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- File Transfers
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- If you are in a room that ends with a "]", that means there are files
- available for you to download, or there is room for you to upload.
- Keep in mind that the files in this directory should be related to the
- roomname. If you wish to view the directory, type [1][RETURN] or
- [R][D][RETURN] and you will be given a list of all the files in the
- room along with their byte size. If you wish to view descriptions
- along with the filenames, type [2][RETURN] or [R][E][RETURN] and the
- BBS will show you descriptions with the filenames and sizes.
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- In place of the [RETURN] option above, you can type in a filename, or
- partial filename, including the use of wildcards (* or ?). This
- allows you to search for a specific file or groups of files instead of
- listing the whole directory contents.
-
- When you know the name of the file you wish to download, simply type
- [D] at the room prompt (or press [D] to download the current file if
- you are reading the extended directory), the BBS will then prompt you
- for a filename, after which you should type in the complete filename
- you wish to receive. The BBS will use your default transfer protocol
- (set up with [X] to change your configuraton) and give you one more
- yes/no prompt so you can advise when you are ready. After typing
- [Y]es, simply tell your telecommunications software to download using
- the same protocol, then the transfer will begin.
-
- Uploading is a little easier, you don't need to get a file directory,
- just go to the room topic that matches your file. Type [U] and the
- BBS will prompt you for a filename to upload. The BBS will tell you
- how much free space is available, so if your file is larger than the
- free space, leave a note to the SysOp with this information and abort
- your upload. Enter the filename and tell your telelcom program to
- send the file with your default protocol.
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- Remember, if you wish to use a different protocol than your default,
- you must use the [X] command to change your configuration. Once in
- this menu the appropriate key to change your transfer protocol, then
- choose your new protocol and exit this menu and download or upload
- with the new default.
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