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[_CUSTOM1]
Change to the
[_CUSTOM2]
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[_CUSTOM3]
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[_CUSTOM4]
Change to the
[_CUSTOM5]
Change to the
[_CUSTOM6]
Change to the
[_SHOW][?]
Puts you in HELP MODE. Press [LightCyan]ENTER [Htext]to return to NORMAL MENU.
[_SHOW][MAIN][B]
Takes you to the Bulletin Menu.
[_OUTSIDE]
Opus 1.7x, like previous Opus versions, allows you to go "Outside" the
board. However, while both the DOS and RUN options are still supported,
1.7x adds SDOS and SRUN. If you use SRUN/SDOS in place of RUN/DOS, Opus
will ignore LASTUSER.DAT after the program runs.
[_OUTSIDE][SYSOP][R]
Takes you to a Remote DOS drop from the Sysop Menu.
[_PICK_SECTION]
Change from current SECTION to this one.
[_PICK_SECTION][A]
ALL AREAS/RESET section cancels any section you've been in previously,
and opens up the entire board to you again. You'll have no sections
installed and so the AREA command will display ALL areas. Use this
if you suspect any changes to the message or file areas.
[_PICK_SECTION][L]
Set the current section to local message and file areas.
This generally include just the basic areas needed to communicate on the
system.
[_STACK]
Setsup the stacking of specific commands.
[_GOODBYE]
Log off the board...Hangs up phone.
When you choose to say Goodbye, the board will ask if you're sure. If you
say yes, you'll be asked if you'd like to leave a log-off message, and
again you'll have a yes or no choice.
Type [Hkey]GYY [Htext]to log off and leave SysOp a message.
Type [Hkey]GYN [Htext]to log off without leaving a parting message.
[_STATS]
This command will display your statistics on the board. (Number of times
you've called, time remaining, etc.)
[_YELL]
Causes the Sysop's computer to start beeping. The Sysop can come to
the keyboard and type directly and interactively with you, the caller.
(This is also known as "chat" mode.) This only works during certain hours
and only if it is a remote connection.
[_USERLIST]
Displays any or all users based on matching a string of characters
you enter. If you just choose [Hkey]U)[Htext]ser's Names, you'll be told how
many callers there are on the board, and asked whether you want to see
a complete list. You can also choose to have the board search for a
specific string.
For example, entering [Hkey]U DOR [Htext]might list:[Htext]
DORothy Gale
DORian Gray
The DORmouse
[_VERSION]
Displays the version of Opus currently operating the board, the Operating
System in use, and gives some credits where credit's due.
[CHG_AREA]
Lets you select another area. If you just type "[Hkey]A[Htext]" you'll be asked
to either enter an area Number or Name, or if you want the Next area,
Previous area, or a list of all the areas. To see the list of all available
areas, just hit ENTER.
Don't miss the feature of changing to a new area by it's NAME. When you use
an [Hkey]A [Htext]for Area Change while in either a message or file area, you can be
automagically transported to that area. So, if you're in a message area, and
want to go to Private Mail (Area #2), you can type: [Hkey]A 2 [Htext](for Area #2) or
[Hkey]A PRIVATE[Htext]. The "key words" are in purple on the left at each area menu.
[Hkey]In Message Areas[Htext]
If you're in a message area, you can jump to a SPECIFIC MESSAGE by "stacking"
the commands. This simply means that you can type [Hkey]A 3 36 [Htext]to go directly to
message Area 3, message #36.
[Hkey]In File Areas[Htext]
You don't have to be in the area where the file is to download it. If you're
in the wrong area, the board will automagically jump to the correct one!
[_SYSOP_MESSAGE]
Lets you leave a private comment to the Sysop. This is exactly like the
log-off comment, except that you're returned to the board when you're done
entering your message.
[_MAIN]
Go to the MAIN MENU or Quit this area.
[_CONFIG]
Takes you to the CHANGE SETUP Section.
This is the Menu where you can tell the board how you want info sent
to you. Included in the Change Setup (Configuration) Menu is the
width and length of your screen, your ability to view ANSI, etc.
[_SYSOP]
Take you to the Sysop Menu...but you knew that already, didn't you? :)
[_MESSAGE]
Takes you to the MESSAGE Areas of the board. Read each area's Menu
to find out if the area is Public, Private, Echo, or Local messages, etc.
Don't miss the feature of changing to a message area by it's NAME. When
you use an [Hkey]A [Htext]for Area Change while in a Message section, you can be
automagically transported to that area. So, if you want to go to the
Stephen King Message Area, you can type:
[Hkey]A 40 [Htext](for Area #40) or [Hkey]A KING[Htext]. The "key words" are in purple at each
message area menu.
[_FILE]
Takes you to the FILES Areas of the board.
