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R O S E R E A D E R V 1 . 6 0
REFERENCE GUIDE
October 11, 1991
Copyright (C) 1991 By Rose Media Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
_____________________________________
RoseReader V 1.60
Copyright (C) 1991 By Rose Media Inc.
All Rights Reserved. October 11, 1991
P r e f a c e
Direct vendor support for RoseReader is available on most popular
mail networks across the North American continent in the Rose or
RoseMail(tm) Conferences. If you are a registered user of RoseReader
and you cannot find either of these conferences, you are welcome to
call Rose Media directly and leave a COMMENT to the SysOp.
Call Rose Media (416-733-2285) and when you reach the 'Main Board
Command' prompt, type "C" and press the enter key. When you leave
your comment, please include all relevant information including your
name, telephone number, RoseReader registration number and a clear
statement as to the reason for your call.
If you are not a registered user of RoseReader, registering the TEST
DRIVE version is easy. Please see Page 6 for registration details.
We would like to refer you to the Definitions Section in this
Reference Guide beginning on Page 8. This section may be helpful if
you are unfamiliar with some of the computer concepts or some of the
RoseReader terms being used.
RoseReader is another Quality Assured product from Rose Media Inc.
Copyright Notice
+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| RoseReader is Copyright (c) 1991 by Rose Media Inc. |
| This document is Copyright (c) 1991 by Rose Media Inc. |
| All Rights Reserved. |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+
Rose Media Inc. makes no warranty of any kind, either express or
implied, with respect to the RoseReader software and documentation.
Reference Guide
was Written by: Casey Pieterson
Release Date : Oct. 11, 1991
RoseReader
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION Pages
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick Installation & Start Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Quick Use Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conventions in Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Program Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. GETTING STARTED
Starting RoseReader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Command Line Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring RoseReader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Editor/Replies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Editor/Replies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DOS Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring RoseMail(tm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3. USING ROSEREADER
The Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The Packet Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The Help Screens & Editing Ticklers . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Read/Reply to Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
WordProcessing Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Upload/Download Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Entering Messages or Files Without a Packet . . . . . . . . 44
Using Pick Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Magazines & Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4. COMMAND SUMMARY
Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
RoseReader
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INTRODUCTION Page 1
We are pleased that you have decided to use RoseReader.
RoseReader is the result of extensive research and program
development in response to a demand for a fully automated and
completely integrated BBS mail and file handling system.
RoseReader is simple to use yet it is loaded with features. Its
intuitiveness, extensive on-line help and "tickler" help system (a
single line command(s) prompt, in RoseReader, at the bottom of your
screen) has allowed us to release it with complete confidence knowing
that even without a reference guide, you can get to the features you
need.
Given this, you might be wondering why we bothered to write a
reference guide in the first place. We recognize that not all users
are comfortable with only "on-line" help.
The features described in this Reference Guide is being made
available to supplement the help information that already exists in
the program.
WHILE THE MAJORITY OF MAIL DOOR PROGRAMS SUPPORT ROSEREADER, IF YOUR
BBS IS NOT USING THE ROSEMAIL(tm) MAIL DOOR, ONLY THE MAIL RELATED
FEATURES, EXPLAINED IN THIS GUIDE, WILL WORK.
OVERVIEW
RoseReader is the most comprehensive mail reader/information handler
available. NO OTHER SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED. It contains a complete
Reader program as well as internal communications and three internal
editors in WordPerfect, WordStar or PCBoard command formats; or you
can choose your own external editor, if you wish.
A spell checker/dictionary is included with each internal editor.
RoseReader has it's own internal Zmodem and ZIP routines. There is no
need to fiddle with DSZ or any external ZIPping programs. See
Definitions section on Page 8 if these terms are unclear.
RoseReader has a user-intuitive interface. Two levels of help are
readily available and you can even edit one of these if you wish.
RoseReader has automatic UPLOAD and DOWNLOAD of files supported on
any BBS running RoseMail(tm) 1.5 or higher. RoseMail(tm) and
RoseReader are fully configurable. Unattended operation is completely
supported along with many other features.
Direct vendor support for RoseReader is available on most popular
mail networks across the North American continent in the Rose or
RoseMail Conferences.
RoseReader
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QUICK INSTALLATION & START
Please note that certain computer concepts and RoseReader terms will
be used in this guide. A list of definitions can be found on Page 8.
RoseReader needs approximately 1MB of disk space.
To install RoseReader on your PC, simply create a subdirectory such
as C:\RR and then PKUNZIP all RoseReader files into it. Go into the
subdirectory you have created and type in 'RR' and then <ENTER>.
That's all there is to it! RoseReader will know that this is a new
installation and will go directly into the Configuration options. Set
these to suit your own personal preferences. See Configuring
RoseReader, Page 11, for more detail.
Before using communications, you will have to enter a telephone
number listing and other requested information (Modem speed, Log-in
name, Password, Parity, Data bits, Stop bits, Dialling prefix, Packet
name, etc.) from within the Dialling Directory for the BBS(s) you
intend to use.
To complete the configuration process and to automate mail packet
uploads and downloads, you must configure the mail door on your BBS.
First call the BBS and open the appropriate mail door. On Rose Media
this is the RoseMail(tm) door #1.
If your BBS is not using RoseMail(tm), check with that BBS for the
options that you need to use. RoseMail users can specify "O" for
options and set these options as required. Select the desired
protocol, specify "S" to select conferences and follow the prompts.
When you have completed selecting conferences, you should be ready to
begin using RoseReader. See Quick Use Summary (Page 2) or see
Configuring RoseReader, Page 12 for more detail.
If this brief description is sufficient to get you up and running,
you may wish to skip the remainder of this guide for now and come
back to it later to fine tune your configuration. Otherwise, more
detail is provided in Sections 2 and 3 of the guide.
QUICK USE SUMMARY
The Packet Selection Menu is the initial start-up screen that
displays when you normally run RoseReader (after installation and
configuration of RoseReader is completed for the first time).
From this screen, you are able to access virtually all the features
in RoseReader. No matter where you are in RoseReader, context
sensitive help is available simply by pressing the "F1" key.
From within just about any feature of the program, pressing the ESC
key will usually exit you back to a previous screen.
RoseReader
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Pressing ESC the appropriate number of times will eventually bring
you back to this menu screen. If you press the ESC key one more time
you will exit the RoseReader program.
From the Packet Selection Menu, you are able to change drives or
directories from the left window, select Packets to decompress
(unfold, as it were, for full viewing) from the middle window or
display help, select communications, enter messages or view flagged
files without decompressing a packet, configure or re-configure
RoseReader, exit to a DOS shell, use Pick Lists. See Using Pick
Lists, Page 45 for more detail. Finally, from this menu, you can exit
entirely from RoseReader.
The cursor up, cursor down, cursor left, cursor right, page up, page
down, home and end keys are available on this menu for movement. To
select an option, simply place the highlight bar on the item you wish
to select and press the enter key.
Packet Selection Menu - Available commands are:
See Conventions Section on Page 6 if some of the symbols used below
seem unclear.
<ENTER> to select a new disk, subdirectory, packet, or command
<DEL> to remove the highlighted packet
<F1> to access context sensitive online help
<C> allows you to communicate with a remote system.
<E> to enter a message without a packet.
<F> to enter files for uploads and downloads without a packet.
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit and return to DOS.
If you wish a more detailed explanation of RoseReader, please refer to
Section 3, Using RoseReader, beginning on Page 25 or refer to the Commands
Summary beginning on Page 47.
If this brief description is sufficient to get you up and running,
you may wish to skip the remainder of this guide for now.
If you are still uncertain and you wish more detail, please read on,
especially Sections 2 and 3. These sections provide considerable
more detail on Starting RoseReader (Section 2) and Using RoseReader
(Section 3).
RoseReader
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FEATURES
- Fully integrated and full featured mail, magazine and
periodicals reader, file handling, compression and
communications in one easy to use software package.
- Instant and inexpensive "Platinum" and "Gold" key on-line
registration and upgrades through Rose Media Inc. in
Toronto, Canada.
- Comprehensive context sensitive on-line help and a tickler
system which can be edited.
- Built in file transfer protocols including Xmodem, Xmodem-CRC,
1K-Xmodem, 1K-Xmodem-G, Ymodem (Batch), Ymodem-G (Batch) and
even Zmodem.
- Automated communication routines, uploads and downloads of
mail packets, files and magazines from within RoseMail(tm).
- Extensive configuration for ultimate user customization of both
program operation and screen colours presentation.
- Three internal, full featured word-processing editors
configured to give you the basic command formats for
WordPerfect, WordStar or the PCBoard Editor.
- A spell checking capability.
- The ability to use an external editor of your choice.
- Pick-Lists that streamline message handling, tag lines and
file management.
- Fully Desqview aware when using the supplied "pif" file.
LICENSING
Users are allowed a trial license to use the TEST DRIVE version of
RoseReader for a limited evaluation period to determine if it meets
their needs.
All users are allowed a license to copy the TEST DRIVE version of
RoseReader only for the purpose of allowing others to try it, subject
to the above restrictions as well as these:
RoseReader must be distributed in absolutely unmodified
form, including all program and documentation files;
RoseReader may not be included with any other product for
any reason whatsoever without a permission from Rose Media Inc.
RoseReader
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Bulletin Board system operators may post the TEST DRIVE version of
RoseReader on their BBS for downloading without written permission
providing that no specific fees are levied to access the RoseReader
files.
Copyright Notice
+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| RoseReader is Copyright (c) 1991 by Rose Media Inc. |
| This guide is Copyright (c) 1991 by Rose Media Inc. |
| All Rights Reserved. |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+
RoseReader is commercial software, copyright by Rose Media
Incorporated. You may upload the TEST DRIVE version to any system you
wish. The usual warranties and disclaimers as applicable to
commercial software in your area apply to RoseReader.
No part of RoseReader or this guide may be copied in part or in
whole except as stated above.
Rose Media Inc. makes no warranty of any kind, either express or
implied, with respect to the RoseReader software and documentation.
The RoseKey, Platinum and Gold commercial, registered versions of
RoseReader may not be duplicated other than for archival purposes.
