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-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:253
Main Configuration Menu:
This is the main menu of the Synchronet configuration utility (SCFG).
From this menu, you have the following choices:
Nodes : Add, delete, or configure nodes
System : System-wide configuration options
Networks : Message networking configuration
Message Base : Public message area configuration
File Transfers : File transfer area configuration
External Programs : Events, editors, and online programs
Text File Sections : General text file area
Use the arrow keys and ENTER to select an option, or ESC to exit.
Please refer DOCS\CONFIG.DOC for the most complete and up-to-date
information on using this program.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:301
Exit SCFG:
If you want to exit the Synchronet configuration utility, select Yes.
Otherwise, select No or hit ESC .
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:331
Save Changes:
You have made some changes to the configuration. If you want to save
these changes, select Yes. If you are positive you DO NOT want to save
these changes, select No. If you are not sure and want to review the
configuration before deciding, hit ESC .
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:391
System Configuration:
This menu contains options and sub-menus of options that affect the
entire system.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:412
BBS Name:
This is the name of the BBS.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:421
System Location:
This is the location of the BBS. The format is flexible, but it is
suggested you use the City, State format for clarity.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:431
System Operator:
This is the name or alias of the system operator. This does not have to
be the same as user #1. This field is used for documentary purposes
only.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:442
The Guru's Name:
This is the name of the guru on your system. The guru is the artificial
chat engine in Synchronet. For guru brain configuration information,
see DOCS\GURU.DOC.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:453
System Password:
This is an extra security password required for sysop logon and certain
sysop functions. This password should be something not easily guessed
and should be kept absolutely confidential. This password must be
entered at the SY: prompt.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:469
Allow Users to Use Aliases:
If you want the users of your system to be allowed to be known by a
false name, handle, or alias, set this option to Yes. If you want all
users on your system to be known only by their real names, select No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:490
Allow Users to Change Their Password:
If you want the users of your system to have the option of changing
their password to a string of their choice, set this option to Yes.
For the highest level of security, set this option to No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:505
Force Periodic Password Changes:
If you want your users to be forced to change their passwords
periodically, select Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:516
Maximum Days Between Password Changes:
Enter the maximum number of days allowed between password changes.
If a user has not voluntarily changed his or her password in this
many days, he or she will be forced to change their password upon
logon.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:537
Days Since Last Logon to Preserve Deleted Users:
Deleted user slots can be undeleted until the slot is written over
by a new user. If you want deleted user slots to be preserved for period
of time since their last logon, set this value to the number of days to
keep new users from taking over a deleted user's slot.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:552
Maximum Days of Inactivity Before Auto-Deletion:
If you want users that haven't logged on in certain period of time to
be automatically deleted, set this value to the maximum number of days
of inactivity before the user is deleted. Setting this value to 0
disables this feature.
Users with the P exemption will not be deleted due to inactivity
or expiration date.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:569
New User Password:
If you want callers to only be able to logon as New if they know a
certain password, enter that password here. If you want any caller to
be able to logon as New, leave this option blank.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:601
System Toggle Options:
This is a menu of system related options that can be toggled between
two or more states, such as Yes and No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:618
Beep Locally:
Certain functions of Synchronet produce beeps both locally and remotely.
If you would like to disable the local beeps, set this option to No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:638
Include Sysop Activity in System Statistics:
If you want sysops to be included in the statistical data of the BBS,
set this option to Yes. The suggested setting for this option is
No so that statistical data will only reflect user usage and not
include sysop maintenance activity.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:662
Closed to New Users:
If you want callers to be able to logon as New, set this option to No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:682
Allow Anonymous E-mail:
If you want users with the A exemption to be able to send E-mail
anonymously, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:703
User Location in User Lists:
If you want user locations (city, state) displayed in the user lists,
set this option to Yes. If this option is set to No, the user notes
(if they exist) are displayed in the user lists.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:726
Ask New Users for Their Address:
If you want new users to be prompted to enter their address and
zip/postal code, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:747
Use Multiple Choice Computer Questionnaire:
If you want to allow users to be able to type in a description of their
computer hardware, set this option to No. If you want users to
select from detailed lists of hardware options, set this value to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:788
New User Values:
This menu allows you to determine the default settings for new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:801
New User Main Security Level:
This is the main security level (ML) automatically given to new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:813
New User Transfer Security Level:
This is the transfer security level (TL) automatically given to new
users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:826
New User Main Security Flags:
These are the main security flags (MF) automatically given to new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:838
New User Transfer Security Flags:
These are the transfer security flags (TF) automatically given to new
users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:851
New User Exemption Flags:
These are the exemptions that are automatically given to new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:863
New User Restriction Flags:
These are the restrictions that are automatically given to new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:875
New User Credits:
This is the amount of credits that are automatically given to new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:887
New User Minutes:
This is the number of extra minutes automatically given to new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:907
New User Editor:
You can use this option to select the default editor for new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:933
New User Command Set:
You can use this option to select the default command set for new users.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:982
System Advanced Options:
Care should be taken when modifying any of the options listed here.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:995
BBS ID for QWK Packets:
This is a short system ID for your BBS that is used for QWK packets.
It should be an abbreviation of your BBS name or other related string.
This ID will be used for your outgoing and incoming QWK packets. If
you plan on networking via QWK packets with another Synchronet BBS,
this ID should not begin with a number. The maximum length of the ID
is eight characters and cannot contain spaces or other invalid DOS
filename characters. In a QWK packet network, each system must have
a unique QWK system ID.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1016
New User Magic Word:
If this field has a value, it is assumed the sysop has placed some
reference to this magic word in TEXT\NEWUSER.MSG and new users
will be prompted for the magic word after they enter their password.
If they do not enter it correctly, it is assumed they didn't read the
new user information displayed to them and they are disconnected.
Think of it as a password to guarantee that new users read the text
displayed to them.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1033
Data Directory Parent:
The Synchronet data directory contains almost all the data for your BBS.
This directory must be located where ALL nodes can access it and
MUST NOT be placed on a RAM disk or other volatile media.
This option allows you to change the parent of your data directory.
The \DATA\ suffix (sub-directory) cannot be changed or removed.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1055
Index Directory Parent:
The Synchronet index directory contains important indexes to your BBS
data. This directory must be located where ALL nodes can access it and
MUST NOT be placed on a RAM disk or other volatile media.
This option allows you to change the parent of your index directory.
The \INDX\ suffix (sub-directory) cannot be changed or removed.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1077
Exec Directory Parent:
The Synchronet exec directory contains executable files that your BBS
executes. This directory does not need to be in your DOS search path.
