ProBoard BBS Documentation

about_procfg_shift-f9

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T23:15:34+00:00

About ProCFG - (Shift-F9) Displays a window which contains copyright information about ProCFG.

ambroshia

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:56:16+00:00

Ambroshia Ambroshia - The Test of Time is a Multi User Dungeon (MUD) game by Dominic Carretto, and it's available from Here is how to install it: (Assuming that your BBS uses *# as the node macro) 1. Extract the Win32 version of Ambroishia (AMB4031.ZIP) to a directory/folder.

arcaos

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-08-17T11:56:43+00:00

ArcaOS ArcaOS is… * …Arca Noae’s OS/2-based operating system * …targeted specifically at booting, installing, and running on modern PC hardware * …fully supported by Arca Noae’s team of engineers and developers * …an upgrade path for customers currently using

avatar_0_and_avatar_0

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:51:05+00:00

AVATAR/0 and AVATAR/0+ Terminal Emulation ProBoard now supports AVATAR terminal emulation. It allows users to select either AVATAR/0 or AVATAR/0+, providing that the terminal package they use to call your BBS is compatible with either AVATAR/0 and/or AVATAR/0+. Examples of terminal software packages that support AVATAR/0+ are, FrontDoor 2.02 and TinyTerm. QModem and Telix also support AVATAR, but only in the AVATAR/0 mode. AVATAR has the advantage over ANSI of being much faster.

axx_file_control_codes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-21T12:11:44+00:00

.A?? File Control Codes You can use several codes in ProBoard's textfiles. These codes will be replaced by internal variables, or will perform special actions. In the code list, you will see a code's ASCII value, the control code and a description of the code.

barren_realms_elite

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-12-10T02:42:01+00:00

Barren Realms Elite Please read the original Barren Realms Elite documentation before moving forward. Here is how to install it: The example shown below uses these settings: Operating System: OS/2 or ArcaOS Fossil / Virtual Modem: SIO & VMODEM File structure: C:\PB\DOORS\BRE

bbslink

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:54:46+00:00

BBSLink BBSLink is an InterBBS Game Server using a modified version of Manning's Telnet Door which automatically logs the user into their Server and directly into the desired door using the BBS Sysops pre-assigned credentials. You can join for free at

bug_reports

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-12T04:03:37+00:00

BUG REPORTS Bug reports should be sent to: If you find a bug, please try to describe every possibly relevant piece of information about the bug, including what data entry fields don't work right, what quirky situations bomb-out, or any other relevant information. Remember, if we can't duplicate the problem, it'll be all that much harder to fix!

changes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-12-09T08:24:35+00:00

Changes From what we know, existing v2.16 compatible PEX modules shouldn't be affected. If something worked in v2.22B, but doesn't in v2.30, please let us know! Below, you'll find changes to recent versions of ProBoard. Each change has a notation to the left of it which identifes the type of change made to the software. Those notations are as follows:

command_line_options_errorlevels

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:56:53+00:00

Command line parameters & Errorlevels PROBOARD.EXE accepts following command line parameters: PROBOARD [-B] [-P] [-N] [-L] [-S] [-Q] [-X] [-V] These parameters have the following meaning: (-) -B Specifies the baud rate. You can specify the following baud rates: 300, 1200/75 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 12000, 14400, 16800, 19200, 21600, 24000, 26400, 28800, 38400, 57600, 64000, and 115200. -P Spe…

compiling_and_linking

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T07:19:25+00:00

Compiling and Linking ProBoard executables have to be compiled using the LARGE memory model. For example (Turbo C++) : tcc -c -ml myprog.c Once you have your .OBJ file (in this case MYPROG.OBJ), you have to link it with the ProBoard SDK library (PB_SDK.LIB). You have to specify a filename as output filename. The linked executable must have extension .PEX. It is important to disable linking of the default compiler libraries!! It is also required to turn on case sensitivity.

configuration_overview

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-27T03:30:59+00:00

CONFIGURATION ProBoard is completely configured by PROCFG.EXE. This program can be executed from any directory as long as PROCFG.EXE is in your path. In most of the menus, just press to add an item, press ~~to remove an item, and press to select an item.~~

creating_menus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:13:36+00:00

Creating Menus Your BBS's main menu MUST! be stored in a file called TOP.PBM. All the other menus can have any file name you want to give them. When you select the 'Menu Editor' option in PROCFG's main menu, a new window will be opened containing the menus already available (if any).

creating_proboard_executables_pex-files

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T03:28:32+00:00

Creating ProBoard Executables (PEX-files) To create your own ProBoard executable (.PEX file), you first create a source file, say MYPROG.C. When ProBoard loads a PEX file, it executes the function main() in your program. This function is defined as:

credits

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-10-21T18:12:00+00:00

Credits ProBoard is owned by: Jason Bock ProBoard and all the included utilities have been / are updated by: * Modifications by: * Mike Ehlert (v2.21.00) * Lawrence Stockman and Rushfan (v2.22B) * Jason Bock (v2.30+) Other ProBoard help and guidance:

daily_maintenance

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:43:53+00:00

[DM] Daily Maintenance At this time, the DM function of PBUTIL has only one function: it (re)creates TOPS.PRO. You should run it as part of your daily maintenance. If you specify the -H option, the file TOPS.PRO will be created using the user's aliases instead of their real names.

