The File Transfer System PRO Help
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   VIEWING THE FILE DIRECTORY:

       Move up one screen      :  "P", UpArrow, PgUp

       Move down one screen    :  [CR], Space, DownArrow, PgDn

       Re-List current screen  :  "R"

       Go to beginning of dir. :  "T"


   FILE AREA PROMPT COMMANDS:

   <S>earch - Search Area

       There are two possible types of searches that are defined by the
       sysop.  The first searches for a string of text, while the second
       searches only for keywords.  If the sysop has enabled the second
       search type, you will be prompted with "Keyword Search"


       Type 1: String Search

       Prompts you for a string of text; then searches the current File
       Area for the specified string.  It will search both filenames
       and descriptions.  You may mark files, view your queue, and 
       download files while searching.  Wildcards are not necessary and
       should not be used.

       This sysop may enable searching within text files.  If a match is
       found within the file, the filename will be highlighted.

       To perform AND/NOT searching, you must use a "&" or "!" on the 
       FIRST prompt.  NOTE: AND/NOT searching as well as searching within
       files is MUCH slower.

       To search only for entries containing two separate 
       strings, you may use the ampersand:
       "<str1> & <str2>"

       To search for entries containing one string, but not another,
       use an exclamation point:
       "<String to Find> ! <String to exclude>"

       You may combine the two features:
       "<str1> & <str2> ! <String to exclude>"
       
       If compound searching is available, you will be prompted for more 
       than one string of text.  Press enter at any time to begin the 
       search.  If any of these strings are located, the file is displayed.  
       

       Type 2: Keyword Search
       
       The keyword search lets you search for individual words within
       the file description, including the filename itself.
       
       On each line, enter a keyword expression.  More than one expression
       will form an OR search.  You may enter as many keywords as you wish
       on one line, but they must be separated by "AND" or "NOT".
       
       Example:
       
       Line1: "LASER AND PRINTER NOT CANON"
       Line2: "HP"
       
       These two keyword expressions will match all file entries that
       contain both the word "laser" and "printer" but do not contain
       "canon".  It will also match entries that contain the word "HP"


   <D>ownload - Download Queue [ONLINE only]

       This will initiate the transfer of all files in your queue.
       If you have no files in queue, you will be prompted to tag files
       first.  After a successful file transfer, your queue will be
       cleared.


   FILE DIRECTORY PROMPT COMMANDS:

   <A>rea - Change File Directory

       Change to a different File Directory.  Your Download Queue will
       remain intact.

       NOTE: The Sysop can bypass this option.


   <M>ark - Mark Files for Download [ONLINE only]

       Lets you tag various filenames, placing them in your download
       queue for a batch transfer.  You can type in any names and/or
       numbers of the files you wish to download separated by commas.
       Example:

           File 1: "game.zip"
           File 2: "1"
           File 3: "1,2,7,4"
           File 4: "1,picture.zip,2,7,4"

       You will be asked for consecutive filenames; press <enter> when
       finished.

       RIPTerm users may tag files by clicking on them with the mouse.


   <D>ownload - Download Queue [ONLINE only]

       This will initiate the transfer of all files in your queue.
       If you have no files in queue, you will be prompted to tag files
       first.  After a successful file transfer, your queue will be
       cleared.


   <F>ax - Fax files [FAX area only]

       This command will fax the files in your queue to the number you
       specify.  The phone number must be typed exactly as it would be
       dialed.  Example:

           Send faxes to: "1-217-356-9464"


   <U>pload - Batch Upload Files

       Lets you upload any number of files at once to the upload
       directory (specified by the sysop).  Batch Upload asks you to
       choose an upload protocol, which is remembered separately from
       your download protocol.

       NOTE: The Sysop can bypass this option.


   <S>earch - Search Directory

       Prompts you for a string of text; then searches the current
       File Directory or, optionally, File Area for the specified
       string.  It will search both filenames and descriptions.
       Wildcards are not necessary and should not be used.

       {see Search Area, listed above}


   <V>iew Q- View Queue [TAGGED FILES only]

       Will list all the filenames currently in your queue, as well as
       the total bytes and download time.  You may delete individual
       files or clear the queue.

       This also displays your time and bytes left this call.


   <H>elp - Displays this file


   <Q>uit - Quit Program

       Exits the current file area returning to TBBS.  Your download
       queue will remain intact.


   <O>ther - Other Commands

       Displays the alternate command prompt.  All commands are
       available from both prompts.


   <X>tend Description - Extended Descriptions

       Lets you look at the full description for any file.  You may
       type in any names and/or numbers of the files you wish to view
       separated by commas.

       Example:

           File: "game.zip"
           File: "1,"
           File: "1,2,7,4"
           File: "1,picture.zip,7,4"

       You will be asked for consecutive filenames; press <enter> when
       finished.

       NOTE: When listing files without the full descriptions, entries
             that have extended descriptions will be marked with a plus
             before the first 45 characters of the description.


   <N>ew - New Files

       Finds all files which have been uploaded on or after the date of
       your last call OR since the number of days that you specify.


   <E>xamine - Examine Archive

       WITHOUT a BBS Server:

           Displays the contents of a ZIP, LZH, ARC, or PAK file and
           shows GIF file statistics.

       WITH a BBS Server and Download Privileges:

           Extract predefined archive formats:
           Allows viewing and downloading of files within any archive.

           GIF Previewing:
           All specified GIF files will be compressed and transferred
           to the user as CxxHyyM.GIF where xx = hour and yy = min.


   <C>hange protocol - Select Download Protocol

       Allows you to choose a default protocol to use during file
       transfers.  ZMODEM is recommended.


   <K>ill UL - Erase previous upload

       This option allows a user to delete one of his previously
       uploaded files.  A user must have ownership of the file or
       sysop priviliege level (255).
