Appendix D: "+" Commands
In addition to all the menu choices available on EIES®, there are a number of commands available. We call these +commands because they must be preceded with a "+".
The following is a list of the +commands available:
+ A + by itself signals the end of composition. To go on to
the next prompt.
+batch Sets your terminal options to batch mode to allow printing
or or downloading. The +screen or +line command will reverse this.
+batchmode
+line Sets your terminal options to line mode. Used for terminals which
or do not support VT -100 emulations. The
+screen command will +linemode reverse this.
+screen Sets your terminal options to screen mode.
+chmod Allows the moderator of a conference to assign a new moderator.
+cm Compose mail from anywhere on EIES®. When
you’re finished you will be returned to where you left off.
+copy Copies the text of a specified EIES® item into your scratchpad.
For example +copy m123 will copy mail item number 123 into
your scratchpad.
+date Shows the current date and time.
+dcmd Displays all the + commands defined for your account.
+dir Here you can scan the list of EIES® members, view a members
or description, etc. (see section 8). Type a "-" to return to where
+directory you left off.
+download Moves an EIES® 2 item ti your personal computer. See also +upload
+editor Edit the contents of your scratchpad using your selected screen
editor (the default is the vi UNIX editor).
+first Takes you directly to the first conference in your list with
waiting items. See also +next.
+forms Takes you to Forms Created List. Here you can create a form,
fill in a form, etc. (see section 11). When you are finished,
type a "-" to return to where you left off.
+getmail Allows you to receive waiting mail from an external system
(i.e., Internet or Bitnet). Incorporates the new mail into your
regular EIES® mail. If no external mail is waiting EIES® will
respond "No Mail Waiting". (see section 5.12).
+homebase Takes you to HOMEBASE. This is the same as typing ++.
+intake first Accepts the first item on your waiting list without displaying the text.
+mail Takes you to the Mail Waiting List screen. Here you can view
waiting mail, scan titles, etc. (see section 5). Type a - to
return to where you left off.
+next Takes you to the next conference on your list waiting items.
See also +first.
+on Lists the members currently using EIES®.
+onlast Displays the data and time a specified user was last on EIES®.
+password For changing your password.
+print Sends what is displayed on your terminal to a remote printer.
Type +print again to turn the printing off. This command is not
available to all EIES® members, check with your groop coordinator
or account manager for availability.
+quit Logs you off the system (-- will also work).
+reset Resets the number of waiting items displayed at HOMEBASE.
+stats Displays your usage statistics.
+tell Allows members to send a one line message to another user on
the system. The message will be sent immediately.
+upload Moves text from your personal computer to the EIES® scratchpad.
See also +download.
+view Lets you read any EIES® item from anywhere on EIES®.
+who Displays the full name, nick name, and user number for a
specified member.
Creating your own + commands
You may wish to add some of your own + commands for key sequences you frequently type. Use +acmd (+AddCoMmanD) to create your own. For example, to create a command called +sendmail which takes you to your mail scratchpad from anywhere on the system type +acmd followed by <CR>. EIES® will then ask: Command Name>. Type the name of your new command, in this case sendmail. EIES® will then ask: Command Value>. Type the action your new command will perform, in this case ++;m;c (this takes us to homebase (++), selects mail (m), and then selects compose (c)).