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The Board Room               Main System Menu               TPBoard v7.1
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 [A] go to Articles System Menu     [C] Request chat with sysop
 [B] go to DataBase System Menu     [E] Edit user parameters
 [D] go to Doors System Menu        [I] List information for new users
 [F] go to Files System Menu        [N] News/bulletins
 [M] go to Message System menu      [O] Other BBS systems
 [U] go to USER Utilities menu      [Q] Display quotation
                                    [W] Display welcome screen again
 [H] HELP with this menu            [G] Goodbye - logoff
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The Board Room           Database System Menu               TPBoard v7.1
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 [C] Change current database        [-] Main system menu
 [D] Download a report file         [F] File system menu
 [F] Filter on a field              [M] Message system menu
 [L] List fields in database        [U] Utilities system menu
 [M] Make a report file
 [R] Select a report format
 [S] Sort database                  [H] HELP with this menu
 [V] View a report                  [G] Goodbye - Logoff
 [B] Browse the database
 [I] Info for this database
    [-] Main system menu
    This command returns the user to the Main Menu.
               Functions available for expanded HELP
The database menu of TPBoard allows you to create Reports from a
dBaseIII (tm) compatible database.  The names and descriptions of
available databases can be listed by selecting C)hange_database.
Essentially, the database menu allows you to access a database that
the sysop has placed online.  To begin accessing the currently selected
database, just select B)rowse; this will display the current data
to the screen.  You can also change the layout of the data by selecting
the R)eport_format command.
More advanced features involve F)iltering on data fields to select
which records from the database to display, M)aking a report file
and D)ownloading the file, etc.
 The steps to creating a report are:
 1) Select a database with the C)hange_database command.
 2) Select a report format.  This determines how the report will look
    and how the data from the database is displayed in the report.
 3) F)ilter the report. This process gradually weeds out information
    you may not want.
 4) M)ake the report. The report is created using the format you
    selected and for all the records included by your filter.
 5) You may now V)iew the report on-line;  D)ownload the report to
    your machine; or start over at any of the steps 1..4
 4) B)rowse the database to the screen.  The only difference between
    Browsing and Viewing is that a View looks at a report file that
    has been completed on disk; the Browse command displays to the
    screen as it searches the database and does NOT leave a report
    file for downloading.
[C] Change current dataase
There may be many different databases available on the board. You must
select the database you wish to work with.
[D] Download a report file
Once you have M)ade a report file, you can download the results to
your system.  After selecting D)ownload, you will be asked for the
protocol to use.
[F] Filter on a specific field
In order to make a report, you must first specify which data in the
database to include in the report.  This is done by "filtering" the
data on various fields of the database. For example, consider a database
list of all bulletin boards in the country.  If you wanted a list of
all programming boards, look for "program" in the name of the bbs.
Or, if you wanted only local boards, you could search for boards
whose phone numbers begin with your areacode.
Filtering allows you to:
  - select all records
  - unselect all records
  - select a field and a data range
  - select a field and a data phrase
[G] Goodbye - Logoff
This command is available in all subsystems. It is used to terminate
the remote session.  You will be given the opportunity to enter any
comments or questions to the sysop.
When this is done, the system will disconnect, and display the amount
of time the call used as well as your NetMail account balance, should
you have an account established that will allow you to send NetMail.
[H] HELP command
On each main system menu there is a [H]elp command. By typing H and
return, you will be shown a menu of brief commands that are similar to
the Menu commands.  Some will be expanded slightly. If the user needs
additional help with a specific command on the menu displayed, then the
user can type the letter H, followed by a space and then the Letter
that expanded Help is needed. This will display additional information
about the command in question.
[L] List the fields in the current database
In order to understand the data in a database, it is sometimes
necessary to know what the data fields in the database are called.
This option will list the names of the fields in the selected database.
[M] Make a report file
This is the option that actually creates the report file. Before you
can VIEW a report, you must first make it.  Note that if you only want
to see the data on screen (if you dont plan to download a report to
your system), the B)rowse command will serve better than M)ake.
[R] Select a report format
Information from a database can be displayed in any of several
pre-defined formats.
[S] Sort the current database
The SORT option is not available at this time.
[V] View a report file
After you have selected a report format and have made a report, you can
view the output using this option.  You can also elect to send the
report to your computer. (see [D]ownload command)
[B] Browse the database
You can quickly see the database and the records you've selected by
Browsing the database to the screen.  This command works exactly like
the M)aking a report file except that the data goes straight to the
screen instead of to a file.
 The system found your name in the list of unacceptable names, you are
 now being politely logged-off.
 Goodbye.........
