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@31@┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐@31@
│ [H]elp Information @3F@Online Help @31@Netmail Message │@31@
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Sending a Netmail message to a user on another system requires certain
information to not only be properly entered, but verified as well. This
is due to the fact that BBS systems may change their address, switch to
a different network etc.
The previous screen allows you to specify both the origin and
destination addresses as well as the users name the message should be
addressed to. Once the information is complete, using the @0E@[@0F@S@0E@]ave@0A@ option
validates the information and returns you to the message editor to enter
the message contents. The validation process is discussed below.
@0F@NODELIST FILE@0A@
A special file called a 'nodelist' for each of the different networks is
maintained by the SysOp which contains up-to-date information about all
the different systems in the network(s). The types of information range
from the systems Fido style address, node status, phone number and so on.
Since this information traditionally gets updated on a weekly basis, the
process of address verification is crucial for proper as well as timely
delivery of the message.
This is necessary because while a node definition may physically be in
the nodelist, their system may be temporarily inactive or could even
have a @0F@-Unpublished-@0A@ or private phone number.
@0F@MESSAGE COSTING@0A@
Depending on your systems configuration, another important consideration
is the cost of sending the message to the destination system. Sending a
netmail message in the most simplistic of forms involves a program which
dials the remote system, transmits the message and then logs off.
If you were sending someone a message in your local area, generally
there wouldn't be any charges incurred. However, if you were located in
the United States and you sent a message to someone in Europe, a charge
would definately appear on your SysOp's phone bill.
In the latter case, to send a message to a system that has a cost,
you'll need to have a positive balance in your Netmail Account on the
BBS. Likewise, if there isn't a charge for sending the message, you may
do so. Since each system is configured differently, you should contact
the SysOp for specific information in this regard.
@0F@ACTUAL ENTRY PROCESS@0A@
Selecting/entering information for the required fields requires only a
few keystrokes due to the advanced look-up mechanisms as well as
employing traditional option selection techniques.
Following a description of the available options:
@0E@[@0F@1@0E@]@0B@ Msg flags@0E@:@0A@
This option allows you to specify up to two different flag types for
the message. You can select the 'visability' mode of the message by
toggling it either Public or Private.
If you have been granted 'Crash Mail' status by the SysOp, you can
alter the urgency or priority of transmission on the message. You
can set the Crash flag on the message and it will be sent out as
soon as the system allows instead of waiting until a later time.
If you don't have access to the Crash flag, you should contact the
SysOp for further details.
@0E@[@0F@2@0E@]@0B@ To address@0E@:@0A@
This option allows you to specify the Fido style address to send the
message to. Selecting this option allows you to browse the list of
nodes in the various networks and search for the desired system.
Additional help information is available after selecting this option.
@0E@[@0F@3@0E@]@0B@ To user@0E@:@0A@
This option allows you to specify the persons name the message should
be addressed to. Entering @0F@3@0A@ followed by pressing @0E@[@0F@ENTER@0E@]@0A@ presents
you with an option to edit/modify this information.
@0E@[@0F@4@0E@]@0B@ Fm address@0E@:@0A@
This option allows you to specify the origin address to use on the
message. This address will be used should the person you're sending
the message to wish to send you a reply.
By default the systems primary address is used in this field, but if
you're sending a message to someone who is in a different network
(usually, the zone number of the address will be different) then you
should use this option to to find and address with the same zone
number. Matching zone number like this ensures a reply will be
received properly.
After selecting @0F@4@0A@ followed by pressing @0E@[@0F@ENTER@0E@]@0A@, you will be presented
with a list of addresses to choose from. Additional help information
is available after selecting this option.
@0B@Msg cost@0E@:@0F@ 0.00@0A@
This field will display the cost (if any) associated with sending
this message. This value can change depending on where the message
is going to and is automatically calculated each time you select a
destination address.
You must have sufficient credits in your Netmail account before you
will be allowed to continue with the message. Your account balance
information is displayed at the bottom of the screen just above the
prompt.
@0B@Msg type@0E@:@0F@ New/Reply/Forward@0A@
This field reflects either or three message types. @0F@New@0A@ means this
is a newly entered message, @0F@Reply@0A@ refers to this message being in
response to a previous message and @0F@Forward@0A@ means you're sending a
copy of a previously entered message to someone else.
@0E@[@0F@P@0E@]oint -@0A@
This option allows you to modify the address in the @0B@To address@0E@:@0A@ field
by placing a point number on it. Points are special users that are
only accessable through the destinations system and as such are not
listed in the nodelist (with the exception of the local points).
This is why you normally won't see them when you browse the nodelist.
After entering the point number, the message will get sent to the
destinations system (not the point address) and then the destinations
system will forward it on to the actual point.
Because points are special systems, you will rarely use this option
unless you know in advance that the system you wish to send a message
to is an actual point. By default, you would normally leave this
value at 0.
@0E@[@0F@S@0E@]ave -@0A@
Once the information is complete, you would use this option to save
the information and continue with the message entry process.
@0E@[@0F@H@0E@]elp -@0A@
Displays this help screen.
@0E@[@0F@Q@0E@]uit -@0A@
Abort the message entry process and return to the Main Menu.
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