darkness

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:55:40+00:00

Darkness Darkness was one of the first DOOR32 door games released. It is a LORD style game, by Jack Phlash of Demonic, and is available from Distortion BBS at Here is how to install it. 1. Extract DRK100B3.ZIP the D112001.ZIP update to a directory/folder. In this example we will assume C:\PB\DARK32

description

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-10-27T15:15:15+00:00

Description ProBoard is a computer program that allows you to run a BBS. A BBS is a computerized Bulletin Board System, where files, messages and other useful items may be exchanged between users. The operator of a BBS is called the System Operator, or SysOp.

display_options

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T09:51:22+00:00

Display Options Use 43/50 Line Mode Enable local display of ProBoard in 43 or 50 line mode. Show User Info Window Should ProBoard display the User Info Window, when users are online.

donations

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T10:57:05+00:00

Donations To donate towards the development of ProBoard or to buy me lunch or coffee, here are the methods:

doormud

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:55:58+00:00

DoorMud DoorMud - Land of the Forgotten is a Multi User Dungeon (MUD) game by Evan Elias, and it's available from Here is how to install it: 1. Extract the DOOR32 version of DoorMud (DMUD099D.ZIP) to a directory/folder. (In this example we will assume C:\PB\DMUD)

doorparty

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:55:00+00:00

DoorParty DoorParty is an InterBBS Game Server using a modified version of Rick Parrish of R&M Software's Telnet Door which automatically logs the user into their Server and directly into DoorParty using the BBS Sysops pre-assigned credentials. You can join for free at

echomail

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:53:29+00:00

Echomail When a user enters a message in a message area configured as an Echomail area, an origin line will be added to that message. This origin line is obtained from the message area's configuration. If there is no origin line specified for this message area, the default origin line will be used. The default origin line is specified in PROCFG under Options (F1) - Site Info, in the field

enable_legacy_console_mode

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T09:22:50+00:00

Enable Legacy Console Mode * Open a command prompt, elevated command prompt, PowerShell, or elevated PowerShell window. Another way is you could also just directly right click on the console window shortcut or file, click/tap on Properties, and go to step 3 below.

events_shift-f3

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T10:40:07+00:00

Events - (Shift-F3) It is possible to instruct ProBoard to perform some action at a set time and day (an “Event”). This action can be: exiting with a specific errorlevel (for a batch file) or executing a DOS command. This is useful for example, to pack the user file, or to pack the message base at a specified time each day.

example_batch_files

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:34:29+00:00

Example Batch Files This is an example for standalone-operation with 2 errorlevel events defined. Event 1 returns level 10, event 2 returns level 20. No echomail and netmail is used. :Loop PROBOARD -S if errorlevel 100 goto End if errorlevel 99 goto End if errorlevel 20 goto Event2 if errorlevel 10 goto Event1 if errorlevel 1 goto FatalError goto Loop :Event1 echo Perform some actions echo -------------------- g…

feature_statement

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:55:09+00:00

ECHOMAIL AND NETMAIL ProBoard fully supports Echomail and Netmail, according to the FTSC (FidoNet Technical Standards Committee) specifications.

features

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-10-21T19:11:31+00:00

Features This following is a list of the most important features found in ProBoard. * ProBoard is THE fastest QuickBBS-style BBS program around!! It's completely written in highly optimized C++ and assembly language. * Full multi-line/multi-user support. Up to 255 nodes can share the same user database, message base and file database. Each node can have its own modem configuration, welcome screens, menu structure, etc.

file_area_groups_f6

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T07:23:57+00:00

File Area Groups - F6 ProBoard allows you to configure up to 255 File Area Groups for your system. File groups can be used to place files of similar interest into a group users can select from. If you run a BBS that caters to programmers, and also to people who enjoy gardening, you may want to create two separate file area groups so programmers aren't downloading files about pruning roses, and gardeners aren't downloading files about array elements

file_areas_f5

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T07:21:17+00:00

File Areas - (F5) File areas are used to setup and categorize your downloadable files. You can prevent groups of users from accessing certain file areas with the use of Access Levels and/or Access Flags. ProBoard uses an advanced file index to locate files as defined here in your file areas. Once you have configured your file areas, you MUST run PBUTIL FI (file index) to create the index in order for ProBoard to find the files for users to download.

file_counters

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:42:38+00:00

[FC] File Counters After each download, ProBoard adds a line to the file DOWNLOAD.LOG. This file's only purpose is to be used by the FC module of PBUtil. FC reads the file DOWNLOAD.LOG and updates file counters in every file listing, to keep up with the number of times every file has been downloaded.

file_indexer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:40:56+00:00

[FI] File Indexer When you run PBUTIL FI, ProBoard reads each of your file listings defined in your file areas and creates an index (FILESIDX.PB). ProBoard now only supports indexed FILES.BBS. ProBoard will use the index to find files users specify they want to download. This dramatically speeds up locating files on systems with many different file areas, especially those on CD-ROM drives. Since files that are not in your file index will not be found for users to download, be sure to run PB…

file_list_format

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T09:58:57+00:00

File List Format It is here in PROCFG that you define how you want your file listings displayed to your users. Pressing on any of the following options (except for Hide/Show file counters which is an on/off toggle) will invoke ProBoard's color editing window, which will allow you to customize the colors of the items displayed in your file listings. As you begin to define the colors for your file listings, and whether or not to display file counters, ProBoard shows you in the bottom wi…

file_tagging

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:00:15+00:00

FILE TAGGING ProBoard supports file tagging when users are browsing the file list, performing a keyword or file search, or performing a new file search. File tagging allows your users to easily select files they want to download as they browse your available files.