Don't miss the feature of changing to a file area by it's NAME. When
you use an [Hkey]A [Htext]for Area Change while in a File section, you can be
automagically transported to that area. So, if you want to go to the
Recent Uploads Area, you can type:
[Hkey]A 1 [Htext](for Area #1) or [Hkey]A RECENT[Htext]. The "key words" are in purple at each
file area menu.
[_HISTORY]
Your personal History here on the board. This is where you can change your
password, listed address, phone number, birthday, etc.
[_SECTION]
If you prefer to pretty much stay within your interests on a board, this is
the thing for you. What the Sections do is give you the ability to choose
a group of areas, and then not even have to LOOK at message and file areas
that aren't within your choice group.
There are two types of Sections: Preset by the Sysop, and Personal, set
by you, the caller.
The Preset Sections have been setup by type...so all the Genealogy areas,
both messages and files, make up the Genealogy Section, etc. You can
choose a Preset Section, or setup your own Personal Section that only
includes the areas you're interested in.
[Hkey]REMEMBER: [Htext]When you're in a Section, only the areas of that Section are
available to you. You're in your chosen Section until you change it. Of
course, you can change Sections at any time.
[SET_HELP]
This is where you tell the board how much menu information you need.
There are four help levels:
[LightCyan]NOVICE[Htext] - A lot of help with Full Menus
[LightCyan]REGULAR[Htext] - First letter of each command only.
[LightCyan]EXPERT[Htext] - No Menus at all.
[LightCyan]HITECH[Htext] - Top of Screen, One line Only Menus
A suggestion would be to not base your decision here solely on your
experience level. If you like to keep current on new additions to
Menus, NOVICE will show you a new Menu item much more quickly than
any of the others.
[SET_NULLS]
Nulls are ASCII 0's that some slower terminals need to keep up with
the board. If you're using a personal computer, chances are you don't
need to worry about nulls.
[SET_WIDTH]
Tells the board how many characters across your monitor is capable of
displaying. This is taken into consideration for message displays ONLY.
Bulletins, file listings, etc. are always displayed assuming you have 80
columns. Sorry folks, it's called PROGRESS.
[SET_LEN]
You can tell the board how many lines your screen can hold before pausing
and asking you [Hkey]More (Y,n)?. [Htext]The normal length of a full size screen
is 24 or 25 lines, and the normal length of a laptop display is 17 or 18
lines. Of course, if you have the MORE option set to OFF, the length
setting really doesn't matter.
[SET_TABS]
Turns TAB display on or off.
[Hkey]
TABS ON: [Htext]Tabs are sent as tabs. Your communication software must
be able to handle tabs correctly, or the spacing on your
screen won't look right. Screen output is faster with
Tabs ON.
[Hkey]
TABS OFF: [Htext]Tabs are sent as a sequence of 8 spaces. Slower, but
more reliable.
[Htext]Try it both ways and see which works best for you.
[SET_MORE]
Turns the [Hkey]"More (Y,n)"? [Htext]prompt on or off.
[Hkey]
MORE ON: [Htext]The board will display the number of lines equal to your
L)ength of screen setting, then ask "More (Y,n)?" at the
bottom of the screen.
[Hkey]
MORE OFF: [Htext]Most information is displayed non-stop. You can still
pause the display using CONTROL-S to pause and any other
key to resume the display.
[Htext]Two things to Note:
The capital letter [Hkey](Y,n) [Htext]in an Opus question is always the default
answer, so hitting ENTER in this case would default to the [Hkey]Y [Htext]command.
If you have More set ON and are browsing a file list, you will see
[Hkey]"More (Y,n,=)"? [Htext]which is asking you if you want More or not, and also
giving you the choice of viewing this list with a continuous scroll.
Choose the offered [Hkey]"=" [Htext]to scroll the list non-stop without affecting
your "More" choice in other areas.
[SET_VID]
Chooses the video mode Opus uses.
The choices are:
[Hkey]P [Htext]Plain - Normal TTY Output
[Hkey]A [Htext]Ansi Graphics (VT100 Emulation)
[Hkey]O [Htext]Opus Mode (AVATAR Video)
If the word [LightRed]RED [Htext]on this line is highlighted or in color, then your computer
understands ANSI graphics commands. Keep GRAPHICS ON. If, however, you see
something like "[[31;1mRED" above, then your computer is ignoring the ANSI
commands. Keep Plain Video Mode.
[SET_CLS]
Tells the board to clear the screen when appropriate.
[Hkey]YES: [Htext]The board will clear your screen from time to time.
[Hkey]NO: [Htext]Material "scrolls" with no screen clear.
[SET_EDIT]
Opus is now pioneering the concept of the first BBS Full Screen Editor.
