text system makes it unnecessary to return the whole message with a reply.
10.7.2 FORWARDING A MESSAGE
To forward a message you have just read, use the ‘F’ command. You will
follow the steps of composing a new message as outline in section 10.8.
When your message is sent, the body of the message you composed will appear
on top, separated from the message you are forwarding on the bottom.
10.7.3 DOWNLOADING AN ATTACHED FILE
If there is a file attached to the message you are currently reading then
the “D” command will become active on the menu. If you select the “D”
command you will be shown the filename and type of the attached file and
will have the option to change the current download protocol, abort the
transfer or begin the download. If you abort you are brought back to the
READING LEVEL of the current mailbox for the current message. If you
select to change the current protocol you will have the opportunity to
select a new one from the possible alternatives (New Punter, X-MODEM, X-
MODEM CRC, X-MODEM 1K, Y-MODEM or ASCII). If you select to begin the
transfer the system will tell you when to start receiving the file. After
a successful download will be brought back to the READING LEVEL of the
current mailbox and the current message.
NOTE: The attached file is not deleted until you exit to the MAIN LEVEL of
the current mailbox. Also you should note that attached files cannot be
saved to the Sent Mail or Archive mailbox.
System Operators in LOCAL MODE can specify a filename and file type for
download but must manually copy the actual file to the E-MAIL DISK for the
recipient to download.
10.7.4 ADDING AN ADDRESS TO YOUR PERSONAL ADDRESS BOOK
10.7.5 ARCHIVING A MESSAGE
After you have finished reading a message you can hit the RETURN key to go
back to the main level of the current mailbox. Before leaving the READING
LEVEL the system will prompt you to archive the current message.
WARNING: All In-Box messages that are not archived are DELETED! Also if
there is a file attached to the message it is deleted as well.
10.8 COMPOSING A PRIVATE MESSAGE
To send e-mail to another user, use the ‘C’ command at the MAIL prompt. The
system will request either a handle or a user ID number to send the message
to. After you have addressed the message you will be placed in the C-NET
Editor where you will compose the body of your message. When you have
finished writing exit the Editor with the period S command.
Next you will be prompted if you would like a Return Receipt.
After answering “Yes” or “No” to the Return Receipt prompt the mail is
sent. You will be prompted it you wish save the message to your Sent Mail