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PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE (TM) September, 1988 Program Documentation Copyright (C) 1988 DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All Rights Reserved Copyright (C) 1988 DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language (natural or computer), in any form or by any means, except as described in the following license without the prior written permission of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. You are granted a limited license to use the software described in this manual. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that license, which is described beginning on the next page. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., may make improvements and/or changes in this manual and/or in PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE and/or in PROCOMM PLUS at any time. ProComm is a registered trademark, and PROCOMM PLUS, PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE, DATASTORM, the DATASTORM logo, the PROCOMM PLUS logo, ASPECT, and Intuitive Communications are trademarks of DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THIS SOFTWARE IS NOT FOR SALE ----------------------------- PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is subject to the following license terms and conditions. SINGLE COPY SOFTWARE LICENSE DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ---------------------------- THIS IS A SINGLE COPY SOFTWARE LICENSE granted by DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Missouri corporation, with its mailing address at 1621 Towne Drive, Suite G, Columbia, Missouri 65202. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is licensed to you as the end user. It is not sold. 1.0 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is copyrighted material. You may use it on a trial basis provided you do not violate the copyright and if you follow these simple rules. Use of PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE on a regular basis requires purchase as described later. 1.1 You may not make any changes or modifications to PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE, and you may not decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse-engineer it. You may not rent or lease it to others. 1.2 You may make copies of PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE only under the terms of the following section entitled "Limited License to Copy". 2.0 This Software is Commercial Computer Software under Federal Government Acquisition Regulations and agency supplements to them. The Software is provided to the Federal Government and its agencies only under the Restricted Rights Provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations applicable to commercial computer software developed at private expense and not in the public domain. The Use, Duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. 3.0 LIMITED WARRANTY. DATASTORM does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. The warranty does not cover any media or documentation which has been subjected to damage or abuse by you. The software warranty does not cover any copy of the software which has been altered or changed in any way by you or others. DATASTORM is not responsible for problems caused by changes in the operating characteristics of the computer hardware or operating system which are made after the delivery of the software. 3.1 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Some States do not allow iii limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. 3.2 DATASTORM SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES EVEN IF DATASTORM OR ITS AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 3.3 The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other express and implied warranties, whether oral, written, or implied, and the remedies set forth above are your sole and exclusive remedies. 4.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In no case shall DATASTORM's liability exceed the license fees paid for the right to use PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE or ten Dollars ($10.00), whichever is greater. 5.0 INTEGRATION. This License constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior agreement or understanding whether oral or written, relating to the subject of this License. This Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement signed by DATASTORM. iv LIMITED LICENSE TO COPY ----------------------- You are granted a limited license to copy PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE only for the trial use of others subject to the software license described above, and also the following: - PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the following files: PCPLUSTD.EXE- The TEST DRIVE program PCSTD.EXE - The TEST DRIVE Setup program PCPLUS.KBD - The TEST DRIVE keyboard file PCPLUS.HLP - The TEST DRIVE help file PCPLUSTD.DOC- The TEST DRIVE documentation CVTDIR.EXE - A dialing directory convert program PRINTHLP.EXE- A program to print the on-line help file. - The full and unmodified PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE documentation (PCPLUSTD.DOC) must be included with the copy. - No fee, charge or other compensation may be accepted or requested by anyone without express written permission from DATASTORM. This includes disk vendors. - PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product or service without a specific license to do so from DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE may be distributed only in North America. DISTRIBUTION OF PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) may post PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE for downloading by their users without written permission only as long as the above conditions are met. A fee may be charged for access to the BBS as long as no specific fee is charged for access to the PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE files. Distributors of public domain and user supported software, such as disk vending services, may distribute copies of PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE subject to the above conditions only after obtaining written permission from DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Such permission usually is granted; please write for details. v TABLE OF CONTENTS Introducing PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Purchasing PROCOMM PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Welcome to PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Starting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What You'll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Up PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting Up Your Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting Up PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Exiting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Converting from ProComm 2.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Learning PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE Features . . . . . . . . . . 12 PROCOMM PLUS Host Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting up Host Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting Up the User File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Starting Host Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 What Happens When a Remote User Logs On . . . . . . . . . . . 15 What Remote Users Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 What the System Operator Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Managing Host Mode Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ASPECT Script Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using External Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 PROCOMM PLUS Order Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Appendix A: If You Have a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Appendix B: Files Used by PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE . . . . . . . . 31 Appendix C: Translating Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Appendix D: Terminal Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 vi Introducing PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is the "try before you buy" version of PROCOMM PLUS. DATASTORM has created it to allow you to "test drive" PROCOMM PLUS before committing your hard earned dollars. This has benefits for both the users and the authors as described below. First of all, though, you must be aware that PROCOMM PLUS and PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE ARE NOT FREE SOFTWARE, NOR ARE THEY IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. Both programs are fully copyrighted works protected to the full extent of US and international copyright law. Why allow a program "test drive"? PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is based on a marketing technique called "shareware" or "user-supported software", which is a means for the computing community to receive quality software while directly supporting authors. It is based on the idea that the value and utility of software is often best assessed by the user on his or her own system. Only after using a program can one really determine whether it serves personal applications, needs and tastes. The benefits to users are fairly obvious: you are allowed to thoroughly evaluate the software before purchasing it. How many times have you purchased an expensive piece of software only to find that it doesn't do what you need? Software authors benefit by creating a distribution channel of satisfied users who recommend and pass along their product. This "pyramid effect" can be a very effective marketing technique, and is vastly less expensive than traditional marketing techniques. This is not to say that "test drives" and more traditional methods like magazine advertising are mutually exclusive. They may be used together very effectively to target different segments of the market. What does this mean to you? While you are granted a limited license to evaluate the program on a trial basis, regular use of the program requires purchase. What is a "trial basis"? Kicking the program around over a weekend to see how it works is certainly using it on a trial basis. Installing and using the program in a production test environment for two weeks is trial use. Using the software twice a week for regular work for three months is not and therefore requires purchase. Using the program regularly for any regular task, especially if it has replaced other software, is not trial use. These examples are not intended as definitive rules, but more as general guidelines. You are not allowed to modify the software under any conditions. We do, however, encourage you to create "add-on" support utilities and programs to enhance your and others' enjoyment of the program. You may copy the program for the trial use of others subject to the rules outlined in the previous section "Limited License to Copy". In 1 general, you may only copy the program in complete and unmodified form, as we distribute it. You may not charge any fee for copies of the program without written permission from DATASTORM. This applies especially to disk vendors. Some services mislead customers into thinking they have purchased the software, rather than just the disk and duplication service. If you have purchased this product from a disk vendor and feel they were misleading about what you have purchased, please write us and we will investigate the matter. You may not include PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE with any other product, whether hardware or software, without specific license. For example, you may not include PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE on the hard drives of computers you sell, or include it with copies of software you have developed. 2 Purchasing PROCOMM PLUS After using PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE for a while, you need to decide if you want to continue using it on a regular basis. If not, please feel free to continue copying it for the trial use of others, or to pass your copy along to a friend. If you do decide to continue using it, it must be purchased. PROCOMM PLUS is available from many retailers around the world; please consult your local dealer. If he doesn't have it, it is also available directly from DATASTORM. Please note that there are two versions of the software: PROCOMM PLUS and PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. The TEST DRIVE version may be copied and used for evaluation as described above. The purchased version of PROCOMM PLUS, however, may only be copied for backup purposes. After receiving your purchased copy of PROCOMM PLUS you may continue to copy PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE for friends; you may not copy PROCOMM PLUS. Why should you purchase PROCOMM PLUS? To pay for the software which you are gainfully using, and to support its authors and encourage them to produce more high quality software. And because regular use of PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE without purchase is a violation of the license under which you use it. When you purchase PROCOMM PLUS you will receive the following: - Perpetual license to use the software you have purchased. - A two disk program set including the program itself, an external setup program, an installation program, a keyboard remapping program, a small but fast text editor and other useful utilities. You will also receive numerous sample script files for logging onto your favorite on-line services, dialing directories for several major cities, and a list of BBS systems around the country. - A 300+ page professionally written and printed manual which includes a tutorial, index and introduction to telecommunications. - 90 days telephone technical support. - Free membership offers to several on-line services. - Much, much more. To purchase PROCOMM PLUS, visit your local dealer. If he doesn't have it, you may also purchase direct from DATASTORM. To order via credit card, call our business office at (314) 474-8461. Cash and check purchasers should use the order form in the back of this manual. 3 Welcome to PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is everything you need to go on-line. Here's a summary of its major features: Fully-Automated Dialing Directory You can keep the names and numbers of up to 200 computers in a Dialing Directory--and you can create and use any number of Dialing Directories. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE lets you include up to 10 dialing codes in your Dialing Directory entries, so you can easily access long-distance carriers or dial out through a PBX system. You can have PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE dial either a single number or a list of numbers, and PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE will automatically redial if a number is busy. It keeps track of the date of your last call, and the total number of calls for each entry. In addition, it keeps a log of the date and time of all calls so that you can easily verify your telephone bills. Error-Correcting File-Transfer Protocols PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports 13 standard protocols, and it allows you to specify up to 3 "external" protocols. A Powerful Script Language PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE's ASPECT script language is an extremely powerful, full-featured programming language with conditionals (If/Then/Else and Switch/Case), advanced screen handling, file I/O, mathematical functions, looping, memory variables, subroutines and much more. You can use script files to perform automated log-ons, unattended file transfers, and many other tasks. Or, you can use a script file to have PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE "come alive" any time, night or day. For example, tell PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE to call your favorite information service, download the required data, and print a report; all while you get a good nights sleep, and when telephone and connect rates are at their lowest! Terminal Emulation PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE emulates 16 popular video-display terminals. Terminal emulation permits you to run full-screen mainframe applications using your PC as a remote terminal. Context-Sensitive Help PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE can give you full-screen detailed help no matter where you are in the program. The context-sensitive help facility always knows "what you are doing" and displays help on the current task. 4 Keyboard Macros PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE features 10 "global" macro keys for storing frequently transmitted character strings such as user ID's and passwords. Line Settings PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE operates at the following baud rates: 300, 1200, 2400, 3800, 9600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600 and 115,200. It can operate with Space, Even, Odd, Mark or No parity; 7 or 8 data bits; and 1 or 2 stop bits. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports up to 8 user- definable serial ports. Host Mode PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE's powerful Host mode allows remote access to your machine for unattended file transfers, electronic mail, DOS access, remote program execution and more. The host operator can assign individual user ID's, passwords and security levels to the remote users. Chat Mode PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE lets you split the screen for on-line conferencing in CompuServe's CB Simulator, GEnie's LiveWire CB Simulator, and The Source's CHAT facilities. User Hot Keys PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE lets you run up to two external program by pressing a "hot key" without exiting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE! Multi-tasking Environments You can run PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE under Windows, TopView, DESQview, and TASKVIEW/OMNIVIEW. 5 Starting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE What You'll Need - Computer: an IBM PC, XT, or AT computer (or a computer that is compatible with any of these). - Memory: at least 192K of available RAM. - Operating System: PC-DOS or MS-DOS, version 2.0 or later. - Disk Drives: at least one floppy-disk drive, or at least one floppy-disk drive and one hard-disk drive. - Display: A monochrome monitor with a monochrome display adapter; a composite monitor with a Color Graphics Adapter; an Enhanced Color Display with an Enhanced Graphics Adapter; or a monitor and display adapter compatible with any of these. - Modem: Virtually any modem, Hayes-compatible or not, external or internal, any speed. - Serial port: Required only if you're using an external modem. Installing PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE If you received PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE directly from DATASTORM, or from an authorized distributor, there is very little to do to install it. Simply copy the contents of the distribution disk onto a working diskette or your hard disk. Be aware that PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE will create a number of support files, so leave plenty of room. If you downloaded PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE from a BBS or on-line service, it probably came in archived format. A file archive, usually identified with a file extension of .ARC, is a group of related files that have been collected together and then compressed into a single file. Before using the files within the archive they must be un-archived into their original and separate form. This can be achieved using any of a number of "archive utilities" such as ARC.EXE (from System Enhancement Associates), ARCE.EXE (also from SEA) or PKUNPAK.COM (from PKWARE). These programs use different command syntax; to get a listing of the proper commands to use, execute the program without any parameters. For example, entering PKUNPAK [CR] will give you a listing of the command options available for PKXARC. 6 Setting Up PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE Setting Up Your Modem Before you can start using PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE, you need to make sure that your modem is set up properly. What you need to do to your modem depends on whether you have an internal modem (a modem on a board inside your computer) or an external modem (a modem separate from your computer). To set up an external modem If you have not already connected your modem to your computer and to the telephone line, do so now--your modem's manual describes how to do this. Most modems have a set of switches that set certain operating characteristics for the modem. You'll need to check the setting of two of them in order to use PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE to its fullest. Look in your modem's manual for information about these switches. (The manual may refer to them as "modem switches," "configuration switches," or "DIP switches.") You'll need to set two of your modem's switches: - The CD (Carrier Detect) Switch. This is switch 6 on most Hayes-compatible modems. Set this switch so that your modem controls the CD line (with the other setting of this switch, the CD line is not controlled by the modem). - The DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Switch. This is switch 1 on most Hayes-compatible modems. Set this switch so that your modem monitors the status of the DTR line (with the other setting of this switch, the modem ignores the status of the DTR line). Note: If your modem doesn't have switches, it will have software commands you can use for the same purpose. Look in your modem's manual to find the commands that control CD and DTR, then include these commands in the modem's initialization command. To set up an internal modem An internal modem can be set to work on any of two (or more) "COM ports" (communications ports). COM ports--also known as serial ports--are typically used for (in addition to modems) serial printers and mouse pointing devices. If such a device is already connected to your computer, it is using one of your COM ports, and you won't be able to use that port for your modem. You should find out which COM port is used for that device, then make sure your modem is set to work on a different COM port. (Refer to your modem's manual for information about setting its COM port.) 7 It doesn't matter which COM port your modem will be using, as long as you tell PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE which COM port that is. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE can work with any of eight COM ports--COM 1 through COM 8. Note: If your modem has a CD or a DTR switch, set it as described above for an external modem. If it doesn't have these switches, check your modem's manual to see if there are software commands you can use for the same purpose. If there are, include these commands in the modem's initialization command. Setting Up Your Computer To run PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE most efficiently, you'll need to make sure that your CONFIG.SYS file and your AUTOEXEC.BAT file contain certain commands. To set up a hard-disk system The AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, if they exist, are located in the root directory of your disk. If you're not familiar with these files, consult your DOS manual or a book about DOS to see how to modify these files as recommended below. You can start PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE from any directory on your disk by specifying the PCPLUS directory (the directory where you've installed PROCOMM PLUS) in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file's PATH command. When PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE needs to access files it uses for the Dialing Directory, the Setup facility, keyboard macros, and the translation table it normally looks only in the current directory (and creates them there if they do not exist). If you want to keep these files in some other directory, specify that directory in a SET PCPLUS command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file--PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE will look for those files in that directory if it doesn't find them in the current directory. For example, if you wanted to keep the PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE files in the directory \COM\PCPLUS, you would include this command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file: SET PCPLUS=C:\COM\PCPLUS PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE needs to access many files at the