The following one letter commands are available from the Main Menu.
Expanded help can be had by returning to the Main Menu and typing H,
space, and the letter you need additional help with.
    [A] go to Articles System Menu     [C] Request chat with sysop
    [B] go to DataBase System Menu     [E] Edit user parameters
    [D] go to Doors System Menu        [I] List information for new users
    [F] go to Files System Menu        [N] News/bulletins
    [M] go to Message System Menu      [O] Other BBS systems
    [U] go to User Utilities Menu      [Q] Display quotation
                                       [W] Display welcome screen again
                                       [H] HELP with this menu
                                       [G] Goodbye - logoff
[A] Articles to read
Will display a menu of Sysop selected articles and allow you to make
selections for viewing.  An article is text that the sysop has placed
online for your viewing and information.  Typical articles are rules
for the bbs, instructions for geting validated, etc..
[B] Go to database system menu
This command transfers you to the DataBase Menu where you can preform
Report functions on selected database files.
[C] Chat with Sysop
During certain hours, the sysop may be available to chat. When this
command is entered, the system will try to summon the sysop (if  during
the chat period).  If the sysop is available, you will be notified and
a two way conversation may begin. If the sysop is not available or if
the current time is outside the hours to chat, you will be given the
opportunity to leave a message.
If you answered "Y" to the IBM ANSI Graphics question, then the Chat
mode will be in a split-screen mode, whereby the Sysop will be typing
in the upper window and the user will be typing in the lower window.  A
"N" or default answer to the Graphics question will result in a normal
non-split-screen Chat.
[D] Open a door
This command may or may not work on the particular system that you are
calling. If the Sysop has implemented any "Doors", then you will be
presented with a list of "Doors" that are available to you.
[E] Edit user parameters
This command takes you to the Alter User Parameters Sub Menu where you
can change your user profile parameters. Items of things that might
have changed could include your current address, city, state, or your
phone number, password, date of birth (security feature) and other
information that was entered at the time of your first log-on.
[F] Files system menu
This command transfers you to the Files subsystem and shows you the
command prompt for that subsystem.
[G] Goodbye - Logoff
This command is available in all subsystems. It is used to terminate
the remote session.  You will be given the opportunity to enter any
comments or questions to the sysop.
When this is done, the system will disconnect, and display the amount
of time the call used as well as your NetMail account balance, should
you have an account established that will allow you to send NetMail.
[H] HELP command
On each main system menu there is a [H]elp command.  By typing H and
return, you will be shown a menu of brief commands that are similar to
the Menu commands.  Some will be expanded slightly.  If the user needs
additional help with a specific command on the menu displayed, then the
user can type the letter H, followed by a space and then the Letter
that expanded Help is needed.  This will display additional information
about the command in question.
[I] Information for new users
This short description of the system is displayed the first time you
logged in.  This command displays it again.
[M] Message system menu
This command transfers you to the Messages subsystem.
[N] News/bulletins
This command redisplays the Bulletins that are displayed automatically
during each caller login. Normaly, if you have already seen a Bulletin,
you will not display it again. The [N] command allows you to rescan all
Bulletins.
[O] Other systems list
This is a list of other public Bulletin Board Systems (BBS's) in the
local area.  There is a file located in LOGIN file area that is
available for downloading.  The name is OTHERSYS.LST.
Some boards will call this command OTHER_INFO or something similar.
[Q] Display quotation
This BBs has hundreds of Quotations that you can display each time you
enter the Q and type a return.
[U] Utilities system menu
This command transfers you to the Utilities subsystem and gives you the
command prompt for that subsystem.
[W] Welcome
Will re-display the welcome message that you saw when you first logged
onto the system.
[-] Main system menu
This command returns the user to the main system menu
  Functions available for expanded HELP
  [-] - Return to Main system menu
  [C] - Change to another message area, "?" lists available areas
  [D] - Download XRS Mailbag
  [E] - Enter a new message
  [F] - Display File system menu
  [G] - Goodbye command - disconnect and terminate BBS session
  [H] - HELP with this menu
  [M] - Make a message from a file (uploaded w/Xmodem)
  [N] - Check for new mail
  [Q] - Quick-scan messages - with phrase search
  [R] - Read a message(s)
  [S] - Scan messages by title, sender, date
  [T] - Combined Message area Toggle (J/D)
  [U] - Upload XRS MailBag
[C] Change message area
TPBoard supports multiple message areas, i.e. messages are filed in
groups by topic.  After typing "C", enter the name of the desired
message area or enter "?" and <RETURN> to get a menu of the message
areas available. If the entry cannot be found, a short version of the
menu will be displayed and the system will once again prompt for the
message area.
