Copyright: ©Miramar Systems, Inc. PC MACLAN for NTv4.1
Citation: Miramar Systems, Inc. all rights reserved 1999


PC MACLAN Client Online Help Contents
 PC MACLAN Client Online Help

The following help topics are available:

About this help system

About PC MACLAN Client

Using PC MACLAN file services

Using PC MACLAN print services

Changing your network identity

Overview:

Guidelines for sharing network resources

Parameters


Created box

This box displays the time and date when the file or folder was created on the server.


Created box

This box displays the time and date when the file was created on the server.


Cross-platform application compatibilityUnderstanding Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

Cross-platform application compatibility

Applications (such as word processors and spreadsheets) are programmed for one type of computer operating system.  Windows® applications do not run on a Macintosh computer; likewise, Macintosh applications do not run on a Windows® computer.  However, many popular applications are available in two versions, one for each system.

Such applications are often capable of converting documents they create so that those documents work on the other system.  Typically, when you save the document, you can choose a file format that is appropriate for the system on which the document will be used.  If a version of the application is not available for both system, two alternatives are possible.  You can try to use another application on the other platform to process the document, or you may find a utility that can convert the file to a format that can be processed by such an application.  In such cases, the document text is often preserved, but non-text content such as special characters, formatting, sound and video are likely to be lost.


Current Zone box

This box displays the zone where your machine is located on the network.  To change to a new zone, choose one from the Current Zone pop-up list.


Directory Properties dbx
Folder / Volume Property Page

Use the Folder Properties property page provided by PC MACLAN to view and change characteristics of a folder that you own on an attached server.  (You may view characteristics of folders owned by other users but may not change them.)

You gain access to this property page using Exploring. In a folder window, select the folder for which you want to see the properties.  Then, use the right mouse button to open the shortcut menu, choose the Properties menu item.  The property page from Windows appears.  Click the AppleTalk tab.

The Folder property page appears, displaying detailed information about the selected folder or volume.

For  a complete description of access privileges see the topic:  Understanding access privileges.

Buttons and boxes:

Name	OK button
Last Modified	Cancel button
Volume
Server
Zone
Connected As
Owner name	Owner privileges
Group name	Group privileges
	"Everyone" privileges


directory

A named logical container for a group of files on a PC. Disk volumes are typically organized into hierarchical directory structures.  On computers running the Mac OS, a folder is the equivalent of a directory.


Disconnecting from a file server volume: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

Connecting to and disconnecting from file servers

Disconnecting from a file server volume

It's a good idea to disconnect from a server that you aren't using.  Disconnecting frees the server's resources for other people to use and reduces network traffic.

To disconnect from a mapped file server volume:

Select My Computer and open the shortcut menu using the right mouse button.  Select  the Disconnect Network Drive... menu item to disconnect from mounted AFP Servers.

To disconnect from a file server:

Double click the Network Neighborhood icon.  Highlight the AFP Server you wish to disconnect .  Using the right mouse button, open the shortcut menu and select the Log off menu item.


Disconnecting from a printer: Using PC MACLAN Print services
Using PC MACLAN print services

Disconnecting from a printer

You may need to disconnect your computer from a printer.  For example, if one of the printers to which you have established a connection is renamed or moved to a different zone, you should disconnect that printer.

To disconnect from a printer:

1	From the Start button highlight Settings then select the Printers menu item.

2	Select the printer you want to disconnect in the Printers list box.

3	Using the right mouse button, open the shortcut menu and select the Delete menu item.

4	Select the Yes button to complete the operation.


Document icons: Guidelines for Sharing: Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

File attributes

Document icons

Macintosh applications can specify icons to represent their documents, helping the user identify at a glance what application created the document.  If you copy a file to your Windows computer, these icons are not preserved.  If you copy the file back to the server, it will be represented by a generic file icon or by a PC file icon if the server is running the PC Exchange and PC Net Exchange utilities.  To use the file, Macintosh users must first open an appropriate application and use it to open the document.  At that time, saving the document from within the application associates the icon of that application with the file.  Not all applications are capable of opening files which do not have the correct icon, however.


Document type and creator values: Guidelines for Sharing: Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

File attributes

Document Type and Creator values

Windows® allows you to associate document types with applications.  For example, you can specify that any document with a filename extension of .TXT is associated with the Notepad utility.  Once you have established this association, opening the document will also launch the associated application.

Macintosh-formatted documents are automatically associated with the applications that create them.  This association allows a Macintosh user to double-click a document and thereby launch the desired application and have it open the document.

If you copy a Macintosh-formatted file to your Windows® computer, the information (type and creator values) that supports this automatic association is not preserved.  When you copy files back to the server, those files with extensions properly mapped will be assigned its Creator and Type.  If the file does not have a file extension mapping, it will be saved with a generic PC creator and Type. At that time, saving the document as a new file from within the application reestablishes the information necessary to enable the association. Not all applications are capable of opening files which do not have the correct automatic association, however.

PC MACLAN will apply a Creator and Type to a file saved to the AFP server depending on that file's extension when that extension has already been associated to a particular file Creator and Type.  If a file on an AFP server is renamed, the associated Creator and Type will be applied if the original file icon is a generic PC icon.  If the renamed file has a Creator and Type other than "dosa" and "TEXT," it will retain its original Creator and Type.


"Everyone" privileges
Use this pull down list to designate the access privileges of persons or groups that will be allowed guest access to this folder.


About PM file services: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

About PC MACLAN file services

PC MACLAN software provides file services (also known as file sharing that allow you to store and share files on an AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP) server.  An AFP server is a Macintosh computer or other system that has one or more hard disks or CD-ROM discs attached to it and that is running AFP server software such as Macintosh file sharing or PC MACLAN File Server.  The server is accessible over your network.  On a large network, the server may be located in a network subdivision called a zone.

Running the PC MACLAN client software on your computer allows you to use files and directories on the server in a number of ways, including:

•	posting and reading messages in a "bulletin board" folder accessible to your workgroup

•	keeping frequently used forms (such as expense reports, travel advance requests or payroll documents) in a folder so that others can copy them as needed

•	using private folders on the file server's hard disk so that only people that you specify can use the documents in those folders

•	maintaining documents that change frequently (such as student rosters or client databases) so that the most current version of the information is immediately available to any authorized user

•	distributing files over the network instead of printing and distributing paper documents or trading floppy disks


About PC MACLAN
About PC MACLAN Client

PC MACLAN software allows you and others in your workgroup to share files, disks, printers and other resources over a network.  To make this sharing possible, PC MACLAN provides two primary types of services: file services and print services.  In addition, PC MACLAN allows you to manage your own network account information by setting and changing your password.

To provide file services, PC MACLAN Client (running on your computer) works with any AppleTalk Filing Protocol server.

Here are some file-sharing tasks that you can do with PC MACLAN file services:

•	creating, maintaining and deleting folders

•	creating, maintaining and deleting files

•	setting access privileges for files and folders

You use files and directories on the server's hard disk much as you would use them if they were stored on your own hard disk.  In effect, you increase your disk storage space by using space on the server's disk. Setting access privileges allows you to share information with others, while protecting that information from unauthorized use. For further details, see "Using PC MACLAN File Services."

Print services allow you to share printers on a network. PC MACLAN manages the flow of documents to be printed and ensures that they are printed on a first-come, first-served basis.  For further details, see "Using PC MACLAN Print Services."

For details about changing your password, see "Changing Your Network Identity."


About PM print services: Using PM Print services
Using PC MACLAN print services

About PC MACLAN print services

PC MACLAN software allows you and other users to share Apple LaserWriter printers (or other printers which present themselves using AppleTalk) on your network.  Using PC MACLAN, you can select an AppleTalk printer from the Network Neighborhood and send your print requests to that printer from within your applications.