REGISTRATION
Why register? While the TEST DRIVE version of RoseReader is
sufficiently equipped to allow you to evaluate the software, as a
registered user there are additional worthwhile benefits. These
include:
- Full mail reading and responding into any QWK compatible
mail door
- Unrestricted reading of all conferences
- Full access to the full range of Magazines & Services
- Automatic file upload and download capability
- Edit upload and download file lists
- Unattended operation and BBS log-in
- No upgrade fees until version 2.00
- Special discounted upgrade fee for version 2.00
- Comprehensive support through various network conferences
Full support is provided via the 'Rose', or 'RoseMail' Conferences on
the U'NI-net, SmartNet and Intelec mail networks. No upgrade fees
will apply to all versions of RoseReader below 2.00. An upgrade fee
will apply to Version 2.00 when it is released. We are fully
committed to supporting RoseReader and have many new powerful and
exiting features planned for the coming months and years. Much, much
more to come!
RoseReader
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Page 6
How to register? Registration is a simple, cost-effective process!
The TEST DRIVE version will demonstrate the significant power and
potential of RoseReader. If you like what you see, you may purchase
the RoseReader Activation Key from Rose Media BBS at 416-733-2285. We
have 50 high speed lines for quick and easy access . The Key is 1K in
size for a fast download.
Call Rose Media, and when you reach the 'Main Board Command' prompt,
type "REGISTER". You will then be taken into the RoseReader
Registration Door. Type "A" to apply and fill in the form as
requested. Your order will be processed in one to two working days at
which time you may call back, re-enter the Registration door and
"D"ownload your Key. Alternatively, you may order your Key by calling
voice to Rose Media at 416-731-8805 during normal business hours.
Orders Requiring that diskettes be mailed will carry a $15 (Canadian
funds) shipping and handling surcharge. We accept Visa, M/C or
American Express credit cards.
RoseReader comes in four versions - TEST DRIVE (download version),
RoseKey, Gold and Platinum. The RoseKey version comes as part of a
paid membership to Rose Media, The Gold version is $30 and the
Platinum $45 (Canadian funds). Sales taxes for Canadian residents, as
applicable, are added. International orders must add 7% G.S.T. tax.
The Gold version will allow full mail reading and responding into any
QWK compatible mail door while Magazines, Services, File
Upload/Download, and Unattended Operations are not available.
The Platinum version of RoseReader will enable all features including
the ability to download and upload files from systems with the
RoseMail(tm) Door, Version 1.50 or higher.
CONVENTIONS
Very few conventions (syntactical combinations of letters, words or
phrases) will be used in this document. However, several may be used
to facilitate efficient communication.
The 4 conventions that are used in this guide are:
<Key> means: press enclosed keys in brackets
eg. <A> means press the "A" key
<ALT-{letter}> means: while holding down the ALT key,
press & release the letter key
eg. ALT-D Hold down the ALT
key, press and release "D" key
To "enter"
information means: to type the information and
when completed, press and
release the "enter" key
RoseReader
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To "type" means: to simply type the information
information without any further key strokes
To "select" means: to highlight the item with the
highlight bar and press enter
or press the highlighted key
eg. "C" is the highlighted key
for Communications in the
Command Window of the Packet
Selection Menu)
PROGRAM FILES
When you download the RoseReader program and you unarchive or unzip
the program, (Version 1.6) you will receive the following files:
dictout.fil This is the dictionary file
readme.now Readme file
roseread.hlp Help file
roseread.th Tickler file
rr.exe Executable file
taglines.dat Taglines for the Reader
rrpif25.zip DESQview "pif" file (80x25 operation)
rrpif50.zip DESQview "pif" file (80x50 operation)
rr.doc Reference Guide
After you execute the program for the first time, several additional
files are created. These are:
nameblok.pik Name block list
*.inf Information files
*.ptr Pointers files
roseread.cfg Configuration file
roseread.phn Phone directory
subjblok.pik Subject block lists
subject.pik Subject pick list
to.pik Receiver pick list
roseread.key Unlocks Gold or Platinum features
Owing to the considerable planned development that will be invested
in RoseReader over the next period of time, many changes including
file size, number of files and type of files may occur.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
RoseReader needs approximately 1MB of diskspace in order to operate
correctly. We therefore recommend that you have an internal fixed
drive with at least that amount of space available.
RoseReader
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The following "minimum" hardware is recommended:
- MS or PC DOS versions 2.1 or higher
- 512K of RAM, 8086/8088 processor, Serial Port
- 1 Hard Drive, 1 Floppy, Monographics Video
- 1 Modem (1200 Baud minimum)
RoseReader takes full advantage of EGA/VGA colour and EMS/XMS memory.
DEFINITIONS
A number of terms are used throughout this guide which may not be
familiar to you. We have defined some of these terms (below) to
assist in your understanding and use of RoseReader.
BBS: Bulletin Board System.
Buffer: Generally used in connection with the keyboard. The term
buffer refers to a place in memory that remembers
keystrokes for a brief period of time until they can be
executed. Flushing the buffer means to remove these
keystrokes from memory regardless of whether or not they
have been executed.
Compressor: A file compression and de-compression program. Files or
packets are compressed before being sent over the modem
to save time and space.
Door: A term used in connection with a BBS feature that allows
a user to pass through (as it were) to another program.
Doors (among other things) allow access to communication
programs such RoseMail(tm).
DSZ: An external (to RoseReader) program for file/packet
transfer as an alternative to RoseReader's internal
ZModem and other file transfer protocols.
EMS: Expanded Memory System.
Flags: Markers that mark a file for some later activity or
processing.
List Prgm: A program used to view the contents of ASCII files.
Packet: A compressed file containing mail, files lists, news,
etc. that is either sent to RoseReader or sent back to
the Bulletin Board System. A Packet is like a mailman's
bag. The bag may contain a variety of mail for you
including letters, magazines, parcels and so on.
Pick List: A RoseReader user defined list of names, subjects, etc.
used in connection with RoseReader's mail feature.
RoseReader
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QWK: In addition to RoseMail(tm), another mail packet format.
RoseMail: A software program that is located on a Bulletin Board
System. It allows the user to set a variety of options
and settings so as to facilitate the sending of
information that you have indicated you wish to receive.
RoseReader: RoseReader is an integrated reader/information handler
that is used on the remote computer (your PC). It
contains a mail reader program for reading and writing
replies, an information data base handler for magazines
and periodicals, a communications capability and three
internal editors as well as the ability to choose your
own external editor for mail replies.
RoseMail(tm) (on the BBS) and RoseReader (on your PC)
working together allow for all the features, noted in
this Reference Guide, to be fully operative.
Save File: A file that RoseReader has saved to disk.
Scripting: Generally used to refer to a user defined pre-programmed
sequence of commands such as a script that remembers
your log-in name, password and a other responses to a
series of BBS command prompts. This can have the effect
of automating the sending and receiving of data from or
to a Bulletin Board System.
Services: Files that are designated for some form of manipulation
by RoseReader. Most of these files are created while
RoseReader is being used and they are deleted at the
time when you exit from the program.
Swapping: Temporary removal of information from memory to disk so
that additional software can be loaded and used.
Toggle: An option that functions like an "on-off" or "yes/no"
switch. These options or switches are most frequently
found in the Configuration area of RoseReader.
XMS: Extended Memory System.
ZIP: A type of file compression and de-compression. Files or
packets are compressed before being sent over the modem
to save time.
RoseReader
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GETTING STARTED Page 10
STARTING ROSEREADER
Please note that certain computer concepts and RoseReader terms will
be used in this guide. A list of definitions can be found on Page 8.
RoseReader must be copied into a subdirectory on your hard drive.
Simply create a subdirectory such as C:\RR (TYPE "MD C:\RR" and
<ENTER>). See the previous section for an explanation of Conventions
if these directions are not clear.
You must have a copy of PKUNZIP.EXE in your path. If you do not have
this program, you can probably download it from the same BBS system
you got the RoseReader program files.
Next, use PKUNZIP to decompress all RoseReader files to the directory
you have just created from within the directory that contains the
downloaded RoseReader files ... TYPE pkunzip RR*.zip C:\RR and
<ENTER>.
Finally, change the directory, (TYPE CD\RR and <ENTER>) and go into
the subdirectory you created. TYPE "RR" and press <ENTER>.
That's all there is to it.
RoseReader will know that this is a new installation and will go
directly into the Configuration options. Set these to suit your own
personal preferences. See Configuring RoseReader, Page 11.
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
RoseReader can be loaded from the DOS prompt with certain parameters
(eg. RR /U02:00) including:
/C - go straight into configure (and only configure)
/MC - mode colour. sets default colour pallet
/MM - mode mono. sets default mono paillette. May be needed
on some laptops that report that they are colour even
though they are not.
/U - start unattended mode immediately (with pre-configured
boards and options) and exit to DOS when finished
/UHH:MM - unattended mode start at HH:MM (24 hour clock)
/U15:30 will start unattended mode at 3:30pm.
/F[Name]- specify a configure file to use (RR /FROSEREAD.CFG)
/P[name]- specify a phone book to use for communications
For example, to have RoseReader go straight into configuration, at
the DOS prompt, enter "RR /C" without the quotes.
RoseReader
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CONFIGURING ROSEREADER
When RoseReader is first run, it will go to the configuration menu.
Considerable research and testing has occurred in order to determine
the optimal generic default settings for most computers. While it is
likely that the default settings will work for you, feel free to
experiment. The selections allow you to customize RoseReader for
optimal hardware usage and requirements. These selections also
enable you to alter the default settings to match your own personal
preferences.
When you are finished customizing RoseReader, simply press the "F10"
key to save the settings that you selected.
The configuration menu displays the main selections available for
customizing RoseReader. The cursor up, cursor down and page down keys
are used on this menu for movement.
Available command options include:
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu (see Definitions, Page 8 and
Using Pick Lists on Page 45 for more detail)
<Alt-S> to change the colours back to the default set.
<ENTER> to select a submenu for configuration.
<ESC> Escape to allow you to ignore any changes and return to what
you were doing previously.
<F10> to save the configuration and return to what you were
doing previously.
Aspects of RoseReader that you will likely need (or wish) to set or
alter might include:
- Paths for Uploads, Downloads, QWK files, Replies, Work
directory and Services
- Selection of the editor (internal or external)
- CGA snow checking if you are using a CGA monitor
- Memory settings if you have expanded or extended memory
available
- Communications options especially the phone directory
(Refer to your modem manual for the initialization string)
RoseReader has extensive "on-line" help that should be sufficient
to allow you to experiment freely with the configuration options.
The remainder of this Section 2 of the guide will provide a detailed
description of all configuration settings in RoseReader.
