simply XMODEM:  Certainly the most
               common, but on the "low end" of the performance scale.
               Information is transferred in 128 byte packets.  The bytes
               are summed (128 bytes) in each packet.  After the packet is
               sent via MODEM, it is rechecked by the receiver to insure an
               identical byte summation exists in the packet.  This, of
               course, provides a somewhat primitive error check since
               identical checksums do not necessarily indicate identical
               characters.  For instance, no error is detected for the
               following transfer: SMAPLE ------> SAMPLE.





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               XMODEM CRC:  Information is transferred in 128 byte packets. 
               The protocol uses a formula to calculate a Cyclical
               Redundancy Check (CRC) for the packet.  As a result, error
               correction is far more reliable.  After the packet is sent
               via MODEM, bytes are checked by the receiver against their
               original CRC value.  Although not infallible, this protocol
               leaves less room for error.

               1K XMODEM:  Faster than the previously mentioned XMODEM
               protocols, as information is transferred in 1,024 byte
               packets and therefore there is less overhead.  This protocol
               is identical to the XMODEM-CRC with the exception of the
               size of the packet that is transferred at one time.

               1K XMODEM/G:  Information is transferred in 1,024 byte
               packets.  The protocol, however, does not correct errors. 
               If an error occurs, the transfer is aborted.  This protocol
               can be used only when both modems have established an error
               corrected session using MNP or V.42.

               YMODEM (batch):  This is a file transfer protocol that
               permits several files to be sent at one time (batches). 
               Data is sent in 1,024 byte packets.  Each packet is  checked
               for accuracy using the Cyclical Redundancy Check (CRC)
               method. Before sending files, however, the protocol sends a
               128 byte packet that represents a header.  In the header are
               listed several transfer specifications to distinguish each
               file in the batch.  The header contains the filename, the
               number of bytes in the file, and other pertinent
               information.

               YMODEM/G (batch):  This protocol permits several files to be
               sent at one time (batches).  Data is sent in 1,024 byte
               packets, but no error correcting occurs.  If an error
               arises, the transfer is aborted.  Like the YMODEM protocol,
               YMODEM/G sends a 128 byte packet that represents a header.
               Like 1K XMODEM/G, this protocol can be used only when both
               modems have established an error corrected session using MNP
               or V.42.

               Zmodem (Batch).  Although not as quick as 1K-Xmodem/G and
               Ymodem/G, this protocol is efficient and reliable. 
               Furthermore, you can download several files at once and need
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             Step 4:   Once you choose a protocol, PCBoard will show a
                       repeating character (depending on the protocol
                       chosen).  While repeating this character, PCBoard is
                       waiting for you to begin the download at your
                       workstation.  You must tell each communication
                       package to begin the download by initiating a
                       sequence of commands or, in some, simply a
                       keystroke.  For example, in Telix, the keystroke is
                       [D], at which time, Telix requests a directory on
                       your drive to which downloaded files are sent.  When
                       the keystroke or routine is executed, the download
                       begins.


          Uploading a File

          The following steps outline the process for Uploading, or sending
          a file from your computer to a PCBoard host system:

             Step 1:   Connect with a PCBoard host system using your
                       communications software and a modem.  For
                       information on the proper use of your communications
                       program, please consult the documentation for that
                       software.

             Step 2:   Once connected and properly logged into the Host
                       BBS, enter U at the PCBoard command prompt to Upload
                       a file.  PCBoard will then ask you for the name of
                       the file to upload.

             Step 3:   Enter the name of the file you wish to upload to the
                       host system.  Before accepting the file,  PCBoard
                       will check your filename against the names of all
                       the files available to see if it duplicates a file
                       already on the system.  If your file is a duplicate,
                       it will be rejected, and PCBoard will prompt you for
                       another filename to upload.

               Remember to use original file names when creating a new file
               for upload.  PCBoard checks the filename against all other
               files available on the system to guard against duplicate
               files.

               If you are exchanging files between Bulletin Board Systems,
               DO NOT rename those files!  Doing so creates  confusion and
               frustration for callers who waste time downloading, only to



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               discover the files are duplicates.  Duplicate files also
               waste valuable disk space on the host system.