same time. So that these files can be accessed, you need to include this command in your CONFIG.SYS file: FILES=20 To speed up accessing your disk, include a BUFFERS command in your CONFIG.SYS file: BUFFERS=20 8 To set up a floppy-disk system Include a FILES and BUFFERS command in your CONFIG.SYS file, as described above for a hard disk system. If you're not familiar with the CONFIG.SYS file, consult your DOS manual or a book about DOS to see how to create or modify it. Setting Up PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE If you're just starting with PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE for the first time, you'll probably want to go on-line as soon as possible. Although PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE lets you change over 100 set-up specifications, the only thing you must do in order to get started is make sure that PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE knows which COM port your modem is using. To do so, access the Line Settings option (Alt-P) after starting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. Note: If you're using a modem that's not Hayes-compatible (your modem's manual will tell you if it is), you must give PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE certain information about how your modem works. You can do this using the Setup facility (Alt-S) after you start PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. Starting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE - Make sure the DOS prompt (C>) is showing on your screen. - Change to the drive and/or directory where your PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE files reside. - Type PCPLUSTD and press [Enter]. The PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE logo appears on your screen, and PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE initializes your modem. - Press any key to display the PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE information screen. This screen describes the terms under which you may use and copy PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. When you purchase PROCOMM PLUS no such screen will appear. - Press any key to enter PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE Terminal mode. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE enters Terminal mode. Note: PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE uses an overlay structure. If you are running from a floppy diskette, from time to time PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE will need to access the PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE disk in drive A. You must leave this disk in drive A while you are running PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. Exiting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE To exit PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE and return to DOS: 9 - Press [Alt-X]. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE asks you to confirm that you want to exit and return to DOS. - Press [Y] to confirm that you want to exit. Converting from ProComm 2.4.2 Converting an existing ProComm 2.4.2 installation to PROCOMM PLUS is a relatively simple task. Some files may be used without modification, some will need to be changed, and some must be recreated. ProComm keyboard macro (.KEY) and translate table (.XLT) files may be used without modification. Simply rename PROCOMM.KEY to PCPLUS.KEY, and PROCOMM.XLT to PCPLUS.XLT. If you are using a host mode welcome file (PROCOMM.MSG), rename it to PCPLUS.NWS. PCPLUS.MSG is used to store host mode mail messages. The dialing directory file structure has changed completely, so PROCOMM.DIR must be converted. To do so, run the supplied convert program CVTDIR.EXE. This program will transfer your existing entries from PROCOMM.DIR to PCPLUS.DIR. The parameter file structure has also changed, but no convert routine is supplied. Begin by reviewing (or printing) the setup options you have specified within ProComm. Now execute the PROCOMM PLUS setup facility and compare its defaults to what you used with ProComm and make any pertinent changes. Please note one change: ProComm used several "output translation characters" which PROCOMM PLUS does not support. The non-supported characters are the exclamation point (!) for a carriage return, and the vertical bar (|) for an escape. The caret (^) for a control character and tilde (~) for a pause are still supported. In PROCOMM PLUS, use a Ctrl-M (^M) in place of the exclamation point to send a carriage return; use Ctrl-left bracket (^[) to send an escape. ProComm command files (*.CMD) are easily converted to PROCOMM PLUS ASPECT command files. Begin by renaming all .CMD files to .ASP files (REN *.CMD *.ASP). Within those files make two changes. First, make sure that all command keywords are completely spelled out. PROCOMM PLUS does not support abbreviated keywords. Secondly, change all the output translation characters as described above. In addition, several script commands have changed: - SET BACKSPACE IN DEST|NONDEST is now SET BACKSPACE DEST|NONDEST. - SET BACKSPACE OUT is no longer supported. - SET CR_IN CR|CR_LF is now SET CR CR|CR_LF. - SET CR_OUT is no longer supported. Use PCKEYMAP to assign the output value for the Enter key. 10 - SET FLOWCTRL ON|OFF is now SET SOFTFLOW ON|OFF. After making these simple changes you should be off and running with PROCOMM PLUS. 11 Using PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE You can enter PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE commands when PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is in Terminal mode. The bottom line of the screen is called the "Status line". The status line contains information about current PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE settings and options. You tell PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE what you want to do by giving it commands. You enter a PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE [Alt] key command by holding down the [Alt] key while you press the appropriate function key or letter key. For example, here's how to enter the [Alt-Z] command, which displays the Command Menu (a list of all the other [Alt] key commands): - Hold down the [Alt] key and press the [Z] key. You can enter nearly all of the commands listed on the Command Menu the same way you entered the [Alt-Z] command--by holding down the [Alt] key while you press the other key. You can display the Command Menu whenever you need to find out what command to use. However, you can enter a command using [Alt] at any time, regardless of whether not the Command Menu is displayed on your screen. Note: The Command Menu is part of PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE's help facility. Pressing [Alt-Z] displays information about whatever you're doing. For example, if you were to press [Alt-Z] now (with the Command Menu on the screen), PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE would display help information about Terminal mode. To clear the Command Menu from your screen: - Press [Esc]. Learning PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE Features PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE comes with a 40K on-line help file (called PCPLUS.HLP) to speed you on your way to learning the system. To access the help facility simply press [Alt-Z] at any point in the program. Help text specific to the task at hand will be displayed. This on-line help facility is more than adequate for learning the majority of PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE features. When you purchase PROCOMM PLUS you will receive a 300+ page professionally written and printed manual that includes sections on every feature, a tutorial, an index and an introduction to telecommunications. If you prefer to read printed text, we've included a program called PRINTHLP.EXE which will create a readable, printable copy of the help text in a file called PCPLUSTD.TXT. 12 PROCOMM PLUS Host Mode The PROCOMM PLUS Host mode lets a remote user log on to your computer and use it like a BBS. Host mode features include: . Uploading and downloading files. . Sending and receiving messages (mail). . Running PROCOMM PLUS or DOS commands on your computer by the remote user. . Two levels