United States
            Environmental Protection
            Agency
           Solid Waste and
           Emergency Response
           (OS-110W)
EPA/542/B-93/002
February 1993
                                         c1, /
&EPA
Cleanup Information
Bulletin Board System
Users Guide
              CLU-IN
              Cleanup Information
              Bulletin Board

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Technology Innovation Office
CLU-IN: CLEANUP INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD
                       Users Guide
            Overview                             \
            Help                                 2
            Getting Started                        $
            Messages                             &
            News                                12
            Bulletins                             13
            Files                                14
            Uploading and Downloading           15
            DOORs                              IS
            Special Interest Group Areas           19
            CHAT                              22
            Appendix I: CLU-IN Commands        21
            Appendix II: Full-Screen Editor        31
                                           U.S. Environment! Poler^'n Ar-cncy
                                           Region 5, U::r:.,;y P. 'y.
                                           77 West J&cksjn EocL,\. .;, .^ih Floor
                                           Chicago, IL  60604-3590

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Contents
1.  Overview	   1

2.  Help 	   2

3.  Getting Started	   3
   Equipment	   3
   Configuring Your System	   3
   Establishing a Connection	   5
   Online Registration	   6
   Main Board Menu  	   6
   Expert Mode	   6
   Goodbye or Logoff	   7

4.  Messages	   8
   Types of Messages	   8
   Reading Messages  	   8
   Replying to Messages	   9
   Killing Messages	   9
   Entering Messages	   9
   Scanning Messages	  11

5.  News	  12

6.  Bulletins  	  13

7.  Files 	  14
   Zipped (Archived) Files 	  14

8.  Uploading and Downloading Files  	  15
   Downloading a Single File  	  15
   Downloading a Batch of Files	  16
   Uploading a Single File 	  16
   Uploading a Batch of Files  	  17

9.  DOORs	  18

10. Special Interest Group (SIG) Areas  	  19

11. CHAT	  20

Appendix I CLU-IN Commands	  21

Appendix n  Full-Screen Editor  	  31

Table 1. CrossTalk Configuration Parameters  	   5
Table 2. Main Menu  	   6

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1.  Overview
The Cleanup Information (CLU-IN) Bulletin Board System (BBS) is designed for hazardous waste
cleanup professionals to use for finding information about innovative technologies, consulting with
one another online, and accessing databases.  CLU-IN is used by those involved in the cleanup of
Superfund and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act corrective action sites, including EPA,
other Federal Agency and State personnel, consulting engineers, technology vendors, remediation
contractors, researchers, community groups, and individual citizens.
YOU CAN USE CLU-IN TO:

*  Read, print, or save to computer disk current hazardous waste cleanup-related information.

*  Exchange computer data, including database files, electronic spreadsheets, word-processor files,
   and software.

*  Post your own articles and comments online for the benefit of others.

*  Ask questions and conduct discussions  directly with cleanup experts.

*  Exchange private letters and files with  other users.


HOW TO ACCESS CLU-IN

To access CLU-IN, you will need:

*  A PC or terminal
*  Telecommunications software (such as  CrossTalk or ProComm)
*  A Modem (1200 or 2400 baud)
*  A phone line that will handle modem communications


THE CLU-IN PHONE NUMBER IS: 301/589-8366

The telecommunication parameters are: No parity, 8 bits, 1  stop-bit (N-8-1).

When you first access CLU-IN, you will be asked to register and create a password. You must
remember this password and use it every time you  access CLU-IN.

This Manual describes how to access and use some of the major capabilities of CLU-IN. Appendix I
lists  and describes all user commands and subcommands that are, or soon will be, available to you
on CLU-IN. Appendix II presents a list of  the full-screen editor keyboard commands.

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2.  Help
Detailed assistance is available through online help on CLU-IN. Users can get help for any CLU-IN
prompt. From the "Main Board Command?" prompt, type H followed by the abbreviation of the
command for which you want help. For example, to get help on reading messages, type H R. To get
help at the subcommand level (such as the "End of Message Command," "Message Read Command,"
or "Bulletin List Command"), simply type H. CLU-IN will display help for the prompt from which
you typed H.

In addition, when displaying information (such as messages, file lists, and bulletins) that is more than
one screen long, CLU-IN will display the following prompt at the end of each screen:

(# min left), (H)elp, (N)o More,  for More?

At this prompt, type H for an explanation of the display  options or  to continue
displaying text.  To stop the display, type N.

Help is also available in a file (HELP.ZIP) that contains  the text of all help screens for CLU-IN.
HELP.ZIP can be downloaded to your computer for reading at your leisure (see page 14 for
instructions on how to download). Also, some of the bulletins on CLU-IN contain instructions for
using CLU-IN. Bulletins may be read online or downloaded to your computer. To view a list of
bulletins, type the command B at the "Main Board  Command?" prompt.

In addition to online help, the CLU-IN System Operator  (SySop) is available at the CLU-IN Help
Line (301-589-8368) from 9:00 to 5:00 Eastern Time.

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3.  Getting  Started
Equipment

1*^^^^^^™lillIl^^^^^T   To use CLU-IN, you will need the following:
  You do not need
  sophisticated eommuni-      A. Personal Computer or Terminal: Almost any computer or
  cations software.     V      terminal will do, as long as it can be connected to a telephone line
  Virtually any communir      v*a a m°dem. This includes computers with access to a modem
  cations software will be      through a LAN or data switch.
  adequate to connect to
  the BBS.   i"               A Modem: A modem is used to connect your computer or terminal
             ',                to a telephone line.  Almost any 1200 or 2400 baud modem will
mn^m^i^mfmmmmm^mmmmmm^   work. A Hayes-compatible modem is recommended, and is
                             required by some communications programs running on IBM PC or
AT compatible computers. You may also require cables and telephone jacks to connect the modem
to your computer or terminal and to the telephone line.
A Communications Software Program: Software is necessary if you are using a microcomputer to
connect to CLU-IN (terminals have built-in communications programs). CrossTalk, Smartcom, and
Procomm are common communications programs that work well with CLU-IN.
Configuring  Your System

Before connecting to CLU-IN, you must set certain parameters in your terminal or communications
program so that your system "speaks the same language" as that of CLU-IN. Most terminals or
communications programs have a "setup" or "communication parameters" screen that allows you to
make these settings.

   Generic Parameters

Set your system to operate at a speed of 1200 or 2400 baud (depending on your modem's capabili-
ties), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. If you later dial up CLU-IN (as described below) and
receive only garbage characters, then it is very likely that one or more of these parameters have not
been correctly set. If this occurs, reset the parameters and hit the  key to see if the
garbage characters clean up. Otherwise, hang up, reset the parameters, and try dialing again.