file_transfers

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T10:15:44+00:00

File Transfer Minimum Upload Space Space needed on the upload drive for uploads to be allowed (in Kb). Download Hours Pressing on this option opens a window which allows you to specify during what hours a user can download files from your system. Hours are selectable for each day of the week, in half hour increments. The value of the

fix_binlog.pb

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:43:13+00:00

[FB] Fix BINLOG.PB You should run PBUTIL FB if you ever receive the message that your BINLOG.PB file is corrupt. This “fix” routine will remove any and all unreadable data from the BINLOG.PB file. For more information on BINLOG.PB, refer to Menu Functions 10, 26, 29 and 64.

fix_issues_with_pb_running_on_arcaos

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-08-18T06:03:00+00:00

Fix Issues with ProBoard Running On ArcaOS These instructions are very, very unfinished and raw. ProCFG User Editor Not showing Data Rick Smith found an issue with running ProBoard (Any Version) in ArcaOS 5. The ProCFG menu editor and user editor would not display the names correctly or no data.

flag_cross-reference_chart

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:30:59+00:00

Flag Cross-Reference Chart The following cross-reference chart will help you to easily determine which flags to use for your user records and menus using the ProBoard style (A-Z and 1-6) of flags. Note: The flag structures in ProBoard are actually no different than those in QuickBBS or RA, they are just expressed in a more

food_fight_2004

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:56:55+00:00

Food Fight 2004 Food Fight 2004 was a Win32 remake of the Classic DOS Food Fight door, written by Chris Martino. 1. Extract FF2K4V24.ZIP to a directory/folder. In this example we will assume C:\PB\FOOD) 2. In your BBS software, configure your door to run a Command Line such as this example:

free_files

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:28:48+00:00

FREE Files Many SysOps have a master file list containing all the files available on their BBS for users to download, or perhaps some virus detection software that they would like to make available to their users without affecting their users download ratio. Other SysOps may run a support BBS and have certain files they want to make available to callers without regards to how long it takes to download. ProBoard's powerful

hard-coded_.axx_files

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:49:21+00:00

Hard-coded .A?? files In certain situations, ProBoard will display default .A?? files. Just what is an A?? file? All .A?? files are files that have the file extensions of .AVT, .AVP, .ANS, or .ASC. If the .ANS/AVT/AVP file cannot be found, the .ASC file will be displayed (if it exists).

hatch_personal_file

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-11T10:17:59+00:00

[HF] Hatch Personal File Personal files can be setup to be sent to users (hatched) from the command line (instead of using the PROCFG/Personal Files menu interface) using PBUTIL's “Hatch File” (HF) function. Any personal files you setup (hatch) using the PBUTIL HF method will appear in the PROCFG/Personal File menu interface for later review and administration.

hints

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:10:21+00:00

Hints You can create a menu by using textlines, but you can also create menus that display a file to the user, in which all the options are shown. This technique works as follows: The first item in the menu should have ';' as textline and (autoexec) as hotkey. The function to be executed should be function 40 (Display file with hotkeys).

history

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-10-21T18:43:10+00:00

History The first BBS I had ever developed was during high school back in 1982 into 1983. It was based upon the source code my father had purchased for me to help further my learn of programming... My father had bought: (Y)(B)(B)(S). Which stood for:

installation_overview

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-10-27T00:29:38+00:00

Installation Overview If you currently operate a RemoteAccess bulletin board system, Refer to the chapter “RemoteAccess to ProBoard Conversion” for specific instructions on how to convert your existing system. * Prudence and courtesy dictate that we ask you to back up your system before installing and/or upgrading ProBoard.

installing_ntvdmx64

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T12:51:16+00:00

Installing NTVDMx64 This method has been tested but is not supported by the ProBoard authors or test team. Information: Only 32-bit editions of Windows include the “NT Virtual DOS Machine” known as NTVDM, which allows DOS applications to run in emulation mode. Microsoft did not include NTVDM in their 64-bit editions of Windows.

installing_sio

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-01T23:47:07+00:00

Installing SIO These instructions have been provided by Sean Dennis! Sean's Quick 'n Easy SIO/VModem Setup FAQ v0.0.6 Updated on 25 October 2023 Written by Sean Dennis (sysop@outpostbbs.net) This document is released under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license (

jezabel

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:56:42+00:00

Jezabel Jezabel is an RPG in which you are a virus and battle other malware written by DreamMaster. It's available from . Here is how to install it: (Assuming that your BBS uses *# as the node macro) 1. Extract JZBL25.ZIP to a directory/folder. In this example we will assume C:\pb\jez)

l.o.r.d._-_legend_of_the_red_dragon

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-12-10T02:42:01+00:00

L.O.R.D. - Legend of The Red Dragon Legend of the Red Dragon (LORD) is a text-based online role-playing video game, released in 1989 by Robinson Technologies. LORD is one of the best known door games. The player's goal is to improve their skills in order to defeat the Red Dragon which has been attacking the village. The software is compatible with DOS, Microsoft Windows, and

language_editor_shift-f5

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T11:01:33+00:00

Language Editor - (Shift-F5) ProBoard allows you to change the text and the color for every prompt in the system to create a custom “look and feel” for your BBS. ProBoard also allows you to display your system prompts to users in several different languages.