[D] Download XRS Mailbag
You will be asked:
  "Do you want to Download an XRS mailbag? (y/N) >>"
Hit ENTER (default N answer) to abort or type "Y" for yes to continue
and you will be  asked:
  "Enter Area Name or # (? for List)"
Enter the Name or # of the Message area you wish to  download to your
XRS mailbag. (A "?" will display the available message areas and
associated numbers.)  You will then be given the opportunity to select
an option  for reading.
 "Read Search Option (a,f,t,n,s,q,?)" ( ? will show the options to you.)
If there are no messages found, that meet the above criteria, you will
be told "No messages for you" or if there ARE messages to download you
will see the message "Use which compression method?".  This is where the
system will compress the mailbag in the archival type that you select.
 "Enter [ Z, A, L, O, Q ] >"  (Z:Zip,A:Arc,L:Lzh,O:zOo,Q:Quit).
You will see "Be patient, working " and when all selected messages have
read, the message "Please stand by -- going to compress your mail
now...", then...Creating ZIP: FASTKODE.ZXR, .AXR, .LXR, AOR.  You can
then select the download protocol you wish to use and begin sending the
compressed data.
[E] Enter a message
This command sends a message to another user, the sysop, or to all
users.  Enter only a <RETURN> in response to the "FIRST name" prompt
for ALL users.  If enter a name,  the system will verify the name.  At
the completion, you will be asked if you want the message to be Public
or Private.  Enter "SYSOP" as the full name to send to SYSOP.  Enter
/Save /Quit /Edit on a blank line to /Save the message or /QUIT to
abort or /Edit to make corrections or additions to the message.  To
edit type "?" to see the editing menu commands.  One important thing to
keep in mind is that if a message area is an "Echo", then any message
that you enter will go to hundreds of other Bulletin Boards. For this
reason, it is important to make sure that you are in the correct
message area before entering messages.
[F] Files system menu
This command transfers you to the Files subsystem and shows you the
command prompt for that subsystem.
[G] Goodbye - Logoff
This command is available in all subsystems. It is used to terminate
the remote session.  You will be given the opportunity to enter any
comments or questions to the sysop.
When this is done, the system will disconnect, and display the amount
of time the call used as well as your NetMail account balance, should
you have an account established that will allow you to send NetMail.
[H] HELP command
On each main system menu there is a [H]elp command.  By typing H and
return, you will be shown a menu of brief commands that are similar to
the Menu commands.  Some will be expanded slightly.  If the user needs
additional help with a specific command on the menu displayed, then the
user can type the letter H, followed by a space and then the Letter
that expanded Help is needed.  This will display additional information
about the command in question.
[M] Make or build message
This command permits a user to create a message off-line with his text
editor and by using X-modem upload, a message will be created on the
BBS, using the contents of the upload for the body of the message.  The
system will ask confirmation of (y/N) before beginning the message
building.
[N] Check for new mail
This command allows a user to check for new mail that is addressed to
the user.  If the user selected "N" or the default answer to "Check for
new mail (y/N) ?" question at logon, then the user would not see any
new mail addressed to him/her.
[Q] Quick-scan messages
After typing "Q", the system will prompt for the starting message
number.  If the message number cannot be found, the system will start
with next sequential message unless the requested number is outside the
range displayed in brackets.  In that case, the system  will start the
scan with the next message after the highest message read the last time
you logged in.  If the message is addressed to you privately, a "*"
will be displayed. If the message is public, a ":" will be displayed
between the number and the topic. Following the prompt for Msg#, you
will be asked for any text to search for.  Press RETURN for all
messages or enter text that TPBoard will search for in the subject
fields of the messages.
[R] Read message(s)
Enter "R", and this command will prompt for the following information
about reading messages. All commands are just for the Message Area you
are currently in.
  Read Search Option <A><F><T><N><S><Q> [press "?" for menu]>
  <A>ll  <F>rom you  <T>o you  <N>umeric  <S>ince  <Q>uit
After entering a letter the system will respond by showing the header
of the first requested message, then prompt:
  Read (y,n,c,p,+,-,q,?) >
  <Y>es  <N>o  <C>ontinuous <P>revious  <+>  <->  <Q>uit
If you select <N>o, then you will not read the message.  If you select
one of the commands that displays the message, then after you have read
the message, you will see:
  Action (r,d,n,p,CR,?) >
  <R>eply  <D>elete  <N>ext  <P>revious  <CR>
[S] Scan messages
This command is similar to quick-scan.  In addition to the number and
topic, the sender and receiver will be displayed.