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                        ^^   Select "full duplex" or "no local echo" if your system allows these
      BBS will accept         settings. If you dial CLU-IN and every letter you type is displayed
  calls with communica-       tw*ce on y°ur screen. you should check these parameters before
Btions parameters set at  ;:   continuing.
  ;7> E> 1 (7 data bits, even
  parity, 1 stop). How-        Finally, select VT100 (or "ANSI-BBS")  terminal emulation if you
  ever, after you are con-      are using an IBM-compatible PC and your system permits it. This
  nested to the BBS and       w^ usually allow you to select "graphics mode" on CLU-IN. After
  BEFORE you type any-   ;   y°u dial UP> ^ some °f *e screens 1°°^  funny (for example, there
tithing on the keyboajrtf,      are extraneous characters in the text, or boxes come out as letters
  including ,        rather than lines), then it is likely that your terminal emulation is
v Sypu should change the       not compatible with the  graphics mode of CLU-IN. In this case,
^'settings to 8 N> I,           y°u snou^ simply set color/graphics mode off after you dial up.
  'Otherwise tttftfly            Type M from the "Main Board Command?" prompt to turn color/
  features of the BBS      :    graphics mode on and off. Graphics mode cannot be used on a
  such as fullscreen           Macintosh, so always answer N  at the "Do you want graphics?"
  editors, databases, and  ;   PromPt if you are using  a Macintosh.
  file transfers wiH be
  denied to you.               There are usually many  other settings that can be assigned on a
                              terminal or in a communications program. The other settings will
•"•^^^™^"^^"^^™^^^   depend on your computer, your modem, and your own personal
                              preferences. The following sections  contain procedures for setting
up Smartcom software  on  a Macintosh computer and CrossTalk software on an IBM-compatible PC.

    Smartcom Setup on a Macintosh

Under the Connection menu, select "Phone number." Enter 301-589-8366  (include the "9" or "8"
prefix if your phone system uses it). Click on the OK button to save.

Under the Settings menu, select "Speed and Format." Make sure the "Transmission speed" is set at
1200 or 2400, "Bits per character" at 8, "Stop bits" at 1, and "Parity"  at none.  Click OK to save
these settings.

Under the Settings menu, select "Autotype protocol." Click on the circle next to "Normal" on the top
line. Under "End of Line," make sure the boxes next to "Insert word wrapping at  column..." and
"Insert line feeds" are unchecked. If they are checked, click on the boxes to uncheck them. Click OK
to save.  Also under the Settings menu, click on the circle next to VT102.  Click OK to save.

When you close the file, save the changes and name the file CLU-IN.

    CrossTalk Setup on a PC

Table 1  on the following page lists all the required and optional parameters for CrossTalk to get the
most out of the CLU-IN display. The left column of Table 1  contains the parameter prompts
displayed on the CrossTalk setup screen. To select a parameter, enter the  first two letters of the
prompt; for example, NU  for number. The middle column of the table contains the parameters you
need to  select.

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Please note that when using CrossTalk, you will need to substitute -U whenever the BBS
requires you to press the  key. CrossTalk interprets the  as a request to go to the
CrossTalk command line, so you must type -U instead.

                       Table 1. CrossTalk Configuration Parameters
PROMPT
NAme
Nl&rtber

SPeed
MOde
DAta
PArity
STop
EMulation
INfilter
DATA TO
ENTER
CLU-IN
301-589*8366

2400
Originate
8
N
1
VT100
Off
COMMENTS
Optional
(Don't forget the "9" or,,*!" prefix if your phone lyfttfttt
>t**A \ 	 	
Choose 1200 or 2400 baud depending on your modem
Sets Mi duplex::£n#;£nabies: outgoingrplis
Sets the number of data bits to 8
Sets; the parity to jioheVv U.'.'!--.',"' :;.": .-. !f ! ^i:!-*::t-.vS^l'- v-Hf ^'
Sets the number of stop bits to 1
Optional, jbyl; ^requlre^for PC graphics and colors
Optional, but required for PC graphics
Establishing a Connection

Once you have configured your communications software, you are ready to dial CLU-IN. Make sure
your modem is on and properly connected to your computer or terminal and to the telephone system.
Direct your communications software to dial the CLU-IN number, and wait a few seconds for your
computer to connect.

Your computer will usually notify you of a connection with the message "CONNECT" or
"CONNECT 2400" just before the CLU-IN welcoming screen appears. If you cannot connect after
two or three tries, check your communications parameters  and make sure the modem cables are
properly connected. Connection failures are usually the result of some problem at the user end  of the
system. Occasionally—usually not during regular business hours—CLU-IN is briefly offline for
routine maintenance or upgrade. At these times, the phone does not answer when you dial in. If you
call and the phone does not answer, immediately  try again. If there is still no answer, then wait until
later in the  day to try again. If you hear a busy signal, then all of the phone lines to CLU-IN are
already in use by other callers. Try calling back in a few minutes. If you persistently have trouble
connecting  (because of busy signals or no answer), call the CLU-IN help line at 301-589-8368 and
report the problem.

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Online Registration
     For experienced users.*,

  To make the sign-on process
  faster, you can enterIj^ur first
  naitie, last name, and :pa«swor4
  on the same line, separated by
  spaces— -\\  '•'•••

  JOHN DOE PASSWORD
   You do not need to be pre-registered to dial into CLU-IN.
   When you call CLU-IN for the first time, you will be
   asked for your name and a password of your own choosing
   (don't trust your memory; keep a record of your password
   in a secure place because you will need it every time you
   logon to CLU-IN). Do not share your password. As a first
   time caller, you will also be asked to complete an online
   registration form. The registration questionnaire includes
   your organizational affiliation, telephone numbers, and
   interest in CLU-IN. CLU-IN will immediately process your
   registration information, inform you that it has been saved,
   and provide you with full access to the Main Board.
Main Board Menu

CLU-IN has a Main Menu that includes most of the major commands and capabilities (Table 2).
This menu is displayed before what is known as the "Main Board Command?" prompt. To enter a
command at the "Main Board Command?" prompt, simply enter the command abbreviation listed in
the Main Menu  (example: type R for [R]ead Messages). Additional commands and subcommands
may be found in Appendix I of this manual.

