**DCI INFO #1 <system policy?>
**DCI INFO #2 READ
READING MESSAGES

     There are several commands that access the messages in each
     base.

     N)ew Messages -- read all new messages in a base.

     R)ead Messages - read from message #.

        Please note:  Only the New and Forward read commands
                      change your pointers in a base, the
                      following commands do not.

     M)y Messages --- read only messages to or from you from message #.

     S)can Messages - scan the messages from #; information displayed
                      includes To, From, Subject, Date, and Time.
                      Optional search by To, From, and Subject.

     Messages can be paused by hitting P or aborted by hitting S or the
     spacebar.

     Options at "message #" prompt:

        -- entering a ? -> List options for this prompt.

        -- entering just a number -> Forward from that message number.
           (100)

        -- entering a number followed by a plus sign -> Forward from
           that message number.  (100+)

        -- entering a number followed by a minus sign -> Reverse from
           that message number.  (100-)

        -- entering a number followed by a period -> Read/Scan only that
           message.  (100.)

        -- entering two numbers divided by a semicolon --> Read from
           first number to second. (100;110  or  110;100)

        -- adding NS to any of the above commands for NonStop read within
           the base.  (100+ NS  or  100- NS  or  100;110 NS)

        -- adding T to any of the above commands to temporarily toggle
           your Message Threading option (100+ T or 100- T or 100;110 T)

        -- adding P to any of the above commands so that your message
           pointers are not updated (100+ P or 100- P or 100;110 P)

NONSTOP TOGGLE

     This feature allows you to deactivate *MORE* prompts and response
     lines at the end of messages.  It is most useful for logging
     messages to disk.

     The default setting for NONSTOP is OFF.  To activate it, select
     the U)tility option from the main menu of any base and then
     select N)onstop toggle from the Utility Menu.  The setting you
     choose will be in effect until you toggle it again in the Utility
     section or until you log off.

     To use NONSTOP temporarily, add it to your range selection at the
     "Message #" prompt when reading or scanning (e.g., 100+ NS).

     With NONSTOP toggled ON, you will turn off the more prompts in
     the messages, the information files, and the list of recent
     callers.  However, you can still P)ause or S)top a display with
     the P and S keys respectively.

**DCI INFO #3 ADDMESS
ADDING A MESSAGE

E-mail         E-mail (private messages between users) is handled in the
               first message base.

Posting        When adding a message in most bases the system will prompt
               you for who the message is addressed to.  Enter all or part
               of the addressee's handle.  If only part is entered, the
               system will search for the string and display handles that
               match and ask for confirmation.

               If you have adopted multiple personalities, the system will
               prompt for which personality is posting the message at the
               FROM prompt.  Enter all or the first part of the name, or
               the handle number (0-10).

               You will then be prompted for the Subject of the post.

               If the message is in a base using the Debate format, you will
               be asked to state your position on the topic being discussed.
               When replying, you also have the option of changing the
               Subject.

               Information bases only ask for the Subject of the post, and
               Anonymous bases do not require any header information.

               The user may then enter the message, ending it with "/s" at the
               beginning of a new line.

**DCI INFO #4 INCLUDE FILES
INCLUDING FILES

    To include a file in the text of your message, first upload the
    text file and designate it as a Private Upload.  When you enter
    your message, on the first line enter '%%' followed by the filename.

    For instance, if the filename is MYFILE.TXT, in the message you
    would enter %%MYFILE.TXT.  Before saving the message, you can
    enter /LF to list the message and the file, or /L to list the
    message and see the codes.

    If you would like to upload an ansi file, please be considerate
    of those who do not have color and graphics active.  Create
    the file in three sections, divided by lines that read: **DCI.

    For instance, your file would read:
    **DCI
              {ansi & color text}
    **DCI
              {ansi text, no color}
    **DCI
              {ascii text only}

    When entering the message, enter the filename as %%filename%%
    (eg.,%%BBSAD.TXT%%) and the system will determine the correct
    section of the file to display to the user.

**DCI INFO #5 EDHELP
NON-ANSI EDITOR COMMANDS:
                   >>  Hit <spacebar> to abort <<

   To edit your message, enter /E on a new line.  You may then use the
   following commands:

                              /E  - Editor Commands
            /CC - Color Commands     /L  - List Message Unformatted
            /CH - Change Header      /LF - List Message Formatted
            /CM - Clear Message      /QM - Quote Message
            /DL - Delete Line        /RL - Replace Line
            /DM - Delete Message     /RS - Replace String
            /H  - More Help          /S  - Save Message
            /IL - Insert Line        /SM - Mass Save


   /E - List the editor commands

   /CC- List the color commands

   /CH- Change From, Subject, or Graphics settings

   /CM- Delete the message and start over.