If you place programs in this directory for the BBS to execute, you
should place the %! abreviation for this exec directory at the
beginning of the command line.
This option allows you to change the parent of your exec directory.
The \EXEC\ suffix (sub-directory) cannot be changed or removed.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1106
Pause During Logon Sequence:
This option allows you to control the way the automatic screen pause
will act during the user logon sequence of the BBS. This option mainly
effects the pausing during the display of your LOGON message. If you
have important information in your logon message that you would like
your users to read, then it is suggested you set this option to Yes.
If you have ANSI animation sequences in your logon message, you should
set this option to No. If you have nothing important for your users to
read and no ANSI animation in your logon message, set this option to
User Default.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1136
SIF Questionaire for User Input:
This is the name of a SIF questionaire file that resides your text
directory that all users will be prompted to answer.
See DOCS\SIF.DOC for more information.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1155
SIF Questionaire for Reviewing User Input:
This is the SIF file used to review the input of users from the user
edit function.
See DOCS\SIF.DOC for more information.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1173
Credits Per Dollar:
This is the monetary value of a credit (How many credits per dollar).
This value should be a power of 2 (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, etc.)
since credits are usually converted by 100 kilobyte (102400) blocks.
To make a dollar worth two megabytes of credits, set this value to
2,097,152 (a megabyte is 1024*1024 or 1048576).
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1189
Minutes Per 100K Credits:
This is the value of a minute of time online. Credits can be converted
to minutes by the user with the &C command from the main menu. Credits
are only converted in 100K (102400) blocks. This field is the number
of minutes to give the user in exchange for each 100K credit block.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1204
Maximum Number of Minutes User Can Have:
This value is the maximum total number of minutes a user can have. If a
user has this number of minutes or more, they will not be allowed to
convert credits into minutes. A sysop can add minutes to a user's
account regardless of this maximum. If this value is set to 0, users
will have no limit on the total number of minutes they can have.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1222
Message 'To' Field:
This is the format used for the To: field in messages.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1232
Message 'Title' Field:
This is the format used for the Title: field in messages.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1242
Message 'From' Field:
This is the format used for the From: field in messages.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1252
Message 'Date' Field:
This is the format used for the Date: field in messages.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1273
Security Level Values:
This menu allows you to change the security options for every possible
main security level (ML) from 0 to 99. The available options for each
level are:
Time Per Day : Maximum online time per day
Time Per Call : Maximum online time per call
Calls Per Day : Maximum number of calls per day
Lines Per Message : Maximum number of lines per message;
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1357
Alternate Command Sets:
This menu allows you to add, delete, or modify alternate command sets
for the BBS.
To add an alternate command set, select the desired position of the new
command set with the arrow keys and hit INS .
To delete an alternate command set, select it using the arrow keys and
hit DEL .
To modify an alternate command set, select it using the arrow keys and
hit ENTER .
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1386
Command Set Description:
This is a description of the alternate command set your are adding.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1396
Subdirectory Off of TEXT\MENU for Menus:
Every alternate command set has a separate group of menus for the
modifiable command keys. These menus are stored in a subdirectory off of
the TEXT\MENU directory and this option allows you to determine the name
used for this subdirectory.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1447
Command Set Configuration:
This menu allows you to modify the command keys, description, and menu
subdirectory of an alternate command set.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1459
Command Set Description:
This is a description of the alternate command set your are configuring.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1470
Subdirectory Off of TEXT\MENU for Menus:
Every alternate command set has a separate group of menus for the
modifiable command keys. These menus are stored in a subdirectory off of
the TEXT\MENU directory and this option allows you to determine the name
used for this subdirectory.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1484
Alternate Command Set Main Menu:
These are the main menu commands with the Synchronet default displayed
in parenthesis next to the configured command key for this command set.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1516
Alternate Command Set Transfer Menu:
These are the file transfer menu commands with the Synchronet default
displayed in parenthesis next to the configured command key for this
command set.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1548
Alternate Command Set Reading Messages Menu:
These are the reading message commands with the Synchronet default
displayed in parenthesis next to the configured command key for this
command set.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1580
Alternate Command Set Reading Mail Menu:
These are the reading mail commands with the Synchronet default
displayed in parenthesis next to the configured command key for this
command set.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1622
Quick-Validation Values:
This is a list of the ten quick-validation sets. These sets are used to
quickly set a user's security values (Main Level, Transfer Level,
Main Flags, Transfer Flags, Exemptions, and Restrictions) with one
key stroke.
Holding down ALT and one of the number keys (1-9) while a user
is online, automatically sets his or user security values to the
quick-validation set for that number key.
From within the User Edit function, a sysop can use the Validate
User command and select from this quick-validation list to change a
user's security values with very few key-strokes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1728
Message Groups:
This is a listing of message groups for your BBS. Message groups are
used to logically separate your message sub-boards into groups. Every
sub-board belongs to a message group. You must have at least one message
group and one sub-board configured.
One popular use for message groups is to separate local sub-boards and
networked sub-boards. One might have a Local message group that contains
non-networked sub-boards of various topics and also have a FidoNet
message group that contains sub-boards that are echoed across FidoNet.
Some sysops separate sub-boards into more specific areas such as Public,
Technical, or Adult. If you have many sub-boards that have a common
subject denominator, you may want to have a separate message group for
those sub-boards for a more organized message structure.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1758
Sub-boards have the same Internal Code:
Two or more sub-boards may not use the same internal code. Find the
sub-boards with duplicate codes and change one of them. It is useful if
the internal code is an abreviation of the name of the sub-board.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1774
Groups have the same Short Name:
Each message group must have its own unique Short Name. Find the
duplicate group short names and change one of them. The short name
should be descriptive of the sub-boards that belong to it.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1805
Group Long Name:
This is a description of the message group which is displayed when a
user of the system uses the /* command from the main menu.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1816
Group Short Name:
This is a short description of the message group which is used for the
main menu and reading message prompts.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1888
Message Group Configuration:
This menu allows you to configure the security requirements for access
to this message group. You can also add, delete, and configure the
sub-boards of this group by selecting the Messages Sub-boards... option.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1901
Group Long Name:
This is a description of the message group which is displayed when a
user of the system uses the /* command from the main menu.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1912
Group Short Name:
This is a short description of the message group which is used for
main menu and reading messages prompts.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1923
Group Minimum User Age:
This is the minimum user age required to access this message group.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1935
Group Minimum Main Level:
This is the minimum main security level (ML) required to access this
message group.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:1948
Group Main Flags:
This is the main flag (MF) or set of main flags required to access this
message group.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2003
Message Sub-boards:
This is a list of message sub-boards that have been configured for the
selected message group.