of security. . A customized log-on message. . A history of log-ons. . On-line help. Setting up Host Mode You'll need to specify the following information using the Host Options portion of the Setup facility. Welcome Message This is the message a remote user sees after connecting to your system. System Type Your system can be either "open" or "closed." If your system is open, any new user will be able to log on to your system. If your system is closed, only users you specify will be able to log on. Auto Baud Detect This specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will automatically change its baud rate when a connection is made at a different baud rate than that to which PROCOMM PLUS is set. Connection Type This specifies whether the remote computers will be connected to yours via modem or via a direct (null modem) cable. Upload Directory Specifies where files uploaded to Host mode will be placed. If not assigned, files will be placed in the current directory. Download Directory Specifies which directory normal users will have access to for the F)iles and D)ownload commands. If not assigned, will default to the current directory. Hangup and Auto Make sure the commands specified using the Answer Commands Setup facility match those required by your modem. 13 Setting Up the User File For each remote user of Host mode, PROCOMM PLUS keeps a user name, password, and privilege level in a file called PCPLUS.USR. If your system is closed, you'll need to add the user information to the PCPLUS.USR file before starting Host mode. If your system is open, PROCOMM PLUS will add new users when they log on. There are two categories of remote users--"normal users" and "privileged users." Privileged users can do more when connected than can normal users. The user status is indicated in the PCPLUS.USR entry by a 0 for normal users or a 1 for privileged users. When PROCOMM PLUS adds a new user, that user is given a privilege level of 0. Here is the format for each entry in the PCPLUS.USR file: Lastname;Firstname;Password;Privilege;Comment Lastname The total number of characters in the last Firstname name and first name can be no more than 30, and they must be entered in uppercase letters. Password The password can consist of no more than eight characters. If you're entering it using your word processor, you must enter the password in uppercase letters. Privilege The privilege level is a single character. The number 1 indicates a privileged user; the number 0 indicates a normal user. Comment You can optionally include a comment. The total number of characters in the line cannot exceed 80 characters. Here are examples of two lines in a PCPLUS.USR file: DOE;JOHN;BORSCHT;1; * SALES MANAGER, EASTERN REGION * SMITH;JANE;POODLE;0; * NEW USER * NOTE: PROCOMM PLUS allows you to omit the last name in one entry in the file. This lets you enter a special entry for yourself, the SYSOP, so that remote users can address mail to "SYSOP." For example: ;SYSOP;MYBOARD;1; * SYSTEM OPERATOR * Notice that although you omit the last name you still need to enter the semicolon before the first name. 14 Starting Host Mode To start from Host mode, make sure PROCOMM PLUS is set to the maximum baud rate at which your modem can operate. Press [Alt-Q] to start Host mode from Terminal mode; use the HOST command to start it from a script file. What Happens When a Remote User Logs On When a remote user calls and connects, Host mode displays the welcome message (if specified), then prompts the user to enter a name. If the name entered by the user is not in the PCPLUS.USR file and if the Host system is closed, the user is disconnected. If the Host system is open, the name is added to the PCPLUS.USR file, the user is prompted to enter a password and to confirm that password, and the password is added to the file. This privilege level for this user is 0 (normal user). If the name entered by the user is in the PCPLUS.USR file, the user is prompted to enter a password. If the password entered matches what's in the file entry for that user name, the user is given access to the Host system at the privilege level specified in the PCPLUS.USR file entry. If the password entered does not match what's in the file entry, the user is given two more chances to enter the password correctly. If it is not entered correctly by the third time, the user is disconnected. What Remote Users Can Do These are the commands the remote user can select. The user can select a command by typing its first letter. Normal Users Here are the commands available to the normal user: Files This command displays a list of all files in the download directory, which are the files the user can download. Upload This command begins a file transfer from the remote user's computer to your computer. The files are stored in the host upload directory if one has been specified; otherwise, they are stored in the current directory. Help This command displays the PCPLUS.HHP file. Time This command displays the current time and the time the remote user logged on. 15 Chat This command sounds an alarm on your computer and waits for you to press [F1] . When you press [F1], PROCOMM PLUS places your computer in Chat mode, which works like the Chat mode entered from Terminal mode. Goodbye This command displays the same information as the Time command, terminates the user, then prepares Host mode to answer another call. Leave mail This command lets the remote user leave private and public messages. Private messages can be read only by the addressee and the sender. Read mail This command lets the remote user read messages. Privileged Users The commands available to the privileged user include all those available to the normal user, plus two more that give the privileged user complete control of the host system. Abort This command lets the remote user abort Host mode operation and return to Terminal mode or to a script file. When the remote user selects this command, PROCOMM PLUS asks whether to disconnect the remote user before returning to Terminal mode. If the remote user wants to remain in control of PROCOMM PLUS, he should not disconnect. 16 Shell This command lets the remote user access DOS on your computer, just as if he were sitting at your keyboard. NOTE: Because a privileged user has access to DOS on your computer, he can access any file on your computer (he can even reformat your disk!), so you should consider carefully before assigning a remote user privileged status. NOTE: The Shell command redirects all monitor and keyboard I/O to the COM port. Since COM I/O does not function the same as video and keyboard I/O, certain conditions may cause your computer to lock up. One such condition is running a program that writes directly to the screen buffer. Other such conditions include pressing [Backspace] , [Esc] , and possibly other key sequences when using DOSEdit, CED or similar keyboard- enhancing programs. (These problem arises from DOS and the other programs, not PROCOMM PLUS.) Besides the two additional commands described above, a privileged user can include a directory path as part of the file specification when downloading a file. If no directory path is included, the current directory is used. What the System Operator Can Do Controlling the Remote User's Keyboard When a remote user connects to PROCOMM PLUS' Host mode, your screen shows everything that appears on the remote user's screen, including the log-on procedure and the menu of commands. PROCOMM PLUS will respond to anything you type just as if the remote user had typed it. Entering Chat Mode When a remote user is connected, you can enter Chat mode at any time to converse back and forth. To enter Chat mode, press [F1]. To return to normal Host mode operation, press [Esc]. Disconnecting the Remote User Press [Ctrl-X]. PROCOMM PLUS disconnects and prepares to answer another call. 17 Logging On When a remote user is not connected, you can log on to your own Host mode system and use all the commands the Host mode menu except for Upload, Download, and Chat. To logon, press [F2]. PROCOMM PLUS asks if you want to continue answering calls from remote users. If you press [N], PROCOMM PLUS won't let a remote user connect while you're logged on. If you press [Y], PROCOMM PLUS will let a remote user connect to your system while you're