                                Table 2. Main Menu
                          :[  CLU-IN Bulletin Board  ]===========
                                   MAIN MENU

     MESSAGES
 [C]omment to Sysop
 [E]nter a Message
 [K]ill  a Message
 [Q]uick Message Scan
 [R]ead  Messages
 [REPLY]  to Msg(s)
 [RM] Re-Read Mem'd Msg
 [TS] Text Search Msgs
 [Y]our  Personal Mail
FILES/DIRECTORIES
[B]ulletin  Listing
[F]ile Directories
[DJownload  a File
[DB] Download Batch
[FLAG] for  download
[L]ocate  files
[U]pload  a  File
[UB] Upload batch
[N]ew Files
[Z]ippy Directory Scan
SETTINGS  &  MISCEL.
[M]ode Graphics
[P]age Length
[T]ransfer  Protocol
[USERS]  list users
[X]pert  On/Off
[W]rite  User Info
[V]iew Settings
[NEWS] Screen display
[CHAT] between nodes
[S]cript questionnaire
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
 [J]oin a SIG area
 [A]bandon a SIG
 [SE]lect SIGs to scan
 [G]oodbye  (to hang up)
 For  HELP,  type H and
the bracketed letters  of
    the command.
ONLINE  DATABASES
 [OP]en  or [D0]or
 (60  min. left) Main  Board Command?
 Expert Mode

 As you gain some familiarity with the commands on CLU-IN, you may wish to suppress the Main
 Menu by switching to expert mode. In expert mode, the Main Menu does not display and you see

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only the "Main Board Command?" prompt. This will optimize your time and minimize your long-
distance charges (if any). To switch to expert mode, type X at any "Main Board Command?"
prompt. Should you later get stuck, you may re-display the menu by entering the command MENU
at any command prompt to display the Main Menu once, or by typing X at the "Main Board
Command?" prompt to turn off expert mode. CLU-IN will remember which mode, novice or expert,
you were in when you last logged off and return you to that mode the next time you logon.

Goodbye or  Logoff

[GJoodbye disconnects you from CLU-IN and initiates the logoff procedure by prompting you with
the question Proceed With Logoff? A [Y]es  answer will log you off the system. This command
should always be used to logoff CLU-IN to  ensure proper updating of all message pointers. Don't
simply hang up by issuing a command to your communications software without first exiting CLU-
IN by entering G Y, or the equivalent BYE command. The BYE command is a shortcut—a one-step
logoff process. Not all command prompts on CLU-IN will let you logoff. If you are at a command
prompt that does not recognize the G or BYE commands, then hit  until a primary
command prompt like the "Main Board Command?" prompt displays on your screen.

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4.  Messages
Types of Messages

There are four types of messages on CLU-IN:

•  Public messages  Messages from one user to another that can be read by all users
•  Private messages Messages from one user to another that can be read only by the sender and
                    receiver
•  General messages Messages from one user addressed to all other users
•  Group messages  Messages that can be read only by users who know the password assigned by
                    the sender

Reading Messages

   Reading All Messages

To read all active messages on the Main Board, type R 1+.  This will display all active messages
beginning with the oldest and proceeding to the most recent. Alternatively, type R L to read all
active messages in reverse order beginning with the most recent. To read all messages left since the
last time you read messages, type R S.

   Reading Your Messages

You can check your messages almost immediately after dialing into CLU-IN by answering Y or
 at the prompt that asks Scan Message Base Since Last Read (=Yes). This will
display the message number of the messages addressed to or from you since the last time you read
your messages.

The prompt will read as follows:

    Msgs  for  you:
    Msgs  from you:
    #  of  messages  found:

For example, a prompt that reads "Msgs for you: 32 36", tells you that message numbers 32 and 36
are for you and have not been read. To read an individual message for which you already know the
number, type R followed by the number (example: R 32).

 You can also read messages left for you by typing R Y or R YA. R Y will display messages left for
 you since  you checked them last and R YA will display your messages as well as general messages
 (those addressed to all users).

 While you are reading messages, you may re-display the previous numerical message in the message
 base by typing PREV at a command prompt.

 While reading messages, you may re-display the current  message by typing "/" at the command
 prompt.

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Replying to  Messages

There are two commands available to you for replying to a message on CLU-IN.

RE       To reply to the message you have just read, type RE at the "End of Message
          Command?" prompt. To copy (quote) part of the original message into your immediate
          reply, scroll back (use arrow keys) to the original message. Scroll to the beginning of the
          passage you wish to copy and press the space bar. Scroll to the end of the passage and
          press the space bar a second time. Then hit   (or -U) to transfer the
          information into your reply. These scrolling commands may not work with all
          communications software packages.

REPLY # To reply to a message from the "Main Board Command?"  prompt, type REPLY
          followed by the # (number) of the message  to which you wish to respond.

After completing  a message reply, you may save it, kill (delete) the message to  which you are
replying, and proceed to the next available  message by  typing the subcommand SK. To save your
reply without killing the original message, type S to save and send the message.

If you do not wish to immediately reply to a  message, either record the message number or type M
from the "End of Message Command?" to mark it as a  memorized message for  later retrieval. The
[RM] Re-Read Memorized Message command, when entered at the "Main  Board Command?"
prompt, will re-display the memorized message. However, the mark will only last for the current
online session. Once you disconnect from the BBS, the  marks will be erased.
Killing Messages

To kill (delete) a message from the message base, you need the message number and a sufficient
user security level. Generally, CLU-IN allows you to kill messages sent by or addressed to you. At
the "Main Board Command?" prompt, type K # to kill message number #. For example, to kill
message 27, you would type K 27. It is a good idea to kill messages after you have read them. You
can kill a message after reading it by typing K at the "End of Message Command?" prompt.
Entering Messages

To enter a message, type E from the "Main Board Command?" prompt. You will be prompted to
enter the name of the addressee. You can either enter a person's name or press  to
address your message to all CLU-IN users. Next, you will be prompted to enter the subject of your
message and to select an editor mode. Enter the subject of the message within the spaces shown. The
next prompt will ask you to enter a message security level. If you want all users to be able to read
the message, press . If you want only the receiver to be able to read it, type R (for
receiver only). Type  H at this prompt to see the other available security options.

Next you will be prompted for whether or not to use the Full Screen Editor. If you type N (for no)
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able to edit your message one line at a time. If you type Y (for
yes), you will get the full screen editor which has a built-in word
processor for entering your message. To  use the full screen editor,
your software must be capable of interpreting ANSI cursor position
commands.

Next, you will be prompted to enter the text of your message.
Appendix n describes the specialized keyboard functions of the
full-screen editor. At any time while you are entering a message,
you may hit the   key (or -U) and choose among a
variety of options, listedbelow, that may  assist you in completing
your message:
Security Levels.*,

G Allows sender to
   assign a password so
   only users who
   know the password
   can read the
   message.