This allows you to enter messages using arrow keys, etc., just like a word
processor. If you turn OFF the Full-scrn editor, you will automagically
be set to use the LORE (line-oriented editor), which is more familiar to
some callers.
To use the full screen editor, you must have Screen Clear and either:
ANSI Graphics turned ON [Hkey]or [Htext]Blind Caller (Talker) turned ON.
See the help screens for these other selections if you're not sure which to
choose.
[SET_IBM]
IBM Personal Computers<tm> and compatibles have a set of graphic symbols used
for line drawing, foreign languages, and scientific notation. Other computers
or terminals cannot usually display them.
╔═══════════╗ ┌───┬───┬───┬───┐ ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄
║ Montréal ║ │░░░│▒▒▒│▓▓▓│███│ ▌ αßΓπΣσµ ▐
╚═══════════╝ └───┴───┴───┴───┘ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
Double Line Box Single Line Boxes Solid Line Box
Accented 'e' Dark,Lo,Med,Hi Bars Greek Letters
The above diagrams should appear as three types of continous line boxes, each
containing additional examples of the special IBM graphic symbols.
[Hkey]If Not: [Htext]Toggle [Hkey]NO [Htext]and Opus will simulate graphics with normal text.
[Hkey]If Yes: [Htext]Toggle [Hkey]YES [Htext]and Opus will send graphics, unaltered.
[SET_DEF]
You can choose a default protocol with this command, and the board will
always use that one until you choose another. Setting this command will
cause Opus to not present protocol choices to you when you choose to
start a download while in the files areas of the board.
[SET_TALK]
This option is for those callers who use a screen reader and/or speech
synthesizer to visit the board. However, it's also helpful if you're
calling from a computer which doesn't allow you to use ANSI graphics
(which confuse a speech synthesizer).
Choosing to turn Talker ON will eliminate ANSI (color) from your screen,
but will still allow you to use the full screen editor. Without Talker ON,
you'll only be able to use the line editor for your messages if you don't
have ANSI.
[SET_MENU]
Choosing to turn this option ON will enable you to automagically
return to where ever you left off last call.
So, if you have Return Menu set to ON, and say Goodbye from the Recent
Uploads file area, then on your next call you'll skip the Main Menu
and go directly to Recent Uploads.
[SET_ASKGRAPH]
This command, when set to ON, will have the board ask you what type
of graphics you want EVERY time you call in.
This is useful to those callers who call in from several different types
of terminals, and may be a pain for you if you usually call from the same
terminal and setup.
[SET_KEYS]
Setting this option will allow you to have "Hot Keys" at any help level.
All "hot keys" means is that you don't have to hit the ENTER key after
your selection at a Menu, so choosing this option will save you one
whopping keystroke for each Menu choice you make.
[SET_GMENUS]
With this selection, you choose to view any extra menus, screens, etc
that the Sysop has setup for viewing.
[SET_BLOCK]
This command will block the interline chat feature, telling other
callers that you don't want to chat on-line with them.
[SET_TIME]
When you choose Showtime, the board will do just that - show you your time
remaining at each Menu prompt. So, instead of seeing:
[Hkey]MAIN MENU:[Htext]
you'd see:
[Hkey]MAIN MENU: (23)[Htext]
Where the (23) would tell you that you had 23 minutes of time remaining
on the board. This is especially handy if you're calling long distance.
[USR_PWD]
This is where you can change the password you use to enter the board.
Some suggestions:
[Hkey]1. [Htext]Change your password every couple of months.
[Hkey]2. [Htext]Use a password that's more than 6 characters long.
[Hkey]3. [Htext]Don't use a word that's found in the dictionary.
[Hkey]4. [Htext]Don't use your name, or a number associated with you.
[Hkey]5. [Htext]Feel free to uses numbers, but NO symbols.
[Hkey]6. [Htext]Upper and lower case make no difference.
You should change your password every month for increased security.
[USR_ADDRESS]
This is where you can update your street address in Opus' user records.
Only you and the Sysop can read this info.
[USR_PHONE]
This command will allow you to keep your phone number info current in
the board's records. Only you and the Sysop can read this info.
[USR_CITY]
You can change the name of the city where you're calling from incase you
should move and want to keep your file correct, or if you entered it
wrong and want to correct it.
[USR_LIST]
Changes the way you're listed in the [Hkey]U)[Htext]ser List.
[USR_LANG]
You can change the language of your Menus on the board if more than one
language is offered. If you choose to do this, please make sure you know
enough of the language you've choosen so you can get back here to change it
again. (Just incase you discover you're not as familiar with the new language
as you thought.) :)
Changing your language here ONLY affects the Menus...not the messages or file
lists. The default language for first-time callers is determined by the Sysop.