RoseReader
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Configuration Details:
When RoseReader is run for the first time or if subsequently you
select "ALT C" from anywhere within RoseReader, a window similar to
the one below will pop-up (many of the configuration options in
RoseReader are toggles):
+----CONFIGURATION-----------------------------------------+
| Welcome to RoseReader configuration... Please |
| use Cursor Keys or a mouse to select different |
| options to configure. |
| |
| Paths Options 3 |
| Editor/Replies Defaults |
| Compressors Swapping |
| Colours DOS Keys |
| Msg Colours Communications |
| Editor Colours |
| Options |
| Options 2 |
| |
| |
| |
+--F10 to SAVE---------------------------------------------+
(There are some minor differences in the appearance of this
sample window and the actual screen on your computer.)
The cursor up and cursor down are available on this menu for
movement. The page up and page down keys will take you to the
previous and next configuration submenu.
Beginning with Paths, each configuration option will be explained
below.
1) Paths
This menu displays all the paths required by RoseReader and allows
you to set the values.
IN/QWK directory: The directory where you store the mail packets
that you have downloaded from a QWK compatible
mail door.
OUT/REP directory: Where you want RoseReader to place your responses
to upload to the mail door.
WORK directory: The area that RoseReader uses for it's work
files. This directory will be erased by
RoseReader.
RoseReader
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SAVE directory: The default directory to use when saving messages
as text files.
SERVICES directory: The area that services functions use for
temporary files. This directory will be erased
by RoseReader and must not be the same as the
work directory.
LIST program: If you are using services, you will need to
specify a text viewer to use.
2) Editor/Replies
This menu displays options for the editor that you use for making
replies or entering new messages. There is a toggle in 'Options' for
using the internal editor. If this is set to "yes" then the editor
named here will not be used.
The cursor up and cursor down are available on this menu for
movement. The page up and page down keys will take you to the
previous and next configuration submenu.
Editor: File name of the external editor you want to use.
Message Name: File name to save the quoted message in.
Reply Name: File name to save your typed reply in.
Reply Info: Specify whether you want to edit the header
information (to, subject, etc.) before or after
editing the message, or both.
Quoting Style: Type of quote to use when replying. Initials will
insert the senders initials, single will use the
quote string only and none will not put any quote
marks.
Quote String: The string of characters to add after the initials
when replying to messages.
Internal Editor: The type of command set to use when using the
internal editor. Choice of WordStar, Word Perfect
or PCBoard.
3) Compressors
The compressors used by RoseReader allows you to set the names and
options. If options on the compressors are sensitive to upper and
lower case you should be careful to enter the options properly.
NOTE: Internal compression and decompression will override these
options. See Options (next page).
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4) Colours, Message Colours, Editor Colours
These 3 menu options display colours that can be set for RoseReader
and allows you to set the values. Move with the cursor keys until
you select the item you want to change the colour for, then press
return. You can now use the cursor keys to point to the colour that
you want and press return again to select the colour.
5) Options
These 3 menu selections display options used by RoseReader and allows
you to set the values.
The cursor up and cursor down are available on this menu for
movement. The page up and page down keys will take you to the
previous and next configuration submenu.
The options in each of the 3 menu selections are explained below:
Sort Conference Listing: When YES, the conference selection screen
will be sorted in alphabetical order.
Display Empty Confs: When YES, conferences that are not known to
RoseReader will be displayed as (empty).
Auto Join Conference: When YES, you will automatically be placed
in the next conference with mail after
reading the last message in the conference.
Use Internal Editor: When YES, RoseReader's internal editor will
be used for entering messages. See 'Editor
options' to set the command type for the
internal editor.
Autosave Taglines: When YES, new taglines that you use when
adding a new message will be added to your
pick list.
Disable ANSI: When YES, ansi translation of the
session.txt and packet welcome screen will
not occur.
Save Pointer Files: When YES, RoseReader will make and keep a
backup copy of your PTR files for each
board.
FF After Printed Msgs: When YES, all the messages you print to your
printer will be followed by a form feed
which sets your printer to the start of the
next page.
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Display Taglines: When YES, taglines will be displayed while
viewing messages.
CGA Snow Detection: When YES, RoseReader will watch for and
correct CGA snow. This should only be used
on snowy CGAs.
Beep For Personal Msgs: When YES, RoseReader will beep whenever it
comes across mail which is addressed to you.
Use Internal Compression:When YES, RoseReader's internal compression
routines will be used.
Use Tickler Help: When YES, RoseReader will display context
sensitive help at the bottom of the screen.
Use Book Marks: When YES, RoseReader will automatically
remember if you did not finish reading a
packet and will allow you to return to where
you left off.
Backup Tickler Help: When YES, RoseReader will make a backup copy
of the tickler help file whenever you modify
it.
Fade screens: When YES, RoseReader will fade the screen of
EGA, VGA and MCGA monitors on entry and
exit. On other monitors, set this option to
NO.
Use EGA/VGA 43/50 lines: When YES, RoseReader will switch to the EGA
43 or VGA 50 line display mode. NOTE: In
DESQview, RoseReader will use the current
screen mode.
Quick Scan on conference:When YES, RoseReader will split the
conference selection screen to display a
quick scan of messages as you cursor onto a
conference with mail.
Quick Scan on join: When YES, RoseReader will bring up a quick
scan box when you join a conference instead
of bring up the first message in that
conference.
Msg Header In Editor: When YES, RoseReader will place information
on the message being sent at the top of the
editor. This information is removed when you
save the message.
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6) Defaults
This menu displays defaults used by RoseReader and allows you to set
the values.
The cursor up and cursor down are available on this menu for
movement. The page up and page down keys will take you to the
previous and next configuration submenu.
Message Order: The default order that RoseReader will use
to sort a conference.
ANSI Delay (ms): When you press 'A' to ansi animate a
message, this value is used as the delay
between displaying characters.
Default Printer: The default printer number to use when
printing messages.
Type Of Taglines: Method used for tagline selection. RANDOM
will randomly select a tagline from your
pick list, ROTATE will cycle through all
your taglines (one per message), STICKY will
always use the same tagline and NONE will
not use any tagline.
Default File Extension: The extension to use (if not specified) on
files for uploading and downloading.
7) Swapping
This menu displays swapping options used by RoseReader and allows you
to set the values. See Definitions Sections, Page 8, if the term
"swapping" is unclear.
XMS for Swapping: When enabled, extended memory will be used to swap
RoseReader to whenever you perform a DOS function
or shell to DOS. NOTE: an XMS driver (such as
HIMEM.SYS) must be loaded.
EMS for Swapping: When enabled, expanded memory will be used to swap
RoseReader to whenever you perform a DOS function
or shell to DOS. NOTE: an EMS driver (such as
EMM.SYS) must be loaded.
Enable Swapping: When enabled, RoseReader will swap to XMS, EMS or
disk when performing DOS functions or shelling to
DOS.
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Swap Drive: The drive letter to use for swapping. This drive
will be used when swapping is enabled and there is
no XMS or EMS memory free (or they are disabled
above).
XMS for Overlays: Increases the speed and efficiency of RoseReader's
overlay manager by using extended memory.
EMS for Overlays: Increases the speed and efficiency of RoseReader's
overlay manager by using expanded memory.
8) DOS Keys
This menu will allow you to enter a command that will be executed
when you press the appropriate function key.
9) Communications
This menu displays the main selections available for configuring
RoseReader's communications. There are five sub-menus to choose
from as the following sample window indicates:
+----CONFIGURATION - Communications------------------------+
| Welcome to RoseReader configuration for communications |
| use Up/Dn Cursor Keys to select different options to |
| Configure. |
| |
| Connection Types |
| Dialing and Modem |
| Options |
| Directories |
| Protocols |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
+--F10 to SAVE---------------------------------------PgUp--+
(There are some differences in the appearance of this
sample window and the actual screen on your computer.)
Beginning with Connection Types, each configuration option will be
explained below.
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a) Connection Types
This menu allows you to set up the default communication parameters
for your modem.
Speed: The default baud rate to use.
Port: The communications port that your modem is connected to.
Parity: The default parity (usually None)
Stop: The default stop bits (usually 1)
Data: The default data bits (usually 8)
b) Dialing and Modem
This menu is used to set up the command string that your modem uses
to communicate with RoseReader.
For modem commands, you can send control characters by preceding the
character with a carat (^). To send an ESC use ^[. For a half
second delay use a tilde (~). Most modem commands require an ENTER
key to be sent after the string. To do this, use ^M.
Modem Init: The set of commands to send to the modem to
initialize it for use. See your modem manual.
Dial Prefixes: The string to send before the phone number to
dial.
Connect message: The message reported by your modem when you
connect.
No connect msgs: Messages returned by the modem when a dial fails.
Dial Cancel: String to cancel a dial request.
Hang-up: String to send to modem to hangup. Only used if
you do not have 'drop-dtr to hangup' set.
Auto Answer: String to use to tell modem to answer any calls.
Dial Time: Maximum time allowed per dial attempt (in
seconds).
Redial Delay: Delay time between dial attempts (in seconds).
Maximum Attempts: Maximum dialing attempts.
Scroll Back Lines: Number of lines to store in the scroll back
buffer.
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c) Options
This menu is used to set various flags used in communications.
Add LF to CR: If you are directly connected to another
terminal program (ie. someone else using RR),
text will overwrite itself without this
option.
Translate ANSI Codes: When YES, RoseReader will work as an ANSI
style terminal.
Local Echo: If you are directly connected to another
terminal program, you will often not see what
you type without setting this option.
Use Sound: When YES, beeps over the modem will be
audible.
Use Alarms: When YES, alarms will alert you when you
connect to a board or finish a file transfer.
Use ANSI Music: When YES, ANSI style music will be played.
Drop DTR to hangup: Dropping the DTR is the most reliable method
of hanging up the modem and should be used if
your modem supports it.
Use 16550 UART: The 16550A UART has a FIFO buffer that will
make high speed communication more accurate.
Auto Baud Detect: If you are not using a locked baud rate,
RoseReader can be set to change the baud to
match the connection speed.
XON/XOFF flow control: Software flow controls are used to tell the
sender to stop sending information if the
buffers fill. If your modem supports CTS/RTS
hardware flow controls, you should use it
instead.
CTS/RTS flow control: If your modem supports CTS/RTS flow controls,
you should set this option to YES. This
option is especially needed on high speed
modems.
Relaxed timing: If you receive a lot of timeout errors while
transferring files, set this option to YES.
Auto Zmodem downloads: When YES, Zmodem downloads will be started
automatically.