To add a sub-board, select the desired position with the arrow keys and
hit INS .
To delete a sub-board, select it with the arrow keys and hit DEL .
To configure a sub-board, select it with the arrow keys and hit ENTER .
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2029
Sub-boards with the same internal code:
Every sub-board must have a unique internal code. Two or more of your
configured sub-boards are using the same code. Find the duplicate codes
and change one of them.
It is helpful if the internal code for a sub-board is an abreviation
of the name.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2047
Sub-board Long Name:
This is a description of the message sub-board which is displayed in all
sub-board listings.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2058
Sub-board Short Name:
This is a short description of the message sub-board which is displayed
at the main and reading messages prompts.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2069
Sub-board QWK Name:
This is the name of the sub-board used for QWK off-line readers.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2080
Sub-board Internal Code:
Every sub-board must have its own unique code for Synchronet to refer to
it internally. This code should be descriptive of the sub-board's topic,
usually an abreviation of the sub-board's name.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2160
Sub-board Configuration:
This menu allows you to configure the individual selected sub-board.
Options with a trailing ... provide a sub-menu of more options.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2172
Sub-board Long Name:
This is a description of the message sub-board which is displayed when
in all sub-board listings.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2183
Sub-board Short Name:
This is a short description of the message sub-board which is displayed
at the main and reading messages prompts.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2194
Sub-board QWK Name:
This is the name of the sub-board used for QWK off-line readers.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2204
Sub-board Minimum User Age:
This is the minimum age of users allowed to access this sub-board.
If this value is lower than the group's value, it is serving no purpose.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2218
Sub-board Minimum Main Level to Read:
This is the required main security level (ML) to access this sub-board.
If this value is lower than the group's value, it is serving no purpose.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2233
Sub-board Minimum Main Level to Post:
This is the required main security level (ML) to post messages on this
sub-board.
If this value is lower than or equal to the Minimum ML to Read, it is
serving no purpose.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2249
Sub-board Main Flags Required to Read:
This is the main security flag (MF) or set of main flags required to
access this sub-board.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2276
Sub-board Main Flags Required to Post:
This is the main security flag (MF) or set of main flags required to
post messages on this sub-board.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2302
Sub-board Internal Code:
Every sub-board must have its own unique code for Synchronet to refer
to it internally. This code should be descriptive of the sub-board's
topic, usually an abreviation of the sub-board's name.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2322
Maximum Number of Messages:
This value is the maximum number of messages that will be kept in the
sub-board. Once this maximum number of messages is reached, the oldest
messages will be automatically purged. Usually, 100 messages is a
sufficient maximum.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2336
Exceeding Possible Maximum:
You have tried to set the maximum number of messages beyond the
internal limits of the program.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2367
Sub-board Toggle Options:
This menu allows you to toggle certain options for the selected
sub-board between two or more settings, such as Yes and No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2386
Allow Private Posts on Sub-board:
If you want users to be able to post private messages to other users
on this sub-board, set this value to Yes. Usually, E-mail is the
preferred method of private communication. If you want users to be able
to post private messages only on this sub-board, select Only.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2420
Allow Anonymous Posts on Sub-board:
If you want users with the A exemption to be able to post anonymously on
this sub-board, select Yes. If you want all posts on this sub-board to be
forced anonymous, select Only. If you do not want anonymous posts allowed
on this sub-board at all, select No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2453
User Real Names in Posts on Sub-board:
If you allow aliases on your system, you can have messages on this
sub-board automatically use the real name of the posting user by setting
this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2479
Users Can Delete Posts on Sub-board:
If you want users to be able to delete any of their own posts on this
sub-board, set this option to Yes. If you want to allow users the
ability to delete their message only if it is the last message on the
sub-board, select Last Post Only. If you want to disallow users from
deleting any of their posts, set this option to No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2513
Forced New Scan:
If you want this sub-board to be included in all user new message scans
even if the user has removed it from their new scan configuration, set
this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2538
Prompt for 'To' User on Public Posts:
If you want all posts on this sub-board to be prompted for a 'To' user,
set this option to Yes. This is a useful option for sub-boards that
are on a network that does not allow private posts.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2577
Sub-board Network Options:
This menu contains options for the selected sub-board that pertain
specifically to message networking.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2595
Append Tag/Origin Line to Posts:
If you want to disable the automatic addition of a network tagline or
origin line to the bottom of outgoing networked posts from this
sub-board, set this option to No.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2620
Sub-board Networked via QWK Packets:
If this sub-board is networked with other BBSs via QWK packets, this
option should be set to Yes. With this option set to Yes, titles of
posts on this sub-board will be limited to the QWK packet limitation of
25 characters. It also allows the Network restriction to function
properly.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2643
Sub-board QWK Network Tagline:
If you want to use a different QWK tagline than the configured default
tagline in the Networks configuration, you should enter that tagline
here. If this option is left blank, the default tagline is used.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2659
Sub-board Networked via FidoNet EchoMail:
If this sub-board is part of a FidoNet EchoMail conference, set this
option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2680
Sub-board FidoNet Address:
If this sub-board is part of a FidoNet EchoMail conference, this is
the address used for this sub-board. Format: Zone:Net/Node[.Point]
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2692
Sub-board FidoNet Origin Line:
If this sub-board is part of a FidoNet EchoMail conference and you
want to use an origin line other than the default origin line in the
Networks configuration, set this value to the desired origin line.
If this option is blank, the default origin line is used.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2706
Sub-board EchoMail Storage Directory:
This is the storage directory where FidoNet style (FTS-0001 stored
message format) messages are imported from and exported to for this
sub-board. If this option is blank, then the EchoMail Base Directory is
used with the internal code of this sub-board as the sub-directory where
the FidoNet messages are stored.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2745
Text File Sections:
This is a list of General Text File (G-File) Sections configured for
your system. G-File sections are used to store text files that can be
viewed freely by the users. Common text file section topics include
ANSI Artwork, System Information, Game Help Files, and other special
interest topics.
To add a text file section, select the desired location with the arrow
keys and hit INS .
To delete a text file section, select it and hit DEL .
To configure a text file, select it and hit ENTER .
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2774
Text Sections with the same internal code:
Every text section must have a unique internal code. Two or more of your
configured text sections are using the same code. Find the duplicate
codes and change one of them.
It is helpful if the internal code for a text section is an abreviation
of the name.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2800
Text Section Name:
This is the name of this text section.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2810
Text Section Internal Code:
Every text file section must have its own unique internal code for
Synchronet to reference it by. It is helpful if this code is an
abreviation of the name.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2877
Text Section Name:
This is the name of this text section.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2888
Text Section Minimum User Age:
This is the minimum required user age to access this text section.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2900
Text Section Minimum Main Level:
This is the minimum required main level (ML) to access this text
section.