R Only sender and
   receiver can read it*

S  Allows sender to
   assign a password so
   only sender can kill
   message, but ail
   users can read it»

N All users can read
   the message.
    A)bort     Aborts message entry and returns to Main Menu.
    C)ont     Continues the message by returning to line-by-line
              edit of the message. (Use F instead of C to
              continue your message using the full-screen editor.)
    D)el       Prompts you for the line number in the message to
              delete.
    E)dit      Prompts you for the line number in the message to
              edit. Then it requires you to type the old text that
              you want to replace followed by a semicolon and
              the new text (for example, if you typed the word     ^^^tma^mmm^mftf^mmm^^i
              "watse" instead of "waste" you could correct it by
              typing "watse;waste").
    F)ulscr    Returns you to the  full-screen  editor and returns you to the message for further
              editing.
    H)elp     Displays help applicable to messages.
    I)nsert     Prompts you for the line number preceding where the new text will be entered and
              for the new text to  enter.
    L)ist      The current message being entered will be re-displayed using the line-by-line editor.
    Q)uote    Prompts you for a message number and asks you "to start quoting [copying] from
              which line?" After  you  enter a response, it asks for the line number to end the quote
              and imports the quote into your message. (Note: the full-screen editor also allows
              you to quote or list original by typing -O; see Appendix II.)
    S)ave     Saves the message  you  have entered and sends it to the addressee.
    U)pload   Uploads text from  a file.

When you have finished typing your message, hit  (or -U) and choose S to post the
message, or SC (not displayed on  your screen) to  send the entered message to more  than one person,
but not to all users. The  SC (send  copy) request will prompt you for the names of users to whom the
message should be sent.  If you want to know who is registered on CLU-IN, type USERS at the
"Main Board Command?" prompt.

If, after you have posted your message, you wish to re-edit it,  you may do so by typing R EDIT at
the "Main Board Command?" prompt.  EDIT, a subcommand of the [R]ead a Message command,
allows the originator of a message to return to that message to modify it.
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Scanning Messages

There are several ways to scan messages for pertinent information before you read them. The first is
Q for QuickScan. If you want to do a quick scan of all messages, use the Q (for quick scan)
command from the  "Main Board Command?"  prompt. Type Q to scan the addressees, senders,  and
the subjects (but not the text) of messages. You will be prompted to enter the message number (#)
from which you wish to start scanning. To limit the scanning to those messages that you have not
already read, type Q S at the "Main Board Command?" prompt (S is the subcommand for "since"
your last reading). CLU-IN will show the message number, sender,  addressee, and subject for all
messages left since  the last time you read messages.

To find messages left to or sent by a particular user that you designate, type Q USER at the "Main
Board Command?"  prompt. The subcommand USER refers to a particular CLU-IN user whom you
will be prompted to identify. The command Q L  will display the same information for all messages
in reverse order beginning  with the most recent.

If you are looking for messages that contain a particular word or phrase, you may use the TS
command. TS scans all message text and headers for a text string that you specify.  When you type
TS from the "Main  Board Command?" prompt, CLU-IN will prompt "Enter the Text to Scan for
(=None)?"  Type any string of characters. CLU-IN will then ask for which  message number
to begin scanning with and will display the highest and lowest active message numbers. To scan in
chronological order, pick the lower number. To scan in reverse chronological order, pick the higher
number.
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5.   News
To keep users informed of changes, additions, and scheduled maintenance for CLU-IN, there is a
NEWS file that is automatically displayed when you logon for the first time and thereafter whenever
the NEWS changes. The NEWS contains information about new features, bulletins, and files on
CLU-IN; announcements of events; changes in policy on CLU-IN; and notices about any planned
interruptions of service on CLU-IN. To display the NEWS, type NEWS  at the "Main Board
Command?" prompt.
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6.   Bulletins
Bulletins are short files meant to be read by the user online. Bulletins contain information such as
brief news items, schedules, announcements, staff rosters, program descriptions, meeting agendas,
bibliographies, instructions for using CLU-IN, and other brief text that can be read easily online.
Most bulletins are uploaded to CLU-IN by users of CLU-IN. Bulletins can be displayed as follows:
    List bulletins
    Read a bulletin
    Read all bulletins
    Read new bulletins
    Scan bulletin text
To view a list of all bulletin titles, type B at the "Main Board
Command?" prompt.
To read a bulletin for which you already know the number, simply type B
followed by a space and the number of the bulletin (example: B 2).
The command B A will display the full text  of all bulletins beginning
with Bulletin 1.
When the subcommand N is used in conjunction with the B A command
(example: B A N), CLU-IN will display the  full text of only  those
bulletins new to you since you last logged on.
When the subcommand S is used in conjunction with the B command
(example: B S), CLU-IN will prompt you for a text string to search for;
if a text match is found, the entire bulletin is displayed.
Bulletins may also be downloaded. Each bulletin is a file called BLTx, where x is the number of the
bulletin (example: the file containing Bulletin 13 is BLT13). See Chapter 8 for instructions on
downloading.
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7.  Files
A variety of files such as databases, utilities, and documents are stored on CLU-IN for downloading.
To view a directory of files, type F at the "Main Board Command?" prompt. You will see a menu
listing three file directories. File Directory 1 lists public domain software files. File Directory 2 lists
files pertaining to the EPA. Directory 3 lists files pertaining to the use of CLU-IN. Choose  1, 2 or 3
to see a list of file names. These directories are listings only. If you want to download a file, you
must flag it (see below) or download it from the "Main Board Command?" prompt.

From the "File List Command?" prompt, there are  a number of subcommands you can use to help
you scan and download files:

•   Flag                 When you see a file (or files) that you would like to download, mark it
                        (flag it) for future downloading by typing  F. This will allow you to
                        specify a list of files that you can download all at once using the
                        download batch (DB) command (see chapter 8 for information on
                        downloading). You can also type FLAG from the "Main Board
                        Command?" prompt if  you  know the name of the file or files.

•   Zippy directory scan If you want to search all file descriptions to find specified text, type Z.
                        You will be prompted to enter the text for which to search. CLU-IN will
                        search for your text string in the file descriptions listed in the file
                        directories.

•   View a zip file       You may view the contents of a compressed file (ZIP file) by typing V.
                        You will see a display  showing the name, file size before compression,
                        file size after compression,  and file date and time of all the files
                        contained in the ZIP file.

Zipped (Archived) Files

Many of the files available in the download directories are compressed to conserve space and reduce
transmission time. In some cases, multiple files are packed into a single compressed file called an
archived file. Most archived files have the extension ".ZIP" (such as "Topic.zip"). ZIP'd files are
created with a utility called PKZIP. A self-extracting file called PKZ110.EXE (future updates may
have a different version number) contains the PKZIP/PKUNZIP utilities plus their documentation
and can be downloaded from CLU-IN. Once you have downloaded PKZ110.EXE, type PKZ110
from the subdirectory to which you downloaded the file. It will automatically unpack itself into
several separate files.

