


                        Ŀ
                         File Menu Help Screen 
                        




A)rea Change:       Used to jump to a different forum.  Forums usually
                    deal with a certain topic, and includes its own
                    message base.

D)ownload Files:    This option allows transferring files from the BBS system
                    to your computer.  If your ratio does not comply with the
                    system rules, you will be notified and returned to the
                    FILE menu.  You can fix this by Uploading files, and/or
                    by leaving messages.  To see what you have to do, use the
                    Y function to view your statistics.
                    If you have a set protocol, you will be prompted for the
                    name(s) of the files to download.  If you do not have
                    a set protocol, you will have to enter a protocol.
                    You can transfer up to 50 Files using Batch mode.  When
                    the BBS indicates 'ready to send' you should begin your
                    own local transfer procedures, using the same protocol
                    as you selected.

G)oodbye:           Terminates the current connection and disconnects.
                    You will be asked if you are sure you want to logoff. If
                    Yes, you will be disconnected after the logoff screen
                    is shown.  If No is entered, you will be returned to
                    the MAIN menu.

L)ist Files:        This option views the available files for download
                    from the BBS.  It presents a sub-prompt asking for
                    which file area to be displayed.

M)essage System:    This will move you into the message system, which
                    gives you the capabilities to Read, Download, Scan,
                    Mail.

N)ew Files:         Displays a sub-prompt asking for the date to use as a
                    basis for the search.  The default date is the last time
                    you used this option.  The files which are that date
                    are newer will be displayed.

P)rotocol Option:   This gives you the ability to change the default
                    protocol, which is used for transfers.

Q)uit to Main:      Returns you to the Main Menu Area.

R)ead a Text File:  A sub-prompt asks for the name of any ascii file listed
                    in the file database.  The selected text file is
                    displayed with appropriate screen pauses.  Only files
                    with .TXT are permitted.

S)earch File List:  This option gives you the ability to search the files
                    listing for any series of characters.  If the series
                    is found in the filename, or description, the file
                    will be shown.

T)est a File:       This will test an ARCHIVE to see if it is a valid ARCHIVE.

U)pload a File:     This option allows transferring of files from your computer
                    to the BBS.  If no default protocol is set, you must
                    choice the file.  You will then be prompted for the files,
                    and enter a description.  If enter is hit alone, you
                    can upload the files and be asked for the descriptions
                    later.

V)iew inside a ZIP: This selection is designed to allow viewing compressed
                    files, such as .ARC, .ZIP, .PAK, .ZOO, etc.

W)rite MARKED files:This permits you to update the information in the MARKED
                    files listing.  This listing of files, is set to be
                    downloaded, when the D FILE MENU option is used.

X)pert Toggle:      You have the option of two levels of menus: Expert And
                    Novice.  In Novice mode full menu support is shown, while
                    in Expert mode the screens are by-passed.

Y)our Stats [Ratio]:This will display your current download/upload information,
                    your ratio, the lowest ratio available for download, and
                    if you have access to download.  If you have a bad ratio
                    in either Downloading/Uploading or Messages Per Call, you
                    will be notified.