-*- HELP f:scfg.c l:2914
Text Section Main Flags:
This is the main flag (MF) or set of main flags required to access
this text section.
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Text Section Internal Code:
Every text file section must have its own unique internal code for
Synchronet to reference it by. It is helpful if this code is an
abreviation of the name.
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Node List:
This is the list of configured nodes in your system.
To add a node, hit INS .
To delete a node, hit DEL .
To configure a node, select it using the arrow keys and hit ENTER .
To copy a node's configuration to another node, first select the source
node with the arrow keys and hit F5 . Then select the destination
node and hit F6 .
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Delete Node:
If you are positive you want to delete this node, select Yes. Otherwise,
select No or hit ESC .
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Node Path:
This is the path to this node's private directory where its separate
configuration and data files are stored.
The drive and directory of this path can be set to any valid DOS
directory that can be accessed by ALL nodes and MUST NOT be on a RAM disk
or other volatile media.
If you want to abort the creation of this new node, hit ESC .
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Node Configuration Menu:
This is the node configuration menu. The options available from this
menu will only affect the selected node's configuration.
Options with a trailing ... will produce a sub-menu of more options.
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Node Name:
This is the name of the selected node. It is used for documentary
purposes only.
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Node Phone Number:
This is the phone number to access the selected node. It is used for
documentary purposes only.
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Logon Prompt:
This is the text that is displayed to the user before the NN: logon
prompt.
The usual prompt is:
Enter Name, Number, or 'New'
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Minimum Connect Rate:
This is the lowest modem connection speed allowed for the selected node.
The speed is a decimal number representing bits per second (bps) or more
inaccurately referred to as baud.
If a user attempts to logon this node at a speed lower than the minimum
connect rate, a message is displayed explaining the minimum connect
rate and the user is disconnected.
If the file TEXT\TOOSLOW.MSG exists, it will be displayed to the user
before the user is disconnected.
Users with the M exemption can log onto any node at any speed.
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Minimum New User Age:
This is the minimum age of new users on this node.
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Maximum New User Age:
This is the maximum age of new users on this node.
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Minimum Main Level to Logon:
This is the minimum main level required to access the selected node.
This option is useful for having one or more nodes that only a specific
group of users can access.
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Main Flags to Logon:
This is the main flag (MF) or set of main flags required to access the
selected node. This option is useful for having one or more nodes that
only a specific group of users can access.
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Local Text Editor:
This is the command line to execute to edit text files locally in
Synchronet. If this command line is blank, the default editor of the
sysop (user #1) will be used.
This command line can be used to create posts and e-mail locally, if the
toggle option Use Editor for Messages is set to Yes.
The %f command line specifier is used for the filename to edit.
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Local Text Viewer:
This is the command line used to view log files from the wait for call
screen.
The %f command line specifier is used for the filename to view.
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Node Toggle Options:
This is the toggle options menu for the selected node's configuration.
The available options from this menu can all be toggled between two or
more states, such as Yes and No.
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Alarm When Answering:
Set this option to Yes if want this node to make an alarm sound each
time it answers an incoming call. Usually, the modem's speaker is a
sufficient alarm if one is desired.
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Status Screen While WFC:
If you want the current system statistics and current status of all
active nodes to be displayed while this node is waiting for a caller,
set this option to Yes.
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Use Local Text Editor for Messages:
If a local text editor command has been specified, it can be used to
create messages (posts and e-mail) locally by setting this option to
Yes.
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Node Advanced Options:
This is the advanced options menu for the selected node. The available
options are of an advanced nature and should not be modified unless you
are sure of the consequences and necessary preparation.
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Validation User Number:
When a caller logs onto the system as New, he or she must send
validation feedback to the sysop. This feature can be disabled by
setting this value to 0, allowing new users to logon without sending
validation feedback. If you want new users on this node to be forced to
send validation feedback, set this value to the number of the user to
whom the feedback is sent. The normal value of this option is 1 for
user number one.
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Screen Length:
Synchronet automatically senses the number of lines on your display and
uses all of them. If for some reason you want to override the detected
screen length, set this value to the number of lines (rows) you want
Synchronet to use.
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Billing Node Cost Per Call:
If you have an automated billing phone number (usually area code 900
or prefix 976) and you wish to use this node as an automated billing
node, set this value to the dollar amount that is billed for the first
minute. Subsequent minutes should be charged the minimum amount as the
maximum connect time for a billing node is 90 seconds.
If this feature is used, when a caller connects to the node, he or she
will be notified of the eminent charge amount if they do not drop
carrier within the allotted free period. If the caller is still
connected after 30 seconds, he or she will be prompted to enter a valid
user name or number. After a valid user name or number has been entered,
the caller is disconnected and the entered user is immediately given the
purchased credits based on this dollar amount multiplied by the
Credits per Dollar system option.
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Daily Event:
If you have an event that this node should run every day, enter the
command line for that event here.
An event can be any valid DOS command line. If multiple programs or
commands are required, use a batch file.
Remember: The %! command line specifier is an abreviation for your
configured EXEC directory path.
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Merge Duplicate Strings:
If you have duplicate strings in your TEXT.DAT file, Synchronet can
conserve memory by using just one of the strings to represent both.
The only drawback to this conservation is that the comparison time
necessary to find the duplicates significantly slows down the reading
of TEXT.DAT upon Synchronet initialization and reinitialization. If you
need more free memory for Synchronet and have a fairly fast machine, you
should try enabling this option. The more duplicate strings you have
in your TEXT.DAT, the more memory you will save. Use the ;RPT command
to see how much memory you save with this option enabled.
See DOCS\CUSTOM.DOC for information on editing your TEXT.DAT file.
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Control Directory Parent:
Your control directory contains important configuration and data files
that ALL nodes share. This directory MUST NOT be located on a RAM disk
or other volatile media.
This option allows you to change the parent of your control directory.
The \CTRL\ suffix (sub-directory) cannot be changed or removed.
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Text Directory Parent:
Your text directory contains read-only text files. Synchronet never
writes to any files in this directory so it CAN be placed on a RAM
disk or other volatile media. This directory contains the system's menus
and other important text files, so be sure the files and directories are
moved to this directory if you decide to change it.
This option allows you to change the parent of your control directory.
The \TEXT\ suffix (sub-directory) cannot be changed or removed.
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Temp Directory:
Your temp directory is where Synchronet stores files of a temporary
nature for this node. Each node MUST have its own unique temp directory.
This directory can exist on a RAM disk or other volatile media. For
the best batch upload performance, it should be located on the same
drive as the majority of your upload directories.
