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	[[installation\|Installation]] – '''SETUP Parameters'''		[[installation\|Installation]] – '''SETUP Parameters'''

			== SETUP Parameters ==
	SETUP is where you define how Color 64 will operate on your system: message limits, credit rules, modem behavior, disk assignments, directories, time limits, categories, and command permissions. If you are unsure about a specific prompt, it is usually safe to accept the default value shown in brackets and fine-tune later. The notes below explain how each option affects day-to-day operation.		SETUP is where you define how Color 64 will operate on your system: message limits, credit rules, modem behavior, disk assignments, directories, time limits, categories, and command permissions. If you are unsure about a specific prompt, it is usually safe to accept the default value shown in brackets and fine-tune later. The notes below explain how each option affects day-to-day operation.

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	~~'''~~Main Parameters~~'''~~		=== Main Parameters ===

	The Main Parameters section controls core BBS behavior such as message limits, upload/download rules, credit handling, access levels, and modem settings.		The Main Parameters section controls core BBS behavior such as message limits, upload/download rules, credit handling, access levels, and modem settings.
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	~~'''~~Additional Hints~~'''~~		=== Additional Hints ===

	;Password File Fragmentation		;Password File Fragmentation
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Disk Drive Assignments~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Disk Drive Assignments ===

	This section assigns each file group to a drive. It is where you balance storage across devices for performance and capacity. If you later change your mind, you can rerun SETUP, adjust assignments, and move the affected files.		This section assigns each file group to a drive. It is where you balance storage across devices for performance and capacity. If you later change your mind, you can rerun SETUP, adjust assignments, and move the affected files.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Upload/Download Directories~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Upload/Download Directories ===

	This section defines your upload/download directories (A–Z). Each directory has a name, upload/download status, access level, and its own device/drive/init settings.		This section defines your upload/download directories (A–Z). Each directory has a name, upload/download status, access level, and its own device/drive/init settings.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – User’s Time Limits~~'''~~		=== SETUP – User’s Time Limits ===

	Time limits apply by access level:		Time limits apply by access level:
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Caller Purge~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Caller Purge ===

	Caller purge automatically removes inactive accounts based on access-level thresholds you define. Deleted accounts are permanently removed unless you restore from a √backup password file.		Caller purge automatically removes inactive accounts based on access-level thresholds you define. Deleted accounts are permanently removed unless you restore from a √backup password file.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Message Categories~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Message Categories ===

	Defines message categories (2–18). Each category has a required access level. Callers below that level will not see or access the category.		Defines message categories (2–18). Each category has a required access level. Callers below that level will not see or access the category.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – BBS Commands~~'''~~		=== SETUP – BBS Commands ===

	This section lets you define each command key and the minimum access level required. You can change command letters to match your style, reserve features for higher levels, and disable unused “spare” commands by setting them to level 10.		This section lets you define each command key and the minimum access level required. You can change command letters to match your style, reserve features for higher levels, and disable unused “spare” commands by setting them to level 10.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Color Code Setup~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Color Code Setup ===

	Defines the eight color values used by the system. To change a bar, type its number and then the color control code (example: 1 then COMMODORE/7 for medium blue). Adjust until satisfied, then press RETURN to continue.		Defines the eight color values used by the system. To change a bar, type its number and then the color control code (example: 1 then COMMODORE/7 for medium blue). Adjust until satisfied, then press RETURN to continue.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Carrier Status~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Carrier Status ===

	Determines how the system detects modem carrier. This is critical for stable operation. Ensure the modem is connected, powered on, and not actively connected to a caller. If necessary, disconnect the phone line to avoid false detection.		Determines how the system detects modem carrier. This is critical for stable operation. Ensure the modem is connected, powered on, and not actively connected to a caller. If necessary, disconnect the phone line to avoid false detection.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Saving the Parameters~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Saving the Parameters ===

	After completing all sections, return to the SETUP main menu and select option 10 to save parameters.		After completing all sections, return to the SETUP main menu and select option 10 to save parameters.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Editing/Changing Parameters~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Editing/Changing Parameters ===

	To change any parameters later, rerun +setup. The existing √bbs.parms file is loaded, and previously saved values appear as defaults. Press RETURN to keep values you do not want to change, and edit only the items you do.		To change any parameters later, rerun +setup. The existing √bbs.parms file is loaded, and previously saved values appear as defaults. Press RETURN to keep values you do not want to change, and edit only the items you do.
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	~~'''~~SETUP – Printing the Parameters~~'''~~		=== SETUP – Printing the Parameters ===

	Option 12 prints the parameters. A printer must be available as device 4 and be online. You may print a single section or all parameters.		Option 12 prints the parameters. A printer must be available as device 4 and be online. You may print a single section or all parameters.

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	From the SETUP main menu, you can also select option 12 to print a list of the parms you have entered. From the print menu, you can decide to print just one of the sections, or you can print all the parms. Be sure you have a printer hooked up to the computer as device number 4, and that the printer is online.		From the SETUP main menu, you can also select option 12 to print a list of the parms you have entered. From the print menu, you can decide to print just one of the sections, or you can print all the parms. Be sure you have a printer hooked up to the computer as device number 4, and that the printer is online.

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	<strong>~~SETUP -~~ Main Parameters </strong>		<strong>Main Parameters </strong>

	The Main Parameters section is where you get to define how some of the critical functions of your BBS will be performed. If you are not sure about how to answer some of the questions, it should be OK to accept the default value given to you. You should, however, read the description of each of the items so you can understand how the BBS will use the information.		The Main Parameters section is where you get to define how some of the critical functions of your BBS will be performed. If you are not sure about how to answer some of the questions, it should be OK to accept the default value given to you. You should, however, read the description of each of the items so you can understand how the BBS will use the information.

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	<strong>SETUP - Main Parameters </strong>		<strong>SETUP - Main Parameters </strong>

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	From the SETUP main menu, you can also select option 12 to print a list of the parms you have entered. From the print menu, you can decide to print just one of the sections, or you can print all the parms. Be sure you have a printer hooked up to the computer as device number 4, and that the printer is online.		From the SETUP main menu, you can also select option 12 to print a list of the parms you have entered. From the print menu, you can decide to print just one of the sections, or you can print all the parms. Be sure you have a printer hooked up to the computer as device number 4, and that the printer is online.

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Admin: Created page with "SETUP - Main Parameters The Main Parameters section is where you get to define how some of the critical functions of your BBS will be performed. If you are not sure about how to answer some of the questions, it should be OK to accept the default value given to you. You should, however, read the description of each of the items so you can understand how the BBS will use the information. {| class="wikitable |- |+Main Parameters Descriptions ! Questio..."

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Created page with "<strong>SETUP - Main Parameters </strong> The Main Parameters section is where you get to define how some of the critical functions of your BBS will be performed. If you are not sure about how to answer some of the questions, it should be OK to accept the default value given to you. You should, however, read the description of each of the items so you can understand how the BBS will use the information. {| class="wikitable |- |+Main Parameters Descriptions ! Questio..."

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