levels_flags

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:04:27+00:00

Levels & Flags All security procedures toward a user are being done through the user's LEVEL and FLAGS. ProBoard can have levels ranging from 0 to 64000, and provides 32 flags (A-Z, and 1-6) that can be ON or OFF. If a menu needs a certain level and flags, then only the users with a level equal to or higher than that level and with all the needed flags will be able to SEE and CHOOSE this menu option. It will remain invisible to all the other users.

library_functions_supported

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T07:23:09+00:00

Library functions supported Almost all standard library functions are supported. Note that all functions that write to the standard output device (printf, putchar,...) write their output to the ProBoard window and to the user (through the modem). Functions that read from the standard input device and from the keyboard are NOT supported. (scanf,getch,gets,

local_support_sites

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-02T22:33:17+00:00

Local support sites Support for ProBoard can be obtained via the following locations: Jason Bock SiliconUnderground BBS: siliconu.com Fidonet: 1:267/310 Email: jason@proboardbbs.com Website: http://www.proboardbbs.comJohn Riley, Sr. Slasher BBS BBS: slasherbbs.com Cell: (205) 570-5029 Email: john@proboardbbs.com Website: http://support.proboardbbs.com

loglevels

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:56:29+00:00

Log Levels Each user has a certain loglevel, to determine how information about that user will be written to ProBoard's log (PROBOARD.LOG). This can be useful if you suspect a user of logging in using 2 different names. If you give those users a higher log level, you can track their behavior.

lord32

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-21T09:47:02+00:00

L.O.R.D. - Legend of The Red Dragon L.O.R.D. - Legend of The Red Dragon Legend of the Red Dragon (LORD) is a text-based online role-playing video game, released in 1989 by Robinson Technologies. LORD is one of the best known door games. The player's goal is to improve their skills in order to defeat the Red Dragon which has been attacking the village.

mannirc_door

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:55:18+00:00

MannIRC Door MannIRC is a Bitch-X style IRC client for BBS systems by Rick Parrish of R&M Software, and is available from Here is how to install it: 1. Extract MANNIRC.RAR to a directory/folder. (In this example we will use C:\PB\MANNIRC) 2. Open MannIRC.ini in your favorite text editor, and edit the options as described in MANNIRC.

matrix_addresses_f10

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T21:56:39+00:00

Matrix Addresses (F10) This is where you enter your net address. If you have more than one net address, enter them here also.

menu_editor_f9

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T08:16:10+00:00

Menu Editor (F9) Creating menus for ProBoard is extremely easy using the built-in Menu Editor. When you select the “Menu Editor” option in PROCFG's main menu, a new window is opened containing the defined languages. ProBoard allows you to have a language specific set of menus for each language you define. Refer to the

menu_function_overview

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-02T11:23:05+00:00

Menu Functions Overview In this function overview, parameters between <> are REQUIRED, and parameters between [] are optional. For example: is a required parameter. [/M] is an option you might specify in addition.┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Function 1: GOTO MENU │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ DATA: [/M=

menu_function_summary

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:19:07+00:00

Menu Function Summary The following is a summary list of the ProBoard Menu Functions. Each Menu Function is explained in detail in the following section titled “Menu Functions Overview”. Function Action Performed ─────────── ────────────────────────────────────────── Function 1 .... GOTO Menu ................................ Function 2 .... GOSUB Menu ............................... Function 3 .... GOTO Previous Menu .....................…

menu_security

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:08:16+00:00

Menu Security To clarify menu security, here's a simple example: Suppose we have 4 users with the following levels and flags: ┌──────────────────────┬───────┬─────────┐ │ Name │ Level │ Flags │ │----------------------│-------│---------│ │ Pete │ 10 │ Z │ │ Jerry │ 100 │ P │ │ Al │ 100 │ R │ │ Charlie │ 200 │ P & R │ └──────────────────────┴───────┴─────────┘…

message_area_groups_f4

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T04:43:07+00:00

Message Area Groups - (F4) ProBoard allows you to configure up to 255 Message Area Groups for your system. Message groups can be used to place message areas of similar interest into a group users can select from. If you run a BBS that caters to programmers, and also to people who enjoy gardening, you may want to create two separate message area groups so programmers aren't reading about pruning roses, and gardeners aren't reading about array elements

message_areas_f3

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T04:40:51+00:00

Message Areas - (F3) ProBoard is one of the only BBS packages that allows you to use more than one message base format to hold your messages. You can use Hudson, Squish, JAM, or Fido (.MSG) or a combination of these at the same time! ProBoard's message base limits are as follows:

message_indexer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:37:59+00:00

[MI] Message Indexer (Hudson and JAM Only) Recreates the message base index files (MSGIDX.BBS,MSGTOIDX.BBS and MSGINFO.BBS) for Hudson and (*.JDX) files for JAM areas.

message_linker

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:37:28+00:00

[ML] Message Linker (Hudson Only) Completely rebuilds reply chains in all areas. This operation has to be performed when echomail is imported into the message base and after using the message packer with the -D parameter.

message_packer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:36:26+00:00

[MP] Message Packer (Hudson and JAM Only) Packs the message base. This means that the deleted messages are effectively removed from the message base. The following are valid options for PBUTIL MP: (-) -D .......................... Removes old messages. Check the section of the manual about the message areas for more information. -F .......................... Forces the pack to be executed, even if there…

modem_parameters_shift-f1

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T08:25:20+00:00

Modem Parameters - (Shift-F1) When selecting “Modem Parameters”, you get a choice between the default configuration or a node-specific configuration. The default configuration is used whenever there is no node-specific configuration defined. You do not need to change these parameters when using ProBoard with a front-end mailer, since it is in the mailer's setup where you would define your modem(s) parameters.