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Wait for Call Number Key Commands:
Each of the number keys (0 through 9) can be assigned a command to
execute when entered at the wait for call screen. This is a list of
those keys and the assigned commands. Since Synchronet is still in
memory when these command are executed, the number keys should be used
for small program execution or command lines with small memory
requirements.
If you have a program or command line with large memory requirements,
use a Wait for Call Function Key Command.
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Wait for Call Function Key Commands:
Each of the function keys (F1 through F12) can be assigned a command to
execute when entered at the wait for call screen. This is a list of
those keys and the currently assigned commands. Synchronet will shrink
to 16K of RAM before executing one of these command lines.
If you have a command line with small memory requirements, you should
probably use a Wait for Call Number Key Command for faster execution.
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Modem Configuration Menu:
This menu contains the configuration options for this node's modem.
If you do not have a modem attached to this node or do not want to use
an attached modem, you can disable the Synchronet modem communications
by setting the COM Port to 0.
If your modem is listed in the Auto-Configuration, you should probably
just set the COM Port and run the auto-configuration for your modem
type.
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COM Port:
This is the serial communications port that the modem for this node is
connected to. If you do not have a modem connected to this node, or
do not wish to use a connected modem, you can disable the Synchronet
modem communications by setting this value to 0.
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Use Default UART IRQ and I/O Address:
If your COM Port's UART is using the normal IRQ and Base I/O Address
for the configured COM Port number, select Yes. If your COM Port
is using a non-standard IRQ or I/O Address, select No and be sure
to set the UART IRQ and UART I/O Address options. If you are not
sure what IRQ and I/O Address your COM Port is using, select Yes.
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UART IRQ Line:
This is the IRQ line that your COM Port's UART is using. If you have
configured your COM Port and selected the default IRQ and I/O address,
you should not need to change the value of this option.
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UART I/O Address in Hex:
This is the base I/O address of your COM Port's UART. If you have
configured your COM Port and selected the default IRQ and I/O address,
you should not need to change the value of this option. If this node's
COM Port's UART is using a non-standard I/O address, enter that address
(in hexadecimal) using this option.
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UART (DTE) Rate:
This is the data transfer rate between your COM Port's UART (Data
Terminal Equipment) and your modem. This is NOT the connect rate of
your modem (Data Communications Equipment). Most high-speed (9600bps+)
modems use a fixed DTE rate that is higher than the highest DCE rate to
allow for data compression and error correction. This value should be
set to the highest DTE rate your modem supports. If you have a 1200 or
2400bps modem without data compression capabilities, this value should
be set to 1200 or 2400 respectively. If you have a high-speed modem,
refer to the modem's manual to find the highest supported DTE rate.
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Use Fixed DTE Rate:
If this node is using a modem with error correction or data compression
capabilities, set this option to Yes. If you are using a 2400bps or
slower modem, it is most likely this value should be set to No.
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Use Hardware Flow Control (CTS/RTS):
If your modem supports the use of hardware flow control via CTS/RTS
(Clear to Send/Request to Send), set this option to Yes. If are using
a high-speed modem or a modem with data compression or error correction
capabilities, it is most likely this option should be set to Yes. If
you are using a 2400bps or slower modem without data compression or
error correction capabilities, set this option to No.
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Initialization String:
This is one of the strings of characters sent to your modem upon
modem initialization. If you find it necessary to send additional
commands to the modem during initialization, use the Special Init String
for that purpose.
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Special Init String:
This is an additional optional string of characters to be sent to your
modem during initialization. Many of the Auto-Configuration options
automatically set this string. It is used for sending commands that are
particular to this modem type. If you find it necessary to send
additional commands to your modem during initialization, use this option
for that purpose.
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Terminal Init String:
This is the string of characters sent to your modem when terminal mode
is entered from the Synchronet wait for call screen.
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Dial String:
This option is not currently implemented.
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Off Hook String:
This is the string of characters sent to your modem to take it off hook
(make busy).
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Answer String:
This is the string of characters sent to your modem to answer an
incoming call.
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Minutes Between Reinitialization:
If you want your modem to be periodically reinitialized while waiting
for a caller, set this option to the maximum number of minutes between
initializations. Setting this value to 0 disables this feature.
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Result Codes:
This is the list of configured numeric connection result codes that this
node's modem supports. If this node is getting Invalid Result Code
errors when answer incoming calls, those result codes should be added
to this list. Refer to your modem's manual for a list of supported
result codes. Using the Auto-Configuration option automatically
configures this list for you.
To add a result code, hit INS .
To delete a result code, select it using the arrow keys and hit DEL .
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Auto-Configuration Modem Type:
This is the list of modem types currently supported by Synchronet's
automatic modem configuration feature. If your modem is listed, select
it using the arrow keys and hit ENTER . If your modem is not listed,
you may want to try using the auto-configuration of a compatible modem
or one from the same manufacturer. If you have a 2400bps modem, select
Hayes SmartModem 2400. If you have a high-speed modem that is not
listed, you may want to try Generic 9600 or Generic 14400 and add
the additional high-speed result codes by hand. Refer to your modem's
manual for a list of result codes supported by your modem.
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Continue with Modem Auto-Configuration:
If you want to automatically configure this node's modem related options
using the selected modem type, select Yes. If you are not sure you want
to auto-configure, select No or hit ESC .
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Result Code:
This is one of the configured connect result codes for your modem. The
available options are:
Numeric Code : Numeric result code
Modem Connect Rate : Connect speed (in bps) for this result code
Modem Average CPS : Average file transfer throughput in cps
Description : Description of this connection type
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Numeric Result Code:
This is the numeric (as opposed to verbal) result code your modem will
send to your computer when it establishes a connection with another
modem with this connect type. Your modem must have the V0 setting
enabled to return numeric result codes.
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Connection (DCE) Rate:
This is the modem (DCE) rate established with this connect type. This is
NOT the DTE rate of your modem. As an example, a 14,400bps modem may
have a DTE rate of 38,400bps but a maximum DCE rate of 14,400bps.
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Average File Transfer CPS:
This is the average file transfer through-put (characters per second)
of connections with this result code. If you don't know the average
through-put, just divide the DCE Rate by ten for an approximation.
As an example, a 9600bps DCE Rate would have an approximate file
transfer through-put of 960cps.
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Modem Description:
This is a description of the modem type used for a connection with
this result code. It can be up to eight characters long. This
description usually just contains the DCE rate and possibly the
protocol type. Such as 2400 for a 2400bps connection, 9600/V32
for a 9600bps V.32 connection or 9600/HST for a 9600bps HST connection.