             Step 4:   Once you have entered a valid filename, PCBoard will
                       ask for a brief description of the file.  Enter your
                       description in the lines provided.  Be as
                       informative as you can in as few words as possible. 
                       Most systems allow up to 8 lines of 45 characters
                       for each description.  Remember, your description is
                       important as all users that are searching for files
                       will see your description.  Pressing R on a blank
                       line saves your description and moves you on to
                       transfer protocol selection.

             Step 5:   Select a transfer protocol from the list provided,
                       or enter N to abort your upload.  For information on
                       transfer protocol selection, refer to the protocol
                       descriptions listed in the previous section,
                       Downloading a File.


               Remember to select the same protocol in your own
               communications program that you select from PCBoard's
               transfer protocol list.

             Step 6:   Once you have selected a protocol, PCBoard will
                       display it's status and a repeating character
                       (depending on the protocol selected) as it waits to
                       receive from your machine.  Begin your file
                       transfer, following the procedures set out in the
                       documentation for your communications program.  In
                       many programs such as Telix, Boyan, Procomm and
                       others, pressing the u key will begin your upload.
                       When the file transfer is completed, PCBoard will
                       execute some tests on the newly uploaded file.

             Step 7:   Upon successful completion of an upload, PCBoard 
                       will run tests on a file.  These  tests  are setup
                       by the  SysOp of the  system  you  are calling and
                       may vary from bulletin board to bulletin board. The
                       tests often include integrity testing and duplicate
                       file checking.  Upon completion of the testsyou will
                       be notified if your upload passed or failed.  If
                       your upload failed any credit you would have
                       received for the upload is revoked and the file is
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          Note:  If for some reason you must abort your file transfer after
          having started PCBoard's upload or download procedures, press the
          C and X keys simultaneously.  Doing so will cause PCBoard to
          abort the procedure and return to the command prompt within a few
          seconds.















































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          APPENDIX E - Glossary:


        ASCII.  An acronym for American Standard Code for Information
          Interchange.  The code is comprised of 128 standard characters (0
          to 127) and 128 symbols (128 to 255).

        Baud.  A unit for measuring data transmission speed, rated in
          Bits Per Second (BPS).  1 Baud = 1 Bit Per Second.

        BBS.  An abbreviation for Bulletin Board System.

        Bits Per Second (BPS).  The rate at which data is transferred,
          measured in bits per second.

        Boolean Logic.  A system used to manipulate data based on
          operations yielding a single positive or negative response. 
          Boolean Operators, typically AND, OR, and NOT, are used in
          PCBoard command routines to conditionalize text searches.  The
          operators are represented by the symbols &, | (vertical bar), and
          !, respectively.

        Caller.  A person who remotely accesses another BBS and given
          certain privileges based on security level.

        Capturing a File.  A process that sends information to a text
          file on disk while, at the same time, displays the information on
          the screen.

        Characters Per Second (CPS).  The rate at which data is
          transferred, measured in characters.  Since one character is
          typically represented by 8 bits, (or a byte), divide the baud
          rate by 8 to calculate CPS.  For example, 2400 baud equals 300
          CPS, etc.

        CHAT.  This is a command in PCBoard that permits callers on
          different nodes to communicate with one another.  A user can
          conduct a one-to-one CHAT session or a group CHAT session.

        Conference.  A designated area that holds files for viewing or
          download and normally has its own message base.  Conferences are
          often created to segregate users with specific concerns or
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        Door.  Allows a caller to temporarily exit PCBoard locally or
          remotely and run another application program.  The alternate
          program may be a utility, game, etc.

        Download.  The information received from a remote computer via
          Modem.  The word can be used as a noun (the data received) or as
          a verb (the act of receiving the data).

        Local.  A user logs into PCBoard at his own workstation.  This is
          contrasted with Remote access which allows a caller to use a
          modem to log into a host system.

        Logon.  Refers to a procedure that a caller initiates when he or
          she uses PCBoard.  It normally includes typing the user's first
          and last name and a unique password.

        Mail.  In PCBoard, this includes any messages or files left to a
          registered user by another caller.  The mail is stored in the
          user's "mail box."


        Main Board.  Acts as a mother conference.  All users have access
          to this area if the board is not closed to outside callers.

        Message Base.  The location of all messages left by a user to
          another (or all) user.  The message base includes all message
          headers and all respective message bodies.