[T] Toggle to Add and Delete areas in Combined
Upon selecting "T", you will see this message on your screen:
Areas marked with "*" are in your Combined message area. You can toggle
areas on/off by selecting them.  No selection means quit.  As an
example:
 1*POST       7*ARNEWS      11 ARTALK       13 PASCAL      15 TPBOARD
 16*FDDEV
Those areas marked with a * are active in the Combined Message area.
The above display is automatic and remains within a loop UNTIL a
non-selection is entered (blank <CR>).  If the selected area has a "*",
it is turned off; and vice versa.
[U] Upload an XRS mailbag
Upon selecting [U]pload, you'll see: "Prepare to upload XRS packet
now." and on the next line: "Protocol is currently Q, Change it ?".  A
No or N will use Q protocol, Yes or Y will display the temporary
protocol prompt "Temporary protocol (x,1,b,z,g,q,?)"  These translate
to  the following:
  X-modem - 1k Xmodem - Ymodem Batch - Zmodem - Ymodem G -  Xmodem 1k G
 [-] Main system menu
 This command returns the user to the Main Menu.
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Functions available for expanded HELP
 [A] - Open/Close an archive, type a filename (extent not needed), to
       either [T] Yype the ASCII readme's, doc's or download and
       individual file to your system
 [C] - Change to another FILE area, a "?" shows available areas select
       by number
 [D] - Download a file to your system, if you know the name you can
       download from any file area, the system will locate the file and
       download it to your system
 [F] - File descriptions displays a filename and one line description
 [G] - Goodbye command - disconnect and terminate BBS session
 [L] - Locate files (partial name OK) - looks for a file in all areas
 [M] - Return to message system menu
 [N] - New files on system, these are files recently uploaded
 [P] - Protocol change allows you to change your default protocol
 [Q] - Quick-scan, checks for phrase in a filename and/or description
 [R] - diRectory (DOS Dir command)
 [S] - Sort files by name - ext - size - date - name is default
 [T] - Type an ASCII .DOC or .TXT file
 [U] - Upload a file to this BBS, the file will be sent to a private
       file area and remain hidden until it has been checked and
       released
 [V] - Verbose directory, shows size and creation date
 [Z] - siZe or DL time toggle, changes the R (dir command) from size to
       time
[A] Arc/Lbr/Zip/Pak/Lzh entry/exit
Archives are used to place a group of related files in a single file
known as an ARChive file.  The compression of the data saves time on
file transfers, and also helps cut down on the amount of disk space
used.  In  order to simplify archive usage on this system, the "A"
command may be used to "enter" an archive. When this is done, the
system will prompt for the archive filename and then attempt to open
the file for use.  If successful, all subsequent Files subsystem
commands will relate to the files within the chosen archive. The other
files in the present File Section will not be accessible. If not, an
appropriate error message will be issued.  If you are already in an
archive, entering "A" will cause the  system to close the archive and
return to normal display of the files in the present File Section.
[C] Change file area
When you first log in, you will be placed in the "LOGIN" files section.
(In the Message system, there were message areas; here we switch the
terminology to Sections.) To access other files sections in the system,
use this command.  After typing "C", enter the name of the desired file
section  or enter "?" to get a menu of the file sections available.  If
the section name cannot be found, you will see a list of the section
names available and the system will once again prompt for the area
name.
If you are in a compressed file (see next description) when this
command is entered, the compressed file will be closed before the
system prompts for the new section.
[D] Download file using default protocol - (TPBoard --> you) (download)
After entering "D", you will be prompted to enter the file name of the
program you want sent to your computer.  If the system can find the
file in the current area, it will display the transfer time and then
the message "Ready to send..."  At this point, if you are not using
batch protocol, you must initiate the download from your end.
When the file transfer is complete, the system will return to the Files
subsystem prompt.  You can request files that are  not in the current
files section.
If you are using a batch protocol, you may request a series of up to 10
files, each of which may be in different files sections.
[F] File descriptions
This function will give a list of files that are in the file section
you are currently in, and a one line description of each file. There is
a file search option in the [F]ile list command. This will keep you
from having to scan the entire list just to get a description of a
specific file.  The search option supports partial names and will show
all files that match the partial name.  If [N] is selected for no
search, you will be shown a full screen of file descriptions.
  FileName.Ext    No: nnn    mm/dd/yy    Downloads: nn    Size: bytes
 or if [Z] toggle Size/Time option had selected DownLoad time, then the
"Size: bytes" would be replaced with "Dl Time: mm/ss".
On the last line of the display there are several options that are new
to TpBoard: C)ontinuous (no pauses in display), Q)uit (return to the
system prompt, I)nfo (display extended description if available) M)ark
(up to 20 files can be marked for download), (0 marked) shows how many
files you have marked for download and CR) for next page.