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d) Directories
This menu is used to tell RoseReader where you want to transfer files
to and from and what you want used for your capture file name.
Download Directory: Default directory to download files to.
Upload Directory: Default directory to upload files from.
Capture Directory: Default directory for capture files.
(e) Edit External Protocols
This screen allows you to enter information needed to use external
(Shelled) protocols such as DSZ. In order to use the protocol, you
will need to create two batch files. One is used for upload, the
other for downloading. Batch files are passed four parameters,
parameter 1 is the serial port speed, parameter 2 is the port number
in use, parameter 3 is the connection message speed and parameter 4
is the file name(if any).
Key: The hot key used to activate the protocol.
Name: The protocol name.
Down-Batch: The batch file used for downloads.
Up-Batch: The batch file used for uploads.
DL-Name: Set to 'Y' if a file name is required for downloads.
Auto Zmodem: The protocol letter (as selected from the download menu)
to use for automatic ZModem downloads (see communication
options to enable ZModem auto downloads, Page 19).
10) Dialing Directory
In addition to Communications options, the dialing directory MUST
contain the telephone number or numbers of the BBS system(s) you plan
to use. In other words, this is a listing of all systems known to
RoseReader.
To Add an entry you must first create a space in the list. This is
done by pressing the A key. To edit the space you have just created
press the E key. Be certain that the highlighted item is definitely
the one you wish to edit.
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At this point the following window will pop-up:
+---Edit Phone Book Entry----------------------------------+
| Board Name : |
| Phone number : |
| Speed : 19200 |
| Parity : None |
| Data bits : 8 |
| Stop bits : 1 |
| Dialing prefix : 1 |
| Your login name : |
| Your Password : |
| Packet name : |
| Your protocol letter : Z |
| Door protocol letter : Z |
| Use RoseMail door : Y |
| Open door command : ROSEMAIL PROMPTS^M |
| |
+-------------------------------------------F10 to SAVE----+
Simply enter the information including the BBS name, telephone
number and so on. Items with defaulted information (such as speed)
can be toggled by pressing the space bar.
The parameters in this window are explained below:
Board Name: The name of the BBS.
Phone Number: The phone number of the BBS.
Speed: The connection speed to use on this BBS.
Parity: The parity to use for this BBS. (usually None)
Data Bits: The data bits to use for this BBS. (usually 8)
Stop Bits: The stop bits to use for this BBS. (usually 1)
Dialing Prefix: The dialing prefix number to use.
Login Name: Your login name to use in unattended operations.
Password: Password to use for log-on with unattended operation
Packet Name: Name of the mail packets used by this BBS.
Your Protocol: Protocol letter, as selected from PgUp or PgDn, to
use for unattended operation.
Door Protocol: Protocol letter to send to other system for transfers
in unattended operation.
Use RoseMail: Specify if the board is to use a RoseMail door in
unattended mode (You will need to check the Door
Prompts for non-RoseMail)
Open Door Cmd: Command used to open the desired mail door in
unattended operation.
Items in the list may be added, deleted or edited. Use the up and
down arrow keys and the PgUp and PgDn keys to select a board. When
you have completed the list, press "F10" to save the information.
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Available commands are:
<A> to Add a blank entry at the highlighted position
<ALT-D> to Delete the highlighted entry.
<E> to Edit the highlighted item.
<ENTER> or <D> to dial the highlighted entry
<ESC> Escape to exit the menu.
<L> to log-in to the selected board & will leave you at the main
board prompt.
<M> to enable Memorize mode which will dial the selected board
and will record the keys that are required to get into the
RoseMail Door. See Memorize A System, Page 30, for details.
<P> to edit the Prompts that are used for automatic
communications with the highlighted system.
<U> to immediately start the unattended mode operation for the
selected board as configured in the unattended setup (ALT-U).
See Unattended Mode Configuration (next Page).
11) Edit Board Prompts
In order for RoseReader to perform automatic transfers, it needs
to know how to get into the RoseMail door. This is a list of prompts
and their responses. If RoseReader notices one of the prompts, it
will send the response immediately to the right of the entry.
Make sure that you include a ^M on the responses where an ENTER
should be pressed. For example 'JOHN DOE^M'
RoseReader has some macros that can be used in the response field to
represent different activities. These are as follows:
@NAME@ sends the user name defined in the phone book
@PASS@ sends the password defined in the phone book
@ABORT@ logs off and aborts the board
@COMMAND@ tells RoseReader you have reached a command prompt.
This is only needed if you want automatic log-in
without going into RoseMail.
<ALT-R> to Restore the default prompts.
Note: RoseReader has the ability to create this table for you by
using the 'Memorize' feature.
12) Unattended Mode Configuration (ALT-U)
This is the configuration for RoseReader's unattended operation mode.
At this screen, you select which boards you want dialled (DIAL), the
maximum time to spend on each board (TIME), the maximum time to spend
between receiving known prompts (IDLE) & what you want to do online.
While on line, you can reset message pointers (RESET). Normally,
your pointers will be updated to those "after" your last transfer but
this can be overridden to reset before (RES B).
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When downloading (DLOAD), you have several options. 'C'onditional
downloads (C instead of Y) will download only if there is no REP
packet. Normally, the mail scans will select mail as you have defined
in the RoseMail door. However, you do have the option to download
personal mail only (PERS). If you are downloading large message
packets, you may need to receive the mail in multiple packages
(REPEAT) to ensure you get everything.
If uploads are selected (ULOAD), they will normally take place before
the download in case you change the door configuration through a
message to RoseMail. This can be changed to upload after the
download (Up End).
A complete capture of what happens online can be created (CAP). As
well, you have the option to create a summary log of what happened
(LOG).
Successfully uploaded packets can be set to be deleted (DEL).
13) Unattended Operation Control (ALT-S)
This is the starting time control for RoseReader's unattended
operation mode. Enter the time, in 24 hour military format, that you
want the selected boards to be dialled.
Available Commands
Enter will start the operation now.
ESC aborts the unattended operation.
ALT-U allows you to view and change the unattended mode configuration.
CONFIGURING ROSEMAIL(tm)
To have a package of all the mail (mail packet) from various
conferences downloaded from the BBS, you must configure a feature
called the mail "door". On Rose Media this is the RoseMail(tm) door.
Some other BBS's may use other mail door software such as Qmail.
Please Note:
WHILE THE MAJORITY OF MAIL DOOR PROGRAMS SUPPORT ROSEREADER, IF YOUR
BBS IS NOT USING THE ROSEMAIL(tm) MAIL DOOR, ONLY THE MAIL RELATED
FEATURES, EXPLAINED IN THIS GUIDE, WILL WORK.
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(a) Configuring RoseMail(tm) from Screen Prompts
The key steps configuring RoseMail(tm) from the screen are:
1. From the Main Board Command Prompt type "door 1" or "rosemail".
+-----------------------------+
| Action Commands |
|-----------------------------| +---------------------------------+
| [CALL] the SysOp | | Configuration Commands |
| [D]ownload mail packet | |---------------------------------|
| [U]pload mail packet | | [O]ptions settings |
| [P]ersonal mail download | | [C]ompression to use |
| colour [M]ode toggle | | [T]ransfer protocol to use |
| e[X]pert mode toggle | | [S]elect message conferences |
| [G]oodbye - log off | | [R]eset message pointer upload |
| [Q]uit - return to PCBoard | | [ADD]in modules |
+-----------------------------+ | [NET] to scan |
| [SIZ] packet size |
+---------------------------------+
2. Specify "O" for options and set these options as required:
You may wish to leave the default settings until you become more
familiar with communications terminology. The defaults will work fine
for most systems.
Please note that certain computer concepts and RoseReader terms may
be used (in this the list below) which my be unclear. Definitions
can be found on Page 8 of this guide. The RoseMail(tm) options are:
1. Use IN/OUT or QWK/REP......... QWK
2. Download empty packets........ NO
3. Flush the input buffer........ NO
4. Include the Welcome screen.... YES
5. Include Bulletins............. YES
6. Include Upload Files Listing.. YES
7. Include Download Files Listing NO
8. Include a copy of the session. NO
9. Use script prompts............ NO
10. Use fast start sequence....... NO
11. Set pointers to end on uplds.. YES
12. Download your replies......... YES
13. Use current date/time......... NO
14. Include the NEWS file......... YES
15. Delay scripting prompts....... YES
16. Repeat downloading............ NO
17. Small CONTROL.DAT file........ NO
18. Empty packets on mail only.... NO
19. Send User information......... YES
20. Do not send NDX files......... NO
X for a slower modem.
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3. Next, select the compression method: "Z" if you have a 9600 baud
modem or "X" for a slower modem.
4. Specify the transfer protocol to be used by selecting "T". ZModem
is recommended.
5. Enter "S" to select the desired conferences. You may wish to
select "0" and "1" to begin with and after you have downloaded
your first mail packet, you can use RoseReader to add more.
6. Select "D" to download your first mail packet.
7. Reply "Y" and download the packet, then "log off" <G>.
From the conference list in RoseReader, you can add, drop, and reset
the last message read for any conference. This information is saved
in a special upload file called ROSE.REP.
(b) Configuring RoseMail(tm) by a RoseReader Message
RoseReader allows users to send a message created in the mail area
that configures or re-configures RoseMail(tm). To create an
"off-line" configuration message, the message must be sent to
'ROSEMAIL' and the subject must be 'CONFIG'.
Offline configuration messages can be addressed to one of the
following names: RoseMail(tm), KMail, MarkMail or QMail. Please note
that these messages will NEVER be inserted in the public mail data
base. In effect, they are like private messages.
Creating a single or series of instructions in a batch configuration
is simple. Send a message to ROSEMAIL with the subject CONFIG and
enter the following commands (one per line, left aligned) in the
message body. The following commands are available:
ADD <Conference> [<Message #>] [<Yours/Personal>] ie. ADD 2 -3 Y
DROP <Conference> ie. DROP 2
RESET <Conference> <Message #> ie. RESET 12 5000
PCBEXPERT <ON | OFF> ie. PCBEXPERT ON
EXPERT <ON | OFF> - RoseMail expert flag ie. EXPERT OFF
PCBPROT <A - Z> ie. PCBPROT Z
PROT <A - Z> ie. PROT G
PAGELEN <Number> ie. PAGELEN 20
MAXSIZE <Kbytes> - Max packet size in Kbytes ie. MAXSIZE 100
MAXNUMBER <max msgs/conference> ie. MAXNUMBER 100
JUMPSTART <Sequence or OFF> ie. JUMPSTART D;Y;Q
The following commands are available for RoseMail(tm) only:
MAXPACKET <max msgs/packet> ie. MAXPACKET 500
AUTOSTART <Sequence or OFF> - same as jumpstart ie. AUTOSTART OFF
OPT <##> <ON | OFF> - set option ie. OPT 2 OFF
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THE MENU SYSTEM
Please note that certain computer concepts and RoseReader terms will
be used in this guide. A list of definitions can be found on Page 8.