logged on. However, the remote user will not be able to log on until you log off. PROCOMM PLUS asks if you want to log on as the SYSOP. Press [Y] to log on as the SYSOP, or press [N] to log on as a remote user. Exiting Host Mode Press [Esc]. If a remote user is connected, PROCOMM PLUS asks whether to disconnect the user. Press [Y] to disconnect the user and exit Host mode, or press [N] to exit Host mode but maintain the connection. PROCOMM PLUS returns you to Terminal mode or (if Host mode was started from a script file) to the script file. Managing Host Mode Files In addition to the PCPLUS.USR file, there are four other files used in Host mode with which you may need to work from time to time. The Log-On Message File If you create a file called PCPLUS.NWS, PROCOMM PLUS will display the contents of this file to a remote user after the user logs on. The Help File When the remote user selects the Help command from the Host-mode menu, PROCOMM PLUS displays the contents of the file PCPLUS.HHP. This is an ordinary ASCII text file that you can modify using any word processor that works with ASCII files. The History File PROCOMM PLUS keeps information about what happens during Host-mode operation in a file called PCPLUS.HST. PCPLUS.HST is an ordinary ASCII file that you can read or modify with any word processor that can work with ASCII files. The Upload Directory File When a remote user uploads a file to your system, PROCOMM PLUS 18 records that information in a file called PCPLUS.ULD. The Message Files PROCOMM PLUS keeps messages left by remote users and the SYSOP in a file called PCPLUS.MSG. When a remote user or the SYSOP deletes a message, it remains in the PCPLUS.MSG file, even though it is no longer readable from within Host mode. You can use a program called PCMAIL, which is separate from but provided with PROCOMM PLUS, to read or remove deleted messages in the PCPLUS.MSG file. When you use PCMAIL to remove the deleted messages, it also removes the header information for those messages (the addressee, the sender, the subject, the date, etc.) from the PCPLUS.HDR file, in which this information is kept for all messages. Where to Keep These Files The first time you start Host mode after installing PROCOMM PLUS on your computer, PROCOMM PLUS creates these files in the current directory (except for PCPLUS.ULD, which is created when the first remote user uploads a file). When you start Host mode at later times, PROCOMM PLUS looks for these files first in the current directory and then (if it doesn't find them in the current directory) in the directory that's specified with the SET PCPLUS= command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. 19 ASPECT Script Language One of the most powerful features included in PROCOMM PLUS and PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE is the ASPECT script language. ASPECT is an extremely powerful, full-featured programming language with conditionals (If/Then/Else and Switch/Case), advanced screen handling, string manipulation, file I/O, mathematical functions, branching, memory variables, subroutines and more. Script files can be used to perform automated logons, unattended file transfers and many other tasks. Introduction Each line in an ASPECT script file begins with a command word and may be followed by one or more "parameters," which specify the particular way you want the command to work. Commands and parameters conform to certain rules which are called "syntax." Like the syntax of spoken language, "command syntax" ensures that the meaning of the command statement is clear and unambiguous. ASPECT script files have a file extension of ASP. Command Words - Each command word begins on a separate line. - Each command word must be spelled out completely. - Commands and parameters are not case-sensitive except string information between quotes. - The maximum length of a command line is 132 characters, including spaces. - Each command must be complete on one line. - Comments are delimited with a semicolon(;). Any characters to the right of a semicolon are ignored and can be used for programmer's comments. Command Parameters - Command parameters (arguments) always follow a command word on the same line. - You must enter a parameter unless it is enclosed in brackets. - String variables and quoted strings are limited to a maximum of 80 characters. - Numeric variables and integer numbers are signed integers with a range of -32768 through 32767. 20 - Labels are up to eight characters in length, end in a colon, and begin on a separate line; e.g. LABEL1: - To use a quotation mark within a text string, precede it with the special escape character "`" (ASCII 96); for example, MESSAGE "She said `"Hello`". Complete coverage of ASPECT is impossible within the scope of this test drive, but all of the following commands are available and fully documented in PROCOMM PLUS: ADD integer|Nx integer|Nx Nx GOSUB label ALARM [seconds] GOTO label ASSIGN Sx "string"|Sy HANGUP ATGET row col attrib length Sx HELP ATOI Sx Nx HOST ATSAY row col attrib Sx|"string" IF [NOT] condition BOX row1 col1 row2 col2 attrib ELSE BREAK ENDIF BYE INC Nx CHDIR "[driveid:]\path" INIT Nx integer|Nx CLEAR [attrib] ISFILE "filename"|Sx CONNECT ITOA Nx Sx CUROFF KERMSERVE SENDFILE|GETFILE CURON |FINISH|LOGOUT CWHEN KEYGET Sx DATE Sx KFLUSH DEC Nx LOCATE row col DEFAULT LOG DIAL "[ldcode] entry OPEN ["filename"|Sx]|CLOSE| [ldcode]"|Sx SUSPEND|RESUME DIR "string"|Sx MACRO number|Sx DIV integer|Nx integer|Ny Nz MATGET row col attrib length Sx DLOAD "filename" MDIAL "[ldcode] Number DOS "command" [WAIT] [ldcode]"|Sx ELSE MESSAGE "string"|Sx EMULATE terminal MGET Sx [length] EXECUTE "asp_file"|Sx MLOAD "filename"|Sx EXIT MUL integer|Nx integer|Nx Nx FATSAY row col attrib "fmt_str" PAUSE seconds [[Sx|Nx]...] PRINTER ON|OFF FCLOSEI QUIT FCLOSEO RETURN FGETC Sx REDIAL FGETS Sx RFLUSH FIND Sx "target"|Sy RGET Sx [length] [delay] FOPENI "string"|Sx TEXT|BINARY RUN "program"|Sx [WAIT] FOPENO "string"|Sx TEXT|BINARY SCROLL lines row1 col1 row2 col2 FPUTC "C"|Sx attrib FPUTS "string"|Sx SENDFILE protocol "filename"|Sx FREAD Sx integer|Nx Nx SET parameter value FWRITE "string"|Sx integer|Nx ALARM ON|OFF GET Sx [length] ASCII BLANKEX ON|OFF GETFILE protocol [filename] ASCII CHARPACE milliseconds 21 ASCII DN_CR CR|CR_LF|STRIP ENDCASE] ASCII DN_LF LF|CR_LF|STRIP ENDSWITCH ASCII ECHO ON|OFF TERMINAL ASCII LINEPACE tenths TIME Sx 0|1 ASCII PACECHAR number TRACE ON|OFF ASCII TABEX ON|OFF TRANSMIT "string"|Sx ASCII UP_CR CR|CR_LF|STRIP TYPE "filename"|Sx ASCII UP_LF LF|CR_LF|STRIP WAITFOR "target"|Sx ATIME seconds [delay|FOREVER] BACKSPACE NONDEST|DEST WHEN "target" "response"|Sx BAUDRATE rate BREAK time CR CR|CR_LF DATABITS 7|8 DISPLAY ON|OFF DLDIR "path"|Sx DUPLEX FULL|HALF ENQ ON|OFF|CISB HARDFLOW ON|OFF KERMIT 8QUOTE char KERMIT BLOCKCHECK 1|2|3 KERMIT CQUOTE char KERMIT EOLCHAR char KERMIT FILETYPE TEXT|BINARY KERMIT HANDSHAKE char KERMIT PACKSIZE number KERMIT PADCHAR char KERMIT PADNUM number MENUMODE ON|OFF PARITY EVEN|ODD|NONE|MARK|SPACE PORT COM1|...COM8 RDELAY seconds REMOTECMD ON|OFF SCROLL ON|OFF SOFTFLOW ON|OFF SOUND ON|OFF STOPBITS 1|2 TRANSLATE ON|OFF TXPACE millisecs WRAP ON|OFF SHELL SNAPSHOT SOUND Frequency Duration STRCAT Sx "string"|Sy STRCMP Sx "string"|Sy STRCPY Sx "string"|Sy STRFMT Sx "fmt_str" [[Sy|Ny]...] SUB integer|Nx integer|Nx Nx SUBSTR Sx "string"|Sy start_posit length SUSPEND UNTIL Hour|Sx Minute|Sx SWITCH Sx CASE "target"|Sx|"_NULL" ENDCASE [DEFAULT 22 Using External Protocols PROCOMM PLUS includes internal support for a wide variety of file transfer protocols. In addition, it provides "hooks" to allow you to access external programs which support other protocols. Six hooks are provided: three for uploading and three for downloading. External protocol programs are specified within PROCOMM PLUS via the Protocols Options section of the Setup facility. To add an external protocol, enter the Setup facility by pressing [Alt-S] from PROCOMM PLUS' terminal mode. Now press [P] to select protocol options. Options A-F on the Protocol Options Menu are used to tell PROCOMM PLUS what external programs to use. For example, to set up PROCOMM PLUS to use ZMODEM as external protocol 1, enter ZMODEM-U as the choice for uploading (option A) and ZMODEM-D for downloading (option B). The