[G] Goodbye - Logoff
This command is available in all subsystems. It is used to terminate
the remote session.  You will be given the opportunity to enter any
comments or questions to the sysop.
When this is done, the system will disconnect, and display the amount
of time the call used as well as your NetMail account balance, should
you have an account established that will allow you to send NetMail.
[H] HELP command
On each main system menu there is a [H]elp command. By typing H and
return, you will be shown a menu of brief commands that are similar to
the Menu commands.  Some will be expanded slightly.
If the user needs additional help with a specific command on the menu
displayed, then the user can type the letter H, followed by a space and
then the Letter that expanded Help is needed.
This will display additional information about the command in question.
[L] Locate file(s)
This command allows you to search through all available file sections
to locate a particular file or file group.  Partial filenames are
accepted, DOS wildcards are not.
[M] Message system menu
This comand returns you to the Message subsystem .
[N] New files list
After entering this command, you are prompted for the number of days
previous that you want the listing to stop at. If you just hit return,
the list will show only those files that have been uploaded since you
were last on.
  The three line format is as follows:
  1.  FILENAME.EXT   FILE SECTION   UPLOAD DATE    NAME OF UPLOADER
  2.  TIMES DOWNLOADED           LAST DOWNLOAD DATE
  3.  [----------------75 CHARACTER DESCRIPTION OF FILE----------------]
The File Section name is entered by the sender to tell the sysop where
the file should eventually be stored. If a file is listed as "GAMES
SECTION", after upload it will stay in the NEWIN section for a while
and then be moved to the GAMES section. (The Section names here are
only an example, and may not exist on all systems.)
[P] Protocol
This command will allow you to change the default file transfer
protocol that you selected on your first login.  You will be prompted
for a new protocol, and can  hit  '?'  to  obtain a listing of the
available protocols.
TPBoard uses the default protocol that you have set whenever it
performs file transfers. You can change it for the current transfer
only by giving the command followed by the protocol letter. For
example, if you default protocol was Zmodem,  and you wanted to switch
to Ymodem Batch for this upload only, you would give the command 'UB'
instead of 'U'.
[Q] Quick-scan
This function works essentially the same as the Locate command in that
it will search ALL file areas.  However, where Locate asks whether you
wish to search for any files by the leading characters of filenames,
Quick Scan  prompts for a phrase to locate anywhere in the filename OR
description.  If you enter MODEM as the search string using Locate, you
would find all files whose names begin with MODEM.  If you enter MODEM
as the search string using Quick Scan, you will find all files that
contain the phrase MODEM either in the filename or description.
[R] Directory of files
This command alphabetically displays the directory of files for the
current section.  If you are in a Lbr, Arc, Pak, Zip, or Lzh, then only
those files contained in that compressed file will be displayed,
otherwise, the Section directory will be displayed.  The file size will
also be displayed according to the current filesize mode (see filesize
description).
[S] Sort files method
By selecting S at the files prompt you will shown the options for
sorting the current directory.  These files will be displayed, sorted,
by the [R]aw dir command or by the [V]erbose command or by the [F]ile
description command.  The options are: N)ame, E)xt, S)ize or D)ate.
[T] Type a file (includes compressed member files)
An Text file is one that contains readable characters rather than
machine code. This command may be used to display the contents of these
files. You will be asked if you want page breaks which will pause the
display at the number of lines per page as set in your user parameters.
Xon/Xoff may also be used to pause the display.
NOTE:  This command may be used to transfer readable files even though
your computer does not support the Xmodem protocol. If your machine has
a feature to 'Capture' what is printed on your screen, you can use it
to get the file transferred.
[U] Upload file using default protocol  (you --> TPBoard) (UPLOAD)
This command allows TPBoard to receive a file from you.  The System
will automatically respond using whatever protocol you chose as your
default. Files will be received in a private area for Sysop approval
before being released for others to download.
If you are enrolled in a conference section, TPBoard will write files
that you send to the conference section directly. They will be
immediately available for other conference members to download.
Type the [U] command and then the file name if requested. TPBoard will
tell you the disk space available and it is Ready to Receive. After the
file transfer has completed successfully, TPBoard will ask for a
Section designation and short description of the file. The file will
remain hidden until it is released by the Sysop.
[V] Verbose directory
This command alphabetically displays the directory of files for the
current section. If you are in a Lbr, Arc, Pak, Zip, or Lzh, only those
files inside of the compressed file will be displayed; otherwise, the
Section directory will be displayed. This display differs from the
[R]directory display in that the filesize is shown in bytes, not
kilobytes, and the time stamp of the file is shown. One file is listed
per line.