The PKZIP program is the preferred utility for compressing files on CLU-IN. When you download
zipped files, they will have to be unzipped and restored using the PKUNZIP program. If you upload
lengthy files  to CLU-IN, please use the PKZIP utility  to create a ZIP file.  It will greatly  reduce the
 size and transmission time of your files.

 For more information about ZIP files, read Bulletin 5  on CLU-IN.
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8.  Uploading  and  Downloading  Files
Uploading and downloading are functions that allow you to transfer files between CLU-EN and your
computer. Uploading is the process by which you send files from your computer to CLU-IN.
Downloading is the process by which you send files from CLU-IN to your computer.

There are three steps involved in uploading and downloading:

•  setting the file transfer protocol,
•  giving CLU-IN the command for uploading or downloading, and
•  giving your communications  software the command to send or receive the file.
The transfer protocol is the name of the language used by your      ^^^^^
communications software and CLU-IN software to send or receive
files. The transfer protocol verifies that the data received is               j?or
identical to the data sent. If an error occurs, the transfer protocol          user
detects it and causes the data to be re-sent. You need to set the
transfer protocol on CLU-IN to match the protocol used by your       you ^j, combine down-
communications software. If you are not sure which protocol to         |oa'.'!"             7    ::fe :•
listed in the menu. Once selected, CLU-IN keeps a  record of your   ^HMHHHMMM^^M^^M
protocol and will use it automatically for future uploads or
downloads. The protocol can, however, be changed  if necessary.

The next step in the upload/download process (or first step, if you have already selected a transfer
protocol) is to give the proper CLU-IN command to upload or download. Use the D command to
download a single  file (or stack), and use the DB command to download a batch of files (see below).
Use U  or UB to upload a file or batch of files, respectively (see below).
Downloading a Single File

Before typing the download command, be sure you either know the name of the file or have flagged
the file for download (see Appendix I for instructions on flags). To download more than one file, see
"Downloading a Batch of Files" below. To download a single file, type D at the "Main Board
Command?" prompt.  This command prompts you to enter the name of the file (DOS wildcards
permitted) that you wish to download. (If you have flagged a file for download, you will not be
prompted for a filename.) After you have entered the filename, CLU-IN will check to be sure  that
the file is available and will display the following information:
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   Checking file  transfer  request.  Please  wait ...
   Download Time:  	  minutes  (approximate)
   Download Size:  	 bytes  (	blocks)
   Total  Will  Be:  	 bytes
   Protocol Type:
   File Selected:
    (Ctrl-X) Aborts Transfer

You will then have about 60 seconds to give your communications software the command to receive
the file from CLU-IN. The command is usually called RECEIVE (in CrossTalk, the command to
receive an Xmodem transfer is "RX" followed by the filename; in Smartcom on the Macintosh, click
on the "Receive" icon). If you don't know the name of the command in the program you are using,
check your manual. After you enter the proper communications software command, CLU-IN will
indicate that the file is being transferred and will inform you when transfer is complete.
Downloading a Batch of Files

Before typing DB to download a batch of files, be sure you either know the names of the files or
have flagged the files for download (see Appendix I for instructions on flags). When ready to
download, type DB at the "Main Board Command?" prompt. This command prompts you for the
name of the first file (DOS wildcards permitted) and continues to prompt you for the name of each
additional file. (If you have flagged files for download, you will not be prompted for filenames.)
CLU-IN will check to be sure that the files you entered are available and will display the following
information about them:

    Batch Download Time: 	 minutes  (approximate)
    Batch Download Size: 	 bytes  (	 blocks)
    Batch Protocol Type:
    (Ready to  Send in Batch Mode)

    (G)oodbye  after Batch,  (A)bort  or  (E)dit Batch,
    (=continue)?

    Sending files  —  Start your download

You will then have about 60 seconds to give your communications software the command to receive
the files from CLU-IN. The command is usually called RECEIVE. Be aware that you cannot use the
DB or UB commands unless your communications software supports the Ymodem or Zmodem file
transfer protocols as these are the only protocols that will work with batch uploading and down-
loading. After you enter the proper communications software command, CLU-IN will indicate  that
the files are being transferred and inform you when transfer is complete.
 Uploading a Single File

 To upload a single file, use the Main Board command U. To upload more than one file, see
 "Uploading a Batch of Files" below. When ready to upload, type CLU-IN command U, which will
 prompt you for the name of the file to be uploaded. Don't forget to include the A: or B: before the
 filename if you are uploading from a floppy disk on an IBM-compatible PC. After you enter the
 filename, CLU-IN will respond:
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   Checking file transfer request.  Please  wait  ...

   Before  beginning,  enter a  description of  (Filename)
   Begin description with  (/)  to  make  upload  'Private.'
   Enter your text.   alone to end.  (45 characters/line,
   lines maximum)
At this prompt, you must type in a brief file description that will go in the directory of files to
inform other users of the purpose of the file. If you want the file to be visible only to the SYSOP,
type a slash (/) as the first character of the file description. After you have entered the description,
CLU-IN will respond with something like the following:

   Upload  Drive:   130351104  Bytes  Free Disk Space
   Upload  Status: Screened  Before  Posting
   Protocol  Type:
    (Ctrl-X)  Aborts  transfer.

You will then  have about 60 seconds to give your communications software the command to send or
transmit the file from your computer to CLU-IN. The command is usually called SEND or
TRANSMIT (in CrossTalk, the command to send an Xmodem transfer is "XX" followed by the
filename; in Smartcom on the Macintosh, click on the "Send" icon). If you don't know the name of
the command in the program you are using, check your manual. After you enter the proper
communications software command, CLU-IN will indicate that the file is being transferred and
inform you when transfer is complete.
Uploading a Batch of Files

The UB command assumes that you will be uploading more than one file and prompts you for each
filenames. To begin a batch upload, type UB at the "Main Board Command?" prompt. After entering
each filename and description, CLU-IN will display the following information:

   Checking file transfer request.  Please  wait...
   Upload Drive: 17981440 Bytes Free  Disk  Space
   Upload Status:  Screened Before  Posting
   Protocol Type:
    (Ctrl-X)  Aborts  Transfer

You will then have about 60 seconds to give your communications software the command to send or
transmit the file from your computer to CLU-IN. Be aware that you cannot use the DB or UB
commands unless your communications software supports the Ymodem or Zmodem file transfer
protocols, as these are the only protocols that will work with batch uploading and downloading.
After you enter the proper communications software command, CLU-IN will indicate that the file is
being transferred and inform you when transfer is complete.
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9.   DOORs
A door is a program such as a database that can be run while you are connected to CLU-IN. When
you open a door, you actually leave the software that runs CLU-IN (PCBoard) so you will not see
the usual CLU-IN command prompts and the commands you normally use on CLU-IN will not
apply. When you exit a door, CLU-IN will return to the "Main Board Command?" prompt of the
PCBoard software.

