Interface and Functionality Guide for Newsbin

This guide reviews the user interface and internal mechanics of Newsbin version 6.60 as relevant to Eweka Usenet access.

UI Layout

• Title Bar: Shows active group or tab and software version.

• Menu Bar: Offers configuration and management options.

• Toolbars: Enable or disable via the View menu. Includes Main, Groups, and Filters.

• Tab Bar: Manages open groups, searches, or Indexer views.

• Status Bar: Displays current connections to Eweka and task status.

Pane Behavior

• Group Pane: For subscribing to and viewing Eweka newsgroups.

• Download List: Manages and orders active transfers.

Storage and Structure

• Uses one data file (.dat) and one index file (.idx) per group.

• Headers are retained per group and may reflect Eweka’s article retention timeframe.

Thread Processing

• Group views are constructed from message headers.

• Duplicate detection helps reduce clutter and group list noise.

Utility Panels

• Logging: Diagnostic output.

More Interface Info

To learn more, refer to the official Newsbin Pro documentation.