Network menu options
Color 64 Network - Network Menu Options
The Network Menu
At the top of the Network Menu screen, a free memory check displays the number of bytes currently available. The exact value will vary depending on your system configuration. If available memory approaches 3000 bytes, your BBS is heavily loaded and may be at risk of an out-of-memory condition. Systems with numerous modifications, games, or a large number of configured nodes consume additional memory. If memory becomes too low, reduce the number of nodes through the NET SETUP program.
When selecting any of the eight menu options, you may notice a brief screen flash. This simply confirms that your keypress was received. Some options may require a short delay to access.
| Menu Command | Command Description |
|---|---|
| F1: Change Date/Time | Performs the same function previously available on the Sysop Menu. |
| F2: Change Window | Temporarily overrides the Network open and close window times defined in NET SETUP. The override remains active until you change it again, restart the BBS, or the system resets. |
| F3: Maintenance | Opens the Network Maintenance submenu. This section is used frequently and is covered in detail later in the documentation. |
| F4: Multi-Send | Allows the Sysop (offline only) to send the same message or file to multiple nodes without recreating it for each destination.
To use this feature:
After confirming your selection, individual copies are created automatically. When finished, you may choose to retain the default message or file for future use (until replaced). If the mail verification modification is installed, it is not available when using Multi-Send. Refer to the Mail Verification section in "Miscellaneous Options/Features" for details. |
| F5: Release Public | Used to manage held public network messages. You may re-read, hold, delete, or release messages into your message base. All pointers are updated automatically. This option is also available online. |
| F6: Regenerate Network Index | Rebuilds the network index. Use this if the Nets Holding or Nets Due Out values appear incorrect.
This option is also useful after manually deleting node messages or files at the DOS level (node messages begin with √+node, node files begin with √+file). The network index is automatically regenerated at BBS startup and at midnight. |
| F7: Post Network Msg | Used to create and send a message to a remote node. This option is also available online.
When first accessed, free space is checked on the HOLDING drive. The reserved free space is the value defined in BBS SETUP under the upload free space allowance. You will then be prompted to select a node:
Next, choose whether the message is public or private. Public messages:
Private messages:
The message editor functions exactly like standard BBS message entry. File merging using the C= key is supported. If E-mail verification is installed, you will be asked whether you want confirmation when the message is transmitted. If enabled, a notice will be placed in your mailbox showing the date and time the message was sent. |
| F8: Return to BBS | Returns to the Waiting-for-Call screen. |
Next Section: Network Maintenance