Newsbin Visual and Functional Reference

This reference highlights the key elements of the Newsbin v6.60 interface for Tweaknews users.

Window Components

• Title Bar: Includes active view and version details.

• Menu Bar: Access points for all program settings.

• Toolbars: Grouped and toggled through the View menu. Filter, Search, Main included.

• Tab System: Displays all open groups and searches.

• Status Bar: Live view of server activity and task progress with Tweaknews.

Newsgroups and Activity Lists

• Manage Tweaknews groups in the Groups Pane.

• The Download List reflects live transfer status.

Header Retention and Storage

• Stored in local .dat and .idx files.

• Reflects Tweaknews article retention timelines.

Thread Building and Display

• Messages grouped by parsing subjects and header info.

• Threads presented hierarchically.

Available Utilities

• Logging panel for diagnostics.

You can also consult the official Newsbin Pro documentation for more details.