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File Transfer Configuration:
This menu has options and sub-menus that pertain specifically to the
file transfer section of the BBS.
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Minimum Kilobytes Free Disk Space to Allow Uploads:
This is the minimum free space in a file directory to allow user
uploads.
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Maximum Files in Batch Upload Queue:
This is the maximum number of files that can be placed in the batch
upload queue.
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Maximum Files in Batch Download Queue:
This is the maximum number of files that can be placed in the batch
download queue.
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Maximum Destination Users in User to User Transfer:
This is the maximum number of users allowed in the destination user list
of a user to user upload.
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File Credit Value:
This is the credit value of bytes in the size of a file uploaded to a
file directory. It is suggested that the credit value be equal to the
size of the file by setting this value to 1 byte per credit.
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Percentage of Credits to Credit Uploader on Upload:
This is the percentage of a file's credit value that is given to users
when they upload files. Most often, this value will be set to 100 to
give full credit value (100%) for uploads.
If you want uploaders to receive no credits upon upload, set this value
to 0.
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Percentage of Credits to Credit Uploader on Download:
This is the percentage of a file's credit value that is given to users
who upload a file that is later downloaded by another user. This is an
award type system where more popular files will generate more credits
for the uploader.
If you do not want uploaders to receive credit when files they upload
are later downloaded, set this value to 0.
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Leech Protocol Detection Percentage:
This value is the sensitivity of the leech protocol detection feature of
Synchronet. If the transfer is apparently unsuccessful, but the transfer
time was at least this percentage of the estimated transfer time (based
on the estimated CPS of the connection result code), then a leech
protocol error is issued and the user's leech download counter is
incremented. Setting this value to 0 disables leech protocol detection.
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Extension to Use for Temp Files:
This is the file extension that will be used in the creation of
temporary download files.
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Command for Temp Files:
This is the command line used to create a temporary archive in the temp
directory. The program that this line executes should match the
extension for temp files.
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Viewable File Types:
This is a list of file types that have content information that can be
viewed through the execution of an external program. Here are a couple of
command line examples for a few file types.
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Testable File Types:
This is a list of file types that will have a command line executed to
test the file integrity upon their upload. The file types are specified
by extension and if one file extension is listed more than once, each
command line will be executed. The command lines must return a DOS error
code of 0 (no error) in order for the file to pass the test. This method
of file testing upon upload is also known as an upload event. This test
or event, can do more than just test the file, it can perform any
function that the sysop wishes. Such as adding comments to an archived
file, or extracting an archive and performing a virus scan. While the
external program is executing, a text string is displayed to the user.
This working string can be set for each file type and command line
listed.
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Extractable File Types:
This is a list of archive file types that can be extracted to the temp
directory by an external program. The file types are specified by their
extension. For each file type you must specify the command line used to
extract the file(s).
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File Transfer Protocols:
This is a list of file transfer protocols that can be used to transfer
files either to or from a remote user. For each protocol, you can
specify the mnemonic (hot-key) to use to specify that protocol, the
command line to use for uploads, downloads, batch uploads, batch
downloads, bidirectional file transfers, and the support of DSZLOG. If
the protocol doesn't support a certain method of transfer, or you don't
wish it to be available for a certain method of transfer, leave the
command line for that method blank. Be advised, that if you add or
remove any transfer protocols, you will need to edit the protocol menus
(ULPROT, DLPROT, BATUPROT, BATDPROT, and BIPROT) in the TEXT\MENU
directory accordingly.
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Alternate File Paths:
This option allows the sysop to add and configure alternate file paths
for files stored on drives and directories other than the configured
storage path for a file directory. This command is useful for those who
have file directories where they wish to have files listed from
multiple CD-ROMs or hard disks.
See ALTUL in DOCS\SYSOP.DOC for more information.
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File Libraries:
This is a listing of file libraries for your BBS. File Libraries are
used to logically separate your file directories into groups. Every
directory belongs to a file library.
One popular use for file libraries is to separate CD-ROM and hard disk
directories. One might have an Uploads file library that contains
uploads to the hard disk directories and also have a PC-SIG file
library that contains directories from a PC-SIG CD-ROM. Some sysops
separate directories into more specific areas such as Public, Graphics,
or Adult. If you have many directories that have a common subject
denominator, you may want to have a separate file library for those
directories for a more organized file structure.
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Directories have the same Internal Code:
Two or more directories may not use the same internal code. Find the
directories with duplicate codes and change one of them. It is useful if
the internal code is an abreviation of the name of the directory.
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Libraries have the same Short Name:
Each file library must have its own unique Short Name. Find the
duplicate library short names and change one of them. The short name
should be descriptive of the directories that belong to it.
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Library Long Name:
This is a description of the file library which is displayed when a
user of the system uses the /* command from the file transfer menu.
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Library Short Name:
This is a short description of the file library which is used for the
file transfer menu prompt.
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File Library Configuration:
This menu allows you to configure the security requirments for access
to this file library. You can also add, delete, and configure the
directories of this library by selecting the File Directories... option.
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Library Long Name:
This is a description of the file library which is displayed when a
user of the system uses the /* command from the file transfer menu.
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Library Short Name:
This is a short description of the file librarly which is used for the
file transfer menu prompt.
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Library Minimum User Age:
This is the minimum user age required to access this file library.
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Library Minimum Transfer Level:
This is the minimum transfer level (TL) required to access this
library.
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Library Transfer Flags:
This is the transfer flag (TF) or set of transfer flags required to
access this library.
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File Directories:
This is a list of file directories that have been configured for the
selected file library.
To add a directory, select the desired position with the arrow keys and
hit INS .
To delete a directory, select it with the arrow keys and hit DEL .
To configure a directory, select it with the arrow keys and hit ENTER .
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Directories have the same Internal Code:
Two or more directories may not use the same internal code. Find the
directories with duplicate codes and change one of them. It is useful if
the internal code is an abreviation of the name of the directory.
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Directory Long Name:
This is a description of the file directory which is displayed in all
directory listings.
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Directory Short Name:
This is a short description of the file directory which is displayed at
the file transfer prompt.
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Directory Internal Code:
Every directory must have its own unique code for Synchronet to refer to
it internally. This code should be descriptive of the directory's
contents, usually an abreviation of the sub-board's name.
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Directory Configuration:
This menu allows you to configure the individual selected directory.
Options with a trailing ... provide a sub-menu of more options.
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Directory Long Name:
This is a description of the file directory which is displayed in all
directory listings.
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Directory Short Name:
This is a short description of the file directory which is displayed at
the file transfer prompt.
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Directory Minimum User Age:
This is the minimum user age required to access this file directory.