names entered here will be displayed in the protocol selection window after pressing PgUp or PgDn to transfer a file. They will also be the programs called by PROCOMM PLUS to perform those transfers. When you select an external protocol from the protocol selection window (choices 14-16) you will be prompted for parameters which are passed along to the external program. It is often convenient to use DOS .BAT files when specifying external protocols. In the example above the actual program used to perform ZMODEM up- and downloads is called DSZ.EXE1. DSZ accepts numerous command options, most of which do not change between uses. By using a batch file you spare yourself the trouble of entering the necessary options each time you perform a ZMODEM transfer. For example, ZMODEM-D refers to a batch file called ZMODEM-D.BAT. It contains the following line: DSZ rz C:\DL This line calls DSZ and tells it to receive a file using ZMODEM (rz) ================================================================= 1DSZ is a user-supported program developed and supported by Chuck Forsberg. It is available as DSZ.ARC on many BBS and on- line services around the country. Non-registered users of DSZ are granted a license to use the program for a limited evaluation period. Regular use requires registration ($20.00 check) to: Omen Technology Inc. PO Box 4681 Portland, OR 97231 More information on DSZ may be found in DSZ.DOC, part of DSZ.ARC. 23 and create the file in the directory C:\DL. Since the filename is passed from the sending system in ZMODEM transfers, you may just press [Enter] at the parameters prompt. Uploading is a little trickier, but not much. In that case you must let DSZ know which file to upload. You can do that by specifying the name of the file to upload when prompted by PROCOMM PLUS for ZMODEM-U parameters. Whatever you enter is then passed to ZMODEM-U.BAT when it is called. By including the line DSZ sz %1 in ZMODEM-U.BAT, the filename is passed to DSZ via the %1 batch file variable. The 2 .BAT files and DSZ.EXE should be placed in a directory included in your PATH. The same techniques may be used for specifying other programs to call for performing external protocol transfers. 24 Technical Support Obviously we cannot offer technical support to the tens of thousands of people trying PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE before they purchase. However, when you purchase PROCOMM PLUS you will receive free telephone support for up to 5 calls during a 90 day period that starts when you make your first support call (you must have returned your registration card to be eleigible for support). Additional technical support may also be purchased to extend your 90 day free period. In addition to the telephone support you receive when you purchase PROCOMM PLUS, DATASTORM has created a product support RoundTable on GEnie, the General Electric Network for Information Exchange. The RoundTable has been created as a means for DATASTORM's customers to ask technical questions, download related and user supplied support programs and files and share ideas with other users. Subscribers to GEnie can access the DATASTORM ROUNDTABLE by entering the command "DATASTORM" from GEnie's command prompt. DATASTORM has also created a support forum on CIS, the CompuServe Information Service. The support area at this time is a topic within the PC Vendor Forum. To access the support area, enter "GO PCVEN" at the CompuServe function prompt. Once within the PCVEN forum, enter "SS 14" to select the DATASTORM support area. The DATSTORM support area on CompuServe should be available around the first of October, 1988. 25 PROCOMM PLUS Order Blank Remit to: DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PO Box 1471 Columbia, MO 65205 YES! I want to order PROCOMM PLUS. Please send: ___ copies of PROCOMM PLUS at $75 each $ ____________ ___ copies of PROCOMM PLUS with an addition year of voice technical support at $130 each (a savings of $15) $ _____________ Subtotal: $ _____________ (Missouri residents please add 6.475% tax) Tax: $ _____________ (US: $3, Canada: $8, Other Foreign: $15) Shipping: $ _____________ Total Enclosed: $ _____________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Co : ______________________________________________________ Addr: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ City: ______________________ State: _______ Zip: ___________ Phone: ______________________________________________________ Payment by: MC _____ VISA _____ CHECK _____ Cardnumber: _________________________________________________ Expiration: _________________________________________________ Cardholder Signature: _________________________________________________ Written purchase orders are accepted in amounts over $100 only. Sorry, no CODs. ORDERS OUTSIDE THE US: Use MC or VISA, or send check or money order in US funds drawn on US bank. Otherwise add $10 for collection. 26 Appendix A: If You Have a Problem This appendix contains information that can help you if you should have a problem using PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. How to Start 1. Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements. 2. Make sure your computer, your modem, and the cables that connect them are working properly. 3. Look for an answer to your problem in this manual 4. Make sure you are not running software that conflicts with PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. General Problems - PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE' dialing facility (or the DIAL script command) will dial a number ok but it doesn't realize when it has made a connection. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE times out, disconnects, and begins to redial the number. Make sure that PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE' modem result messages are setup correctly. The connect messages (for available baud rates) must be set to the string returned by the modem when it connects at that particular baud rate. To find out what your modem is returning, dial the number manually from terminal mode and examine the modem's response. If the modem isn't returning anything make sure a connection actually exists. If there is a connection, the modem needs to be configured to return responses. - Sometimes, when I dial a number from the dialing directory, PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE will disconnect immediately after I get a connection and begin a redial. One of two things is probably the case. See if you have a script file linked to the dialing directory entry. If so, make sure you aren't executing a DIAL command within the linked script file (use IF NOT LINKED as discussed elsewhere). Another less frequent cause is a timeout just as the connection is being established. Either the modem or PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE could be timing-out and aborting the dial. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE' timeout period can be changed by pressing the End key while dialing or by changing the modem setup *wait for connection.) The modem wait for timeout is probably set by a register (S7 for Hayes compatible modems). - The PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE hangup command [Alt-H] doesn't work. 27 The hangup command in the general modem setup must be set to a string that will get your modem's attention and tell it to hangup. The most common problem is that the string doesn't allow enough time for the modem to "wake up". This can be remedied by increasing the number ofpause characters in the hangup string (the pause character is the tilde: ~). The other main reason why the hangup function fails is that the escape character or hangup command is invalid. The modem's escape code character (most modems use the plus sign by default) can be set by register S2 for Hayes compatible modems. The hangup command is ATH0 for Hayes compatible modems. If your modem isn't fully Hayes compatible, you will need to find out from your modem manual what the correct commands are. - I sometimes have trouble opening files for logging or downloading. That is, sometimes the download or log features don't seem to work. You may need to increase the FILES= parameter in your CONFIG.SYS file. We suggest using at least FILES=25. Consult your DOS manual