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 +====== SCFG ======
 +
 +The Synchronet Configuration Utility (SCFG) is used for viewing and modifying the primary [[config:ini files]] in the Synchronet ''[[dir:ctrl]]'' directory.
 +
 +{{:util:scfg.3.20.main.png?800|SCFG Main Menu}}
 +
 +===== Invoke =====
 +
 +SCFG may be invoked from the [[:monitor:sbbsctrl|Synchronet Control Panel]] with the BBS->Configure menu option:
 +
 +{{:monitor:sbbsctrl_configure.png|}}
 +
 +Or by running ''scfg'' from a command prompt.
 +
 +:!: Note: If the Synchronet ''[[dir:exec]]'' directory is not in your search path, you may need to change the current working directory (e.g. using ''cd'') or specify the //full path// to ''scfg''. 
 +
 +===== Executable =====
 +
 +SCFG is a native executable program.
 +
 +On Windows, the executable file is: ''[[dir:exec]]/scfg.exe''
 +
 +On UNIX, the executable file is: ''[[dir:exec]]/scfg''
 +
 +===== Command-line =====
 +
 +Help on the command-line usage can be displayed by executing the command: ''scfg -?'' or ''scfg --help'':
 +
 +<code>
 +options:
 +
 +-w                run initial setup wizard
 +-f                force save of configuration files
 +-a                update all message base status headers
 +-h                don't update message base status headers
 +-u#               set file creation permissions mask (in octal)
 +-k                keyboard mode only (no mouse support)
 +-c                force color mode
 +-m                force monochrome mode
 +-e#               set escape delay to #msec
 +-insert           enable keyboard insert mode by default
 +-import=<fname>   import a message area list file
 +-faddr=<addr>     specify your FTN address for imported subs
 +-misc=<value>     specify option flags for imported subs
 +-g#               set group number (or name) to import into
 +-host=<name>      set hostname to use for alternate sbbs.ini file
 +-iX               set interface mode to X (default=auto) where X is one of:
 +                   X = X11 mode
 +                   C = Curses mode
 +                   F = Curses mode with forced IBM charset
 +                   I = Curses mode with forced ASCII charset
 +                   A = ANSI mode
 +                   D = standard input/output/door mode
 +-A                use alternate (ASCII) characters for arrow symbols
 +-v#               set video mode to # (default=auto)
 +-l#               set screen lines to # (default=auto-detect)
 +-y                automatically save changes (don't ask)</code>
 +
 +:!: Note: some of the interface mode values are only available on particular platforms/operating systems.
 +
 +===== CTRL Directory =====
 +
 +If the ''[[config:env#SBBSCTRL]]'' environment variable is set, then SCFG will find the [[config:ini files]] without needing you to specify the path to the ''[[dir:ctrl]]'' directory  (''[ctrl_dir]'') on the command-line.
 +
 +If the ''[[config:env#SBBSCTRL]]'' environment variable is **not** set and the ''[ctrl_dir]'' is not specified on the command-line, SCFG will look for the [[config:ini files]] in the current working directory.
 +
 +===== Usage =====
 +
 +==== Help ====
 +
 +At any time within SCFG, you can press the ''F1'' or ''?'' keys or click the ''?'' on a window to get online help about the list of options or items being viewed or the option being edited.
 +
 +==== Navigation keys: ====
 +
 +^ Key(s)                         ^ Action ^
 +| ''Up'' and ''Down'' arrows    | Move the lightbar that highlights the desired item|
 +| ''Page Up'' and ''Page Down'' | Move the lightbar up or down one "screen full" at a time |
 +| ''Home''                      | Highlight first option in the menu |
 +| ''End''                       | Highlight the last option in the menu |
 +| '' Enter''                    | Select the highlighted item |
 +| ''Esc'' or ''Backspace''      | Return to the previous menu, or if at the top-level menu, quit the SCFG application |
 +| ''F1'' or ''?''               | Display help text on current windows/dialog/list |
 +| ''Ctrl-F''                    | Find an option or item in a list |
 +| ''Ctrl-G''                    | Find next option or item in list (after use of ''Ctrl-F'') |
 +| Letters/numbers               | Pressing the first letter or number of an item in the menu will highlight that item |
 +
 +==== Editing keys: ====
 +
 +^ Key(s)                                   ^ Action ^
 +| ''Insert'' or ''+''                      | Insert new items in lists |
 +| ''Delete'' or ''-''                      | Delete items from lists |
 +| ''Ctrl-C'' or ''F5'' or ''Ctrl-Insert''  | Copy item from list into clipboard |
 +| ''Ctrl-X'' or '' Shift-Delete''          | Cut item from list into clipboard |
 +| ''Ctrl-V'' or ''F6'' or ''Shift-Insert'' | Paste clipboard item into list (above highlighted item) |
 +
 +==== Initial Setup Wizard ====
 +
 +When SCFG detects a new Synchronet installation, it'll start its //Initial Setup Wizard// which will prompt the sysop for various important [[install:setup|initial configuration settings]].
 +
 +<code>
 +╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
 +║ New install detected, starting Initial Setup Wizard ║
 +╠═════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
 +║ │OK                                                 ║
 +╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
 +</code>
 +
 +The SCFG ''-w'' command-line option can also be used to force SCFG to execute its //Initial Setup Wizard//.
 +
 +<code>
 +┌─────────────────────────────┤ Setup Wizard ├─────────────────────────────┐
 +│                                                                          │
 +│                                  Welcome                                 │
 +│   _________                   .__                                __      │
 +│  /   _____/__.__. ____   ____ |  |_________  ____   ____   _____/  |_    │
 +│  \_____  <   |  |/    \_/ ___\|  |  \_  __ \/  _ \ /    \_/ __ \   __\   │
 +│  /        \___  |   |  \  \___|   Y  \  | \(  <_> )   |  \  ___/|  |     │
 +│ /_______  / ____|___|  /\___  >___|  /__|   \____/|___|  /\___  >__|     │
 +│         \/\/         \/     \/     \/                  \/     \/         │
 +│                                                                          │
 +│ This wizard will take you through the configuration of the basic         │
 +│ parameters required to run a Synchronet Bulletin Board System.  All of   │
 +│ these configuration parameters may be changed later if you choose.       │
 +│                                                                          │
 +│ Press  ENTER  to advance through the setup wizard or  ESC  to move       │
 +│ backward or abort the wizard.                                            │
 +│                                                                          │
 +│                                                                          │
 +│                                │Continue                                 │
 +└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
 +</code>
 +===== Configure =====
 +
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:Nodes]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:System]]''
 +  * ''[[server:|Servers]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:Networks]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:File Areas]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:File Options]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:Chat Features]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:Message Areas]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:Message Options]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:Command Shells]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:External Programs]]''
 +  * ''[[util:scfg:Text File Sections]]''
 +
 +===== See Also =====
 +  * [[util:|Utilities]]
 +  * [[dir:CTRL]] Directory
 +  * [[config:env#SBBSCTRL]] environment variable
 +  * [[config:|Configuration]]
 +  * [[config:cmdline|Command Lines]]
 +  * [[ref:uifc|User Interface Library (UIFC)]]
 +
 +{{tag>configure scfg}}
  

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