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Minimum Transfer Level to Access:
This is the minimum required transfer level (TL) to access this
directory.
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Minimum Transfer Level to Upload:
This is the minimum required transfer level (TL) to upload to this
directory.
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Transfer Flags to Access:
This is the transfer flag (TF) or set of transfer flags required to
access this directory.
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Transfer Flags to Upload:
This is the transfer flag (TF) or set of transfer flags required to
upload to this directory.
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Directory Internal Code:
Every directory must have its own unique code for Synchronet to refer to
it internally. This code should be descriptive of the directory's
contents, usually an abreviation of the sub-board's name.
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File Extensions Allowed:
This option allows you to limit the types of files uploaded to this
directory. This is a list of file extensions that are allowed, each
separated by a comma (Example: ZIP,EXE). If this option is left
blank, all file extensions will be allowed to be uploaded.
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Default File Extension:
This is the default file extension used when viewing or extracting files
without specifying the extension.
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Sort Value and Direction:
This option allows you to determine the sort value and direction. Files
that are uploaded are automatically sorted by filename or upload date,
ascending or descending. If you change the sort value or direction after
a directory already has files in it, use the sysop transfer menu ;RESORT
command to resort the directory with the new sort parameters.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1372
File Path:
This is the default storage path for files uploaded to this directory.
If this path is blank, files are stored in a subdirectory off of the
DATA\DIRS directory using the internal code of this directory as the
name of the subdirectory (i.e. DATA\DIRS\<CODE>).
This path can be overridden on a per file basis using Alternate File
Paths.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1388
Maximum Number of Files:
This value is the maximum number of files allowed in this directory.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1428
Directory Toggle Options:
This is the toggle options menu for the selected file directory.
The available options from this menu can all be toggled between two or
more states, such as Yes and No.
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Check for File Existence When Listing:
If you want the actual existence of files to be verified while listing
directories, set this value to Yes.
Directories with files located on CD-ROM or other slow media should have
this option set to No.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1472
Copy Files to Download to Temp Directory:
If this directory contains files located on CD-ROM or other slow media,
you should set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1494
Force Content Ratings in Descriptions:
If you would like all uploads to this directory to be prompted for
content rating (G, R, or X), set this value to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1515
Ask for Multiple File Numberings:
If you would like uploads to this directory to be prompted for multiple
file (disk) numbers, set this value to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1536
Allow Extended File Descriptions:
If you would like to allow files in this directory to have extended
descriptions, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1557
Downloads are Free:
If you would like all downloads from this directory to be free (cost
no credits), set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1578
Give Credit for Uploads:
If you want users who upload to this directory to get credit for their
initial upload, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1599
Give Uploader Credit for Downloads:
If you want users who upload to this directory to get credit when their
files are downloaded, set this optin to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxfer.c l:1621
Allow Anonymous Uploads:
If you want users with the A exemption to be able to upload anonymously
to this directory, set this option to Yes. If you want all uploads to
this directory to be forced anonymous, set this option to Only.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:52
Configure Networks:
This is the network configuration menu. Select the type of network
technology that you want to configure.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:67
QWK Packet Networks:
From this menu you can configure the default tagline to use for
outgoing messages on QWK networked sub-boards, or you can select
Network Hubs... to add, delete, or configure QWK hubs that your system
calls to exchange packets with.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:96
QWK Network Default Tagline:
This is the default tagline to use for outgoing messages on QWK
networked sub-boards. This default can be overridden on a per sub-board
basis with the sub-board configuration Network Options....
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:118
QWK Network Hubs:
This is a list of QWK network hubs that your system calls to exchange
packets with.
To add a hub, select the desired location with the arrow keys and hit
INS .
To delete a hub, select it and hit DEL .
To configure a hub, select it and hit ENTER .
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:141
QWK Network Hub System ID:
This is the QWK System ID of this hub. It is used for incoming and
outgoing network packets and must be accurate.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:235
FidoNet EchoMail and NetMail:
This menu contains configuration options that pertain specifically to
networking E-mail (NetMail) and sub-boards (EchoMail) through networks
using FidoNet technology.
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System FidoNet Address:
This is the FidoNet address of this system used to receive NetMail.
This address is also used as the default address for sub-boards.
Format: Zone:Net/Node[.Point]
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Default Origin Line:
This is the default origin line used for sub-boards networked via
EchoMail. This origin line can be overridden on a per sub-board basis
with the sub-board configuration Network Options....
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:284
FidoNet Semaphore File:
This is a filename that will be used as a semaphore (signal) to your
FidoNet front-end that new NetMail or EchoMail has been created and
the messages should be re-scanned.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:296
EchoMail Base Directory:
This is an optional field used as a base directory for the location
of EchoMail messages for sub-boards that do not have a specified
EchoMail Storage Directory. If a sub-board does not have a specified
storage directory for EchoMail, its messages will be imported from and
exported to a sub-directory off of this base directory. The name of the
sub-directory is the same as the internal code for the sub-directory.
If all EchoMail sub-boards have specified EchoMail storage directories,
this option is not used at all.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:314
NetMail Directory:
This is the directory where NetMail will be imported from and exported
to.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:329
Allow Users to Send NetMail:
If you are on a FidoNet style network and want your users to be allowed
to send NetMail, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:350
Use Aliases in NetMail:
If you allow aliases on your system and wish users to have their NetMail
contain their alias as the From User, set this option to Yes. If you
want all NetMail to be sent using users' real names, set this option to
No.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:373
NetMail Defaults to Crash Status:
If you want all NetMail to default to crash (send immediately) status,
set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:394
NetMail Defaults to Hold Status:
If you want all NetMail to default to hold status, set this option to
Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:415
Kill NetMail After it is Sent:
If you want NetMail messages to be deleted after they are successfully
sent, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:433
Cost in Credits to Send NetMail:
This is the number of credits it will cost your users to send NetMail.
If you want the sending of NetMail to be free, set this value to 0.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:473
QWK Network Hub Configuration:
This menu allows you to configure options specific to this QWK network
hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:486
QWK Network Hub System ID:
This is the QWK System ID of this hub. It is used for incoming and
outgoing network packets and must be accurate.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:497
QWK Packet Creation Command:
This is the command line to use to create (compress) packets for this
QWK network hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:508
QWK Packet Extraction Command:
This is the command line to use to extract (decompress) packets from
this QWK network hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:519
QWK Network Hub Call-out Command Line:
This is the command line to use to initiate a call-out to this QWK
network hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:531
Node to Perform Call-out:
This is the number of the node to perform the call-out for this QWK
network hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:550
Days to Perform Call-out:
These are the days that a call-out will be performed for this QWK
network hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:569
Perform Call-out at a Specific Time:
If you want the system call this QWK network hub at a specific time,
set this option to Yes. If you want the system to call this QWK
more than once a day at predetermined intervals, set this option to
No.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:583
Time to Perform Call-out:
This is the time (in military 24hour format) to perform the call-out to
this QWK network hub.