For further details about how to connect to a network printer, see the topics "What You Need to Get Started" and "Connecting to a Printer."


About this help system:
About this help system

This help system tells you how to use PC MACLAN Client, version 8.0.  For installation instructions, see the printed manual.

The Help icon in the PC MACLAN program group provides access to this help system.  Pressing the ? button in any of the Property Pages opens the help topic for the selected item or dialog box.  This will present a popup window with information specific to the button, box or other element that has focus.

You will need to access this help system as a stand-alone application by either selecting PC MACLAN Online Help or by double-clicking ATHelp.HLP in your PC MACLAN for 2000 folder from Exploring.

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You may use the software and this help system on any computer owned by you within the restrictions of the software license.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this help system is accurate. Miramar is not responsible for clerical errors.

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PC MACLAN,  MACLAN and the Miramar logo are trademarks of Miramar Systems, Inc.

Apple, AppleShare, AppleTalk, LaserWriter, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

DeskJet is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.


Access privilege strategies: Guidelines for Sharing: Acc
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

Access privilege strategies

You can set access privileges in several ways to keep your folders private or to make them accessible where needed.  A few common and useful strategies are summarized here:

•	Allow everyone on the network all access privileges. (Set Owner, Group and Everyone to Full.)  This broad approach is usually viable only for very small workgroups.  It is not recommended if there is any concern for security or privacy.

•	Keep a folder or disk private. (Set Owner to Full; set Group and Everyone to None.)  This strategy provides the owner of the volume with a protected storage space for his or her files.

•	Allow access to one person or group. (Set Owner and Group to Full; set Everyone to None.)  This is a common approach to folders of material upon which two are more people are collaborating.

•	Keep a folder private but allow others to place items into it. (Set Owner to Full; set Group and Everyone to Drop Box.)  This drop-box approach allows others to give you files, while preventing others from even seeing what those files are.

•	Set up a folder as a bulletin board, allowing users to open and read files, but not change them. (Set Owner to Full; set Group and Everyone to Read Only.)


access privileges

The privileges given to or withheld from users, which allow users to open and make changes to a shared disk or folder and its contents.


Aliases: Guidelines for Sharing: Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

File attributes

Aliases

A Mac OS server may contain files known as aliases.  An alias is a way to represent a program or a document in any folder without having to make a copy of the program or document file.  An alias merely points to the original file that it represents.  Aliases are not compatible with Windows software and cannot be used from a Windows-based computer.  Using PC MACLAN Client to move or save an alias on the server can damage the alias file.  Windows® has a similar feature called a Shortcut.  These are not cross platform compatible.


AppleTalk Zone list box

This list box displays a list of AppleTalk zones, if there are any on the network.

When you are accessing file servers and select a zone from the list, the AppleTalk Filing Protocol servers in that zone appear in the File Server list box.

When you are accessing printers and you select a zone from the list, the network printers in that zone appear in the Printer list.


AppleTalk Zone list

This list displays a list of AppleTalk zones. When you select a zone from the list, the network printers in that zone appear in the Printer list.  Note that if your network is not divided into zones or if only one zone is available, the AppleTalk Zone list does not appear.


Being a good network neighbor: Guidelines for Sharing
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Being a good network neighbor

Using network resources wisely and efficiently can improve the productivity and enhance the satisfaction of everyone on your network.  The following guidelines can help you minimize the impact your use of network resources has on others:

•	Run applications on your own computer when possible.  Running applications from the server requires server resources and can slow down network communications.  For more details, see "Using a Connected Server Volume."

•	Disconnect from servers you are not actively using.  Server resources can be expended just monitoring open connections.  Slower server performance can result.

•	Do not change files or folders you do not own.  If you need a file from the server, copy it to your hard disk to use it there.  If you need to store the changed file on the server, save it with a different name.  In this way you can avoid damaging or overwriting other users' work.

•	Delete unused and outdated material.  Even a large hard disk can fill up rapidly if an entire workgroup saves files to it.  Furthermore, it is difficult to find relevant material among many files in a shared folder.

•	Identify your files.  Often outdated files remain in shared folders long past their useful life span because the owner can no longer be identified.


Cancel button
Click this button to close the window or dialog box, discarding any entries you may have made.


Cancel button

Click this button if you want to close the Connect dialog box without connecting to a file server.


Cancel button

Click this button to close the AppleTalk Folder Properties dialog box, discard changes you have made to the access privileges for the selected folder and return to the Explore file properties dialog box.


Cancel button

Click this button to discard your changes and return to the main application window.


Changing Your Network Identity

During the installation process, PC MACLAN uses the user name and computer name established during Windows® installation.  This information identifies your computer on the network.  During login, you should only change your user name if, for example, you need to use different user names for different accounts, or you share your computer with other users by logging into Windows® as a different user.


Changing your file-server password: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

Changing your file-server password

If you are a registered user, you may be able to change the password you use to access a server.  In fact, your network administrator may require that you change your password after a certain number of days.  The administrator may also require that your password contain a minimum number of characters to enhance server security.

To change your file-server password:

1	Open the Network Neighborhood by double clicking the icon.  If you are already connected to the server it will be displayed in this window.  Otherwise, open Entire Network, Miramar AppleTalk Network and the appropriate zone (if any).  Log onto the server on which you wish to change your password.

2	Using the right mouse button open the shortcut menu and select the Change Password menu item.

3	Type your current password in the Enter old password field.

You must type your password exactly as it has been set on the server, matching uppercase and lowercase letters and spaces.  To protect your password, a dot appears in place of each letter you type.

4	In the Enter new password field, enter a password that meets your network's security requirements.

5	In the Retype the new password field, type the new password again.

To ensure that you entered your new password correctly, PC MACLAN verifies that the two entries match.  If they are the same, your password is changed.

For information about choosing a good password, see "Guidelines for Secure Passwords."


Connecting to a file server: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

Connecting to and disconnecting from file servers

Connecting to a file server

If a file server allows guest access, anyone on the network can use it without providing a user name or password.  If guest access is not allowed, you must be a registered user or a member of a group of registered users on a file server to be able to use that server.

The following procedure describes using PC MACLAN Client services to connect to a server.

To connect to an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server:

1	Double click the Network Neighborhood.

2	Double click the Entire Network, then the Miramar AppleTalk Network.

3	If your AppleTalk network does not have zones, your servers will be displayed.  Otherwise, all of your AppleTalk network's zones will be displayed.  If so, double click the zone which contains the target server.

4	Double click the server you wish to connect.  A login dialog box will be displayed.  If the username is correct, enter your password into the currently selected field.  If not, enter a valid user name into the User name field and tab to the Password field and enter a password for this user.

While all volumes on the server appear, access to some volumes may be restricted by the administrator.

5	You may access files and folders directly from here or you can map a volume to a drive letter.

6	To map a volume to a drive letter, select the volume you wish to map and, using the right mouse button, open the shortcut menu.  Select the Map Network Drive menu item.  From the pull down list box, select the desired drive letter.  If you need to access this volume on a regular basis, check the 'Reconnect at logon' checkbox.  Press the OK button to set the mapped drive letter.


Connecting to a printer: Using PC MACLAN Print services
Using PC MACLAN print services

Connecting to a printer

Before you can use a network printer, you must establish a connection between your computer and that printer.  Connecting to a printer involves these steps:

•	Browsing for a network printer from the Add Printer Wizard

•	Selecting a network printer from the Network Neighborhood

•	Adding a printer type if your printer is not displayed

Once the connection has been made, you can set printing options and print documents as you usually do in Windows®.