        Message Read Pointer.  An indicator that points to the last
          message number you have read.  PCBoard uses this pointer to
          determine what messages you have not read yet.


        Modem.  An acronym for MOdulator-DEModulator.  The device allows
          data to be translated into computer signals that can be sent via
          telephone lines to any computer with a modem.

        Node.  An individual PCBoard session that runs locally or with an
          attached Modem.  In the latter case, each incoming telephone line
          represents a separate session.

        Non-Stop Mode.  All information is displayed without a "More,
          Enter=yes?" prompt.

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        Password.  Characters that comprise a security clearance for a
          user. Each user has a password to log into the system.  Further
          passwords may be necessary to download, upload, or enter a
          message.

        Prompt.  A computer's expectation for input.  The user is then
          responsible for inputting whatever information the computer
          seeks.

        Remote.  A controlling device physically distant from the local
          machine.  Typically refers to a caller's machine dialing into a
          PCBoard (Host) system via modem.  

        Search.  To seek or scan usually a particular piece of text,
          security level, user name, or file.  Several PCBoard searching
          facilities utilize boolean operands.

        Security.  Measures taken to allow or prohibit certain users
          access to the system.  Common security precautions are passwords
          and numeric security levels.

        SysOp.  An abbreviation for system operator.  The System Operator
          is responsible for system maintenance, file postings, etc.
          Recommended pronunciation:  Sis'-Op.

        Upload.  The information sent from the local computer via modem
          to a remote computer.  The word can be used as a noun (the data
          sent) or as a verb (the act of sending the data).

        User.  A person who accesses a local system.  However, a person
          may access a remote system and still be considered a user as well
          as a caller.

        Wildcards.  Refers to DOS text substitutions.  Specifically, DOS
          uses two characters to denote text:  and ?.  The first represents
          a string of characters of any size.  The second represents only
          one character. The wildcard . or *.* indicates any filename with
          any extension.  The wildcard File?. encompasses files that begin
          with File, have one trailing character in the filename, and use
          any extension.










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                                        Index

          Abandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
          ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
          ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
          Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
          Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19, 63
          Boolean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60, 73
          Bulletin  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
          BYE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
          Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
          Carbon Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
          CHAT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14, 42, 43, 67
          CLOSED board  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
          Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
          Comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16, 43
          Conference  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11, 33, 56
          DESELECT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
          Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
          DOOR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21, 44
          Doorway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
          Download  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17, 19, 58, 79
          Echo  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
          Echo conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
          EDIT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
          Editor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
          Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
          Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
          Expert  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65, 69
          File  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17, 62, 79
          File directories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
          FLAG  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29, 80
          Full-Screen editor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
          GoodBye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
          Graphics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 39
          Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
          Group chat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
          Help  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
          Initial Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
          Join  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
          JUMP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
          Kill  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
          Language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 36
          List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64





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          Locate Files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
          Logging in  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
          Mail  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
          MAIN BOARD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
          Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
          Memorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
          MENU  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
          Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16, 22, 35, 48, 53, 54, 60
          MNP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
          Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
          Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74, 77
          New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
          New files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
          News  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13, 41
          NEXT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
          NODE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14, 42, 67
          Novice  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
          OPEN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
          OPEN board  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
          Operator page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
          Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
          Page length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45, 65
          Password  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
          Personal mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
          Port speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77
          Postcommands  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
          Previous  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
          Protocol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17, 19, 58, 66
          PUBLIC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
          Questionnaires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
          Quick message scan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
          Quote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25, 53
          Re-Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
          Read  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48, 56
          RECEIVER ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
          Reply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51, 53
          SCAN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48, 56, 71
          Script  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
          Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60, 73
          Security  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 23, 65
          See . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
          SELECT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49, 56
          SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
          Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
          Shouting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
          SKIP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49



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          Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10
          Status flags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
          SubCommand  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
          Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
          SysOp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16, 43
          TEST  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59
          Text  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
          To  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
          Transfer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58, 79
          UART  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77
          Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
          Upload  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62, 63, 79, 82
          USER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61, 64, 68
          View  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28, 65
          Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
          WHO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
          Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
          XMODEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
          YMODEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  81
          YMODEM/G  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  81
          Zippy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37, 71
          Zmodem  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  81





























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