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Number of Call-outs Per Day:
This is the maximum number of times the system will perform a call-out
per day to this QWK network hub. This value is actually converted by
Synchronet into minutes between call-outs and when the BBS is idle
and this number of minutes since the last call-out is reached, it will
perform a call-out.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:645
QWK Networked Sub-boards:
This is a list of the sub-boards that are networked with this QWK
network hub.
To add a sub-board, select the desired location and hit INS .
To remove a sub-board, select it and hit DEL .
To configure a sub-board for this QWK network hub, select it and hit
ENTER .
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:669
Conference Number on Hub:
This is the number of the conference on the QWK network hub, that this
sub-board is networked with. On Synchronet systems, this number is
derived by multiplying the group number by 10 and adding the sub-board
number. For example, group 2, sub-board 3, is conference number 203.
It is important to understand that this is NOT the conference number of
this sub-board on your system. It is the number of the conference this
sub-board is networked with on this QWK network hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:691
Ctrl-A Codes:
You are being prompted for the method of handling Ctrl-A attribute codes
generated by Synchronet. If this QWK network hub is a Synchronet BBS,
set this option to Leave in. If the QWK network hub is not a Synchronet
BBS, but allows ANSI escape sequences in messages, set this option to
Expand to ANSI. If the QWK network hub is not a Synchronet BBS and does
not support ANSI escape sequences in messages (or you're not sure), set
this option to Strip out.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:748
QWK Netted Sub-board:
You are configuring the options for this sub-board for this QWK network
hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:768
Conference Number on Hub:
This is the number of the conference on the QWK network hub, that this
sub-board is networked with. On Synchronet systems, this number is
derived by multiplying the group number by 10 and adding the sub-board
number. For example, group 2, sub-board 3, is conference number 203.
It is important to understand that this is NOT the conference number of
this sub-board on your system. It is the number of the conference this
sub-board is networked with on this QWK network hub.
-*- HELP f:scfgnet.c l:792
Ctrl-A Codes:
You are being prompted for the method of handling Ctrl-A attribute codes
generated by Synchronet. If this QWK network hub is a Synchronet BBS,
set this option to Leave in. If the QWK network hub is not a Synchronet
BBS, but allows ANSI escape sequences in messages, set this option to
Expand to ANSI. If the QWK network hub is not a Synchronet BBS and does
not support ANSI escape sequences in messages (or you're not sure), set
this option to Strip out.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:19
External Programs:
From this menu, you can configure external events, external editors, or
online external programs (doors).
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:62
External Events:
From this menu, you can configure the logon and logoff events, the system
daily event, and a timed event.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:83
Logon Event:
This is the command line for a program that will execute during the
logon sequence of every user. The program cannot have user interaction.
The program will be executed after the LOGON message is displayed and
before the logon user list is displayed. If you wish to place a program
in the logon sequence of users that includes interaction or requires
account information, you probably want to use an online external
program configured to run as a logon event.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:99
Logoff Event:
This is the command line for a program that will execute during the
logoff sequence of every user. This program cannot have user
interaction because it is executed after carrier is dropped. If you
wish to have a program execute before carrier is dropped, you probably
want to use an Online External Program configured to run as a logoff
event.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:114
Daily Event:
This is the command line for a program that will run after the first
user that logs on after midnight, logs off (regardless of what node).
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:125
Timed Event:
This is the command line for a program that will run at a specified time
every day.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:138
Shrink to Run Event:
If this event requires a lot of free memory, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:154
Time to Execute Event:
This is the time (in 24hour format) of the time to run the timed event.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:170
Node to Execute Timed Event:
This is the number of the node which is to run the timed event.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:185
Event Must Run Exclusively:
If no other nodes can be active while the Timed Event is running, set
this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:222
Online External Programs:
This is a list of the configured online external programs (doors).
To add a program, select the desired location with the arrow keys and
hit INS .
To delete a program, select it with the arrow keys and hit DEL .
To configure a program, select it with the arrow keys and hit ENTER .
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:252
External Program Name:
This is the name or description of the external program (door).
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:355
Online External Program Configuration:
This menu is for configuring the selected online external program.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:367
External Program Name:
This is the name or description of the external program (door).
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:377
External Program Command Line:
This is the command line to execute to run the external program.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:387
External Program Clean-up Command:
This is the command line to execute after the main command line. This
option is usually only used for multiuser external programs.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:398
External Program Minimum Main Level:
This is the minimum main level (ML) required to access this program.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:411
External Program Main Flags:
This is the main flag (MF) or set of main flags required to access this
program.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:442
ANSI Required for External Program:
If this external program requires ANSI terminal emulation, set this
option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:464
Supports Multiple Users:
If this external program supports multiple simultaneous users (nodes),
set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:486
Allow Program to Write to Log:
If you want this external program to be allowed to write to the activity
log file, set this option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:508
Intercept I/O Interrupts:
If this external program has its own serial communication abilities, set
this option to No.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:530
Shrink BBS for External Program:
If this external program requires a lot of memory, set this option
to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:552
Program Can Modify User Data:
If this external programs recognizes the MODUSER.DAT format and you want
it to be able to modify the data of users who run the program, set this
option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:575
Program Uses WWIV Color Codes:
If this program was written for use exclusively under WWIV, set this
option to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:616
Execute External Program on Event:
If you would like this external program to automatically execute on a
specific user event, select the event. Otherwise, select No.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:636
Execute External Program as Event Only:
If you would like this external program to execute as an event only
(not available to users on the external program menu), set this option
to Yes.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:664
External Program BBS Data File Type:
If this external program requires a specific BBS data (drop) file
format, select the file format from the list.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:680
External Program Cost to Run:
If you want users to be charged credits to run this external program,
set this value to the number of credits to charge. If you want this
external program to be free, set this value to 0.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:714
External Editors:
This is a list of the configured external editors.
To add an editor, select the desired location and hit INS .
To delete an editor, select it and hit DEL .
To configure an editor, select it and hit ENTER .
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:743
External Editor Name:
This is the name or description of the external editor.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:795
External Editor Name:
This is the name or description of the external editor.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:805
External Editor Local Command Line:
This is the command line to execute when using this editor locally.
-*- HELP f:scfgxtrn.c l:815
External Editor Remote Command Line:
This is the command line to execute when using this editor remotely.