Now that you have installed RoseReader and configured it in
accordance with your hardware needs and personal preferences; the
remainder of this guide will review the various commands in each of
the program areas. These include Packet Selection, Communications,
Reading/Replying to Mail, Selecting Files for Upload or Download,
Entering Messages or Viewing Files without the Packet and Using Pick
Lists. We will begin with the first screen which is The Packet
Selection Menu.
PACKET SELECTION MENU
This menu displays all the disk drives on your system,
subdirectories and packets that RoseReader could locate from the
current subdirectory. Disks and subdirectories are sorted into
alphabetic order. Packets are sorted by name, not including
extension, and the date and time of the packet.
The Packet Selection Menu is the initial or start screen that comes
up when you first load or run RoseReader. It should look similar to
the sample screen depicted below:
+Directories-+-Available Packets-------------+ +---Commands---------+
| [A:] | No packets found in directory | |F1 - Help |
| [B:] | | |Communications |
| [C:] | | |Enter without packet|
| [D:] | | |Files without packet|
| [E:] | | |ALT-Configuration |
| <..> | | |ALT-DOS Shell |
| <CAPTURE> | | |ALT-Pick lists |
| <DOWNLOAD> | | |ESC - Exit |
| <UPLOAD> | | +--------------------+
| | | |Crsr moves highlight|
| | | |ENTER to select |
| | | |DELete a packet |
+-C:\RR--------------------------------------+ +--------------------+
+------------------------ Disk Drive ------------------------------+
| Press ENTER to change to the highlighted ........... |
+------------------------------------------------------ 247 KBytes -+
(There are some minor differences in the appearance of this sample
window and the actual screen on your computer.)
From this screen, you are able to access virtually all the areas
within RoseReader! No matter where you are in RoseReader, context
sensitive help is immediately available simple by pressing the "F1"
key, so feel free to fully explore the program's many features.
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From within just about any area of the program, pressing the ESC
key will usually take you back to a previous screen. And pressing
ESC the appropriate number of times will eventually bring you back to
this first menu screen.
For terminology purposes, the remainder of this guide will refer
to this screen as the "Packet Selection Menu". From the Packet
Selection Menu, you are able to:
- change drives or directories (see the left window)
- select Packets to de-compress or unarchive for full viewing
(see the middle window)
- display help,
- select communications
- enter messages
- view flagged files without decompressing a file
- configure or re-configure RoseReader
- exit to a DOS shell
- use Pick lists
- exit entirely from RoseReader
The cursor up, cursor down, cursor left, cursor right, page up, page
down, home and end keys are available on this menu for movement. To
select an option, simply place the highlight bar on the item you wish
to select and press the enter key.
Available commands are:
<ENTER> to select a new disk, subdirectory, packet, or command
<DEL> to remove the highlighted packet
<F1> to access context sensitive online help
<C> allows you to communicate with a remote system.
<E> to enter a message without a packet.
<F> to enter files for uploads and downloads without a packet.
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit and return to DOS.
The three windows in the Packet Selection Menu are explained below:
1) "Directories" Window
This window is here so that you can quickly and easily choose
different packets that may be located in different directories or
even on different drives. This assumes that you have configured
RoseReader to selectively place packets in different directories.
Some people choose to do this to keep packets separate. That is to
say that it is possible to downloaded different packets from
different BBS's and place them in separate directories.
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2) "Available Packets" Window
Available packets are displayed in this window. If you only use a
single BBS, the information in this window will not change. Packets
displayed in this window will only change if you select different
directories (from the Directories Window) in which packets have been
stored.
From your configuration, RoseReader will initially display the packet
in the IN/QWK directory. You will recall (see Paths Configuration
section of this document) that the path or directory is specified
from within the configuration PATHS option as:
IN/QWK directory: The directory where you store the mail packets
that you have downloaded from a QWK compatible
mail door. (It may be useful to select this as
your DOWNLOAD directory in the Communications
menu).
3) "Commands" Window
The Commands window is the area from which you can "branch out", as
it were, to the other aspects or function from within RoseReader.
These functions include:
Help (available everywhere)
Communications (only accessible from this window)
Enter Without Packet (only accessible from this window)
Files Without Packet (only accessible from this window)
ALT Configuration (also available in other places)
ALT DOS (also available in other places)
ALT Pick List (also available in other places)
ESC (available everywhere, only from this
window it "exits" from RoseReader)
The remainder of the Reference Guide will deal with the program
areas, options and features contained in the Commands Window
beginning with Help. (Configuration has been discussed at length in a
previous section so it will not be reviewed in the sections below).
THE HELP SCREENS
Help is the first feature in the Commands window. "F1" is the
universal HELP key in RoseReader. No matter where you are in
RoseReader, by simply pressing the "F1" key, a comprehensive help
window will pop-up.
In addition to the "F1" help screens, "Ticklers" are always displayed
at the bottom of the screen. These are very brief reminders to
assist you in manoeuvring within RoseReader. These reminders can be
edited.
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When you press ALT-E the "Edit Tickler Help" screen pops-up. This
screen will allow you to edit the two line reminders that appear at
the bottom of the screen. Each line can be 76 characters in length.
If you have set the configuration options to back up tickler help
the previous version will be saved in a backup file. This can be
recovered at a later time if you want to go back to the old version.
Available commands are:
<Alt-R> to recover the old version if backup tickler help was on
when you made the change and is on now.
<ESC> Escape to exit without saving the current changes. F10 will
save the current changes and exit.
COMMUNICATIONS
The first time you execute or run RoseReader, you will likely not
have a mail packet to view. Now that you have configured RoseReader
(see previous Configuration section if you have not), you must
connect with a BBS that uses the RoseReader counterpart, ROSEMAIL,
to download a mail packet.
By selecting communications from the Command Window (using the
highlight bar and pressing "enter" or simply by pressing the "C"
key), the Communications function in RoseReader will appear.
BEFORE SELECTING COMMUNICATIONS ... MAKE CERTAIN YOUR MODEM IS
POWERED ON OR IS ACTIVE. This is necessary so that the communication
routines in RoseReader can properly "initialize" the modem (that is
to say, RoseReader and the modem must be able to greet and talk with
one another).
This area in RoseReader is a full featured communications package! It
can be completely customized; it contains a comprehensive dialing
directory; it can accommodate both attended and unattended dialing;
it can "memorize" key strokes thus creating a custom macro script (of
sorts); it can use external communications protocol and finally; it
has all the major internal protocols built in ... including ZModem.
To activate the Dialing Directory (we did this earlier to configure
it) simply press "ALT-D" (see Conventions, Page 6 if this command
expression is not clear). Place the highlight bar on the entry (BBS)
you wish to dial and press <ENTER>. The telephone number will be
dialled and if all goes well, you should be connected with your BBS
system. Other commands can be substituted for the <ENTER> including
"L", "U" or "M" as the listing below explains.
When you have completed your session, log-off as you normally would
(PCBoard, for example, requires a "G" for goodbye"). ALT-X takes you
back to the Packet Selection Menu.
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Available commands are:
<ALT-A> to set your modem to automatically answer incoming calls.
<ALT-B> to view scroll back buffer.
<ALT-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<ALT-D> brings up the phone book and allows you to dial.
<ALT-H> hangs up and disconnects you from a remote system.
<ALT-I> to send the initialization string to your modem.
<ALT-L> toggles logging to a capture file.
<ALT-P> to set your modem parameters.
<ALT-R> to shell do DOS
<ALT-S> to enter standby mode for unattended operation.
<ALT-U> to allow you to configure unattended operation mode.
<ALT-X> to exit the communications section.
<ALT-=> ALT key together with the "=" key toggles DoorWay mode which
allows transmission of almost all characters. Most commands
become inactive in this mode.
<F3.F9> user defined function keys.
<F10> to run a DOS shell.
Dialing Directory/Phone Book
<A> to Add a blank entry at the highlighted position
<ALT-D> to Delete the highlighted entry.
<E> to Edit the highlighted item.
<ENTER> or <D> to dial the highlighted entry
<ESC> Escape to exit the menu.
<L> to log-in to the selected board and will leave you at the main
board prompt.
<M> to enable Memorize mode which will dial the selected board
and will record the keys that are required to get into the
RoseMail Door. See Memorize a System, below.
<P> to edit the Prompts that are used for automatic
communications with the highlighted system.
<U> to immediately start the unattended mode operation for the
selected board as configured in the unattended setup (ALT-U).
Memorize A System
Pressing the "M" key while the dialing directory is displayed will
perform the board memorize feature. Once you have been connected,
log-in to the main board prompt as normal. All your responses to the
various prompts will be recorded so that you can use the unattended
mode in the future. In order to make sure that the prompts are
recorded correctly, please make sure that you wait until the full
prompt is displayed before typing in your response (ie. Don't type
ahead of the screen).
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Once you have reached the main board prompt, press F10 to end the
memorize session.
If you want to abort this procedure, press ESC while dialing.
READ/REPLY TO MAIL
The power of RoseReader is its feature laden ability to deal with
mail, including accessing conferences, reading messages, creating
replies and uploading mail packets. You are allowed to easily
manoeuvre through conferences and messages owing to the intuitive
nature of the screens and windows (user-interface).
To read or to reply to mail, simply select the packet you wish to
view from the "Available Packets" window in the "Packet Selection
Menu". (See above sample screen of the Packet Selection Menu).
The packet will begin de-compressing since it is in compressed form
to save space and time during file transfer from the BBS (in the case
of downloading) or to the BBS in the case of uploading.
When the packet is ready for viewing, the BBS logo screen should
appear (in most cases). Simply press the enter key or <ENTER> and a
"Read Menu" window with options to select mail, files, bulletins (if
there are any), news (if there is any), services (if there are any)
or user info (if there is any) will pop-up (see sample below).
+-Read Menu---------+
| (Bulletins) |
| (News) |
| Mail |
| Files |
| (Services) |
| Magazines |
| (User Infor) |
| Exit |
+-------------------+
Any item that is not available in this packet will be displayed in
brackets but you will not be able to access it.