multi-user_operation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:07:26+00:00

Multi-user Operation Since ProBoard is a multi-line BBS package, it allows you the ability to have more than one user use the userfile and the message base at the same time. ProBoard doesn't do any internal multi-tasking to make the program act as flexible as possible.

music_files

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:38:35+00:00

Music Files You can make your paging-sound and attention-sound more attractive by defining your own music file. A music file is a text file in which you can use 2 keywords: TONE [hz] [1/100's sec] Sounds a tone of [hz] Hz during the specified period.

music_player

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:34:20+00:00

[MU] Music Player Use this to play/test any music files you create for ProBoard. Music files MUST have .MUS as the file extension. The file played when a user “Yells” for the SysOp (paging) is called PAGE.MUS and the “Attention” music file is called ATTEN.MUS

navigating_through_menus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:25:52+00:00

Navigating Through Menus ProBoard has been created for the novice and experienced user. It supports Opus-like commands and RA/QBBS style hotkeys. Using hotkeys is the easiest way to navigate through the menus. While a menu is being displayed, you can enter any menu command. The displaying of the menu will be stopped, and the corresponding menu function will be executed immediately.

netmail

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:51:50+00:00

Netmail A Netmail message (in short: Netmail) is a message that has a fixed destination within the network. This destination is defined by a node-number of the form “Zone:Net/Node.Point”. ProBoard will first find out whether this address exists, and will then (if it exists) tell you the name of the node where the Netmail is to be sent to.

new_users

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T04:11:36+00:00

New Users New User Level The level a user will have upon his or her first login. New User Flags The flags a user will have upon his or her first login. New User Loglevel The loglevel a user will have upon his or her first login. This controls what information about the users session will be written to the system log (more info about this in the chapter titled USERS).

nfu_and_door32.sys_under_proboard_for_dos

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:18:47+00:00

NFU and DOOR32.SYS under ProBoard for DOS The following was written by Mike Ehlert and John Riley, Sr. NetFoss Utilities for Win32 Doors version 1.14 NFU allows DOS BBS software using NetFoss to run Win32 doors. NFU currently has three functions:

nodelist_compiler

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:32:48+00:00

[NC] Nodelist Compiler Reads a FidoNet-compatible nodelist and creates a ProBoard index- file (NODE_IDX.PRO) in the system directory. This file will be less than 10K in size, but your original nodelist has to stay in the nodelist directory. The compiler will look for the latest standard nodelist (NODELIST.xxx) in your nodelist directory.

online_help_in_every_menu

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:23:54+00:00

Online help in each menu You can create help files for each of your menus by doing the following: Create a menu item in your global menu (GLOBAL.PBM) with the hotkey '?', function 5 (Show ASC/ANS file), data “@@”. Now when a user hits '?' in any menu, the file .A?? will be displayed to the user.

options_f1

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-27T03:32:05+00:00

Options (F1) This is the first option to choose when running PROCFG.EXE. A second menu will be displayed with the following items: * Paths * New Users * Security * Yelling * System Options * File Transfer * Display Options * Site Info

os_2_arcaos_doors

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-12-10T02:42:01+00:00

OS/2 & ArcaOS DOORS This section is regarding setting up ProBoard BBS with OS/2 & ArcaOS based doors. OS/2 & ArcaOS content coming soon!

other_win32_doors_that_were_tested

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:57:10+00:00

Other Win32 doors that were tested but not found to be worthwhile documenting * MyCroft doors: sherlock Holmes, Ficitois Stock Exchange, Steller Quest, U-Boat. * Atlantis doors: Kentucky Derby, Vegas Slots * Tournament Trivia (from DoorMud author)

otvdm_winevdm_-_run_old_windows_software_in_64-bit_windows

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T12:49:46+00:00

Otvdm/winevdm: run old Windows software in 64-bit Windows This has NOT been tested by the authors or testers of ProBoard. This is only here for informational purposes. Information:

overview

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-10-20T12:51:36+00:00

▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒█▀▀▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▀▀▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒█▀ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▀▀▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█▒▒█▀ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▒▒█▀ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▀▀▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀…

paths

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T03:27:08+00:00

Paths Text Files Directory where ProBoard's textfiles are stored (drive included!). RIP Files Directory where ProBoard's RIP files are stored (drive included!). RIP Icons Directory where ProBoard's RIP icons are stored (drive included!). Menus

pbutil

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:47:33+00:00

PBUTIL (The ProBoard Utility Program) PBUTIL is an extra utility provided with the ProBoard package. It performs all of the maintenance your ProBoard BBS system needs. Some PBUTIL Operations have Options and/or Parameters that can be specified on the command line when running them. Operations which have command line Options and/or Parameters are identified in the list below with a

personal_files_shift-f4

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T10:43:07+00:00

Personal Files - (Shift-F4) ProBoard allows you and other users to send “Personal Files” to each other on the BBS. ProBoard keeps track of each uploaded file. You can add/edit/delete Personal Files with this option in ProCFG. In the list of files, a [+] means that the file physically exists. This assures you that a file you define as a Personal File for another user actually is in the directory waiting for them upon their next call to your BBS. When the file name is shown between parenthes…