Subtopics:

Browsing for a Network Printer

Selecting a Printer from the Network Neighborhood

Adding a Printer Type


Connecting to a spool file in Windows 95
Using PC MACLAN print services

Selecting a network printer from the Network Neighborhood

Double click the Network Neighborhood icon to see the Entire Network icon. Double click the Entire Network icon, then the Miramar AppleTalk Network icon.  If your AppleTalk network does not have any zones, you will see the available AppleTalk printers.  Otherwise, you will see the zones in your AppleTalk network.  If you have an AppleTalk network with zones, double click the zone which has the printer you wish to connect.  Double click a printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard.  Follow the instructions to complete the printer installation. (For an alternative method see "Browsing for a Network Printer".)

If you want to keep a record of the jobs sent to this printer, select the AppleTalk tab page from the printer's Properties.  Check the Keep Log File option and select or de-select the events and messages you want recorded.  This file is a text file and may be read using Notepad.


Connecting to a spool file: Using PC MACLAN Print services: Connecting to a printer
Using PC MACLAN file services

Connecting to and disconnecting from file servers

You must connect (log on) to a server before you can use the files on that server.  Once you are connected to a server, you can instruct Windows® to reconnect to that server automatically each time you start your computer.

You can connect to multiple servers.  In the interests of efficient use of network resources, however, you should disconnect from any servers you are not actively using.

Once you have connected to the servers you need to use, you can exit the Network Neighborhood. Your server connections will be maintained until you change them or exit Windows®.

Subtopics:

Connecting to a file server

Disconnecting from a file server volume

Reconnecting automatically


File Server list

This list box displays a list of AppleTalk Filing Protocol servers available in the zone (if any) currently selected in the AppleTalk Zone list box.


File attributes: Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

File attributes

Aside from the file structure itself, Macintosh files have certain attributes that are used differently or are not used at all by Windows®.  The most important of these are presented in the following topics:

Subtopics:

Filenames

Properties

Document type and creator values

Document icons

Aliases


File Extension Mapping
Using PC MACLAN file services

File Extension Mapping

File Extension Mapping provides a way to tell PC MACLAN how to treat PC files with various name extensions so they will display properly on the Macintosh desktop.

In the Macintosh environment, there is a link between a data file and its creator application.  When you create a document using Microsoft Word™, the file appears on the desktop as an icon provided by Microsoft Word (the creator application).  When you open the file, Microsoft Word™ is automatically opened.

The Macintosh operating system provides this capability by storing specific information with every file.  This includes a 4-character code called a file Creator that uniquely identifies the application that originated the file and another 4-character code called a file Type that identifies the type of file.  For example, a Microsoft Word™ document has a file creator code of MSWD and a file type code of W6BN.

Windows®, on the other hand, identifies the file creator or application with a file extension that may be from one to 16 characters.  For example, a Microsoft Word™ document has a file extension of .DOC.  The PC does not use the 4-character file Creator code or file Type code.

Extension mapping is the mechanism used to tell Windows® what file Creator code and file Type code to match with a particular PC file extension.  Once the two codes and the file extension are mapped together, the file will display properly on both the PC and the Macintosh desktop.

Document type and creator values


File properties dbx
AppleShare File Property Page

Use the AppleShare File Property page provided by PC MACLAN to view characteristics of a file on a mounted volume.

You gain access to this dialog box using Exploring. In a folder window, select the file for which you want to see the properties.  Then, using the right mouse button open the shortcut menu, choose Properties. The property pages from Windows® appears.  Click the AppleTalk tab.

The AppleTalk File Property page appears, displaying information about the file's name(s), location, dates and size.

Boxes and buttons:

Icon	Name
File Description	Edit Type & Creator
	Edit File Extension Mapping
Type
Volume
Server
Zone
Data Fork
Resource Fork


Edit a File Extension Mapping

Windows® uses file extensions to identify the application which created the file.

File extension mapping is the mechanism used to correlate a Windows® file extension to a Creator and Type required by the Macintosh OS.

Prior to establishing a file extension mapping, you will need to know the Windows® file extension of the file saved by the cross platform application.

To set the file extension mapping, press the Add button. Enter the file extension into the appropriate field and add a comment to identify the application associated to both the Creator and Type and the file extension.


file sharing

File sharing is another name for the ability of a group of users to store and use files on a common server.

PC MACLAN File Server provides file sharing for both Windows® and Macintosh users by making the Windows computer an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server.

In Mac OS network environments, two types of file sharing are available: AppleShare and Macintosh file sharing.  Both of these types conform to the AppleTalk Filing Protocol. AppleShare is designed to support large groups of users sharing files on a central server computer.  Macintosh file sharing software (also known as personal file sharing) is included in versions 6.2 and later of the Mac OS. It allows any Mac OS-based computer on an AppleTalk network to act as a file server.

In addition to Apple's Mac OS, many other network environments have AFP servers which can also allow file sharing for your Windows® computer.


Filenames: Guidelines for Sharing: Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

File attributes

Filenames

PC MACLAN does support long filenames in Windows®.  However, files saved from the PC to the AFP server from a Windows® compatible applications need to be limited to 27 characters.  This allows Windows® to add the appropriate file extension and the dot separator.

The DOS/Windows 3.x operating system supports filenames of eight or less characters with an optional extension consisting of a period and three or less characters, for example, SYSTEM.INI.  In DOS filenames, most special characters (spaces, asterisks, brackets  and so forth) are not allowed and letter case (uppercase/lowercase) is not significant.

The Mac OS allows filenames to be up to 31 characters long and to contain special characters, including spaces.  (The colon is not allowed, because it is used by the Mac OS file system to separate elements of path names, like the backslash character in DOS path names).


folder

A folder is a named logical container for a group of files on a Macintosh computer.  Folders on the AppleShare server are identical to folders your Windows® computer.


Glossary of Terms

directory

folder

group

guest

network identity

print queue

printer driver

printer type

privileges

registered group

registered user

spool file

workgroup

volume

zone


Group box
Use this field to enter or change the names of the persons or groups that will be allowed more than the minimum access privileges to this folder.  These names must match the names of users or groups registered on the server that contains the folder.  Typically, the users and groups listed in this box have fewer privileges than the owner of the folder, and more privileges than anyone assigned guest (or everyone) privileges.


Group privileges box
Use this pull down list to designate access privileges to the folder for the user or group whose name is displayed in the group name box to the immediate left of this box.


group

The file server administrator creates groups to allow groups of network users with similar requirements to share the same access privileges to a volume or to folders on a volume.  Same as registered group.


Guest button
Guest option

Select this option if you want to connect to the file server as a guest.  If the radio button for this option is dimmed, the server to which you are connecting does not allow guest access.


Guest login message

This message appears if you are logged in as a guest on the server on which the volume selected in the Drives list resides.  Guests generally have restricted access to folders and files on servers.


guest

A guest can log on to a file server without providing a user name or password.  You can only access the file server if the network administrator has enabled guest access to it.


Guidelines for Sharing Network Resources:
Guidelines for sharing network resources

When you are connected to a network, it is important to remember that the way one person uses networked resources can have a significant impact on everyone sharing those resources.  This admonition is especially true for networks with both Mac OS and Windows® users.

Click any of the topics below to learn about improving resource sharing on AppleTalk networks:

Subtopics:

Understanding access privileges

Protecting your workgroup's information

Protecting your own information

Being a good network neighbor

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences


Guidelines for secure passwords: Guidelines for Sharing: Acc
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

Guidelines for secure passwords

A secure password is one that cannot be easily guessed (by a person or a computer). A secure password...