If only 1 language is available, this is not displayed.
[USR_ALIAS]
This is the command to choose/change your alias on the board.
[USR_BIRTHDAY]
This command will enable you to enter your birthday for the Sysop's
records. Only you and the Sysop will have access to it.
[USR_ANSWER]
This allows you to update or add your answer to the Sysop question
asked when you first called. If you weren't asked a specific question
when you first called, here's your chance. :)
[USR_NAME]
This command allows you to change your log-on name on the board.
[MSG_FRWD]
Creates a new copy of a message and sends it to another person. You're
asked which message you want to Forward, if it will be in the same
message area (and if not, which one), and to whom the message is being
sent. If you're in the Matrix area, you can forward a message to
another net/node.
The original message is left intact, and only a copy of it is sent
to the specified person. The new copy will show who the Original message
was TO and FROM.
The forwarded message can be hurled to another area at the same time,
and the caller does NOT have to have access to the destination area. For
a bombing run (mailing list), use the command [Hkey]FB[Htext].
[MSG_FORWARD]
Creates a new copy of a message and sends it to another person. You're
asked which message you want to Forward, if it will be in the same
message area (and if not, which one), and to whom the message is being
sent. If you're in the Matrix area, you can forward a message to
another net/node.
The original message is left intact, and only a copy of it is sent
to the specified person. The new copy will show who the Original message
was TO and FROM.
The forwarded message can be hurled to another area at the same time,
and the caller does NOT have to have access to the destination area. For
a bombing run (mailing list), use the command [Hkey]FB[Htext].
[MSG_PRIOR]
Read the message PRIOR to the last one you read. After you select this,
pressing ENTER alone will continue to show you each prior message, so
you'll be moving BACKWARDS through the messages.
Remember, when you want to go forward, you will need to type the [Hkey]N [Htext]key
for [Hkey]N)[Htext]ext message. You can also go directly to a message by simply
typing the number of the message.
[MSG_PARENT]
After reading a "reply" message, you can use the [Hkey]"-"[Htext]command to display
the original message...the one that generated the reply. Reply messages
are chained together, and this command allows you to read backwards
through the chain.
[MSG_CHILD]
Read the "reply" message to the last message read, if there is one. Reply
messages are linked together like a chain. This command allows you to read
forward to follow the thread of the messages and their replies.
[MSG_NEXT]
Read the next message forward from the last you read. Pressing ENTER will
do this automagically, so you don't have to keep typing [Hkey]"N" at every
message prompt.
[MSG_NONSTOP]
Read all messages non-stop, starting at the last message read. The
board will NOT pause between messages, but will scroll them to screen
from where you are to the end of messages in that area.
This command is useful if your computer can capture text from the screen
and store it on disk ("capture buffer"). You can capture all the messages
available, hang up, and read them on your own time at your own pace.
Check your communication software docs for more details.
[MSG_EDIT_NEW]
Allows you to enter messages to other callers.
REMEMBER, some message areas are "echos", and so are copied to boards
all over the world. If you disagree with a stated opinion, you have
the right to say you disagree, but not to attack the other caller
personally...thereby embarrassing yourself in front of hundreds of
thousands of people.
If you've chosen to enter a message to someone, and are told there's no
such person, then you're not in an "echo" area. If you're told this
while trying to enter a message, you're in a non-echo message area and
the board is telling you that you can only enter messages to others who
call the board...and that there's no person with that name in the user
records.
[MSG_EDIT_REPLY]
Allows you to enter a "reply" message to the last message you read.
The message will automagically be addressed to the correct person.
[MSG_UPLD]
This command allows text files to be uploaded directly into the Message
area via the XModem file transfer protocol.
You compose your message off-line using the text editor of your choice but
you must save your message in ASCII format. Then, you would use the [Hkey]"U"[Htext]
command at the menu to let the board know you're going to [Hkey]U)[Htext]pload a message.
You'll be asked to enter the TO, FROM and SUBJECT then there will be a prompt
for you to begin the upload.
Messages to be uploaded must be [Hkey]3K or less[Htext], otherwise, the board will not
accept the message. If it is accepted, it will save itself.
[MSG_LAST]
Allows you to read the current message again. Choosing this will cause
the board to re-display the last message you read.
[MSG_LIST]
The List command can be used in several ways: [Hkey]L, LV, LV*, and L*[Htext]. The
[Hkey]L [Htext]alone will give you a brief listing as to who wrote the message,
to whom, and if it has been recieved. It also gives the date and time it was
written. By using the [Hkey]V [Htext]command with the [Hkey]L, (LV) [Htext]it will also show
you the subject of the message. By using the [Hkey]* (L* or LV*) [Htext]it would give
you the same listing, but since your last call.
