SPITFIRE 3.7 Reference Manual
This is the complete January 1, 2010 Version 3.7 reference manual. The Web edition is split at the manual’s own chapter boundaries; use the chapter index below or site search to move directly to a subject.
1.0 Important Notice!
2.0 SPITFIRE Hardware Requirements
3.0 Getting Started
4.0 Setting Up The System Records
5.0 SPITFIRE File Paths
6.0 Command Line Parameters
7.0 SPITFIRE Questionnaires
8.0 Special Function Keys
9.0 Main Section Explained
10.0 Message Section Explained
11.0 File Section Explained
12.0 Sysop Section Explained
13.0 Special Commands For Sysop Status
14.0 Events Menu Example
15.0 SPITFIRE Doors Section
16.0 External File Transfer Protocols
17.0 Hardware/Software Data Flow Control
18.0 Additional SPITFIRE Features
19.0 SPITFIRE Net-Mail Capabilities
20.0 Operating A Multi-Node SPITFIRE
21.0 SPITFIRE Multi-Tasking/Network Environment
22.0 Using SPITFIRE To Receive FAX Calls
23.0 SPITFIRE Technical Reference Information
24.0 SPITFIRE Companion Programs
25.0 Comment From The Author
SPITFIRE Questions and Answers
Subject Index
Original cover and table of contents
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Copyright (C) 1987-2010 by Mike Woltz
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Buffalo Creek Software
913 39th Street
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Voice Phone (515) 225-9552
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>>> Release Date January 1, 2010 <<<
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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# Section Title Page #
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Introduction........................................ 1
<1> 1.0 Important Notice.............................. 1
1.1 Copyright & Registered Trademark Notice....... 2
1.2 SPITFIRE Support.............................. 3
<2> 2.0 SPITFIRE Hardware Requirements................ 4
2.1 Modems........................................ 5
2.2 Modem Initialization.......................... 5
<3> 3.0 Getting Started............................... 8
3.1 SPITFIRE Async Configuration.................. 9
3.2 SPITFIRE Configuration........................ 14
3.3 Toggle SPITFIRE Switches...................... 19
3.4 Configuring SPITFIRE File Paths............... 24
<4> 4.0 Setting Up the System Records................. 26
4.1 Configuring Message Conference Records........ 26
4.2 Configuring File Area Records................. 32
<5> 5.0 SPITFIRE File Paths........................... 39
5.1 SPITFIRE System Files......................... 40
5.2 SPITFIRE Message Files........................ 43
5.3 SPITFIRE Work Files........................... 43
5.4 SPITFIRE Display Files........................ 44
5.5 SPITFIRE Menu Files........................... 50
5.6 SPITFIRE File Clarifications.................. 54
5.7 About SPITFIRE Display Files.................. 64
5.8 Backup Files.................................. 66
5.9 THOUGHTS.BBS.................................. 66
<6> 6.0 Command Line Parameters....................... 66
6.1 SF.BAT........................................ 67
<7> 7.0 SPITFIRE Questionnaires....................... 68
<8> 8.0 Special Function Keys......................... 72
8.1 Available Special Function Keys............... 72
8.2 Special Function Key Definitions.............. 73
<9> 9.0 Main Section Explained........................ 87
9.1 Main Menu Example............................. 88
9.2 Explanation of Main Menu Features............. 88
<10> 10.0 Message Section Explained..................... 93
10.1 Message Menu Example.......................... 94
10.2 Message Menu Explanation...................... 94
<11> 11.0 File Section Explained........................ 109
11.1 File Menu Example............................. 109
11.2 File Menu Explanation......................... 109
11.3 Upload/Download Protocols..................... 119
11.4 Batch Download Menu........................... 119
11.5 Batch Upload Menu............................. 121
<12> 12.0 Sysop Section Explained....................... 123
12.1 Sysop Menu Explanation........................ 123
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<13> 13.0 Special Commands for Sysop Status............. 128
13.1 Special Commands for Sysop.................... 129
<14> 14.0 Events Menu Example........................... 130
14.1 Events Menu Explanation....................... 130
<15> 15.0 SPITFIRE Doors Section........................ 134
15.1 SPITFIRE Doors Display Files.................. 137
15.2 SPITFIRE Doors Support........................ 138
<16> 16.0 External File Transfer Protocols.............. 138
16.1 External Download Protocols................... 139
16.2 External Batch Download Protocols............. 141
16.3 Text File External Batch Download Protocols... 142
16.4 External Upload Protocols..................... 144
16.5 External Batch Upload Protocols............... 146
16.6 Bi-Directional Protocol File Transfers........ 148
16.7 External Protocol Support..................... 150
<17> 17.0 Hardware/Software Data Flow Control........... 150
<18> 18.0 Additional SPITFIRE Features.................. 151
18.1 Screen Save Features.......................... 151
18.2 SPITFIRE Utilizes EMS......................... 151
18.3 SPITFIRE Records CALLER ID Information........ 151
<19> 19.0 SPITFIRE Net-Mail Capabilities................ 152
19.1 Exchanging Mail With A Front-End Program...... 152
19.2 Exchanging Mail Using A UTI Driver............ 152
19.3 Exchanging Mail Using QWK Packets............. 153
<20> 20.0 Operating A Multi-Node SPITFIRE............... 153
20.1 Multi-Node BBS Requirements................... 154
20.2 Configuring SPITFIRE For Multi-Node Operation. 154
20.3 Features Unique To Multi-Node Operation....... 154
20.4 Node Chat..................................... 156
<21> 21.0 SPITFIRE Multi-Tasking/Network Environment.... 158
<22> 22.0 Receiving FAX Calls With SPITFIRE............. 158
22.1 Configuring Your System To Receive Fax Calls.. 159
22.2 SFFAX.BAT..................................... 160
<23> 23.0 SPITFIRE Technical Reference Information ..... 161
<24> 24.0 SPITFIRE Companion Programs .................. 161
24.1 DAILYLMT...................................... 162
24.2 SFDOOR........................................ 162
24.3 SFSENDIT...................................... 162
24.4 LAKOTA........................................ 163
24.5 SFPCKUSR...................................... 164
24.6 SFPCKMSG...................................... 164
<25> 25.0 Comment from the Author....................... 165
Appendix A SPITFIRE Questions and Answers................ 168
Subject Index............................................. 177
INTRODUCTION
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SPITFIRE is a bulletin board program written in Borland's Turbo
Pascal and interfaced with assembler code compiled by Borland's Turbo
Assembler. Designed on an IBM Personal Computer, SPITFIRE is
compatible with MS/PC DOS machines (IBM "Compatibles").
SPITFIRE is distributed under the "Shareware" concept. You are
encouraged to distribute this software to others, in its original,
unmodified condition, as long as you DO NOT charge for this program
in any way, shape or form.