===== QWK   Transfer Main In QWK Format =====
This command will capture messages and create a QWK packet that can be downloaded and read off-line.  This command can also be used to upload any reply packets that you may have.

==== Subcommands : Alphabetical Listing ====

|**[protocol]**|If a protocol is not specified for transferring the QWK (mail) or REP (reply) packet, the default protocol will be used.|
|**BYE**|When you use this subcommand, PCBoard will logoff after your transfer is complete.  Use of this subcommand is ideal for performing automated mail-runs.|
|**U**|This subcommand is used to upload a REP packet.|
|**D**|This subcommand is used to download a QWK packet.  PCBoard scans the conferences that have been selected for scanning with the SELECT user command.|


==== Description ====
To save time and money, a common practice is to transfer mail packets to and from a bulletin board system.  The messages can then be read and replied to off-line.  PCBoard will create a QWK mail packet when using this command.  In addition, the REP file can be uploaded with this command when using the U subcommand.

If you do not specify any subcommands when executing the command you will be asked if you will be downloading or uploading a mail packet.  Choose the appropriate response for the action your desire.

==== Examples ====
To download a QWK packet using the Z protocol, the following would be entered:

	QWK D Z

If there are replies to the QWK packet they will be stored in a REP file.  This file needs to be uploaded for the replies to be posted on the bulletin board system.  The following command would prepare PCBoard to upload the REP packet:

	QWK U