For example, let's say there are 210 messages in the area, but you want to List
the last 10 messages only...no prob! Just type [Hkey]LV200[Htext] or [Hkey]L200[Htext] ---
Experiment! The List command can save you lots o' time while reading messages.
[MSG_SCAN]
This is a really sloooooooooooow scan to check mail for you. Also, Scan
is ONLY available to you if you're in a Section. See the available help on
Sections for more info about them.
If you're determined to use "Scan" though, there are a couple of ways you
can do it:
[Hkey]
"S"[Htext] will scan ALL areas for messages you have waiting, and list them
by area number and message number.
[Hkey]
"SV"[Htext] will do a tedious job of locating all your mail, recieved and
not yet recieved, plus gives you a listing of where they're located.
[Hkey]
"SV*" [Htext]and [Hkey]"S*" [Htext]will do the same as above, except they'll look for new mail
since your last call.
[MSG_INQ]
The [Hkey]I [Htext]command will search the TO, FROM and SUBJECT lines for your choice.
So, if you type [Hkey]I Dorothy [Htext]you might see:
[LightCyan]Searching for DOROTHY
[Htext]#107 [LightCyan]TO [Hkey]DOROTHY [Gray]Gale
[LightCyan]FROM [Gray]The Scarecrow
[LightCyan]SUBJECT [Gray]Re: Apple Gathering
[Htext]
When it finds what it's looking for, it will show you the info in CAPS, and which
message # to refer to. Inquire also allows use of "wildcard" characters:
[Hkey]? - [Htext]matches ANY single character; i.e. "Th?t" finds "This" & "That"
[Hkey]* - [Htext]matches any number of instances of the same character; i.e.
"x*yz" finds "xyz","yz", and "xxyz"
[Hkey]+ - [Htext]matches one or more instances of a single character; i.e.
"x+yz" finds "xyz" and "xxyz"
To find a LITERAL question mark, asterisk or plus sign, precede it with a
backslash, i.e. "\?", "\*", "\+"
[MSG_KILL]
Allows you to delete a message if it's written by you, or to you.
If the message is not private to you, and concerns a topic that other
callers might be interested in, you might consider leaving it there.
BBSs are for conversations!
[MSG_HURL]
Lets you move a message from one message area to another. The source and
destination file areas MUST be on the same drive.
[MSG_BOMB]
Bomb that message.
[MSG_XPRT]
This command allows you to save messages to a disk file for future reference.
You can append to the disk file by typing a [Hkey]"+" [Htext]before the filename when
prompted for the file's name.
This command is usually reserved for the Sysop because Opus believes you...
it doesn't check to make sure the destination is there. So, if you send a
message to LPT1, and the printer is off, the system wil hang. This command
will also overwrite existing files without asking you if you forget to
put the [Hkey]"+" [Htext]before an existing file name.
[MSG_QUICK]
When you choose this option, the board will search forward in the message
area for any mail that's addressed to you, and then will automagically show
you the message.
[MSG_QINQ]
This command will have the board search forward in the current message
area looking for the match to a string you enter. When the board finds
a match, it will display the message(s).
The board will remember the last string you've entered (even if you've
changed message areas), so you can just hit ENTER for continue with your
search if the first one found isn't the one you're looking for, or if you
want to search further.
[MSG_RULES]
This menu choice will display the rules of the echo, provided the echo
moderator has entered any. If there aren't any rules on file for this area,
you won't see this menu choice.
[MSG_NAREA]
This command will automagically transport you to the next message area
where there are messages you haven't read. Unless you call often, or
routinely read all the messages, you may want to only use this while in a
Section. For info on Sections, check out the help commands available for
the Sections.
[MSG_HELP]
Loads a HELP file that is SPECIFIC to the current message area. If one is
NOT available, the standard help file is shown.
[SYS_MAIL]
Matrix Information shows you a quick overview of your outbound area status.
Here's an example of the outbound screen:
Only local calls allowed Only calls to nodes that accept mail
│ ┌───┘ ┌─── File Requests allowed
│ │ │
[Yellow on Blue]Matrix behavior: [Cyan]LOCAL `#CM' F.REQ.
[Yellow on Blue] DIRECT ATTACHES: >[Blue]
C [LightCyan]√ 129/111 [Cyan]C:\Opus17x\Dorothy.Zip .............. [Gray]439...14-Jul-91 03:18am
[LightRed]$ [Cyan]129/112 C:\Opus17x\Dorothy.Zip .............. [Gray]439...14-Jul-91 03:21am
[Blue]│[LightRed]│[LightCyan]│
[Blue]│[LightRed]│[LightCyan]│
[Blue]│[LightRed]│[LightCyan]└── 129/111 mail satisfies behavior window and will be sent.
[Blue]│[LightRed]└─── 129/112 has cost associated with it.