The cursor up and cursor down are available on this menu for
movement. Available commands are:
<ESC> Escape will exit and return to the packet selection menu.
<ENTER> to select the current highlighted item.
To view mail, select the "Mail" option by pressing enter <ENTER>
with the highlight bar on the MAIL option.
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Please note that the order in which the conferences and messages are
displayed and whether empty conferences are displayed are all
contingent upon the configuration options that you select (or left as
defaults) from your last configuration session.
The default settings for mail are:
Sort Conference Listing : No
Display Empty Conferences : No
Auto Join Conferences : Yes
Message Order : Subject
These settings mean that conferences will be displayed in the order
they appear on the BBS, empty conferences (not currently in use by
the BBS) will not be displayed, RoseReader will automatically allow
you to view the next available conference with mail in it once you
have completed viewing the last conference and, the order of messages
from within each conference is collected and displayed according to
subject (topic) as specified by the writer of the message.
Any personal mail will first appear in a list from which you can
select one or all to read (again using the highlight bar). Personal
mail is a message or messages addressed to you.
If no personal mail exits, public messages from the first available
conference containing mail will then appear. This window will allow
you to examine the message by subject, sender and receiver for the
messages in this conference. You can select any message from the
conference without having to page through all the messages.
An asterisk (*) appears before every message that has been read. A
pound sign (#) appears before every message that has been replied to.
These symbols will disappear each time you open the packet.
The cursor up, cursor down, page up page down, home, and end keys
are available as well as:
Escape to exit and return you to the original message.
Return to select the highlighted message and display it.
If there is no personal mail, the screen should look similar to the
sample screen below; if you have personal mail and once you have read
your mail, a similar screen to the one on the next page should be
displayed.
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Sample screen for Select a Conference and Quick Scan Messages:
+----------------- Select a Conference ---------------------+
| Replies Vendors Private |
| Personal Unix-Usenet Beta |
| Main Board (10) Macintosh AACTHS |
| Msg2Sysp Buy&Sell Rose (12) |
| CdnEnvir QMM Outdoors |
| CdnEcon Liberator IBM-Tech |
| CdnPolit RM-Qmail WP-DTP |
| Autos Private Database |
+--------- Conference Number : 19 --------------------------+
+ Number ---- To ------------ From -------------- Subject ----------+
| 1430 JOHN DOE JANE DOE RoseReader Reviews |
| 1431 JACK DOE MARY DOE RoseReader Reviews |
| 1432 MARY DOE JACK DOE RoseReader Reviews |
| 1429 SYSOP JOHN DOE RoseReader Reviews |
| 1437 JOHN DOE SYSOP RoseReader Reviews |
| 1436 JOHN DOE CAROL DOE RoseReader Reviews |
| 1433 CAROL DOE SYSOP RoseReader Reviews |
| 1434 SYSOP JOHN DOE RoseReader Reviews |
| 1426 SYSOP CAROL DOE RoseReader Reviews |
+---------------------- Quick Message Scan ----Conference Selection-+
| Select the conference you want to read, add, drop, reset, etc. |
+------------------------------------------------------ 201 KBytes -+
This menu allows you to choose the conference that you wish to use.
You can perform various different functions on the conferences. Note
that your Sysop is able to lock you out of conferences. It this
occurs than "choosing a conference" will not work.
You can perform offline configuration of your mail door from this
menu. Some commands will create messages addressed to the BBS mail
door which can change options and conference selections. In order for
the offline configuration to take effect the reply packet must be
uploaded to the BBS mail door.
The cursor up, cursor down, cursor left, cursor right, page up, page
down, home and end keys are available for movement on this menu.
While the upper window displays conferences, the lower window
displays a "quick scan" of any active messages available in the
conference that is highlighted. Please note that the "Quick Scan"
window is an option that can be toggled on or off. See Options
Section, Page 14.
If you press enter on a message in the Quick Scan window, the entire
text of that message will be displayed.
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Available commands are:
<+> to enter the highlighted conference, if there is mail, and
begin reading the messages in a forward direction.
<-> to enter the highlighted conference, if there is mail, at the
last message and begin reading the messages backwards.
<A> to create an offline configuration request to add the currently
highlighted conference to those you scan for messages.
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<B> to repeat a locate backwards (towards the beginning).
<C> to request a conference number and go to that conference.
<D> to create an offline configuration request to drop (remove)
the currently highlighted conference from those you scan for
messages.
<E> to enter a message into the currently highlighted conference.
<ESC> Escape to exit this menu and return to the packet read menu.
<F> to repeat a locate forward (towards the end).
<L> to locate text in any of the messages.
<N> to move to the next conference with mail.
<P> to move to the previous conference with mail.
<R> to create an offline configuration request to reset the last
message number in the currently highlighted conference.
<ENTER> to enter the highlighted conference, if there is mail,
and begin reading the messages in a forward direction.
<SPACE> to enter the highlighted conference, if there is mail, and
begin reading the messages in a forward direction.
<Tab> to switch between the two windows on the screen.
To get to the "browse" function through messages from a conference or
message list, first select the conference, then select the message
you wish to view. The screen should look similar to the one below:
To: SYSOP Number: 1433 Message 10 of 12
From: CAROL DOE Refer #: None (ECHO) Read
Date: 08-02-91 19:14 Recvd: No
Subj: RoseReader Reviews Conf: 19 Rose
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| |
| I downloaded RoseReader last night and tried it out for the |
| first time. It is really easy to use .... |
| |
| My only issue is that I wish I had the documentation handy |
| while exploring RoseReader's various features. |
| |
| |
| ■ RoseReader 1.05 P000100: RoseReader is #1! |
| ■ RoseMail 1.20: U'NI-net: Rose Media |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
+------------------------- Message Browse --------------------------+
| View messages. Press F1 for help. |
+------------------------------------------------------ 201 KBytes -+
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a) Browsing
Message Browsing allows you display and read individual messages.
The cursor up, cursor down, cursor right, cursor left, home, end,
space (next page of text), page up, page down, control cursor left and
control cursor right keys are available for movement on this screen.
Available commands are:
<+> to go to the next message.
<-> to go to the previous message.
<A> to ansi animate the message (display as an ansi graphics screen).
<B> to repeat a locate backwards (towards the beginning of conference).
Control Page Down to go to the next thread (subject) if the messages
are in subject order.
Control Page Up to go to the previous thread (subject) if the
messages are in subject order.
<D> to archive a message in an archive conference for later use.
<E> to enter a new message.
<ESC> Escape to exit the message browse.
<F> to repeat a locate forward (towards the end of conference).
<L> to locate text in the current conference.
<O> to change the message order.
<P> to print the message.
<Q> to quick scan the messages in this conference.
<R> to reply to the message.
<ENTER> to go to the next message.
<S> to save the message to disk.
<SPACE> to go to the next message, if on the last page of text.
b) Replies
To reply to a message, simply press "R" and a message reply
information window will appear. The window is to enter message
information or you can alter some of the default information. The
screen should look similar to the one below:
+--------Message Information-------------------------------------+
| |
| Conf : 19 (Rose) |
| To : JOHN DOE |
| From : CAROL DOE |
| Subject : RoseReader Reviews |
| Personal : N |
| Password : |
| Echo : Y |
| Tagline : |
| C. Copy : N |
| |
+---------------------------------------F10 to Edit--------------+
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When you have completed this, pressing "F10" will place you in the
editor (the internal editors in either WordPerfect, WordStar, PCBoard
formats) or an external editor of your choosing (assuming you
indicated the external editor option in the configuration setup).
When you have completed your reply, save and exit from the editor and
you are ready for more message browsing or you may exit the Mail area
completely. The following section briefly lists the other features
and commands available in the Mail area.
c) Add a Conference
This screen will allow you to add the highlighted conference to the
list that you scan for messages. You will be asked if you want all
the messages in the conference (enter A) or personal messages only
(those addressed to you) (enter P). Entering escape will exit
without adding the conference. After adding the conference you will
be given a chance to reset the last message number read.
The reply packet must be uploaded to the BBS mail door before the
changes will take effect.
d) Book Marks
This screen is informing you that there is a book mark for this mail
packet and is asking you if you would like to jump to that book mark.
Available commands are:
<N> to ignore the book mark.
<Y> to position you at the book mark.
e) Bulletin Selection Menu
This menu displays the available bulletins for selection.
The cursor up and cursor down are available on this menu for
movement. Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit and return to the packet read menu.
<ENTER> to select current highlighted bulletin for display.
f) Drop a Conference
This screen is asking you to confirm that you want to drop (remove)
the highlighted conference from the list that you scan for mail. The
reply packet must be uploaded to the BBS mail door before this change
will take effect.
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Available commands are:
<N> to not drop the conference and will return to the choose
conference menu.
<Y> to drop the conference and return to the choose conference
menu.
g) Kill a Reply
This screen is asking you to confirm that you wish to kill the reply
that is currently displayed. Available commands are;
<N> to not delete the reply.
<Y> to delete the reply.
h) Locate Text
This screen will allow you to enter a word or combination of words
that are to be searched for in the message base or new files list.
The words will appear in upper case on the screen as you type them
in, but when the search is done it will not matter if the letters are
upper or lower case.
Rose Reader will allow you to combine words to search for by using
certain operators. To look for one word OR another place the
character | between the words. To look for one word AND another word
(both must be present) place the character & between the words. You
may use any number or combination of the above symbols.
When using more than one operator the operations are evaluated from
left to right. If you wish to change the order or grouping you may
use brackets () around groups of words. These special characters may
not be searched for in the messages.
Examples:
"IBM" to search for the word IBM.
"IBM&PC" to search for the two words IBM and PC, and both
must be found.
"IBM|PC" to search for the two words IBM and PC, and either
must be found.
"IBM&(PC|AT)" to look for the word IBM and either of the words PC
or AT.
The maximum length for the string is 67 characters.
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Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit without selecting a string to search for.
<ENTER> to accept the displayed string and start a search.
<^U> to restore the original line. (^ refers to the CTRL key)
<^Y> to erase the entire line. (^ refers to the CTRL key)
i) Older Replies
This screen, which may come up as you begin de-compression of a
packet, is informing you that a reply file for this BBS exists which
is older than the packet that you have selected. This could mean
that the replies have been uploaded and not deleted or the replies
have not been uploaded yet. Available commands are:
<N> to not delete the replies and open the reply file for use.