At the "Main Board Command?" prompt, type either OPEN or DOOR. This command will display a
menu of databases or other programs. To select a program from this menu, type the number of the
door. You may also open a door by typing OPEN followed by a space and then the number or name
of the door (example: OPEN 1 or OPEN  Courses)  from the "Main Board Command?" prompt.
     For experienced
     users...

  Only the first two
  letters of multi-letter
  commands are needed.
  Thus, you may use
  "DO" instead of
  "DOOR" and "IIS"-
  instead of "USER."
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10.  Special Interest Group (SIG)  Areas
^•^^^^••^  CLU-IN has a number of mini-bulletin boards known as Special
  Some bulletin boards       Interest Group (SIG) areas where callers with similar interests can
  use the term               communicate with one another. SIGs have all of the same
  "conference" or            functions and capabilities as the Main Board (menus, news,
  "fOrurti$" where we        messages, files, bulletins, doors), but each SIG focuses on a
  Speak of "SIGs," They     specific subject area.
  are the same.
                            As a new user, you are automatically given access to some SIGs.
••••••"•••"•^••••"••••i  For other SIGs, however, you must request membership. To view a
                            list of SIGs, type the command J at the "Main Board Command?"
prompt. If you want to register to join a SIG, leave a comment to the SYSOP (SYStem OPerator) by
typing C at the "Main Board Command?" prompt. Generally by the next business day, the SYSOP
will have changed your user record enabling you to join the SIG(s).

To join a SIG, type J followed by a space and then the number or the name of the SIG you wish to
join (example: J 7 or J INTECH). You may also type only the J command, which displays  a menu
of SIGs and allows you to choose one.

To exit a SIG and return to the Main  Board, type A (for abandon). To exit one SIG and join another,
type J followed by a space and the number of the other SIG you wish to join.

Even though the SIGs are separate areas of CLU-IN, users can scan the SIG messages from the
Main Board. To read messages in all of the SIGs as well as the Main Board, type R ALL at the
"Main Board Command?" prompt. If there is a set of SIGs that you routinely monitor, you can
SELECT that group of SIGs to scan messages. Type  SELECT at the  "Main Board Command?"
prompt. You will be prompted with a list of  SIGs. Type in the numbers of the SIGs that you
regularly want to scan.  Typing the number of a SIG that you have already selected will DESELECT
that SIG. Once you have SELECTED SIGs,  every time you use a scan or read command (i.e., Q, R,
or Y) with the subcommand A, CLU-IN will automatically operate only on the selected message
bases. You can also use SELECT or  DESELECT as a subcommand  of the R command.
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11. CHAT
The CHAT command allows you to communicate interactively with other users who are logged onto
CLU-EN at the same time you are. To see if there are any other callers available for an online
conversation, type CHAT. CLU-IN will show a list of who is logged onto each line of CLU-IN and
whether they are available to chat or in a door. A user in a door cannot chat until he/she leaves the
door. To initiate a CHAT with one of these users, type the number of the node the user is on. After
you type a number, CLU-IN will send a message to that user's screen saying (Name) wants to chat
with you. To respond, from the "Main Board Command?" prompt, type CHAT (#) where Name is
the name of the user who wants to chat and # is the number of the node the other user is on. Once
the other user enters the CHAT command, you can communicate interactively. The screen will show
your name and the number of the node you are on followed by a colon. Type your message one line
at a time. Each line is transmitted to the other user as soon as you press the  key. To exit
CHAT mode, type E or Q on a line by itself. Either user can end a CHAT session. A sample CHAT
session is depicted below.

       Sample CHAT Session Between SYSOP and a  User  Named Joann

SYSOP wants to  Node  CHAT with you, Joann.
To respond,  at  the "Main Board  Command?" line enter  (CHAT)  (4)

 (63  min.  left)  Main  Board  Command? chat  4

Node CHAT entered  at  17:20

 Node CHAT Commands  Available:

     (Q)uit or  (E)xit  to Quit
     (U)sers to  View  Node CHAT Status
     (H)elp or  (?)  for Help

Enter  (U) for  status  while awaiting other  caller ...
 (1  )  Joann
 (2  )  SYSOP
 (2  )  SYSOP
 (1  )  Joann
 (1  )  Joann
hi  SYSOP.  What's up?
Hi  Joann.  I got  the  file you uploaded.  I'll
make it  into a bulletin as  soon  as possible
OK,  Thanks!
Bye
Node CHAT ended at  17:21
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Appendix  I   CLU-IN  Commands—Alphabetical Listing
[A]bandon a SIG            Exits the current Special Interest Group (SIG), if you're in one, and
                          returns you to the Main Board Menu.

                          Subcommands: None
[B]ulletin Listings           Displays a menu of bulletins.

                          Subcommands: # A D N R S NS

                          #     (e.g., B 1) selects a bulletin number to read, etc;
                          A     displays all bulletins;
                          D     enters download mode to download selected bulletin(s);
                          N     displays all new bulletins since you last logged on;
                          R     re-displays the bulletin menu;
                          S     searches  for text in selected bulletins (#) or in all (A)
                                bulletins;
                          NS    displays selected bulletin non-stop.


[BYE]                    Logs off and hangs up the phone. (Same as command G Y.)

                          Subcommands: None
[CHAT] with Other Users   Allows you to communicate directly with other callers who are
                          logged on through other phone lines (called nodes).

                          Subcommands: # G A U

                          #     begins CHAT with person indicated by node number (#);
                          G     initiates a group CHAT;
                          A     announces your own node as available for CHAT;
                          U     announces your own node as unavailable for CHAT.
                          (Use Q/E to quit CHAT).
[Qomment to SYSOP       Allows you to leave a private message to the SYSOP (SYStem
                          OPerator).

                          Subcommands: None
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[D]ownload a File
Allows you to retrieve a file from CLU-IN to your computer.

Subcommands: "filename" "protocol"

filename  filename for download used on command line (DOS
          wildcards permitted);
protocol  sets transfer protocol.
[DB] Download Batch
Allows you to download several files, prompting you to add a second
file name to the command line.