[Blue]└──── 129/111 will accept continuous mail
[Htext]
The matrix management screen also allows you to generate a poll to a node,
unpack existing bundles, scan echomail message areas, and clear any nodes
that are marked as undialable.
[F_LOCATE]
Use this command to find a file based on a short sequence of characters.
Locate checks both the file name AND the description of the file, and it
checks [Hkey]ALL [Htext]the file areas, not just the current one.
So, if you type [Hkey]L WOZ[Htext], you might get this:
[Cyan]20 .. Adventure Stories
[Hkey]WOZ.Zip [Magenta]338708 [Green]07-14-91 [LightCyan]Story of my Adventures
[Green]Uploaded by: Dorothy Gale [LightCyan]On: [Green]07-14-91 [Red]Times: [LightCyan]1
[Cyan]21 .. Windows Icons
[Hkey]Doticons.Zip [Magenta]100708 [Green]07-14-91 [LightCyan]WOZ Icons
[Green]Uploaded by: Dorothy Gale [LightCyan]On: [Green]07-14-91 [Red]Times: [LightCyan]2
[Htext]
Locate doesn't use wildcards, so to find a file when you're not sure
of it's name, just type a bit of what you THINK is the name or what
might be in the description.
[F_TITLES]
This command will list the files available in the current file area. Also
lists the file's size in bytes, date uploaded, and a short description. If
the file is new since your last call, you'll see a flashing asterisk "[Green][Blink]*[Htext]"
next to the date uploaded.
[F_DSPL]
Will cause a text file to be typed to the screen for on-line reading, or
capturing into a buffer. (Check your communication software docs for
details). The command only works with text files.
[F_DNLD]
Tells the board to send a file to you, if your communication software
allows this. Check your software's docs, but most do.
Downloading (Receiving) files is a two part process...you have to tell the
board what you're going to do, then you have to tell YOUR computer what
you're going to do:
[Hkey]1. [Htext]Tell the board you want to [Hkey]D)[Htext]ownload a file.
[Hkey]2. [Htext]Select the file transfer protocol you want to use - the board will
give you a list of available protocols. (Ask the Sysop which
protocols are most efficient.)
[Hkey]3. [Htext]Tell the board the name of the file you want to receive. (Some
protocols accept DOS "wildcards".)
[Hkey]4. [Htext]Finally, when the board says, "Ready to send...", tell
your communication program to receive the file. Make sure you
tell your computer to use the same protocol you already told
the board to use!
[F_UPLD]
Lets you send a file from your computer to the board, if your communication
software lets you. Check your software's docs.
Uploading (Sending) files is a two part process...you have to tell the
board what you're going to do, then you have to tell YOUR computer what
you're going to do:
[Hkey]1. [Htext]Tell the board you want to [Hkey]U)[Htext]pload a file.
[Hkey]2. [Htext]Select the file transfer "protocol" you want to
use - the board will give you a list of available protocols.
[Hkey]3. [Htext]Tell the board the name of the file you'll be sending.
[Hkey]4. [Htext]Finally, when the board says, "Ready to receive...", tell
your communication program to send the file. Make sure you
tell your computer to use the same protocol you already told
the board to use!
[Hkey]5. [Htext]At the end of the upload, you'll be prompted for a brief description
of the file so that other callers will know what it is.
[F_RAWDIR]
This will display a list of ALL files in the subdirectory for this file
area, whether they're included in FILESBBS.DAT or not. The [Hkey]R)[Htext]aw Dir
command will ask for a "File Mask" and wildcards are accepted here.
[F_ARCDIR]
Display the Contents of a file that has been compressed using one of the
compression programs (.ARC, .ARJ, .LHA, .PAK, .ZIP, or .ZOO).
A compressed file is one that stores either one or several other files inside
it. This is to enable you to get the whole program, including the docs, etc,
by only downloading one file. For example, you can compress DOROTHY.EXE,
SCARECROW.DOC, TINMAN.LST, and LION.TXT all into a file called WIZARD.ZIP. In
addition to compressing many files into one, compression also makes the final
file smaller, which saves you time on the board and space on your disk.
The Contents command lets you see what files are inside a compressed one that's
listed on the board.
[F_HURL]
This command will let you [Hkey]H)[Htext]url a file, with it's description, from
one file area to another.
[F_KILL]
Allows you to [Hkey]K)[Htext]ill file, either by deleting it totally, or just
by deleting it from FILESBBS.DAT. You'll be prompted with these
questions from the board when choosing this command.
[F_DNHANG]
Using this command will let you start your download, and when the download
is complete, the board will give you 10 seconds to hit any key. If you
don't, the board will automagically say Goodbye for you. This is a great
command if you want to start your download and leave your computer to do
it's thing!