<Y> to delete the replies.
j) Order Message Menu
This menu gives the different options for sorting the messages in a
conference. Select the order you want the messages presented in and
the conference will be resorted to that order. Note that this is a
temporary sort, the configuration menu should be used to change the
order permanently.
The cursor up and cursor down keys are available for movement in this
menu. Available commands are:
<ESC> Escape to exit this menu without changing the sort order.
<ENTER> to set the highlighted sort order and exit the menu.
k) Reply Browsing
You are currently browsing (displaying) a reply that you have
created.
The cursor up, cursor down, cursor right, cursor left, home, end,
space (next page of text), page up, page down, control cursor left
and control cursor right keys are available for movement on this
screen.
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Available commands are:
<+> to go to the next reply.
<-> to go to the previous reply.
<A> to ansi animate the reply (display as an ansi graphics screen).
Control Page Down to go to the next thread (subject) if the replies
are in subject order.
Control Page Up to go to the previous thread (subject) if the
replies are in subject order.
<E> to enter a new message.
<ESC> Escape to exit the reply browse.
<F> to find text in the current conference.
<K> to kill the current reply.
<L> to repeat a find going towards the beginning of the
conference.
<N> to repeat a find going towards the end of the conference.
<O> to change the message order.
<P> to print the reply.
<Q> to quick scan the replies in this conference.
<R> to re-edit the current reply.
<ENTER> to go to the next reply.
<S> to save the reply to disk.
<SPACE> to go to the next reply, if on the last page of text.
l) Reset a Conference
This will allow you to reset the last message read in the highlighted
conference. You will be asked to give a number, which can be either
a message number or the number of messages you would like to have to
read. The next question will be whether the number you entered is a
message number (enter M) or an offset from high message (the number
of messages to read) (enter H). Entering escape at either line will
not reset the conference.
The reply packet must be uploaded to the BBS mail door before the
change will take place.
m) Print a Message
This screen is entered when you indicate that you want to print a
message. It is requesting the printer number (1 to 3) that you want
to print the information to.
The printer number is the same as the port that your printer is
attached to (ie: LPT1 = 1). If the printer does not respond properly
you will be informed on the screen and given a chance to fix the
problem and retry or abort.
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n) Save Message to Disk
This screen is entered when you indicate that you want to save a
message to disk. It is requesting the file name that you want to
save the information to.
If you select a filename and the file already exists you will be
asked if you wish to overwrite the file. Selecting overwrite will
destroy the information that is currently in the file. Selecting no
overwrite will add the new information to the end of the current
information.
o) Select/Edit Taglines
This option allows you to select from a list of taglines that have
been saved to disk. Taglines are sayings that you can attach to your
RoseReader registration which is located at the end of every message.
You can see your tagline by editing [R] one of your own replies.
The keys cursor up, cursor down, page up, page down, home and end are
available for movement on this menu. Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<A> to request a tagline to add to the list.
<D> to remove the highlighted tagline from the list.
<E> allows you to edit the highlighted tagline.
<ESC> Escape to exit this menu without selecting a tagline.
<ENTER> to select the highlighted tagline.
p) Send a Message
This screen will get information needed to make a reply or a new
message. This information includes the conference number to enter
the message in, the person the message is for (or ALL), the subject
of the message, whether the message is private or not, a sender
password (used to prevent deletion of the message - see PCBoard
information), if the message is to be echoed and a tagline.
The keys cursor up and cursor down are available for movement on this
screen. Available commands are:
<ESC> Escape to exit the message without saving it.
<F2> when on the to, subject, or tagline selection to bring up a
picklist to choose from.
<F10> to save the message into your reply packet.
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WORDPROCESSING EDITORS
RoseReader provides three INTERNAL editors or wordprocessors complete
with spell-checking. The choice of an external editor is configurable
See Configuration Section, Page 11.
These internal editors have been designed to emulate many of the more
common command formats for WordPerfect 5.0, WordStar and PCBoard.
If you elect to use one of these internal editors, please refer to the
top lines of the screen inside the editor, for available commands.
The cursor movement commands (Home with cursor keys and Home, Home
with up and down cursor keys) are all available in addition to the
commands noted in the above top lines of the screen in the editor.
Given that RoseReader's internal editors emulate the most frequently
used wordprocessors and they each display command information at the
top of the screen, we will assume that you are familiar with the
commands and are able to use at least one of them.
In view of this, it is probably not necessary to guide the editor
commands in this Reference Guide.
UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD FILES
When a packet is ready for viewing (de-compressed or unarchived,) and
the Read Menu appears (see sample menu below), simply press the enter
key or <ENTER> on the File option to view the latest files that are
available for downloading.
The screen (below) is a sample Read Menu:
+-Read Menu---------+
| (Bulletins) |
| (News) |
| Mail |
| Files |
| (Services) |
| Magazines |
| (User Infor) |
| Exit |
+-------------------+
Any item that is not available in this packet will be displayed in
brackets and you will not be able to access it.
The cursor up & cursor down are available for movement on this menu.
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Available commands are:
<ESC> Escape to exit and return to the packet selection menu.
<ENTER> to select the current highlighted item.
When you have selected Files from the Read Menu, the "File Listing"
screen appears (see sample screen below).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
BBS: Rose Media Incorporated.
New files for 08-03-1991
-------------------------------------------------- KBytes selected: 0
(0) Main Board
RR-160A.ZIP 171264 12-31-99 RoseReader TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 1/4.
RR-160B.ZIP 29769 12-31-99 RoseReader TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 2/4.
RR-160C.ZIP 234858 12-31-99 RoseReader TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 3/4.
RR-160D.ZIP 133000 12-31-99 RoseReader TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 4/4
RM-160A.ZIP 133612 12-30-99 RoseMail TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 1/4.
RM-160B.ZIP 135015 12-30-99 RoseMail TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 2/4.
RM-160C.ZIP 16980 12-30-99 RoseMail TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 3/4.
RM-160D.ZIP 5301 12-30-99 RoseMail TEST DRIVE V 1.60. 4/4.
+--------------------------- File Listing --------------------------+
| Press ENTER to select or deselect a file for downloading. |
+------------------------------------------------------ 144 KBytes -+
This screen is a listing of all the new files from the selected
board. To select a file to be downloaded, move the highlight bar to
the desired file and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER on a selected item
will deselect that item. The cursor up, cursor down, page up, page
down, home and end keys are available on this menu for movement.
Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<F2> allows you to edit the list of files to download.
<F10> to save and return you to the main menu.
<B> to repeat a locate backward (towards the beginning of the
file list).
<F> to repeat a locate forward (towards the end of the file
list).
<L> to locate text in the file list.
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List Editors
As you select files to download, you may wish to edit some. By
pressing the "F2" key, the Download List Editor pops up. This screen
allows you to edit the listing of files that you want to download.
Some boards have different file listings which makes the conference
number important. Occasionally, SysOps will place a password on
certain files. If you know the password, you can download the file
by filling in the appropriate field. For the majority of uses, the
password field is not used.
The cursor up, cursor down, page up, page down, home and end keys
are available on this menu for movement. Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<Alt-R> to remove the highlighted entry.
<F10> to save and exit the download list editor.
We don't want you to be bashful about "uploading" shareware or public
domain software thus making a contribution to your local BBS system.
The "Upload Editor" allows you to do this.
To add or edit file for upload, select the Files option from the Read
Menu, then select Uploads from the next window that appears. The
Upload List Editor screen will pop-up. This screen allows you to edit
the listing of files that you want to upload. Some boards have
different conferences which makes the conference number important.
Occasionally, SysOps will place a password on certain files. If you
know the password, you can upload the file by filling in the
appropriate field. For the majority of uses, the password field is
not used. Available commands are:
<A> to allow you to add a new entry to the list
<D> to drop an entry from the list
<E> to allow you to edit the highlighted entry.
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<F10> to save and exit the upload editor.
When you select either add or edit, the Upload Entry Editor appears.
This screen allows you to enter in information on a file you wish to
upload. Some boards have several different conferences which makes
the first number important. Occasionally, SysOps will place a
password on certain files. If you know the password, you can upload
the file by filling in the appropriate field. For the majority of
uses, the password field is not used. If you wish to make an upload
private, place a forward slash (/) as the first character of the
first line of the description. If you upload a file without an entry
in the upload listing, it will be inserted into conference 0.
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Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<F10> to save this upload entry.
ENTERING MESSAGES OR FILES WITHOUT A PACKET
RoseReader allows you to enter a message or edit the upload or
download file lists without having to de-compress the mail packet.
From the Commands window, in the Packet Selection Menu, you can press
the "E" key to enter a message without a packet or the "F" key to
enter files for uploads and downloads without a packet.
When either of these keys are pressed, a screen window will pop-up
requesting the packet name to be used for a message upload. This name
is the name, without extension, that the BBS uses when it sends a
mail packet to you (eg. Rose Media uses the upload file "rose.rep",
in this instance "rose" would be entered.
If you leave the name blank or press escape you will be returned to
the packet selection menu. If you fill in the name RoseReader will
attempt to find information about that BBS. If no information is
found you will be asked some questions to get the information required
to make a reply packet.
If a message is being entered then the next screen that appears after
entering the packet name will get information needed to make a reply
or a new message. This information includes the conference number to
enter the message in, the person the message is for (or ALL), the
subject of the message, whether the message is private or not, a
sender password (used to prevent deletion of the message - see
PCBoard information), if the message is to be echoed and a tagline.
If a file upload or download list is being edited, the next screen
that appears is the upload/download window followed by the upload or
download List Editor.
The keys cursor up and cursor down are available for movement on this
screen.
Available commands are:
<ESC> Escape to exit the message without saving it.
<F2> when on the to, subject, or tagline selection to bring up a
picklist to choose from.
<F10> to enter the selected editor to create your message.
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USING PICK LISTS
A Pick List is a RoseReader user defined list of names, subjects,
etc. used in connection with the mail feature. Pick lists also allows
you to select various lists to edit. These include the names of
people you frequently send mail to or wish to block out (prevents
sending mail to ..) as well as subjects or topics and taglines.
Select the desired listing with the cursor up and cursor down keys
and press enter. Pressing ESC will return you to your previous menu.
Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<ENTER> to edit the highlighted pick list.
<Esc> Escape to return you to the previous menu.
What follows in this section is a summary of the commands available
while in the Pick List area of RoseReader.
a) Select Message Receiver
This is a listing of all the users that you frequently send messages
to allow you to quickly enter in the TO field of any message.