•	is at least 6 characters long

•	contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters

•	contains at least one digit or special character such as a punctuation mark

•	cannot easily be guessed (for example, do not use your child's or spouse's name)

•	is changed frequently

For instructions about changing your password, see the topic "Changing your file server password."


Installing a Windows 95 printer driver
Using PC MACLAN print services

Browsing for a Network Printer

To get the results you expect from a network printer, you must install a driver that supports that printer.  The Apple LaserWriter II NT printer driver can be used with good results for most LaserWriter printers.

To install a printer driver:

1	Double click the Control Panel icon.

The Control Panel dialog box opens.

2	Double click the Printers icon.

The Printers dialog box opens.

3	Double click the Add Printer icon.

The Add Printer Wizard applet is activated.  Press Next to continue

4	Select the Network printer option.

5	Press the Browse button.  Select the '+' next to the Miramar AppleTalk Network.

6	Select the desired printer or select the '+' next to the zone which has the printer you wish to install and select it.

7	Press the OK button.

8	If your application needs to print to an LPT port, select the Yes option and capture an LPT port.

9	Press Next.

10	Choose the appropriate driver for your network printer.

If the correct driver is in the list box, just select it and click Next. (You may need to scroll the list.)

If the driver is not already installed in the system, a dialog box appears, prompting you to insert a diskette with the appropriate driver.  Do so, then follow any subsequent installation instructions.

Click Next.

11	Change the printer name as desired and select whether or not you want this printer to be your default printer.

Click Next.

12	If you have installed any sort of PostScript ®  printer, do not print a test page at this time.

Select No and click Finish.

13	If the printer you are installing is a LaserWriter or other PostScript ®  printer, select 'Yes' when asked to print a test page.


LaserWriter list
Printer list

This list box displays all the available printers in the selected zone.  When you select a printer in the list, a port assignment appears to the right of the printer name. You can select up to three printers.  When you select more than one printer, it is assigned the next available port.  Note that printers are assigned to logical ports, which are really print spool files.


Long Name box
This is the name of the file or folder.


Long Name box
To the right is the name of the file or folder.


Macintosh file formats: Guidelines for Sharing: Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

Macintosh file formats

Certain types of information in Macintosh files are typically stored in a part of the file called a resource fork.  Every Macintosh application has a resource fork whose contents are critical to the operation of the application.  The Windows® operating system does not use resource forks.  Consequently, using a Windows® program to manipulate a Macintosh application (even simply moving the file into another folder) can inadvertently delete the resource fork, rendering the application inoperative.  Therefore, it is important to avoid using PC MACLAN Client to perform any operation on Macintosh applications.  You should perform such operations only from a Macintosh client computer or from the server itself.

Macintosh applications can also use resource forks in their document files to store certain characteristics such as graphics, sound and video.  Most applications do not use resource forks for their document files.  The documents created by those few that do, however, can be rendered unusable by destruction of the resource fork.


Modified box
This displays the time and date when the file or folder was last changed or saved on the server.


Modified box
To the right is the time and date when the file or folder was last changed or saved on the server.


Name box

The name that appears in the Name box is taken from the User Name field in the Network Identity dialog box.  If this name is not the one registered on the file server you want to connect to, type the correct name.


Network Path button (file services mode)

This button displays a dialog box that shows detailed network information about the selected file server connection.  The drive letter and the full names of the zone, server and volume are shown.


network identity

Your network identity consists of a computer name and a user name (the name by which networked resources will recognize you).  Together, these names identify you to the network.


New Password button
New Password box

Type a new password in this box.


OK button: std text
Click this button to accept any changes you have made in the active dialog box or window and to close the window.


OK button: file properties
OK button

Pressing this button closes the AppleTalk File Properties dialog box, returning to the Explore file properties dialog box.


OK button: connect (file servers)
OK button

Click this button to confirm your entries and open the Volume dialog box. If you are connecting as a registered user, this button is disabled until you enter a password.


OK button

Click this button to commit any changes you have made to the folder's access privileges, close the AppleShare Folder Properties dialog box, and return to the Program Manager's folder properties dialog box.


OK button: NetID
OK button

Click this button to commit your network identity changes and return to the main application window.


OK button: select printer
OK button

Click this button to commit your selection and close the Select Network Printer dialog box.  You are returned to the main PC MACLAN Client application window.


OK button: set pasword
OK button

Click this button to confirm your new password.  The Set Password dialog box disappears and you return to the Connect dialog box.


Old Password box

Type your current password in this box for verification. Dots appear for every letter you type to protect your privacy.


Owner box
Use this field to enter the name of the person or group that will own this folder.  This name must match the name of a user or group registered on the server that contains the folder.


Owner privileges box
Use this pull down list to designate the access privileges of the person or group that will own this folder.  This name must match the name of a user or group registered on the server that contains the folder.


Parameters

Parameter	Default	Description

UPPERCASE	TRUE	returns all uppercase file names to DOS

FAILBYTEOVERFLOW	FALSE	byte locks on bytes greater than AFP can handle

HIDERESFILES	FALSE	files w/ resource forks are returned w/ hidden attrib

AppleTalk Retries	75	how many times to retry the request to the server

AppleTalk Timeout	2	how long (secs) to wait between retries

TRANSLATE	FALSE 	translate zone and server names

NBP Retries	3 	retry count & interval time for finding servers & printers on the network

NBP timeout	1	interval in seconds, see NBPRetry above

RETRY	15	retry count for 'chooser' to get zone list, find a server, get server/volume/file parameters, etc.

INTERVAL	1	interval in seconds, see RETRY above

FONTNAME	New Times Roman	font to use in 'chooser' dialogs

FONTSIZE	8	size of font to use


Password box

Type your password in this box as it is registered on the file server to which you want to connect.  Uppercase and lowercase letters and spaces must match.  As a security measure, dots appear in place of the characters you type.


Port box

This box displays the port to which the printer is assigned.


port

A port is a connection on your computer to which some device, such as a printer, can be attached.  For details about the ports on your computer, see the documentation that came with your hardware and Windows® software.


print queue

A print queue is an ordered list of print jobs (documents and their print parameters).


Print services button
Printers button

This button causes the PC MACLAN Client window to switch to the print services mode, allowing you to establish logical connections to up to three printers.  (Same as choosing Printers from the Services menu.)


Printter box
Printer box

This box displays the name of the printer.


printer driver

Software that formats the print job and controls the interaction between a computer and a printer.


Printer Type

Is a name of a category of AppleTalk printers which have similar features.  You may change the type of printer listed by entering a new printer type or by selecting from the available pull down list.  The default printer type is LaserWriter.  Other printer types include DeskWriter and HP LaserJet.  Check your printer user manual to determine its printer type.


privileges

Attributes assigned that allow the ability to use file services on the server such as seeing, opening and making changes to files and folders.


Properties: Guidelines for Sharing: Mac OS/Windows differences
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

File attributes

Properties

The Mac OS and Windows® use different terms to describe properties assigned to files.  You can use the Properties menu item from the shortcut menu to see the properties of a file on an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server.  The following table shows the correspondence between Mac OS and Windows® properties.

Mac OS	Windows
Invisible	Hidden
System bit	System
Backup date less than modified date	Archive
Alias	Shortcut (Windows)
Stationery	Read only
Locked	Read only


Protecting your work: Guidelines for Sharing
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Protecting your own information

When you share resources over the network, you increase the chances that your information can become lost or damaged.  Following these guidelines can help you avoid problems:

•	Pick your password carefully and change it frequently.  Maintaining a good password reduces the chances of someone guessing it and thereby gaining the ability to see and make changes to folders to which you have restricted access.  Your network administrator may require you to change your password at periodic intervals.  See the topics Guidelines for Secure Passwords and Changing Your File Server Password.