[F_NEW]
Lets you search the entire board for files that have been uploaded since
your last call. If you like, you can override this and set a new number
of days to search through. If you've already called in once today, and
use this command, the board will default to a 14 day search and ask you
if that's acceptable.
[F_HELP]
Loads a HELP file that is SPECIFIC to the current file area. If one is NOT
availble the standard help file is shown.
[F_TEMP]
This command is suggested for Sysop use only, as it's used to allow you
to use a different path for Uploads, Download, Raw, Type and Contents
commands. As soon as you change areas, or try to do use the Locate
command, the normal paths will take over again. Uploads and Downloads
in the temporary path will not be included in the Upload or Download
logs, but will be in the main log file.
This path will be temporary, and will disappear as soon as an area change
occurs. Use this with the Adopt option.
[F_LONG]
This command gives you a more detailed listing of the files available. It
will show you all that the Files command does, plus who uploaded the file,
when they uploaded it, and how many times the file has been downloaded.
The listing will be shown like this:
[Hkey]WIZOFOZ.ZIP [Magenta]338708 [Green]07-14-91 [LightCyan]Story of my Adventures
[Green]Uploaded by: [Hkey]Dorothy Gale [LightCyan]On: [Green]07-14-91 [Red]Times: [LightCyan]2
[Htext]
On some files, you may see the number of another board...this usually means
that the file came in via a software distribution channel.
[F_ADOPT]
This command allows you to add files to FILESBBS.DAT from the keyboard.
You select this command, and Opus will ask you for a file name. Then,
it will confirm that you want to add the specified file, and if so,
it'll ask for a description.
Opus will NOT check to see if the file already exists in FILESBBS.DAT,
only that it exists in the download directory.
The person who adopts the file is considered to be the uploader.
You can use this command combined with the Temporary Directory command
to adopt a file that isn't in the download path for the current area.
So, you can use the Temp Directory first to set the path, then adopt
the file(s) you want.
Yep...you can use wildcards.
[ED_SAVE]
Saves (sends) the message you've just entered.
[ED_ABORT]
Discards the message you're working on. It is not saved.
[ED_LIST]
Displays the message you've just entered, with line numbers.
[ED_CHG]
Lets you replace words in your message with other words.
[Hkey]1. [Htext]Choose the EDIT command from the EDITOR menu.
[Hkey]2. [Htext]Select the line # you want to correct.
[Hkey]3. [Htext]Type the letters or words you want to change.
[Hkey]4. [Htext]Type the letters or words the way you want them to appear.
[ED_INSRT]
Inserts a blank line in your message. Opus will ask which line should
be the insert line, and will put the blank line BEFORE the line you choose.
So, if you've got a message:
[Hkey]1. [Cyan]Dorothy,
[Hkey]2. [Cyan]Please call me about the apple forest.
[Hkey]3. [Cyan]Scarecrow
and choose to insert line 3, your message would look like this:
[Hkey]1. [Cyan]Dorothy,
[Hkey]2. [Cyan]Please call me about the apple forest.
[Hkey]3.
4. [Cyan]Scarecrow
[ED_DEL]
Lets you delete any line in your message. Opus will ask which line number
you want to delete.
[ED_CONT]
Lets you continue entering your message where you left off.
[ED_TO]
Lets you change the name of the person you're sending your message "To:".
[ED_FROM]
Lets you change the name of who your message is "From:".
[ED_SUBJ]
Lets you change the "Subject:" line of your message.
[ED_ATTR]
Allows you to change a message's "attributes", or the way Opus and Fido
systems handle the message. You call up this menu by using the ^KH in
Oped, or by hitting [LightCyan]ENTER [Htext] on a blank line in LORE.
Selectable attributes are:
[Hkey]P)[Cyan]rivate [Hkey]I)[Cyan]n transit
[Hkey]C)[Cyan]rash/spewmail [Hkey]O)[Cyan]rphan
[Hkey]A)[Cyan]ttach a file [Hkey]L)[Cyan]ocal
[Hkey]K)[Cyan]ill/Sent [Hkey]$)[Cyan]receipt req
[Hkey]R)[Cyan]equest a file [Hkey]!)[Cyan]is receipt
[Hkey]H)[Cyan]OLD for pickup [Hkey]*)[Cyan]audit trail
[Hkey]-)[Cyan]Received [Hkey]U)[Cyan]pdate file req
[Hkey]S)[Cyan]ent [Hkey]G)[Cyan]ated UUCP Address
[Htext]
Note: You'll only see the "G)ated UUCP Address" choice if you're setup for
UUCP address functions. Check the Opus documentation if you need any of
these selections explained.
[ED_DISK]
Lets you import a file from DISK. This file must be in ASCII format and
can't exceed the maximum length set by the SysOp.
