Category : Communication (modem) tools and utilities
Archive   : SLRN_201.ZIP
Filename : WHATIS.TFE

The best value available when you register your copy of SLEARN is to register
both SLEARN and TFE together for $15.00 -- not only do you get both programs
for one low price (including the enhanced registered version of SLEARN), but
you also get a collection of bonus utilities not available elsewhere! But in
case you're wondering...


What is TFE?
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If you use Telix, you need TFE. Telix is the best telecommunications program
around; but like most such programs, when it comes to updating, adding,
deleting or any other activity involving the contents of your dialing
directories, it leaves a lot to be desired. For instance, to change the
password for one BBS, you have to point to that directory entry, type E, hit
ENTER enough times to get past EVERY other field, and finally change the
entry. Want to create a new entry that's almost identical to an existing
one? Fine, just enter all the same data all over again, then hit the Toggle
key enough times to make sure you got it right. If one field was wrong,
prepare to abuse the ENTER key again. But there is a better way: TelixFonEd
(TFE).

TFE gives you easier, more complete control over the content and arrangement
of your Telix version 3.0 (or higher) dialing directories (FON files).

Using TFE, you can:

o Translate Procomm, Procomm+, Qmodem, Telemate, GT Power, Boyan, Commo
dialing directories into Telix format.
o Manipulate entries individually, as groups of marked entries, or as
highlighted ranges.
o Sort any part (or all) of a dialing directory on any field, in ascending
or descending order.
o Insert and delete entries at random.
o Copy or move data from one location in a directory to another.
o Write part of a directory (or the entire directory) to another FON file.
o Print selected entries (or all entries) to a file or printer.
o Edit any field in the directory in a simple, intuitive full-screen
format (no more ENTERing through every field in an entry just to change
the password).
o Pop up menus for many fields (Protocols, Terminal types, etc.) -- on
request, or automatically whenever you enter invalid data.
o Clean up corrupted FON files.
o Merge two or more FON files, combining duplicate entries.
o Store additional information about any entries in a FON file, such as
"Sysop Name" or "Hours of Operation."
o Change the values of an entire group of fields with one command.
o Search-and-Replace on any part (or all) of a field.
o And much more!


Some comments from registered TFE users:

"A must-have program for Telix users"
"A VERY good addition to the Telix family"
"Nicely done... has a real 'finished' professional look and functionality"
"Dramatically pleaseed with ease of understanding, use, effect and
end results... Fantastic!"
"A great complement to the Telix comm program"