Subcommands: "filenames"  "protocol"

filenames  filenames for download (DOS wildcards permitted);
protocol   sets transfer protocol.
[E]nter a Message
Allows you to leave a message for another user or users. After
entering a message, you may hit  (or -U) to access
postcommands:

Postcommands:  ACDEFHILQSU

A     aborts the message entry and returns to Main Board Menu;
C     continues the message;
D     delete—prompts user for line number in message to delete;
E     edit—requests line number in message to edit;
F     selects full-screen editing rather than line-by-line editing;
H     displays help information;
I      insert—prompts user for line number and text to insert;
L     list—re-displays current message in line-by-line mode;
Q     see REPLY command;
S     saves and sends the message;
U     uploads to a remote editor.
[F]ile Directories
Describes directories from which files may be downloaded. Files new
to caller are displayed with asterisk.

Subcommands: #DLNRUVZNS

#      identifies a directory by number;
D      prompts user for file to download;
L      locates a file among several directories;
N      locates a file by date;
R      re-lists menu of available directories;
U      displays files in upload directories;
V      view—displays contents of a ZIP file;
Z      zippy search—searches all directory files for specified text;
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                           NS    displays file in non-stop mode.
[FLAG] for Download
Allows you to mark a file for future downloading.

Subcommands: "filename"

filename  name of file to mark.
[GjoodBye
Begins log off sequence. Prompts user with Proceed With Logoff?
Yes or No. An answer of Y completes the log off and phone hang up;
N leaves user connected to CLU-IN. (Command BYE combines the
commands G Y).

Subcommands: None
[H]elp
Displays context-sensitive help on any command in the menu.

Subcommands: "command name"

command name   command for which user requires additional
                 information.
[I]nitial Welcome
Displays the original welcome screen.

Subcommands: None
[J]oin a SIG
Displays a menu of Special Interest Group (SIG) areas and allows
you to join one.

Subcommands: # "name"

#      number of SIG you want to join;
name  name of SIG you want to join;
(Q allows you to bypass the news when entering a SIG)
(J Main will exit the SIG you're in and return you to the main
board).
[K]ill a Message
Deletes a message from the system.

Subcommands: "message #"

message # message number to delete.
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[L]ocate File(s)
Allows you to scan the file download directories for a filename.

Subcommands: "filename" # A D N U NS

filename  file you are seeking (DOS wildcards allowed);
#         specifies the number (#) of the directory to search;
A         searches all available files within a SIG;
D         used to flag a specified file for download;
N         specifies a date for scanning files dated after that date;
U         searches in all upload directories;
NS       files displayed in non-stop mode.
[MENU]
Redisplays the Main Board Menu one time.

Subcommands: None
[M]ode Graphics
Changes to or from graphics mode depending on your current setting.
(To use graphics mode, you must have installed the ANSI.SYS
driver, which comes with PC-DOS.)

Subcommands: CTTY ANSI GRAPHICS

CTTY        places system in non-graphics, non-ANSI mode;
ANSI         places system in non-graphics, ANSI mode;
GRAPHICS  places system in graphics,  ANSI mode.
[N]ew Files (date)
Locates any files uploaded to CLU-IN since the specified date.

Subcommands: "date" # A D S U NS

date   date to begin a search for new files using MMDDYY format;
#      a number of a directory to search to limit the search;
A     searches all post-dated files in all directories;
D     marks all queued files for download;
S      scans most recent files;
U     searches upload directories;
NS    displays files in non-stop mode.
 [NEWS] Screen Display
 Displays news in the current area (Main Board or Special Interest
 Group).

 Subcommands: None
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[OPEN] a Door
Allows you to temporarily "exit" PCBoard (CLU-IN software) to run
an online application program such as a database.

Subcommands: # "name"

#      number of door to open;
name  name of door to open.
[P]age Length
Allows user to specify the number of lines displayed on screen.

Subcommands: #

#      number of lines displayed per screen.
[Q]uick Message Scan
Scans all public messages for number and subject.

Subcommands: # F Y S NS + - TS USER

#      message number from which to start the scan;
F      locates all messages left by you;
Y      locates all messages sent to you;
S      displays all messages  that you have not already read;
NS    displays messages in non-stop mode;
+      when appended to "#", displays messages in forward-
       numerical order;
       when appended to "#", displays messages in reverse-numerical
       order;
TS    scans message text as well as header but displays only header;
USER locates all messages addressed to or received from a specified
       user.
[R]ead a Message
Allows you to read messages.

Scanning Subcommands: # F Y YA S L A ALL TS USER SKIP
JUMP SELECT DESELECT
                           #
                           F
                           Y
                           YA
                           S

                           L

                           A

                           ALL
              indicates the message number to read;
              From—scans messages left by you for other;
              Your—scans messages sent to you;
              Yours/All—scans messages sent to you or to all users;
              Since—scans and displays all messages not already
              read;
              Last—reads messages backwards starting from the
              most recent;
              reads messages from all selected Special Interest
              Groups (SIGs);
              reads messages from all SIGs;
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TS            scans header of each message for indicated text;
USER        scans for messages left to or received from a specified
              user;
SKIP         skips remaining messages in current SIG—usually
              used after R A or R  S command;
JUMP        jumps to next SIG to continue message reading;
SELECT      selects a particular SIG for future message scanning;
DESELECT   deselects a particular SIG for bypassing during future
              message base scanning.

Display Subcommands:  NS NEXT PREV RM RM+ RM- + - /

NS     displays messages in non-stop mode;
NEXT displays next numerical message;
PREV displays previous numerical  message;
RM   re-displays the last read message;
RM+  re-displays the last read message and places message base in
       forward mode for further reading;
RM-   re-displays the last read message and places message base in
       reverse mode for further reading;
+      when appended  to a message number (#), displays all
       messages in forward-numerical order;
       when appended  to a message number (#), displays all
       messages in reverse-numerical order;
/      re-displays current message.

Capturing  Subcommands: C D Z

C      capture—messages displayed by current command are placed
       in  a file and prepared for download;
D      messages displayed by current command are placed in a file
       and immediately downloaded;
Z      same as subcommand D except the file is compressed (with
       PKZIP utility) before being downloaded.

General Subcommands: EDIT

EDIT places the current message in the editor for modification.

Postcommands: RE RR M T T- K N

RE    allows user to reply to the current message with the command
       RE;
RR   immediately accesses the reference message if the current
       message is  a reply;
M     invokes a pointer at the current message to make it easier to
       return to that message at a later time; (See [RM] Re-Read
       Memorized Message command.)
T     scans forward, and T- scans backward, through all messages
       that have an identical subject to that of current message;
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                           K
                           N
       deletes or kills a current message to or from you;
       ends message reading without exiting CLU-IN.
[REPLY] to Message(s)
Allows you to reply to a message using all commands available under
[E]nter a Message. (You may reply to a message while in [R]ead a
Message command—See RE postcommand under [R]ead a Message.)