[ED_UUCP]
Turn ON/OFF the automatic insertion of the UUCP address string.
[_MAKE_SECTION]
This command will allow you to create your own Section on the board.
You'll only be shown, and have access to, the Section that you put together.
If you prefer to pretty much stay within your interests on a board, this
is the thing for you. What the Sections do is give you the ability to
choose a group of areas, and then not even have to LOOK at message and
file areas that aren't within your choice group.
REMEMBER: When you're in a Section, ONLY the areas of that Section are
available to you. Of course, you can change Sections at any time.
[_MY_SECTION]
This command will put you into the Section you created. You'll only
be shown, and have access to, the Section that you put together.
If you prefer to pretty much stay within your interests on a board, this
is the thing for you. What the Sections do is give you the ability to
choose a group of areas, and then not even have to LOOK at message and
file areas that aren't within your choice group.
REMEMBER: When you're in a Section, ONLY the areas of that Section are
available to you. Of course, you can change Sections at any time.
[_SEND_MESSAGE]
This command will let you send a message to a caller on another line.
What happens is that the board will look to see who's online (and whether
or not they have chat blocked) then you can enter your message.
The next time the caller on the other line hits a menu, the board will
see your message and show it to them.
[_SEE_LINES]
Use this command to see who is on another line.
[_SEE_CHAT]
This command causes the board to check to see if there's a chat-type
message out there. If there isn't, you'll be told, "Nothing for you."
[_MY_MACRO]
This command runs the Macro that you've setup previously. If you haven't
created a Macro, the board will tell you that it can't run one for you.
There are three types of Macros: File, Message, and Default. The File
Macro will run if you're in a File area, the Message Macro if you're in
a Message area, and the Default for any other place on the board where
the Macro command is offered.
If you're unfamiliar with the concept of Macros, here's a small example:
Let's say that you when you want to hang-up from the board, you usually
do it in the same way: [Hkey]G[Htext]oodbye, [Hkey]Y[Htext]es I'm sure, and [Hkey]N[Htext]o, I don't want to
leave a log-off message. You could create a Macro that, when called,
would type the keys [Hkey]GYN[Htext].
The above could be used anywhere on the board where the Goodbye command
is offered, letting you quickly log-off in a legal and friendly way. Of
course, you could also setup a File area Macro to [Hkey]D[Htext]ownload, via [Hkey]Z[Htext]Modem, the
file [Hkey]N[Htext]ewfiles.zip. Setup would be: [Hkey]DZNEWFILE.ZIP[Htext].
Experiment!
[_MAKE_MACRO]
This command will let you create a Macro for use anywhere on the board
except File and Message areas (they each have their own Macros). The
board will store up to 15 characters for your macro, and when you choose
the Macro command at the menu, the board will run whatever's been stored
by you.
There are three macro fields in your record: Message, File and Default.
If you're unfamiliar with the concept of Macros, here's a small example:
Let's say that you when you want to hang-up from the board, you usually
do it in the same way: [Hkey]G[Htext]oodbye, [Hkey]Y[Htext]es I'm sure, and [Hkey]N[Htext]o, I don't want to
leave a log-off message. You could create a Macro that, when called,
would type the keys [Hkey]GYN[Htext].
Experiment!
[_MAKE_MSG_MACRO]
This command will let you create a Macro for use in the Message areas of
the board. The board will store up to 15 characters for your macro, and
when you choose the Macro command at the menu, the board will run
whatever's been stored by you.
There are three macro fields in your record: Message, File and Default.
If you're unfamiliar with the concept of Macros, here's a small example:
Let's say that you when you want to hang-up from the board, you usually
do it in the same way: [Hkey]G[Htext]oodbye, [Hkey]Y[Htext]es I'm sure, and [Hkey]N[Htext]o, I don't want to
leave a log-off message. You could create a Macro that, when called,
would type the keys [Hkey]GYN[Htext].
Experiment!
[_MAKE_FILE_MACRO]
This command will let you create a Macro for use in the File areas of
the board. The board will store up to 15 characters for your macro, and
when you choose the Macro command at the menu, the board will run
whatever's been stored by you.
There are three macro fields in your record: Message, File and Default.
If you're unfamiliar with the concept of Macros, here's a small example:
Let's say that you when you want to hang-up from the board, you usually
do it in the same way: [Hkey]G[Htext]oodbye, [Hkey]Y[Htext]es I'm sure, and [Hkey]N[Htext]o, I don't want to
leave a log-off message. You could create a Macro that, when called,
would type the keys [Hkey]GYN[Htext].
Experiment!
[PROMPT]
Which command do you need help with? (Press [Mkey]ENTER [Mtext]to exit)
[NOHELP]
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