•	Back up your information regularly.  Accidents do happen.  A simple electrical power fluctuation to the server can destroy files.  Ensure that you can replace any file that you put on the server.

•	Obtain and use virus protection software.  Using shared resources can expose your computer to greater risks of contracting viruses.

•	Separate your own information from shared information.  Maintain original files in a folder that only you and your administrator can use.  Posting only copies to shared folders allows others to add to or modify the information without risking the integrity of your original file.


Protecting your workgroup: Guidelines for Sharing
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Protecting your workgroup's information

Reasonable care should be taken to protect information shared with your workgroup.  Such information is often critical to the success of the workgroup, yet subject to risks of loss or damage.  Keeping information secure is the responsibility of all members of a workgroup.  It is particularly important to follow security guidelines that have been established for your site.  The following guidelines should help ensure the integrity of your workgroup's information:

•	Assign access privileges appropriate to the nature of the information.  You are responsible for assigning access privileges for folders that you own.  For example, you may want to assign guest privileges to a folder of widely published reports and data, but restrict access for project plans to a few team members.  Disallow guest access to servers whenever possible.  Properly assigned access privileges can help avoid intentional or accidental file loss or damage.  See "Understanding Access Privileges" for further information.

•	Keep access privileges individual.  Rather than sharing accounts among people, assign each individual to a group, and then assign group privileges.

•	Use your access privileges carefully.  Be sure that you know the possible results of any actions you intend to perform on shared information.  Simply renaming a file can make it very difficult for others to find.

•	Keep your access privileges secure.  Do not share your access privileges with others.  Remember, anyone who uses your access privileges could damage files required by your coworkers.  In particular, do not leave your computer unattended when it is connected to a server that contains sensitive information.

•	Use Mac OS files cautiously.  Using Windows® software to process files intended for use on the Mac OS can potentially damage those files.  See "Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences" for further details.

•	Report problems to your network administrator as soon as possible.  The earlier a problem is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be fixed.  A damaged file can be retrieved from a recent backup.


Reassign button

Press this button to establish a connection to a new server.


Reconnect button

Press this button to re-establish the connection to the listed volume.


Reconnecting automatically: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN File Services

Connecting to and disconnecting from file servers

Reconnecting automatically

PC MACLAN Client can automatically connect your computer to network volumes, saving you time and effort each time you start your Windows® software.

To specify automatic reconnection, follow these steps:

1	Connect to each desired network file server volume as described in "Connecting to a File Server.".

2	To map a volume to a drive letter, select the volume you wish to map and, using the right mouse button, open the shortcut menu.

3	Select the Map Network Drive menu item.

4	From the pull down list box, select the desired drive letter and check the 'Reconnect at logon' checkbox.

5	Press the OK button to set the mapped drive letter.


Registered User button
Registered User option

Select this option if you want to connect to the file server as a registered user.  As a registered user, you will have to enter a password.


registered group

The file server administrator creates registered groups to allow groups of network users with similar requirements to share the same access privileges to a volume or to folders on a volume.


registered user

You are a registered user if your network administrator has registered your name (and optionally, your password) on the file server.  Usually, registered users have greater access privileges to volumes on a file server than guests do.


resource fork

An optional part of a Mac OS file.  A resource fork often contains parts of a file that are graphical in nature (such as icons and windows) or that may change often (such as the text of warnings and error messages).


Retype Password box

Type the new password again in this box to verify it.


Same as enclosing folder checkbox
With a check here the currently selected folder is set to inherit the access privileges of the folder in which it resides.


Selecting a printer: Using PC MACLAN Print services: Connecting to a printer
Using PC MACLAN print services

Adding a printer type

PC MACLAN will find LaserWriters, DeskWriters and ImageWriters on your AppleTalk network.  If your AppleTalk printer is not one of these types, you can add it.

To add a printer type:

1	Open the Control Panel and double click the Network icon.

2	Select the Miramar Systems AppleTalk Client and press the Properties button.

3 	At the top of the property page is an edit field where the type of printer you wish to connect needs to be entered.  The printer type of your AppleTalk printer should be listed in the documentation that came with your printer or contact your printer's manufacturer for this information.

4	Press the Add button.

5	The new printer type will be added to the Printer types list box.

6	If you would like to remove a printer type from the list, select that printer type and press the Delete button.

7	Click OK twice.

You do not need to restart your system for the new printer type to be available.  This task may also be performed by opening the AppleTalk Settings program item in the PC MACLAN program group.


Printer Functions General Page
Printer Functions General Properties Page

Welcome to the PC MACLAN Printer Functions General Page.  From this page you will see information concerning your installed AppleTalk network printer.  In addition, you may elect to change the printer name or have the printer restart.  Please note that this functionality is limited to PostScript®  printers which includes all LaserWriters.

To the right of "Zone:" is the current AppleTalk zone where the printer is located.

To the right of "Name:" is the current AppleTalk name of the printer.  Pressing the Change name button brings up a dialog box allowing you to change the name of the printer.  Please note that changing the name of the printer will temporarily make this printer unavailable to anyone who has already set up this printer including the setup on this system.

To the right of "Type:" is the AppleTalk device name of this printer.  Almost invariably, this will be LaserWriter.  Pressing the Restart printer button will cause the printer to reset and perform its startup sequence.  Please note that performing this action will flush non-resident fonts from the printer memory and will also delete any print jobs currently in memory.  If another user's print job is dependent on downloaded fonts, performing this action will force either font substitution or fonts will have to be included in the print job.

To the right of "Status:" is the current AppleTalk status reported by this printer.  This display is automatically updated every three seconds.


Printer Functions Download Page
Printer Functions Download Files Page

From this page you are able to download files directly to your PostScript® printer on the AppleTalk network.

Pressing the Add button opens a standard 'browse' dialog box to locate the file or files to be downloaded to the printer.  The files need to be valid PostScript® files or a printer error will occur.  Individual files must be selected one at a time to be added to the list of files to download.  To remove a previously listed file, select the file and press the Remove button.

When all files have been listed, press the Start download button to initiate the download process.

This download process goes directly to the printer and by-passes the Windows® print queue system.  Once initiated, the download process cannot be interrupted.


Printer Functions Fonts Page

From this page you are able to determine which fonts are currently installed on your PostScript® printer on the AppleTalk network. In addition, from this page you are able to download fonts directly to your PostScript® printer on the AppleTalk network.

Pressing the Get font list button will retrieve the current set of resident fonts from the selected printer.  The standard 19 or 35 fonts are listed as "In RAM."  Some AppleTalk printers have built in hard drives and may have resident fonts "On Disk."  If a desired font is not listed, it may be downloaded to the printer.

Pressing the Add button opens a standard 'browse' dialog box to locate the font or fonts to be downloaded to the printer.  The fonts need to be valid PostScript® fonts or a printer error will occur.  Individual font files must be selected one at a time to be added to the list of fonts to download.  To remove a previously listed font file, select the file and press the Remove button.

When all font files have been listed, press the Start download button to initiate the font download process.


Printer Functions Setting Page
Printer Functions Printer Settings Page

From this page you are able to ascertain additional information concerning your PostScript® printer on the AppleTalk network.

Pressing the Get settings button will return two facts about the current printer.  The first is whether or not the printer will print a page of information during its startup sequence.  The second is the total number of pages printed by the printer.

After these settings have been obtained from the printer, a button will activate to allow you to toggle on or off printing the page of information during the printer startup sequence.