pimpwars

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:56:31+00:00

Pimpwars PimpWars is another classic RPG in which you play a pimp. It was updated to Win32 by James Coyle of MysticBBS fame. James left one annoying “feature” from the original game, in which it ignores the ANSI graphics setting found in the drop file, and instead asks the user

proboard_file_structures

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T10:48:58+00:00

ProBoard File Structures This document describes the file structures used by ProBoard v2.15-v2.30. For information on the structures of the RemoteAccess compatible files, refer to the RemoteAccess structures document. It can be obtained from The data-structures are C-structures, this means:

proboard_interface_functions

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T08:52:30+00:00

ProBoard Interface Functions This is a list of all the functions that can be used to interface with ProBoard. Several types have been defined in the file PB_SDK.H bool : a boolean value that can have the values TRUE or FALSE byte : an unsigned character (8 bits) word : an unsigned short integer (16 bits) dword : an unsigned long integer (32 bits) KEY : used for key scan codes (for sysopkey handlers and the ScanKey() function).

protocol_configuration_f2

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T10:27:14+00:00

Protocol Configuration - (F2) The second option in PROCFG.EXE is “Protocols”. You may want to skip this option when doing a first-time installation of ProBoard, as many protocol configurations are included in the file PROTOCOL.PRO (which can be found in the file EX_CFG.ZIP). You should select each protocol listed and set 'Enabled' to 'No' (you won't lose the protocol configuration) unless you have the actual protocol file itself physically on your hard drive. The protocols themselves are NOT…

qwk_options

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T09:53:56+00:00

QWK Options QWK File Name This is the name that QWK packets generated by ProBoard's QWK PEX will be given.

qwk_support

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:59:33+00:00

QWK Internal ProBoard QWK support has been added! It is provided as a PEX file called QWK.PEX. The only things necessary to configure are the following: * The packet file name your BBS will create (ProCFG/Options/QWK). * The QWK area name in each message area configuration.

registration

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T10:52:09+00:00

Registration You no longer have to “register” ProBoard BBS. We are working on getting already registered ProBoard systems to display their license keys in the “Version” screen. We are also working on getting a registration system in place so you can have a free registration key to display your information for nostalgia reasons.

remote_access_y2k_structures

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T10:20:32+00:00

RemoteAccess Y2K File Structures The original document cam be downloaded from: (* Developers notes and Turbo Pascal structures for RemoteAccess 2.60 GAMMA Preliminary Last Revision: November 15, 1999 Copyright (c) 1996-1999 Bruce F. Morse All Rights Reserved

remoteaccess_compatible_files

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-27T01:50:47+00:00

RemoteAccess Compatible Files ProBoard uses different files than RA to store the file area and message area configurations. Therefore, to run any of your RA utilities that use the files CONFIG.RA, FILES.RA or MESSAGES.RA you must first run a conversion program to create compatible versions of these files. Which conversion you need to run depends on which version of RA the utility you want to run was written for.

remoteaccess_to_proboard_conversion

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-22T03:12:46+00:00

RemoteAccess 2.02 to ProBoard Conversion If you are operating a RemoteAccess 2.02 BBS system, you can convert your existing userfile, message files, message areas, file areas and menus to the format used by ProBoard. This is done by running your RAFILE EXPORT in your RA system directory, and then running CONVERT.EXE in the ProBoard system directory.

requirements

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T03:00:42+00:00

Requirements To create your own programs you need: * An ANSI compatible C or C++ compiler. Compilers known to be compatible with the ProBoard SDK are: * Zortech C/C++ 2.0 - 3.0 * Microsoft C/C++ 5.1 - 7.0 * Borland C++ 2.0 - 4.5

restrictions

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-05T01:09:50+00:00

Restrictions There are few restrictions in writing ProBoard executables. For C programs there are actually only two major restriction: long math & floating point operations. Due to the fact that all compilers generate function calls to multiply, divide and shift long integers, and that every compiler vendor uses its own array of functions, it is impossible to include these functions in the ProBoard SDK. As a result, it is not directly possible to perform these operations on long values (eg. lo…

ripscrip_graphics_rip

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:02:48+00:00

RIPscrip GRAPHICS (RIP) ProBoard auto-detects and supports RIPscrip (referred to as RIP) Graphics. A flashing “R” on the right side of the status bar indicates the RIP was detected. ProBoard will display the file INTRO?.RIP (if it exists) instead of INTRO?.ANS/ASC (only if RIP is detected).

security

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T09:48:05+00:00

Security Allow Quick Login If this is enabled, the SysOp can login locally by pressing [Enter] at the login prompt without entering a password. If you don't like this, just turn it off. Write Pwd-Failure Messages If a user fails to log in because he/she exceeded the maximum number of password retries, ProBoard can write a security message to that person and to the SysOp, telling him/her what happened. This can be turned on or off with this option.

semaphore_files_shutting_down_proboard

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:26:51+00:00

Semaphore files for shutting down ProBoard It is possible to shut down ProBoard by creating a semaphore file in the ProBoard system directory. The file should be called: DOWN. (node# is the node number) When ProBoard finds this file, it will hang up and immediately exit with errorlevel 100. It will then create a file called ISDOWN. in the same directory to indicate that ProBoard has been shut down successfully.

setting_up_menus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:07:07+00:00

MENUS Menus are one of the most important parts of a BBS. Menus are the direct interface between a user and your BBS. They are used to execute all the BBS functions, and they can have their own submenus. They take care of security, by disabling or hiding certain functions from certain users or groups of users.

