Accessing PCBFiler
There are several ways to access PCBFiler. Simply pick the method that corresponds to what you are doing at the time when you want to load PCBFiler. The following describes the various ways you can load PCBFiler:
At a DOS prompt
Because PCBFiler is an executable file, you can load it from the DOS command line by changing to a directory which has a PCBOARD.DAT file in it and typing PCBFILER on the command prompt. The only way to pass command line parameters to PCBFiler is via the DOS command prompt. See Command Line Parameters towards the end of this chapter for additional details.
From the call-waiting screen
Simply move the selection bar over to the box which shows PCBFiler and press ENTER.
While logged into PCBoard
If you are logged in locally to PCBoard, you may press A-D to load PCBFiler. If you are logged in locally using the /LOCALON command line switch for PCBoard, ALT-D will be disabled to prevent unauthorized users from accessing PCBFiler.
From System Manager
From the Main Menu in System Manager, you can select Directory Maintenance (PCBFILER) to load PCBFiler.