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COMMAND LINE SWITCHES:
/F:xxxx.yyy - Config file name
/CONFIG - Tells PMDBM to go right into CONFIG mode
/NS - Tells PMDBM not to SWAP itself out of memory when shelling
out.
/M - Use Monochrome mode.
PMDBM COMMAND OVERVIEW:
Command mode (Usual):
INS or INSERT - Archive (or Insert) a record into the Permanent MessageBase
DEL or DELETE - Delete a record from the MessageBase. Of course, this
key doesn't function while reading QWK packets.
ESC - Quit or abort and go back one level. Can be used at
any point where input is required, including Dialog Box
prompts.
A (Archive) - Same as Insert key.
B (suBj) - Edit the subject field
C (Contact) - Add message sender's name to Key Contact/CarbonCopy file
from either the Message Selection Screen, or while
reading a message.
D (Delete) - Delete a message
E (Enter) - Enter a Message
F (Find) * - Search for a record
F3 - Searches for next occurance
J (Join) - Returns to the Conference Selection screen
K (Kill) - Kill Message, Conference. Unlike Delete, this operation
is permanent and cannot be reversed. A Delete can be
reversed, always at least until just prior to the 2nd
update after the deletion occured.
L (List) - Will list *.CC* files from the Subject Selection Screen
or while reading a message.
M (More) - Displays a small pop-up window for additional commands.
It isn't necessary to use 'M' before using the
commands.
N (New) - Toggles a switch telling the reader which messages you
want to view. There are 3 modes and the current mode is
always displayed in the upper right hand corner of the
screen. In ALL mode, all messages (including deleted
messages) are displayed. In NEW mode, only new (unread)
messages are displayed. This is the default when
reading a QWK packet. In OLD mode, only old (previously
read) messages are displayed.
O (sOrt) - Allows selection of alternate sort keys for message
selection.
P (Print) - Will print a copy of the message, including a header on
each page, to the selected printer. Alternately, a file
name may be specified instead of a printer.
Q (quit) - Usually the same as ESC except on the Main Menu and in
Dialog Boxes.
R (Reply) - Enter a Reply (or Re-edit reply in Replies Conference).
S (Save) - This is only available while reading QWK packets. It
adds a copy of the current message to the MessageBase
but without archiving it. Without intervention, the
message will eventually expire.
T (Tag) - Steal a line from the screen and add to a tagline file
(only while reading a message)
U (Usenet) - Add USENET address of message sender to Usenet Key
Contact list. (Only works when USENET address exists,
and only while actually reading a message)
V (View) - Displays the first few lines of the message, while on
the Message Selection Screen.
X (Xtend) - Extends a message's expiry date based on the default
expiry period for the conference. This command is only
available while in the MessageBase and is also used to
Undelete messages. The X key is also used as the Exit
the command on the Main Menu.
> (or .) - Will scroll display to the right on messages wider than
80 columns.
- This key will also move the right margin further to the
right while stealing a tagline.
< (or ,) - Scroll display back to the left.
- This key will also move the left margin further to the
left while stealing a tagline.
TAB - Will jump to the far right on messages wider than 80
columns.
BackSpace - Will jump back to the far left.
PAGE UP/DOWN - Move Up/Down one page at a time. On the message screen,
will also move from the top/bottom of current message
to bottom/top of previous/subsequent message.
SPACE - Equivalent to enter. The 4 arrow keys and the space bar
are all that are required to traverse through a message
file.
LEFT ARROW - Equivalent to PageUp except on the Conference Selection
Screen and when in Edit mode.
RIGHT ARROW - As above but equivalent to PageDown. On the Conference
Selection Screen, these 2 keys move 1 column to the
left or right.
UP/DOWN ARROW - Scroll Up/Down, usually 1 line or moves selection bar.
HOME/END - As would be expected, typically goes to the
beginning/end of the file, message, conference, etc.
ALT-D - Shell to DOS (or ALT-J)
Only on Conference Selection Screen:
ALT-A - Add a personal conference
ALT-C - QMAIL door Configuration commands
ALT-E - Edit Conference info
ALT-T - Toggle Display between full conference listing and
listing only conferences in use.
Only during CONFIGURATION EDIT
ALT-P - Print Configuration to PMDCFG.PRT
Keyboard use has been simplified as much as possible while at the same
time maintaining consistency across all screens. The Conference
Selection Screen is one exception in that Alpha-numeric entries are
permitted in the selection of conferences (a fantastic option for those
with 2000+ conferences!). As such, all Alpha commands must be
accompanied by the ALT key. On the other hand, this screen seldom
requires the actual use of commands with the Space Bar (or Enter) and
arrow keys typically being the keys used. On this screen, the Left and
Right arrow keys move the selection bar 1 column to the left or one
column to the right.
Edit Mode:
TAB / Arrow Keys - Move to next field
ENTER - Accept field input (when in Field Edit Mode) or accept screen
ESC - Abort input (in Field Edit Mode) or abort function
UP/DOWN arrow - Used to Toggle options, scroll through selection lists
or move up or down from field to field
DEL or INSERT - Places you in 'Field Edit Mode' and allows you to edit a
field without replacing the existing field value. There is no
current support for Overstrike mode while editing a field.
LEFT/RIGHT arrow - Used to move next/previous field. Once an edit is
started on a field, moves left or right within the field.
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Main Menu options:
N - Read only NEW messages in MessageBase
A - Read ALL current messages in MessageBase. These include messages
which have been deleted but are still in the Base.
O - Read OLD messages in MessageBase.
These three commands establish the initial mode. The mode can be
changed from any screen within the reader by use of the N(ew)
command (ALT-N on the Conference Selection Screen). The default
option (selected by entering a space or hitting <Enter>) is 'A'.
A - Archive New files list
C - Edit configuration options
D - Shell to Dos (as on all screens, ALT-D or ALT-J also work)
E - Enter a New message
I - Import QWK packet into MessageBase
Q - Read a QWK packet - Starts in 'New' mode, but mode can be changed.
L - List NEW FILES
U - Use New Config file
V - View BBS news file
S - Services
X - Exit the reader. ESC will also accomplish this, but requires
confirmation.