Select Printer dbx Printer Type
Printer Type

This edit field/pull down list allows you to select printer types other than the default LaserWriter type.  Select the field and enter a new printer type such as DeskWriter.  This printer type will now be available from the pull down list.


Server box
This is the name of the AppleTalk Filing Protocol server on which the file or folder resides.


Server box: file properties
To the right is the name of the AppleTalk Filing Protocol server on which the file or folder resides.


Server box: Network path (file servers)
Server box

This box displays the name of the server to which you are connected.  Macintosh conventions apply to this name therefore it may contain spaces and special characters.


Server messages: Using PM File Services: Using a connected server volume
Using PC MACLAN File Services

Using a connected server volume

Server messages

You may occasionally see messages while you are working on the server or when you log on.  These are typically alert, error, warning or informational messages sent to keep you informed about operations of the server.  After reading the message, click OK.

Of particular importance are messages that the server is shutting down or that you are being disconnected.  You will usually be given a certain period of time before the server shuts down or before you are disconnected, allowing you to save your work or copy any files that you need.


server

A computer configured to perform centralized services such as file storage.


Set Password button

Click this button to open the Set Password dialog box, where you can change the password you use to log in to the server.  If this button is dimmed, the administrator of the file server has not given you the ability to change your password.


Setting access privileges: Guidelines for Sharing: Acc
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

Setting access privileges

If you are a registered user and you create a new folder on a file server, you become, at least initially, the owner of the folder.  As the owner, you set the access privileges to the folder and, if desired, transfer ownership to another network user.  When you store information on a file server, consider how you want others to have access to that information.

If you are a guest user and you create a folder on the file server, no owner name is assigned to that folder.  This means that all other network users can share that folder.  In addition, any registered user can claim ownership by entering his or her name as the owner of the folder.

To set access privileges:

1	Open the Explore.

2	Using the drive box or the drive bar, select the drive to which the appropriate volume is assigned.

3	From the folder display, select the folder whose privileges you want to set.

4	Click the right mouse button to open the shortcut menu and choose the Properties menu item.

5	Click the AppleTalk tab.

The Folder Properties property page appears, showing the information about the selected folder.  If you select a folder you don't own, or if the "Same as enclosing folder" checkbox is checked, the pull down list boxes that allow you to assign access privileges are disabled.

See the topic Types of Privileges for a description of each access privilege.

6	Select the privileges you want to apply for each user category.

You can assign access privileges to Owner, Group and Everyone.  For more information, see the topic User categories.

For each user category you can choose Full, View Files & Write, View Folders & Write, Read, Dropbox, View Files Only, View Folders Only or None.  For more information, see the topic Types of privileges.

See the topic Access privilege strategies for information about strategies for setting access privileges.

7	To have your folder inherit the privileges that are set for the volume or folder in which it is contained, click the "Same as enclosing folder" checkbox to place an "X" in it.

8	When you are done assigning access privileges, click the OK button.


Short Name box

This box displays the DOS/Windows short name (also known as an 8.3 DOS name) of the folder name as displayed on your Windows® computer.  The name of a Macintosh folder may be shorter than that of a Windows folder name and can contain characters that are not allowed in Windows® folder names.

If the folder name conforms to DOS restrictions, the long and short names are the same. If the name does not conform, the AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP) server processes the name to derive an 8.3 DOS name that is unique and representative of the original name.  Most derived short names start with an exclamation mark.  For further details about the derived short names, see the topic "Filenames."

The Long Name text box, in contrast, shows the name of the folder as it is displayed on the AFP server and connected Macintosh client computers.


Short Name box: file properties
Short Name box

This box displays the short name of the file.  This short name is the name of the file as displayed on your Windows® computer.  Names of Macintosh files can be longer than filenames in DOS and can contain characters that are not allowed in DOS filenames.  If the filename conforms to DOS restrictions, the long and short names are the same.  If the name does not conform to DOS restrictions, the AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP) server processes the long name to derive a short name that is unique and representative of the long name.  A derived short name starts with an exclamation mark.

The Long Name text box, in contrast, shows the name of the folder as it is displayed on the AFP server.


Size box

This box displays the size of the file selected in Exploring.  Note that this size is the one reported by the AppleTalk Filing Protocol server.  Sizes reported by the Mac OS represent the amount of disk space required to store the file, including the resource fork, if one exists.  This size may tend to be larger than that reported by Exploring, which represents only the number of bytes in the file. (See Macintosh file formats for more details).


Help Menu About PC MACLAN Client
About PC MACLAN Client

Click on the graphic to see who developed this application.


Help Menu About PC MACLAN Client graphic
About PC MACLAN Client

All of us at Miramar Systems would like to thank you for choosing PC MACLAN for your networking environment.


spool file

A file for temporary storage of print jobs.  When you use PC MACLAN print services to print a document, the document is processed by the application and the result of that processing is stored in a spool file.  When the selected network printer is available, PC MACLAN sends the file to the printer to be printed.


Transferring directory ownership: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

Using a connected server volume

Transferring folder ownership

You can transfer ownership of a folder that you own to another user or to a registered group of users on the file server.  However, once you do so, the new owner can decide to restrict your access to that folder and the folders within it at any time.  Make sure that you have moved any important folders or documents to another folder that you own.

To transfer folder ownership:

1	Open Explore.

2	Select the drive to which the appropriate volume is assigned.

3	From the folder list select the folder for which you want to transfer ownership.

4	Click the right mouse button to open the shortcut menu and choose the Properties menu item.

5	Click the AppleTalk tab.

The Folder Properties property page appears, showing the information about the selected folder.  If you select a folder you don't own or if the "Same as enclosing folder" checkbox is checked, the owner box and the drop-down list boxes that allow you to assign access privileges are disabled.

6	Type the name of a registered user or group of users in the Owner box.

Type the name exactly as your network administrator registered it on the file server.  The user or group assumes ownership immediately.

6	Click OK.


Types of privileges: Guidelines for Sharing: Acc
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

Types of privileges

For each user category, eight levels of access privileges can be assigned to folders and file server volumes. Those levels are as follows:

•	None—No file or folder operations are allowed.  The user or group cannot see the folder or the files in it.

•	View folders only—The user cannot make any changes to a folder, but is allowed to copy that folder.

•	View files only—The user can see files in the folder, but cannot change them.  The user cannot see or change any folders or any files that they contain.

•	Drop box—The user is not allowed to view the contents of a folder, but can copy or move a file to the folder.

•	Read—The user can copy files and run applications.

•	View folders & write—The user can see, change, and create folders and can create files within the folder.  The user cannot see or change files, even if he or she created those files.

•	View files & write—The user can see, change, and create files and can create folders.  The user cannot see or change folders or the files they contain, even if he or she created those folders.

•	Full—All file and folder operations are allowed.


Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences: Guidelines for Sharing
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding Mac OS/Windows differences

Windows® and Mac OS computers have fundamentally different approaches to storing and maintaining files.  When sharing files between the two systems, you should always be sure to follow these rules:

•	Do not manipulate Macintosh-formatted files on the server in any way.  Using a Windows® application to open, save, move or copy Macintosh files within a single volume or across volumes local to the server can damage those files.  You can copy such files to your computer without damaging the original file, but Macintosh-formatted files may be of limited use on your computer.

Note: Be careful to consider this rule when using automated backup programs.

•	Whenever possible, store Windows® files separately from Macintosh files.  It is not always easy to determine whether a file originated on the Mac OS or Windows®, so it is a good practice to store the two types of files in separate folders.

