F I L E L I S T O P T I O N S After files have been listed to the screen, you have a number of options following each screen of listings. The following sub-prompt is displayed: -Pause- [C]ont, [H]elp, [N]onstop, [M]ark, [D]wnld, [I]nfo, [V]iew, [S]top? [C]ont - This is the default response, and results in a continuation of the file listing. [H]elp - Displays this information screen. [N]onstop - This choice continues the file listings, but does not pause between screens, nor offer the opportunity to [M]ark files. [M]ark - This choice allows you to create a queue of files for downloading after you have completed your listing. Marked file names are stored in a temporary buffer, and may be viewed and modified as your listing continues. Choosing [M]ark presents the following sub-prompt: Mark File Command [#, #-#], [A]ll, [E]dit/View, [H]elp? Files may be marked individually or in groups by number. Each screen numbers the files listed from 1 to the maximum number which will fit on a single screen display. To download files numbered 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 you can enter the commmand [2 4-8 10]. The [M]ark command is explained in more detail at the help prompt after being selected. [D]wnld - Allows you to begin downloading files. If you haven't selected any files using the [M]ark command, you are asked for the 1st file name you want to download. If you are using a batch protocol you will be asked for additional file names until you have reached the maximum allowed, or until you enter a blank name. If you have [M]arked files in the download queue, you are presented with the following sub-prompt: You have THESE MARKED files queued ready for download. What would you like to do: [D]ownload - Download all marked files. [E]dit - Edit/View marked files. [A]dd - Add more files (by name) to the download list. [G]oodbye - Download all marked files, then Log-Off automatically. [S]top - Return to the Menu Prompt. Command? [ ] Select your choice and either begin downloading or stop. From here you can select one of the above options and continue. Should you have difficulties successfully transferring all of the [M]arked files in the queue, the files not transferred, will remain in the queue for easy re-transmittal. [I]nfo - This choice presents the complete file information screen, the same detailed information contained in the Full Listing description. Shown below is a typical file: --------------------------- Detail File Information ----------------------- Name: DIR.ZIP File date : 05/11/91 12:00 Downloads : 3 Size: 8,981 Last accessed: 05/11/91 12:12 Cost : 0 From: DAVID MYERS Dwnld Time : 00:00:05 OffLine : NO Area: DOS & Virus Scan Utilities Free Flag : NO Keys: Desc: Like DOS's DIR command. 100% faster. You can DIR your ---------------------------- Detailed Description ------------------------- Like DOS's DIR command. You may DIR your entire hard disk. You may also have DIR print you entire hard disk along with file size, path, attributes, etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Detailed Description is used in conjunction with the normal file description to better define the programs functions and features. This information is only displayed if the uploader or the system operator has entered this information. Normal screen pauses in effect. [V]iew - Viewing a file is used to look into the contents of an archived or compressed file such as a .ZIP or .LZH file. Various utility programs perform this function in different ways, and the specific output and operation is explained when the command is selected. [S]top - Stops the file listing display.