Subcommands: #

#      The number of the message to which you would like to
       respond.

Quoting: , Q  (or -U, Q) when used during a reply,
initiates a series of prompts that helps you display, copy, and move
designated parts of the original message using the line-by-line editor;
CTRL O performs the same function as the Q command when you
are using the full-screen editor rather than line-by-line editor.
[RM] Re-Read M Message   If you have marked a message with a pointer (M subcommand under
                           [R]ead a Message) while you were reading your messages, you may
                           recall it with this command.

                           Subcommands: None
[S]cript Questionnaire
Displays a list of questionnaires available for you to complete.

Subcommands: None
[SELECT] SIGs for Scan   Lists the Special Interest Groups to which you have access for
                           scanning or reading your mail (messages).

                           Subcommands: S # D Q

                           S      selects all SIGs for scanning by placing "X" in each SIG flag
                                  field;
                           #      deselects a  SIG that has an "X" flag (removes the "X");
                           D     deselects all SIGs for scanning (removes all "X" flags);
                           Q     returns to Main Board User Menu.
[Transfer Protocol
Displays a list of communications protocols for uploading or
downloading files.

Subcommands: letter or number of protocol in menu
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[TS] Text Search Msgs.
Allows you to scan text and headers of messages to locate specified
text.

Subcommands: F Y S A ALL L C D Z NS RM+ RM- #+ #- USER I
&

F     uses specified text string to scan all messages left by you;
Y     uses specified text string to scan all messages left for you;
S      displays all messages not already read that contain specified
       text string;
A     scans all selected  SIGs for the text string;
ALL   scans all SIGs, whether selected or not, for the text string;
L     reads current message base backward, last message to first;
C     places displayed messages in a file and prepares for download
       to your computer,
D     places displayed messages in a file and prepares for
       download;
Z     provides same function as subcommand D except that it
       compresses the file with the PKZIP utility;
NS    Displays messages in non-stop mode;
RM+  re-displays last message and puts message base in forward
       mode;
RM-   re-displays last message and puts message base in reverse
       mode;
#+    scans message base for specified text from this point forward;
#-     scans message base for specified text from this point
       backward;
USER displays  messages with specified text left to or received from
       indicated user;
|       Boolean OR operand that, when placed in text, locates either
       first or second text string or both;
&     Boolean AND operand that, when placed in text, locates both
       the first and second text strings.
[U]pload a File
Allows you to upload, or transfer, a file to CLU-IN.

Subcommands: "filename" "protocol"

filename   DOS name of file to be uploaded;
protocol   selects a transfer protocol.
 [UB] Upload Batch
 Similar to the [U]pload command, but UB assumes that more than
 one file will be uploaded and prompts you for each filename.

 Subcommands: "filenames" "protocol"

 filename(s)    DOS name of file to be uploaded;
 protocol       transfer protocol for the batch.
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[USERS] List Users
Allows you to use a text string to search the current user's file for a
name, location, or last logon date.

Subcommands: "text string" I &

text string     scans and displays all user records with the
              appropriate text;
|              Boolean OR operand that, when placed in text,
              locates either first or second text string or both;
&            Boolean AND operand that, when placed in text,
              locates both the first and second text strings.
[V]iew Settings
Displays your current CLU-IN settings including, for example, your
last date on CLU-IN, security level, and active messages.

Subcommands: None
[WHO]
Displays the CHAT status of each node (phone line), but does not
permit communication with another node (see CHAT command to
communicate with other callers).

Subcommands: None
[Wjrite User Information
Allows you to change your password, address, phone number, full-
screen editor default (on/off/ask), or, when it becomes available,
Special Interest Groups for scanning.

Subcommands: None
[X]pert Mode On/Off
Allows you to toggle between expert and novice modes. Expert mode
suppresses the menus and provides abbreviated command prompts.
(See [MENU] command.)

Subcommands: None
[Y]our Personal Mail
Scans the entire message base for mail addressed to you or left by
you.

Subcommands: A ALL S NS Q L C + -

A     scans all selected SIGs including Main Board;
ALL  scans the entire board including all SIGs;
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                            S       scans only those messages since the last message read;
                            NS     displays messages non-stop;
                            Q      displays only the total number of personal messages found in
                                    the message base(s);
                            L      scans and displays number of each personal message found in
                                    message base(s);
                            C      scans only the current message base;
                            +       when added to a message number, scans from that point
                                    forward;
                                    when added to a message number, scans from that point
                                    backward.
[Zjippy Directory Scan        Allows you to scan the file download directories for a matching text
                             entry of your choice.

                             Subcommands: # A D N U NS I &

                             #      number of a directory to be scanned;
                             A      scans for text string in all directories;
                             D      flags each file found  with matching text for download;
                             N      scans for matching text only in files created after a user
                                    specified date;
                             U      scans only upload directories for matching text;
                             NS     displays screen output non-stop;
                             |       Boolean OR operand that, when placed in text, locates either
                                    first  or second text string or both;
                             &      Boolean AND operand that, when placed in text, locates both
                                    the first and second text strings.
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Appendix II  Full-Screen Editor
                  Full-Screen Editor Keyboard Commands
iOur^rMovements .V '.""'.. . .PC Keyboard' ;;..,;: jControJ K«yls:''::[;;';;.:AI^I CcwdleS
Move Left a Character
Move Right a Character
Move Left to Previous Word
Move Right to Next Word
Move to Next Tab Stop
Move to Start of Line
Move to End of Line
Move Up a Line
Move Down a Line
Move Up a Page
Move Down a Page
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Ctrl-Left Arrow
Ctrl-Right Arrow
Tab Key
Home Key
End Key
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
PgUp Key
PgDn Key
Ctrl-S
Ctrl-D
Ctrl-A
Ctrl-F
Ctrl-I
Ctrl-W
Ctrl-P
Ctrl-E
Ctrl-X
Ctrl-R
Ctrl-C
Edit Function V PC Keyboard Control Keys
Toggle Insert Mode
Reformat Paragraph
Join a Line
Insert a Line
Delete a Line
Delete to End of Line
Delete Character
Delete Character to the Left
Delete Word to the Right
Insert Key





Delete Key
Backspace

Ctrl-V
Ctrl-B
Ctrl-J
Ctrl-N
Ctrl-Y
Ctrl-K
Ctrl-G
Ctrl-H
Ctrl-T
Special Functions PC Keyboard Control Keys 1
Exit Full Screen Editor
Redisplay Screen
Quote or List Original
Toggle 79 Column Mode
ESC



Ctrl-U
Ctrl-L
Ctrl-O
Ctrl-[Underline]
ESC[D
ESC[C



ESC[H
ESC[K
ESC[A
ESC[B



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