   /DL- Delete Line:  this command will remove a line from your message.

   /DM- Delete Message: abort message, return to base prompt.

   /H - Lists a more extensive help file.

   /IL- Insert Line:  this command will insert an extra line in the message.
        Enter the text of the new line or <RETURN> for a blank line.

   /L - List the message showing color codes and included filenames,
        with no wordwrap -- best for editting.

   /LF- List the message in color and displays included files (if any),
        this is how the message will appear after it is saved.

   /QM- Include quotes from the message you are replying to.

   /RL- Replace Line: use this command to replace an entire line.
        The old line will be deleted and you will be prompted to enter the
        new line.

   /RS- Replace String:  use this command to replace spelling errors.
        You type: i don't like learning to use new editors.
        old string: i don't  (if you only enter 'i', all i's will be altered.)
        new string: I don't

   /S - Save the message.

   /SM- Send mass mail.

   Most commands can be stacked.  If you just enter the command, you will be
   asked for the other information the editor needs to execute the command.
   Or you can enter the command, plus the info separated by semicolons or
   spaces.  For instance:

     /rs;3;i don't;I don't   replace the string "i don't" in line 3
                             with the string "I don't"

     /rs;A;i don't;I don't   replace the string "i don't" in ALL lines
                             with the string "I don't"

     /dl;5                   delete line 5

     /l;4;6                  list lines 4, 5, and 6

     /il;5                   insert a line before line 5

     %%FILENAME              include a textfile you have uploaded
                             to the private directory

     %%FILENAME%%            include a textfile you have uploaded
                             privately that displays the correct
                             version depending on the user's ansi
                             and color selections

**DCI INFO #6 NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION     The easiest way to move from one base to another is
               by Z)ipping.  This will take you to each base, in
               order which has new messages.

               At the base prompt, hitting return will take you to
               the next base.

               If you are a new user, you will find that each base
               has new messages.  We recommend that you select B
               from the message base prompt to read the Base Menu.
               When there select the A)bbreviated listing for info
               on all the bases.  This will help you decide which
               bases to visit first.

               You may I)gnore bases (from the U)tility Menu) so
               they will not be included in your Zip scan of the
               board.

               You may also J)ump to a base.  At the Jump prompt
               enter either the base number or all or part of the
               base name.  For instance, if you wish to jump to
               Base 20, Uncompromising Positions, you could enter
               either 20, or UNC.

               Do not hesitate to explore the board.  You won't get
               stuck anywhere that you cannot E)xit or Q)uit from.
               In most instances, simply hitting return will take
               you to the previous menu.

**DCI INFO #7 HANDLES

USER HANDLES

               This system allows a user to adopt up to 10 different
               personalities in addition to the one(s) you registered
               with.  To add, alter, or delete personalities, go to
               the C)onfiguration section and select I.

               When a user changes a personality all message prompts to
               and from him will be altered to reflect the change.  If
               a persona is deleted, any messages posted under that name
               will revert to the user's primary handle.

               When you add an identity, there will be a change when you
               enter a message.  Previously, the FROM: defaulted to your
               primary handle/name.  Now it will prompt you for the iden-
               tity of the persona who is entering the message.  If you
               hit return, it will be your primary handle/name.  To use
               another identity, enter the first letter or two followed
               by return.  The system will search for the identity for
               you.

**DCI INFO #8 ADDBASE

ADDING A BASE
              DCI will allow any user to add a base to the system.
              This option is on the utility menu.

              After selecting A from the menu, you will be prompted
              for the name of the base you are creating, if the base
              should be private, and if you would like it to be part
              of the exchange network.

              You will then be asked which type for a base type and
              a message format.  The base type is only for reference
              sake to make maneuvering on the system easier. Each
              base may have a different Message format.

              If you make the base private, you will have to enter
              the names of the users you wish to give access to.

              Please be careful not to add a base that duplicates a
              base already on the board.

              Once you have added a base, you may modify the base by jumping
              to the base and then selecting the U)tility menu where you will
              find the M)odify base option.