[Z] Filesize/time display
Initially, the file sizes in the directory display will be shown in "k"
(1024 bytes).  The system can also display file sizes in minutes and
seconds of transfer time (based on the current modem speed).  Each time
this command is entered, the system will alternate between these two
methods.
[-] Main system menu
This command returns the user to the Main Menu.
  Functions available for expanded HELP
  [-] - Return to main system menu
  [E] - Change from full screen editor to line editor (toggle)
  [F] - Display file system menu
  [G] - Goodbye command - disconnect and terminate BBS session
  [M] - Return to message system menu
  [S] - System usage statistics, displays a graph of usage vs time of day
  [T] - Time and date display
  [U] - User listings lets you see a list of current users of this BBS
  [Y] - Your statistics shows a display of your user record
  [Z] - Graphics on/off lets you change from ANSI color to monochrome
[E] Change your type of message editor
If during the course of your logon, you selected the Full Screen Editor
and later on in your session you decide to change to the Line Editor.
This key will let you toggle between editors.  You will see the same
screen and message that you saw when you logged in.  Answer Y or N to
change.
[F] Files system menu
This command transfers you to the Files subsystem and shows you the
command prompt for that subsystem.
[G] Goodbye - Logoff
This command is available in all subsystems. It is used to terminate
the remote session.  You will be given the opportunity to enter any
comments or questions to the sysop.
When this is done, the system will disconnect, and display the amount
of time the call used as well as your NetMail account balance, should
you have an account established that will allow you to send NetMail.
[H] HELP command
On each main system menu there is a [H]elp command. By typing H and
return, you will be shown a menu of brief commands that are similar to
the Menu commands.  Some will be expanded slightly. If the user needs
additional help with a specific command on the menu displayed, then the
user can type the letter H, followed by a space and then the Letter
that expanded Help is needed.  This will display additional information
about the command in question.
[M] Message system menu
This comand returns you to the Message subsystem.
[S] System usage statistics
This command displays a bar chart of the percent of system usage by
hour.  From the information on this chart, you can plan your calls for
times when the system is less busy.
[T] Time and date
This command will display the current time and date, the amount of time
spent on the system today, and the amount of time remaining today.
[U] User list
Alphabetically list all the validated users on the system.  This
command may be used to check the spelling of a user to whom you wish to
send a message.  You may start the list with any name or part of name
by entering one or more letters at the appropriate prompt.
[Y] Your statistics
This command displays the login statistics that you saw when you first
logged in.
     Login time/date
     User name
     Caller number
     Access time today
     Access time total
     Last on system time/date
     Downloads
     Uploads
     Account balance
     Default protocol
[Z] Graphics on/off (toggle)
This command will toggle the use of ANSI color graphics in TPBoards
menus and help screens.
[#] Change phone number
If you have changed your phone number since your first logged onto this
BBS,  you can select the # option to update your user record.
[-] Main system menu
This command returns the user to the Main Menu.
  Functions available for expanded HELP
  [-] - Return to main system menu
  [A] - Edit your current address
  [B] - This is a toggle to turn 'beeps' on/off
  [C] - Change your city of record if you have moved
  [D] - Display your current user record settings
  [F] - File your changes (save and make permenant)
  [P] - Use this to change your current password
  [G] - Goodbye command - disconnect and terminate BBS session
  [H] - expanded Help for individual functions.
  [L] - Set your lines/page (99 will not pause after each screen).
  [O] - Change the number of columns displayed per screen.
  [Q] - Quit the user editing functions.
  [R] - Auto clear screen function.
  [S] - Two letter designator for your current State.
  [X] - Expert mode - no menus shown without typing a "?".
  [Y] - Edit your birthdate
  [#] - Lets you update your phone # if it has changed.
[A] Edit your Address
Prior to May 26, 1991, if you had logged in on this BBS, you were asked
to input your Computer Type.  This field in the user data record
indicated the type of computer you were using. This has now changed and
new users are asked for their Address.  We request all old users to
replace the computer-type with their current street address.
[B] - bells and beeps
By selecting this toggle, you may turn off the ^G bells, beeps and
noise from your computer speaker.
[C] - change your city of residence
If you are in a new city of residence since you first logged on to this
BBS, please use this option to update to your current city of
residence.
[D] - Display your user record
The selection of this letter will show you your current user record
settings so that you may determine what needs to be changed in order to
update your user record.
[F] - File or save your changes
When you are finished editing your user record and have made all of
your changes, use this command to File or Save the changes to a
permanant record and return to Utilities.