If you are not wary of computer technology, understanding some differences between the two systems in greater depth can help you avoid creating problems for yourself and other members of your workgroup. Read the following topics for greater detail.

Subtopics:

Cross-platform application compatibility

Macintosh file formats

File attributes


Understanding access privileges: Guidelines for Sharing
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

Access privileges determine the types of operations you and others can perform on files and folders on the file server.  For example, you may want to set up a folder of office forms on the server.  By assigning different privileges to that folder for three categories of users, you can specify that all network users are allowed to copy some of the forms to their computers, but that a smaller group of users can see all the files and even make changes to them.

For details about access privileges, click any of the following topics:

Subtopics:

User categories

Types of privileges

Mac OS access privileges

Viewing your access privileges

Setting access privileges

Access privilege strategies

Guidelines for secure passwords


User Name box

This box displays the default user name for this computer.  This name will appear in the name box by default when you try to log on to an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server.  To change it, highlight the name in the box and type a new name.  This name is subject to Macintosh naming conventions; it may contain up to 31 characters, including spaces and other special characters.


User categories: Guidelines for Sharing: Acc
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

User categories

Access privileges can be granted to three categories of network users so that different people on the network can be allowed different levels of access.  These three user categories are:

•	Owner—The owner is usually the person who created the folder or file; you can assign ownership, however, to any registered user or group of users on the file server.  Only the person or group that owns a folder or file can set or change its access privileges.

•	Group—A group of users that generally needs access to a particular folder or file.  You may assign this category to one or more registered users.

•	Everyone—This refers to all network users and includes guest users, if guests are allowed on the file server.


Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

The topics listed below present an overview of PC MACLAN file services and tell you how to use those services.  You might find it helpful to read these topics, in the order in which they're listed here, before trying to use servers on your network.

Subtopics:

About PC MACLAN file services

What you need to get started

Connecting to and disconnecting from file servers

Using a connected server volume

Changing your file-server password

Windows File Extension to Macintosh Creator and Type Mapping

For information about other PC MACLAN services, see "About PC MACLAN Client."


Using PC MACLAN print services

The topics listed below present an overview of PC MACLAN print services and tell you how to use those services.  You might find it helpful to read these topics, in the order in which they're listed here, before trying to use network printers.

Subtopics:

About PC MACLAN print services

What you need to get started

Connecting to a printer

Disconnecting from a printer

To get an overview of PC MACLAN, see "About PC MACLAN Client."

To learn about PC MACLAN file services, see "Using PC MACLAN File Services."


Using a connected server volume: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

Using a connected server volume

You can use a connected server volume as you would use the hard disk in your computer.  To open a volume and use the folders and documents within it, just open Explore and click on the icon of the drive on which that volume is mounted.  If you are using an application program, the File menu options such as Open and Save provide a way for you to use files and folders on network drives.

You can create and save new documents and folders on the volume if you have the correct access privileges.  When you create a new folder on the volume, you are its owner and are allowed full access privileges to it.

You can also use Windows® application programs stored on the file server in the same way that you use programs on your local hard disk.  When you double-click icons for documents stored either on the file server or on your own computer, the program will start up with that document displayed.

Note:  A program stored on the file server will typically run slower than it would if it were stored on your local hard disk, particularly if the program is large or if there is heavy traffic on the network.  If a program runs too slowly and your software license allows you to copy the program to your computer, try running the program from your hard disk.  Some programs may be copy-protected and can't be copied.

Subtopics:

Transferring folder ownership

Server messages


Viewing your access privileges: Guidelines for Sharing: Acc
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

Viewing your access privileges

You can find out what privileges are assigned to folders on the file server by viewing folder attributes with Exploring.

To find out what privileges you have:

1	Open Exploring.

2	Select the drive to which your volume is assigned.

3	From the folder display, select the folder whose privileges you want to view.

4	Use the right mouse button to display the shortcut menu and select the Properties menu item.

5	Click the AppleTalk tab.

The Folder Properties property page appears, showing the information about the selected folder. See the topic "Types of privileges" for a description of each access privilege.


Volume box
This is the name of the server volume where the selected file or folder resides.


Volume box: Network path (file servers)
To the right is the name of the volume to which you have established a connection.  This volume represents a disk or folder on the file server.


Help button: volume dialog box
Help button

Click this button to get help information on the Volume dialog box.


OK button: volume dialog box
OK button

When you have selected the volume you want, click this button to close the Volume dialog box and return to the PC MACLAN application window.


Volume list

This list displays the available volumes on the AppleTalk Filing Protocol server you selected.  A dimmed volume name indicates that you already selected it or you do not have access privileges to connect to it.  When you select a volume, the drive letter to which the volume will be assigned appears next to the volume name.


volume

A hard disk or a CD-ROM disc attached to an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server or a folder on such a disk, that is designated as storage for shared files.


What privileges you need: Guidelines for Sharing: Acc
Guidelines for sharing network resources

Understanding access privileges

Mac OS access privileges

Access privileges on Windows® computers are named differently from those on the Mac OS.  The following table shows how an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server displays the equivalent access privileges on your Windows® client computer:

AppleShare server privileges	Windows client privileges
None	None
See Folders	View Folders only
See Files	View Files only
Make Changes	Dropbox
See Folders and See Files	Read
See Folders and Make Changes	View Folders & Write
See Files and Make Changes	View Files & Write
See Folders, See Files & Make Changes	Full


What you need to get started: Using PM File Services
Using PC MACLAN file services

What you need to get started

Before you can use an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server, you need to know the following information:

•	The name of each file server and volume that you want to use and the zone, if any, in which the server is located.

•	Whether you are registered on that server or, if you're not, if the server allows guest access.  (If you need to find out whether you are a registered user, see your network administrator.)

•	Your user name and password for each server that you want to use as a registered user.

If you have this information, you can connect to a server as described in the topic "Connecting to a File Server."  If you don't have this information, see your network administrator.


What you need to get started: Using PC MACLAN Print services
Using PC MACLAN print services

What you need to get started

To use LaserWriter printers or other AppleTalk printers on your network, you need to know the name and type of each printer you want to use.  Each printer must be connected to the network and turned on.

You also need a printer driver for each type of printer you want to use.  The appropriate drivers may already be on your hard disk.  If the drivers are not installed on your system, you will have to install them.

To print to a LaserWriter or compatible printer using PC MACLAN Client, you must have a LaserWriter driver from Apple or a compatible PostScript ®  driver.  Many other printer drivers are included with your Windows® installation software.  For example, DeskWriter printers can use the HP DeskJet ®  driver.

The Apple LaserWriter II NT driver provided with Windows® supports most of the features of Apple LaserWriter printers.  If you can't find the driver for your printer model, or if you will be printing to different types of LaserWriters, you might find it convenient to use this driver.


workgroup

A workgroup is a group of people (for example, a school class or a business department) who work on projects together and whose workstations are connected by a network.


Zone box
To the right is the name of the zone in which the AppleTalk Filing Protocol server that contains the file or folder is located. An asterisk indicates that no zones are present.


Zone box: Network path (file servers)
Zone box

This field displays the zone in which the server to which you are connected is located.  If your network is not divided into zones, or no other zones are available, this box is empty.


Zone box: Network path (printers)
Zone

This field displays the zone where the selected printer is located.


zone

A physical or logical subdivision of a computer network into which resources such as computers, printers and file servers are grouped by the network administrator.  These groupings of resources on a network allow users to choose a file server or printer in their workgroup instead of searching through a long list of devices on the entire network.


virtual port

A virtual port is a file that your system treats like a hardware port.  You use this file just as you would use a port.  For information about using ports, see the books that came with your Windows® software.