The cursor up, cursor down, page up, page down, home and end keys
are available on this menu for movement.
Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<A> to request a persons name to add to the list.
<D> to remove the highlighted person from the list.
<E> allows you to edit the highlighted name.
b) Select Message Subject
This is a listing of all the subjects that you frequently use to allow
you to quickly enter in the SUBJECT field of any message.
The cursor up, cursor down, page up, page down, home and end keys
are available on this menu for movement.
Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<A> to request a subject to add to the list.
<D> to remove the highlighted subject from the list.
<E> allows you to edit the highlighted subject.
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c) Select Users to Block
This is a listing of all the users that you do not wish to view any
messages to or from. All messages with a TO or FROM field from anyone
mentioned in this list will be skipped.
The cursor up, cursor down, page up, page down, home and end keys
are available on this menu for movement.
Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<A> to request a persons name to add to the list.
<D> to remove the highlighted person from the list.
<E> allows you to edit the highlighted name.
d) Select Subjects to Block
This is a listing of all the subjects that you do not wish to view.
All messages that have SUBJECT fields matching any entry in this list
will be skipped.
The cursor up, cursor down, page up, page down, home and end keys
are available on this menu for movement.
Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<A> to request a subject to add to the list.
<D> to remove the highlighted subject from the list.
<E> allows you to edit the highlighted subject.
e) Select Tagline
This menu allows you to select from the list of taglines that have
been saved to disk.
The keys cursor up, cursor down, page up, page down, home and end
are available for movement on this menu.
Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<A> to request a tagline to add to the list.
<D> to remove the highlighted tagline from the list.
<E> allows you to edit the highlighted tagline.
<ESC> Escape to exit this menu without selecting a tagline.
<ENTER> to select the highlighted tagline.
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MAGAZINES & PERIODICALS
RoseReader is able to display magazines and periodicals providing
that your BBS carries these and uses RoseMail(tm). You must, however,
configure the RoseMail(tm) door so that they can be sent
automatically every time they are updated.
To do this, enter the RoseMail(tm) door (DOOR #1 on RoseMedia), type
"mag" and press <ENTER>. Select the magazines/periodicals by
entering the corresponding number (toggles the selection on or off).
When you are finished, type "q" (quit) and press <ENTER>.
Available magazines and periodicals:
1. Newsbytes ................. ON
2. USA Today ................. ON
Enter number to toggle or [Q]uit>
You are now ready to receive the magazines/periodicals that you
selected as they are updated (daily, weekly, bi-monthly, monthly,
etc.). In RoseReader, you will be able to display these by
selecting Magazines from the Read Menu. A selection of magazines
and periodicals is displayed from which you can choose the one you
wish to read.
Next, a topic list for the selected magazine is displayed (the
illustration below is a sample topic list).
+--------------- Topic List -----------------+
| Mag Headlines |
| Advertising News |
| Banking News |
| Brokerage News |
+-Read M| Energy News |
| (Bulle| Health News |
| (News)| Insurance News |
| Mail | International Reports |
| Files| Issues and Debates |
| (Servi| Business Law |
| Magaz+- MAGAZINE ---------------------------------+
| (User Info) |
| Exit |
+-------------------+
(a) Topic List
The Topic List displays the available topics from the magazine just
selected. Simply select the topic you wish to read by placing the
cursor on the selection and pressing <ENTER>.
Also the page up, page down, home, and end are available on this menu
for movement.
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Available commands are:
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape will exit and return to the previous menu.
<F2> to display the entire magazine at once.
<ENTER> to select the currently highlighted topic. If there
are subtopics a menu of these subtopics will display. If
there are no subtopics the topic will appear in the browse
window.
(b) Magazine Browsing
Once you have selected the topic, a browse window containing that
information from the magazine is displayed for you read.
The cursor up, cursor down, cursor right, cursor left, home, end,
space (next page of text), page up, page down, control cursor left and
control cursor right keys are available for movement on this screen.
Please Note that these magazines and periodicals CAN NOT be saved or
printed due to copyright.
Available commands are:
<ESC> Escape will exit the magazine browse.
<ENTER> to exit the magazine browse.
<SPACE> to go to the next page of text or exit the file, if the last
screen is displayed.
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The following is an alphabetical listing of most of the available
commands in RoseReader by subject.
BULLETIN SELECTION MENU
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit and return to the packet read menu.
<ENTER> to select the current highlighted bulletin for display.
CHOOSE CONFERENCE MENU
<+> to enter the highlighted conference, if there is mail, and
begin reading the messages in a forward direction.
<-> to enter the highlighted conference, if there is mail, at the
last message and begin reading the messages in a backward
direction.
<A> to create an offline configuration request to add the
currently highlighted conference to those you scan for
messages.
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<B> to repeat a locate backwards (towards the beginning of
messages).
<C> to request a conference number and go to that conference.
<D> to create an offline configuration request to drop (remove)
the currently highlighted conference from those you scan for
messages.
COMMUNICATIONS CONFIGURATION MENU
<ENTER> to select a submenu for configuration.
<ESC> Escape to allow you to ignore any changes and return to what
you were doing previously.
<F10> to save the configuration and return to what you were doing
previously.
CONFIGURATION MENUS
<ESC> Escape to exit the submenu & return to the configuration
menu.
<F10> to save the configuration and return to what you were doing
prior to the configuration.
<ENTER> to move you to the next item.
<SPACE> to rotate through the different values for the option if
default values are displayed
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<Alt-S> to change the colours back to the default set.
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COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
<ENTER> to select the highlighted item.
<ESC> Escape to return you to the previous screen.
<F10> to save/use the current configuration.
DIALING AND MODEM
<ESC> Escape to exit the submenu and return to the configuration
menu.
<F10> to save the configuration and return to what you were doing
prior to the configuration.
<ENTER> to move you to the next item on this page.
DISK SWAP FILE
<N> to continue with RoseReader without deleting the swap file.
<Y> to delete the swap file and continue with RoseReader.
DROP CONFERENCE
<N> to not drop the conference and will return to the choose
conference menu.
<Y> to drop the conference and return to the choose conference
menu.
DOS KEYS
<ESC> Escape to exit a colour you have started to edit or if you
have not started a colour, exit the submenu and return to the
configuration menu.
<F10> to save the configuration and return to what you were doing
prior to the configuration.
EDIT TICKLER HELP TEXT
<Alt-R> to recover the old version if backup tickler help was on when
you made the change and is on now.
<ESC> Escape to exit without saving the current changes.
<F10> to save the current changes and exit.
FILE LISTING
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
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File Listing Continued ...
<F2> allows you to edit the list of files to download.
<F10> to save and return you to the main menu.
<B> to repeat a locate backward (towards the beginning of the
file list).
<F> to repeat a locate forward (towards the end of the file list).
<L> to locate text in the file list.
FILE MENU
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit the screen.
KILL REPLY
<N> to not delete the reply.
<Y> to delete the reply.
LOCATE TEXT
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit without selecting a string to search for.
<ENTER> to accept the displayed string and start a search.
<^U> to restore the original line. (^ refers to the CTRL key)
<^Y> to erase the entire line. (^ refers to the CTRL key)
MAGAZINE BROWSING
<ESC> Escape will exit the magazine browse.
<ENTER> will exit the magazine browse.
<SPACE> to go to the next page of text or exit the file, if the last
screen is displayed.
MESSAGE BROWSING
<+> to go to the next message.
<-> to go to the previous message.
<A> to ansi animate the message (display as an ansi graphics
screen).
<B> to repeat a locate backwards (towards the beginning of
conference).
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Message Browsing Continued ...
Control Page Down to go to the next thread (subject) if the messages
are in subject order.
Control Page Up to go to the previous thread (subject) if the
messages are in subject order.
ORDER MESSAGE MENU
<ESC> Escape to exit this menu without changing the sort order.
<ENTER> to set the highlighted sort order and exit the menu.
PACKET SELECTION MENU
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<C> allows you to communicate with a remote system.
<DEL> Delete to remove the highlighted packet, but not disks or
subdirectories.
<E> to enter a message without a packet.
<F> to enter files for uploads and downloads without a packet.
<ENTER> to select a new disk, subdirectory, packet, or command
depending on what is highlighted.
<ESC> Escape to exit and return to DOS.
PHONE BOOK
<A> to Add a blank entry at the highlighted position
<ALT-D> to Delete the highlighted entry.
<E> to Edit the highlighted item.
<ENTER> or <D> to dial the highlighted entry
<ESC> Escape to exit the menu.
<L> to log-in to the selected board & to leave you at the main
board prompt.
<M> to enable Memorize mode to dial the selected board and to
record the keys that are required to get into the RoseMail
Door.
<P> to edit the Prompts that are used for automatic
communications with the highlighted system.
<U> to immediately start the unattended mode operation for that board
as configured in the unattended setup (ALT-U).
REPLY BROWSING
<+> to go to the next reply.
<-> to go to the previous reply.
<A> to ansi animate the reply (display as an ansi graphics screen).
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Reply Browsing Continued ...
Control Page Down to go to the next thread (subject) if the replies
are in subject order.
Control Page Up to go to the previous thread (subject) if the
replies are in subject order.
<E> to enter a new message.
<ESC> Escape to exit the reply browse.
<F> to find text in the current conference.
SEND A MESSAGE
<ESC> Escape to exit the message without saving it.
<F2> when on the to, subject, or tagline selection to bring up a
picklist to choose from.
<F10> to enter the selected editor to create your message.
SELECT MESSAGE SUBJECT OR BLOCK MESSAGE SUBJECT
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<A> to request a subject to add to the list.
<D> to remove the highlighted subject from the list.
<E> allows you to edit the highlighted subject.
SERVICES DIRECTORY
<N> to exit to DOS leaving the files.
<Y> to continue with RoseReader and the files will be erased.
SERVICES SELECTION MENU
<Alt-C> to enter the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to shell to DOS.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<ESC> Escape to exit and return to the packet read menu.
<ENTER> to select the current highlighted service for use.
UPLOAD ENTRY EDITOR
<Alt-C> to activate the configuration menu.
<Alt-D> to activate a DOS shell.
<Alt-P> to activate the pick list menu.
<F10> to save this upload entry.
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WORK DIRECTORY
<N> to exit RoseReader and return to DOS.
<Y> to go ahead with RoseReader and all files in the directory
will be deleted.
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Copyright (C) 1991 By Rose Media Inc.
All Rights Reserved. October 11, 1991