[G]oodbye (logoff)
This command is available in all subsystems. It is used to terminate
the remote session.  You will be given the opportunity to enter any
comments or questions to the sysop.
When this is done, the system will disconnect, and display the amount
of time the call used as well as your NetMail account balance, should
you have an account established that will allow you to send NetMail.
[H] HELP command
On each main system menu there is a [H]elp command. By typing H and
return, you will be shown a menu of brief commands that are similar to
the Menu commands.  Some will be expanded slightly. If the user needs
additional help with a specific command on the menu displayed, then the
user can type the letter H, followed by a space and then the Letter
that expanded Help is needed.  This will display additional information
about the command in question.
[L] - Your lines per screen or page
This option will let you customize the BBS display to match your number
of lines on your monitor before a screen "pause" occurs.  By setting
this number to 99, you can eliminate any screen pause messages.  This
is useful if you are capturing screens with your comm program or
reading messages in a continuous mode.
[O] - Change number of columns
This option will allow the user to change the number of columns that
his screen will display.  Default is 80 col.
[P] - Password change
If for some reason, you suspect that your password has been
compromised, you may change the current password to a new password.
Don't forget to update your comm prg.
[Q] - Quit command
This command will quit the editing functions and return you to the
Utility  Menu.  Any editing changes that you have made WILL NOT be
saved to the permanent user record and the current defaults will be
restored.
[R] - Clear screen
This option will permit you to clear the screen before a menus is
displayed.  Cleans up screen captures.
[S] - Your current State of residence
If you have moved to a different State since you first logged on to
this BBS, we would appreciate having you update your user record with
this option, thank you.
[X] Expert mode toggle
This feature may or may not be enabled by the sysop on your board. If
it is enabled, and you are in expert mode, you will NOT be shown the
full menus automatically.  In other words, to get a full menu, you
would have to enter '?' at any prompt.  If you are not in expert mode,
menus will automatically display for you.  New callers operate in
non-expert mode (Novice mode) until they decide to turn off the full
menus.  Note, however, that the sysop places a restriction on the
number of on-line hours you may use Novice mode (non-expert mode).
[Y] Enter or edit your birthdate
By selecting this option the user may enter a different or corrected
birthdate.  At present this BBS will require the user to re-enter his
birthdate after every 5th log-on.  This is an additional security
measure to insure that some  other unauthorized person does not use
your name in the event that your password has been compromised.
Are you an old user or a new user?  Read on...
Your name wasn't found in out list of existing callers.   If you are
already a caller here and you entered your name incorrectly, you may
answer 'N' to the following question and try again.
If you started your login process with a "handle",  please answer 'N'
and login again with your real name.  Handles are not allowed on
this system and those registering with handles will not be validated.
(If your confused, this means you must use your real name!).
If you wish to be a on-going caller here, you MUST provide a real name
with a real phone number where you can be verified.  Handles or fake
names are absolutely not allowed here.  I will probably NOT call all
new users but will delete any user who's name appears to be a handle.
 Alter User Parameters Menu:
 [A] Change your address            [-] Main system menu
 [B] Toggle bell after prompts      [F] File system menu
 [C] Change your city name          [M] Message system menu
 [D] Display your user data
 [F] File (save) your changes
 [L] Lines per page                 [S] Change your state abbreviation
 [O] Change columns/screen          [X] Expert/novice menu toggle
 [P] Password change                [Y] Edit your birthdate
 [R] Auto-clear screen
 [Q] Quit to main system menu any   [H] HELP with this menu
     change you made are not saved  [G] Goodbye - Logoff
 [#] Phone number change
 Since you are not a validated user, you can only leave messages to the
sysop.  If you request validation, I will attempt to upgrade your status
within 24 hours.
    Message Entry Commands     Editing controls
    [C] Continue message entry Backspace Delete previous character
    [D] Delete line            RUB (DEL) Delete previous character
    [E] Edit a selected line   TAB       Space to next multiple of 5 column
    [I] Insert line            RETURN    Complete line entry
    [L] List current message   CTRL-X    Delete line to left of cursor
    [S] Save message to disk   CTRL-A    Move cursor to beginning of line
    [Q] Quit message entry     CTRL-S    Move cursor one character left
      (does NOT save message)  CTRL-D    Move cursor one character right
                               CTRL-F    Update line and move cursor to end
                               CTRL-G    Delete character at cursor
                                         position
    For speed, the edit line is not visibly updated until requested by
    CTRL-F.