Volume box: file properties
Volume

This box displays the server volume where the selected file resides.


Zone box: file properties
This is the name of the zone in which the AppleTalk Filing Protocol server that contains the file or folder is located. An asterisk in this field indicates that no zones are present.


Static Printer
To the right is the name of your printer as seen on the network.


Static Zone
To the right is the zone where this printer is located.


Static Type
To the right is displayed the printer type.  Usually this is LaserWriter but not always.


Pinter Name
This is the name of your printer as seen on the network.


Zone Name
This is the name of the zone where the printer is located. An asterisk in this field indicates that no zones are present.


Printer Type
This is the printer type.  As examples, a printer of the type LaserWriter is always a PostScript ®  printer and a printer of the type DeskWriter is in the HP DeskJet ®  family while an ImageWriter is an Apple printer which can be sent generic text.


Logged
Check this box to have a cumulative log file created to record printer related events and errors.  The log file can be accessed by selecting the printer in the Printers Control Panel then, open the shortcut menu using the right mouse button and select the View Printer Log menu item.


Logfile
This is the folder location and file name of the log file for this network printer.


Log file path
To the right is the complete path of the folder location and the file name of the log file for this network printer.


Standard errors check box
With this box checked, standard printer events and errors are captured to the log file.


General Messages
With this box checked, messages from the printer which are not considered error messages are captured to the log file.  This might include "warming up" or "busy."


Error Messages
With this box checked, messages from the printer which are considered error messages are captured to the log file.  This would include "out-of-paper" or "paper jam."


Suspend Job on Error
With this box checked, when a print job results in an error, the print client will not close the print job until the error condition is resolved.  Uncheck this box when printing to print servers which are actively monitored.


Serial Number Text
Below is your Miramar Systems AppleTalk serial number.


Serial Number
This is your Miramar Systems AppleTalk serial number.  It is registered on your network and must be unique.  Our Technical Support Engineer will ask for this number when you request technical support.


Selected Adapter Text
Your selected network adapter is displayed below.


Selected Adapter
This is the network adapter currently configured for the Miramar Systems AppleTalk protocol.  The pull-down list box will display all installed network adapters.  At any one time, only one network adapter can be configured for the protocol stack.  If another network adapter is selected, you will need to restart Windows® before using AppleTalk on the new network adapter.


Selected Zone Text
Below is the currently selected zone.  If your network does not have zones or has only one zone, an asterisk will displayed.


Selected Zone
This is the currently selected zone.  If your network does not have zones or has only one zone, an asterisk will displayed. The pull-down list box will display all of the zones on your physical network.  To establish your PC in a new zone, select the zone from the pull-down list.  After pressing the OK button, the protocol stack will register your system in the new zone.  You will not need to restart your PC.


Add Printer Text
Enter a new printer type in the edit field below to add this type to the list of printers found in the Network Neighborhood.


Add Printer
Enter a new printer type in this edit field to add this type to the list of printers found in the Network Neighborhood. As examples, a printer of the type LaserWriter is a PostScript ®  printer and a printer of the type DeskWriter is in the HP DeskJet ®  family while an ImageWriter is an Apple printer which can be sent generic text.  If you have a printer on the network which is not one of these types, you will need to add it here.


Printer Type Listbox
The printer types which will be displayed in the Network Neighborhood are listed here. If you have a printer on the network which not one of these types, you will need to add it to this list.


Add Printer Button
After entering the new printer type in the edit field, press the Add button to have it included among the types found in the Network Neighborhood.


Delete Printer Type Button
After selecting a printer type from the list, press the Delete button to prevent this type from being found in the Network Neighborhood.


Printer Type Listbox Text
Below are the printer types which will be displayed in the Network Neighborhood.


About PC MACLAN
Press this button to see a really cool animation listing the individuals who contributed to the creation of

 PC MACLAN version 4.1


Auto-spool check box
Select this check box to activate the auto-spool print files feature.  Any file copied into the specified folder will be sent to the print queue for this AppleTalk printer.  If your AppleTalk network printer happens to be a LaserWriter, the file copied to the specified folder needs to be a PostScript ®  formatted file.


Auto-spool directory
This is the path to the auto-spool folder.  Any file copied into this folder will be sent to the print queue for this AppleTalk network printer.  If your AppleTalk network printer happens to be a LaserWriter, the file copied to this folder needs to be a PostScript ®  formatted file.  Other printers need print files appropriately formatted for the particular AppleTalk network printer.


Auto-spool directory path test
To the right enter the path to the auto-spool folder.


After spooling file disposition
To the right are two options for dealing with the print file after it gets sent to the print queue.  Selecting the first option will cause the file to be deleted after being sent to the print queue.  Selecting the second option will have the print file moved to a 'Printed' sub-folder.


Delete after printing
Select this option to cause the file to be deleted after being sent to the print queue.


Move after printing
Select this option to have the printed file moved to a 'Printed' sub-folder.


Connected As
This is the name used to log into the AFP server.


Connected As
To the right is the name used to log into the AFP server.


File Icon
This is a black and white rendition of the application specific icon as seen on the Macintosh.


File Description
This is the description of the file as defined by the Type and Creator.


Creator
This is the four character Creator code that identifies the application which created the file.


Creator label
To the right is the four character Creator code that identifies the application which created the file.


Type
This is the four character code that identifies a specific data file for an application.


type label
To the right is the four character code that identifies a specific data file for an application.


Edit Type & Creator
Press this button to open a dialog box to modify the Type or Creator of the file.  Changing the file's Type or Creator could make the file inaccessible to the application which created it.


Edit File Extension Mapping
Press this button to create or modify a file extension mapping.  A file extension mapping will set a specified Creator and Type to a file copied to an AFP server depending on its extension.


Data Fork size
This is the size of the data fork portion of the file residing on the AFP server.


Data Fork label
To the right is the size of the data fork portion of the file residing on the AFP server.


Resource Fork size
This is the size of the resource fork portion of the file residing on the AFP server.


Resource Fork label
To the right is the size of the resource fork portion of the file residing on the AFP server.


Owner label
To the right is the owner of this folder.


Group label
To the right is the name of the group which has been granted modified access privileges to this folder.


Everyone label
Guest and users other than the owner and assigned group have access privileges as indicated in the pull down list to the right.


Add Ext Map Button
Press this button to add a file extension to Creator and Type association.  A file with this extension will be given the associated Creator and Type when the file is copied to an AppleTalk Filing Protocol server.


Remove Ext Map Button
Press this button to remove a file extension to Creator and Type association.


Ext Map Listbox
This list box displays the current file extension to Creator and Type association if any.


Extension headding
This file extension is associated with the Creator and Type shown above.


Comment heading
This is the descriptive comment for the file extension to Creator and Type association.


File Ext Map Help Button
Press this button to gain a more thorough understanding of the file extension to Creator and Type association.


File Ext Edit field
In this field enter a file extension to be associated with the Creator and Type shown above.


Comment Edit field
In this field enter a descriptive comment for the file extension to Creator and Type association.


Creator Edit field
In this field enter a new Creator code for this file.  This code is case sensitive. Changing the file's Creator could make the file inaccessible to the application which created it.


Type Edit field
In this field enter a new Type code for this file.  This code is case sensitive. Changing the file's Type could make the file inaccessible to the application which created it.


Creator Edit label
In the field to the right enter a new Creator code for this file.


Type Edit label
In the field to the right enter a new Type code for this file.


Hide Splash Screen
If you would rather not see the 'dancing dolphins' splash screen from Miramar Systems when Windows® starts, check this checkbox.  If you do, Scott will be disappointed.  (They're his dolphins.)