setting_up_pb_with_arcaos

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-08-17T12:10:27+00:00

Setting Up ProBoard With ArcaOS COMING SOON!

setting_up_proboard_with_net2bbs

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T09:26:55+00:00

Setting Up ProBoard with Net2BBS NetFoss was tested with ProBoard BBS for DOS version 2.17 and higher. Replace C for your actual hard drive letter, if you did not use the C Drive. Here is how to configure it: 1) Extract ProBoard in c:\pb * Create directories for each node such as c:\pb\node1 and c:\pb\node2 etc. *THIS IS A MUST!*

setup_proboard_with_gamesrv

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-18T15:57:35+00:00

Setup ProBoard with GameSrv 1.) First thing to do is install ProBoard just like the help/docs in the archive tell you. I believe you just unpack the ZIP into any directory of your choice. Run the INSTALL.EXE and follow the prompts! 2.) Next click on the GameSRV setup executable! However make sure you uncheck the FOSSIL drivers and the DOORS!

shell_menu_-_option_7_special_codes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-23T05:16:52+00:00

Shell Menu (Option 7) Special Codes (*) ** Replaced by an asterisk ('*') *# Replaced by the node number. *\ Sends the message "SysOp is shelling..." to the user before the shell is executed, and the message "SysOp has returned..." afterwards. *! Freezes ProBoard's system timer when shelling. *= Do not call any fossil functions when shelling. Great for use in INIT.PEX files. *A Writes a user's handle (alias) to DORINFOx.DEF instead of his/her real name…

sidebar

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-10-21T18:49:02+00:00

INTRODUCTION * Overview * Description * Features * Changes * Technical Info * Credits SUPPORT * Local Support Sites * Support on the internet * Bug Reports * Registration * Donations INSTALLATION / UPGRADING * Installation Overview * Upgrade Overview * Windows 10 Information * Windows 11 and other x64 bit Windows OS Information * Installing NTVDMx64 * Otvdm/winevdm - run old Windows software in 64-bit Windows * Enable Legacy Console Mode * ArcaOS *…

single_node

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-10-27T00:33:35+00:00

STARTING PROBOARD ProBoard looks for its data files in the directory where PROBOARD.EXE is located. You can, however, tell ProBoard to look for the data files in another directory by setting the environment variable PROBOARD (eg. SET PROBOARD=F:\PB). The environment variable DSZLOG used by most protocols is not needed. ProBoard will set this variable prior to starting the protocol.

site_info

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T09:53:24+00:00

Site Info System Name The name of your BBS. Will be written to EXITINFO.BBS. Be sure this matches any “keys” you might have for any door programs. This information is also used for your key file when you register, so be sure whatever you put here matches what you fill out on your registration form EXACTLY!

software_development_kit_sdk

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T09:22:10+00:00

Software Development Kit (SDK) Included with ProBoard is the ProBoard Software Development Kit (SDK). It consists of the files PB_SDK.H, PB_SDK.OBJ and PB_SDK.LIB. The SDK allows C and C++ programmers to write extensions to ProBoard. The ProBoard Software Development Kit is bundled with ProBoard as free software. This means that you may use it to write extensions for ProBoard.

summary

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-27T01:22:04+00:00

support_on_the_internet

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T10:56:07+00:00

Support on the internet There are many WWW and FTP sites available on the internet. Many of them are maintained by independent ProBoard gurus. Links to these sites can be found on , the official website of ProBoard BBS Software. The “official”

supported_drop_file_information

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-18T01:36:25+00:00

ProBoard Internally Supported DOOR Drop Files DOOR.SYS EXITINFO.BBS DORINFO.DEF When configuring menu's for DOORS, you have parameters that need the full path and filename (.COM or .EXE extension included), and may contain some special codes. These codes will (at run-time) be replaced by a value or a string.

sysop_keys

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:03:32+00:00

SysOp Keys While the user is on-line, the SysOp can perform several actions, by using the SysOp keys: Lower or Raise the security level of the user who is currently online. Only the levels you previously configured in PROCFG can be selected. Up/Down Raise/Lower the current user's time left. The time subtracted/added is not r…

sysop_macros_shift-f2

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T08:29:53+00:00

SysOp Macros (Shift-F2) There are 2 kinds of SysOp macros: * Key macros: With this type of macro, it is possible to assign many keystrokes to a single key. When the macro key is pressed, all keys specified will be passed to ProBoard, as if you typed them yourself.

system_options

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T10:07:12+00:00

System Options Check Mail At Login Determines whether ProBoard should check for new mail and files upon login. If set to “Ask”, ProBoard will ask the user if they want to check for waiting mail and/or personal files. Allow One-Word Names Determines whether a user's name can be a single word.

technical_info

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T05:55:55+00:00

Technical Information ProBoard is entirely written in C++ and Assembler. No third-party libraries are used (except for the Squish MSGAPI), so we have TOTAL control over the code! For the development of ProBoard, we used the following tools: Compiler......... Borland C++ v3.1 Linker........... TLink, part of Borland C++ v3.1 Assembler........ Turbo Assembler v3.1 Debugger......... Turbo Debugger v3.1 Editor........... Multi-Edit Professional 7.00

text_macros

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T20:43:51+00:00

Text Macros You can enter text macros in any user-definable string. Text macros are defined as “@@”, and are replaced by internal ProBoard variables at runtime. You can insert these macros in the following strings: * Textlines in menu items

the_local_protocol_pex

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T10:28:58+00:00

The Local Protocol PEX Included with ProBoard is a PEX which allows you to perform local file transfer (to/from your own hard disk). This PEX is called LOC_PROT.PEX and should be located in your ProBoard PEX directory. The protocol is already configured in the PROTOCOL.PRO file that comes with ProBoard. If you have upgraded from an earlier version of ProBoard, you can add the protocol manually.