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The Board Room             File System Menu                 TPBoard v7.1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [D] Download a file to your system  [Q] Quick-scan
 [F] File descriptions               [R] diRectory (DOS Dir command)
 [L] Locate files (partial name OK)  [S] Sort files for R/V commands
 [A] Open/close an archive           [N] New files on system
 [C] Change to another file area     [P] Protocol change
 [T] Type a DOC or TXT file          [-] Main system menu
 [U] Upload a file to this BBS       [M] Message system menu
 [V] Verbose Directory               [H] HELP with this menu
 [Z] Size or DL time toggle          [G] Goodbye - Logoff
Sorry, but you are not authorized send non-local mail through FidoNet.
To obtain authorization, you must first obtain credit of at least
$5.00.  After receipt of your payment,  you will be allowed to enter
messages until you deplete your account.
This board's database is for those running MS/DOS.  It supports file
transfers using the Xmodem, Ymodem G and Zmodem protocols.  If your
terminal program supports Zmodem,  I suggest using it.  It is the most
robust transfer protocol available.
The operator of this system assumes no responsibility for the
information contained in and/or distributed via this board.  This is an
open-access communications system and is provided as a public service
to the community.
All messages and files which are placed on this board are the
responsibility of the contributor.  Only public domain software and
messages relating to public access systems and computer hobbyists are
allowed to remain on-line.
All messages addressed as public can be read by anyone, and any mage
left as private can be read by the sender, the receiver, and the
SysOp.  If you do not like these policies, then DO NOT leave any
messages.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Board Room          Message System Menu                 TPBoard v7.1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [C] Change to another message area   [D] Download XRS Mailbag
 [E] Enter a new message              [U] Upload XRS Mailbag
 [R] Read a message(s)                [Q] Quick-scan messages
 [M] Make a message from a file           with phrase search
 [N] Check for new mail
                                      [-] Main system menu
 [S] Scan messages                    [F] File system menu
     by title, sender, date           [H] HELP with this menu
 [T] Combined message area toggle     [G] Goodbye - Logoff
     (add area/remove area)

 =======================================================================
 TPBoard - The Professional Board, v7.1
 =======================================================================
You have exceeded the number of attempt allowed to correctly enter your
password.  You may enter a message to the SysOp, then the system
disconnect.  Please let the SysOp know if you have password problems.
TPBoard's full screen editor requires that you be using an IBM
compatible computer,  and that you have your terminal program in it's
ANSI BBS terminal mode. It uses the standard WordStar commands.
It will allow you to use ALL of your function and cursor control keys
if your terminal program has a "Doorway mode". If you do have a
"Doorway mode",  toggle it ON when using the editor, and OFF when done.
If you want to use the full screen editor, answer yes to the following
question.
Sorry, but you are only allowed to send (download) files from the
"LOGIN" file area. This is because you are either an Unvalidated user,
or the Sysop has decided to turn your download privileges off. If you
are an Unvalidated user, please try again when you see that you have
been validated by the Sysop.
  Utility System Menu:
  Commands                           Other menus
  [E] Change your message editor     [-] Main system menu
  [S] System usage statistics        [F] File system menu
  [T] Time and date                  [M] Message system menu
  [U] User listings
  [Y] Your Statistics                [H] HELP with this menu
  [Z] Graphics On/Off                [G] Goodbye - Logoff
                           Welcome to
    +----------------------------------------------------------+
    |                                                          |
    |           TPBoard -- The Professional Board              |
    |                                                          |
    |   The only board with powerful online database access    |
    |                                                          |
    |             v7.0  released December, 1991                |
    |             v7.1  released April, 1992                   |
    |             v7.2  scheduled June, 1992                   |
    |                                                          |
    +----------------------------------------------------------+
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The Board Room           Sysop System Menu                  TPBoard v7.1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [A] Audit trail toggle             [-] Main system menu
 [B] Build message from file        [F] File system menu
 [D] Delete user                    [M] Message system menu
 [E] Edit user                      [U] Utilities system menu
 [L] Log file list                  [G] Goodbye - Logoff
 [N] Newin file processing
 [P] Purge files
 [R] Read messages
 [O] Macro operations
 [S] System directory
 [T] Toggle printer
 [V] Validate user               [Alt-V] Validate current caller
 [X] Shell to DOS                   [F6] Screen capture
 [Y] Yank files from Newin          [F8] Add time to user online
    Thank you for calling.  Hope you enjoyed your visit!
    +----------------------------------------------------------+
    |                                                          |
    |           TPBoard -- The Professional Board              |
    |                                                          |
    |   The only board with powerful online database access    |
    |                                                          |
    |             v7.0  released December, 1991                |
    |             v7.1  released April, 1992                   |
    |             v7.2  scheduled June, 1992                   |
    |                                                          |
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