Chapter 3. Command reference

The following keybindings assume you did not change the default settings.

The main KNode window

The File menu

File->Save (Ctrl+S)

Saves the selected article in a file.

File->Print (Ctrl+P)

Prints the selected article.

File->Send pending messages

The messages in the Outbox folder are sent.

File->Stop Network

Disconnects the current connection to a newsserver.

File->Quit (Ctrl+Q)

Quits KNode.

The Edit menu

Edit->Copy (Ctrl+C)

Copy the selected text to the clipboard.

Edit->Select all (Ctrl+A)

Selects the whole article.

Edit->Search articles (F4)

Opens the Search Dialog Box for searching in the active group.

Edit->Fetch article with ID...

Enables the download of an article with a specified article-ID.

The View menu

View->Show Threads

When this is activated, KNode shows discussions as a tree view in the article view.

View->Expand all threads

When this is activated, KNode shows the complete threads; this is only functional when Show threads is active.

View->Collapse all threads

When this is activated, KNode shows no threads; this is only functional when Show threads is active.

View->Toggle Subthread (T)

Toggles between showing and collapsing the selected thread.

View->Filter

Allows you to choose a filter for the article view.

View->Sort

Allows you to sort the article view.

View->Refresh list (F5)

Refreshes the article view

View->Show all headers

When this setting is activated, KNode shows the complete article header in the article window.

View->Unscramble (ROT 13)

When this setting is activated, KNode shows all characters of the complete article rotated by 13 characters.

View->Verify PGP signature

Checks the PGP signature in the article.

View->Use fixed font (X)

Activates the configured fixed-width font for the viewer.

View->Charset

Here you can configure the charset which is used for the articles.

The Go menu

Go->Previous article (B)

Jumps to previous article in the article view.

Go->Next article (N)

Jumps to next article in the article view.

Go->Next unread article (Alt+Space)

Jumps to the next unread article, and to the first unread article of the next newsgroup if necessary.

Go->Next unread thread (Ctrl+Space)

Jumps to the next unread thread, and to the next unread thread in the next newsgroup if necessary.

Go->Previous group (-)

Jumps to the previous news group in the folder view

Go->Next group (+)

Jumps to the next newsgroup in the folder view

The Account menu

Account->Get new articles in all groups

Connects with the active account and fetches any new messages.

Account->Subscribe to Newsgroups

Opens the Dialog Box for subscribing to newsgroups for the active account.

Account->Expire all groups

Here you can expire all groups of an account manually.

Account->Account Properties

Opens the properties dialog for the active account.

Account->Delete Account

Deletes the active account and all subscribed newsgroups therein.

The Group menu

Group->Get new articles

Connects with the active account and fetches any new messages.

Group->Expire group

Checks if there are any old articles and, if so, deletes them.

Group->Reorganize group

Rebuilds the article view by using the configured sortings.

Group->Mark all as read

Sets the status of all articles in the active newsgroup to read.

Group->Mark all as unread

Sets the status of all articles in the active newsgroup to unread.

Group->Group Properties

Opens the dialog for the group properties.

Group->Unsubscribe

Unsubscribes from the active newsgroup

The Folder menu

Folder->New Folder

Creates a new main folder.

Folder->New Subfolder

Creates a new subfolder.

Folder->Rename Folder

Here you can rename the active folder.

Folder->Import MBox Folder

With this function it is possible to import an MBox folder into the active folder.

Folder->Export as MBox Folder

With this function you can export the active folder as an MBox folder.

Folder->Compact Folder

Removes all deleted articles from the active folder.

Folder->Compact All Folders

Removes all deleted articles from the every folder.

Folder->Empty Folder

Deletes all articles from the active folder.

Folder->Delete Folder

Deletes the active folder.

The Article menu

Article->Post To Newsgroup (P)

Opens the Composer, with the settings for writing new articles set to those of the active newsgroup.

Article->Followup To Newsgroup (R)

Opens the Composer for writing a followup, with the content of the active article.

Article->Reply by Email (A)

Opens the Composer for writing an e-mail to the author of the active article.

Article->Forward by Email (F)

Opens the Composer for forwarding the active article as e-mail.

Article->Mark as Read (D)

Set the status of the active article to“ read”

Article->Mark as Unread (U)

Set the status of the active article to“ unread”

Article->Mark Thread as Read (Ctrl+D)

Set the status of the active thread to“ read”

Article->Mark Thread as Unread (Ctrl+U)

Set the status of the active thread to“ unread”

Article->Cancel Article

Generate a message which deletes the active Article in Usenet; you can only use this with your own articles.

Article->Supersede Article

Opens the Composer with the content of the active article; when this article is posted it overwrites the original article. You can only use this with your own articles.

Article->Open in own window (O)

The active article is opened in a new window.

Article->View Source

The source code of the active article is opened in a new window.

Article->Edit Article... (E)

Opens the Composer for editing the active article; you can only use this in the Outbox and Drafts folders.

Article->Delete Article (Delete)

Deletes the active article. You can only use this in the Outbox and Drafts folders.

Article->Send now

Sends the active article. You can only use this in the Outbox and Drafts folders.

The Scoring menu

Scoring->Edit Scoring Rules... (Ctrl+E)

The dialog to edit the scoring rules will be opened.

Scoring->Recalculate scores

The scores will be reset and recalculated.

Scoring->Lower Score for Author... (Ctrl+L)

Creates a rule for lowering the score of all articles posted by the author of the active article.

Scoring->Raise Score for Author... (Ctrl+I)

Creates a rule for raising the score of all articles posted by the author of the active article.

Scoring->Watch Thread (W)

Sets the score for this thread to the configured score of watched threads (standard = 100).

Scoring->Ignore Thread (I)

Sets the score for this thread to the configured score of ignored threads (standard = -100).

The Settings menu

Settings->Show Toolbar

This option toggles whether the toolbar is shown or not.

Settings->Show Statusbar

This option toggles whether the statusbar is shown or not.

Settings->Show Group view

This option toggles whether the group list is shown or not.

Settings->Show Header view

This option toggles whether the header view is shown or not.

Settings->Show Article viewer

This option toggles whether the article is shown or not.

Settings->Configure Shortcuts...

Opens a dialog for configuring the key bindings.

Settings->Configure Toolbars...

Opens a dialog for configuring the toolbars.

Settings->Configure KNode...

Opens a dialog for configuring KNode.

The Help menu

Help->KNode Handbook (F1)

Invokes the KDE Help system starting at the KNode help pages. (this document).

Help->What's This? (Shift+F1)

Changes the mouse cursor to a combination arrow and question mark. Clicking on items within KNode will open a help window (if one exists for the particular item) explaining the item's function.

Help->Report Bug...

Opens the Bug report dialog where you can report a bug or request a “wishlist” feature.

Help->About KNode

This will display version and author information.

Help->About KDE

This displays the KDE version and other basic information.