the_s_p_keys

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:24:28+00:00

The [S] & [P] key You can stop almost any incoming text with the [S] key, and pause with [P] key. To resume a paused text, press [P] again or press the key. The SysOp can disable this though.

time_download_limits_f7

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T07:28:34+00:00

Time/Download Limits - (F7) In ProBoard you can grant different groups of users different rights concerning download limits and maximum online time per day. Additionally, you can limit downloading in a very powerful and flexible way. This is done by defining user levels.

trade_wars_2002

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-12-10T02:42:01+00:00

TradeWars 2002 Here is how to install it: The example shown below uses these settings: Operating System: OS/2 or ArcaOS Fossil / Virtual Modem: SIO & VMODEM File structure: C:\PB\DOORS\TW2002 1. Download the TradeWars 2002 2002V309.ZIP archive from Classic TW

trashcan

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T12:05:05+00:00

Trashcan It is possible to specify names that cannot be used to log on to your system. Often used fake names are: “SysOp”, “BBS”, etc... You can specify these names in a textfile called TRASHCAN.CTL. Each line in this file specifies an unwanted or illegal name.

upgrade_overview

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-22T02:17:12+00:00

Upgrade Overview If you currently operate a RemoteAccess bulletin board system, Refer to the chapter “RemoteAccess to ProBoard Conversion” for specific instructions on how to convert your existing system. * Prudence and courtesy dictate that we ask you to back up your system before installing and/or upgrading ProBoard.

uploading_to_the_current_file_area

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T10:23:12+00:00

Uploading files to the current file area Normally, uploads are sent to the predefined upload directory (set in ProCFG/Options/Paths). You can override this in the upload function by entering a path in the data field. You can use text macros to send uploads to the CURRENT file area by entering @@ in the data field.

user_editor_f8

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-01T08:03:16+00:00

User Editor (F8) Working with your users records using the User Editor is easy. You can use the user editor to locate/view/change information in a users record. You can also edit a users record while they are on-line by pressing . Both ways of editing a users record in ProBoard are virtually identical. ProBoard keeps a user's record in memory while they are online and then writes it back to the user file once they log off. If you want to make changes to a user's record who is online, …

userfile_fixer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:30:26+00:00

[UF] UserFile Fixer Run this after you use a user file packer/sorter from another source (like RAUSER or RACE). It assures that the extensions in ProBoard's user file are updated properly.

userfile_indexer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:29:55+00:00

[UI] UserFile Indexer Creates an index for the user file. ProBoard uses this index file to search in the user file. This greatly reduces the time needed to locate a user at login.

userfile_killer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:10:50+00:00

[UK] UserFile Killer Deletes (kills) certain users from your user file. The criteria are: not having called for a certain number of days, less than a certain number of times called, a certain security level or a combination of these three. Parameters to use:

userfile_packer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:08:48+00:00

[UP] UserFile Packer Removes all deleted users from USERS.BBS, except the users with the NoKill flag set. Corrupted user records are also removed. Specifying option -R instructs the user packer to reset all Last Read pointers to zero. Specifying option -K will delete the .BAK file created when packing the user file.

userfile_sorter

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:08:08+00:00

[US] UserFile Sorter Sorts the user file by security level and by first name. Also updates the lastread pointers for the new sorted user file as well as reindexing the user file.

users.bbs

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T11:57:22+00:00

USERS The file USERS.BBS contains all the data about the users, such as level, number of times called, combined boards access, messages last read, etc. Use ProBoard's User Editor to add/edit/delete users in the USERS.BBS file. If you delete users you must run PBUTIL [UK]. More info on this in the section on PBUTIL.

validate_template_editor_shift-f6

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-11-14T01:35:50+00:00

Validate Template Editor - (Shift-F6) ProBoard allows you to easily validate users on your BBS using the values defined here in the Validate Template Editor. The Validate Template Editor makes validation of your new users with any desired security level, loglevel, or combination of flag settings, and complete subscription support very easy.

windows_10_information

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-10-26T09:22:30+00:00

Windows 10 Information Users setting up ProBoard with GameSrv or Net2BBS on Windows XP through Windows 8.1 can skip this information.

windows_11_and_other_x64_bit_windows_os_information

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-06-20T12:40:02+00:00

Windows 11 and other x64 bit Windows OS Information When Microsoft released Windows 11, they decided not to make any more operating systems that support running 16-bit applications by using their NTVDM (NT Virtual DOS Machine) code. If you want to run your BBS on Windows 11, you must do one of the following:

windows_doors

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-12-10T02:42:01+00:00

WINDOWS DOORS This section is regarding setting up ProBoard BBS with Windows based doors.

yelling

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-04-30T09:50:08+00:00

Yelling Max. SysOp Pages Number of times a user can page the SysOp during one session. PageBell Length Number of seconds the SysOp paging bell will ring. Paging Hours Pressing on this option opens a window which allows you to specify during what hours a user can page you. Hours are selectable for each day of the week, in half hour increments.