for more details. - Sometimes, when I'm bringing up one of PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE' functions, I get an fmalloc error. And, when I'm done with the function, the stuff that was on my screen is erased and PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE says it can't restore it. Either you don't have enough memory (RAM) free or your memory has been corrupted (by some program). When PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE asks the operating system (DOS) for memory to save the screen, the operating system is responding that the memory is unavailable. Make sure your system meets PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE' minimum memory requirement. If you have enough RAM, then eliminate any software resident in memory (by rebooting your system) and see if the problem persists. If the problem goes away, you know one of your TSR's is "ill behaved" and you must then eliminate the culprit by trial and elimination. - I would like to see the commands I send to my modem. I see the modem's response but not what I type (I'm using Full duplex). You will need to give your modem the command to turn echoing on. The Hayes command is ATE1. - I'm having trouble getting PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE to work with my PCjr. Any ideas? The PCjr is somewhat different in the way it handles communications. Several solutions to the problems unique to the PCjr can be obtained bycalling our BBS and downloading a file called PROCOMJR.ARC. This file includes several suggestions for making PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE and the PCjr work together. - When I call online systems like CompuServe or the Source via Telenet, I get nothing but garbage characters on my screen. 28 When using public networks such as Telenet or Tymnet, you must either call in at E/7/1 (even parity, 7 data and 1 stop bits), or strip the high bit off each incoming character using the translation table. - When I try to run Host Mode it always thinks that somebody is online; that is, it will automatically go to the "First Name:" prompt. First, make sure you don't have the connection type set to DIRECT. Then, you must set your modem so that it does not force carrier detect (CD) high, or true. This is usually controlled by a DIP switch on your modem. For example, on a Hayes external modem, set DIP switch 6 to the up position. - I'm trying to get two computers running PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE to talk to each other using a direct connection. What do I do? You need to connect the two machines using a null modem cable. A null modem cable has the usual configuration for a serial port to modem connection, with the exception that pins 2 and 3 must be crossed. That is pin 2 on one end needs to go to pin 3 on the other, and vice versa. Then make sure that each side is using the same line parameters. You should be able to talk back and forth between the machines while in terminal, or chat modes. You may even run Host Mode on one machine; just remember to set the Connection Type option in the Host Mode Setup area to Direct. - PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE doesn't work with the NeoClone modem that I bought at a garage sale in Taiwan. Why not? PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE, by default, is set for use with Hayes compatible modems. If your modem is not truly Hayes compatible, you will have to changesome of the Setup Options, especially the MODEM INITIALIZATION string and the MODEM DIAL command, to values correct for your modem. This may entail a little digging in your modem manual. User groups and local bulletin boards may be able to provide information on using your particular brand of modem. - When I download a file using a protocol like XMODEM, the file contains extra stuff at the end. XMODEM (and its many variations) sends a file in blocks which are all of equal length. The last block sent will almost always contain pad characters which are added to fill out the block. A file will contain no extra characters only if it is an exact multiple of the block size. - I lose random characters when communicating with just about any other system. I cannot download files at all. Some memory resident programs steal too much of the CPU to work with an asynchronous download. The offenders are often clock programs which either display a clock on screen or work with add on system clocks, or programs using expanded or enhanced memory. 29 Try rebooting your system without any of these programs or drivers installed and then execute PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. (The DOS supplied drivers, ANSI and VDISK, work fine as do most popular commercial programs like SIDEKICK, SUPERKEY, etc.) - I can't download--I always get a message "File Creation Error." If you have setup a default download directory, then make sure that the directory is valid. Make sure you have FILES=25 (or more) in your CONFIG.SYS. Make sure hidden or read-only files of the same name don't exist in the download directory. - I don't see a Status line (or other major screen) when I'm in PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. Exit to DOS and execute PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE with the /B option. If this works, you can enter the colors section of the setup facility and save the changes (so the /B option is no longer needed). - PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE messes up my DOS environment. When I go into the DOS gateway and enter the SET command, my environment is displayed with garbage in it. This is normal. The compiler uses the environment to store information but it is restored after the EXIT command is entered. - PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE keeps resetting my baud rate to 300 when connecting to other systems (or when using Host mode). You are using automatic baud detection but your modem result messages aren't specified correctly. Either turn off auto baud detect or add the command that activates modem extended result codes to your init string. 30 Appendix B: Files Used by PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE Listed below are the various files used by PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. PCPLUSTD.EXE Contains the PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE program. PCPLUS.PRM Contains information specified with the Setup facility. PCPLUS.DIR Contains the default Dialing Directory. PCPLUS.KEY Contains the keyboard macros (default filename). This file is created when you start PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. PCPLUS.KBD Contains the keyboard mapping for various terminal emulations. PCPLUS.XLT Contains the translation table. This file is created when you start PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. PCSTD.EXE Contains the Setup facility. PCPLUS.FON Contains a log of all calls. This file is created when you make your first call if call logging is enabled. PCPLUS.HDR Contains headers for messages (mail) left by remote users or the SYSOP during Host-mode operation. This file is created when you start Host mode. PCPLUS.HLP Contains help information that you access when you press [Alt-Z]. PCPLUS.HST Contains a history of events during Host-mode operation. This file is created when you start Host mode. PCPLUS.LOG Contains the log file (default filename). This file is created when you use the Log File On/Off command. PCPLUS.MSG Contains the messages (mail) left by remote users or the SYSOP during Host-mode operation. This file is created when you start Host mode. PCPLUS.NWS Contains a message (which you can write) that will be seen by remote users when they log on to your system during Host-mode operation. This file is neither provided with nor created by PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE; you can create it using an editor or word processor. PCPLUS.SCR Contains the screen snapshot (default filename). This file is created when you use the Screen Snapshot 31 command. PCPLUS.ULD Contains information about files uploaded by remote users during Host mode operation. This file is created when the first remote user uploads a file during Host- mode operation. PCPLUS.USR Contains entries specifying, for each remote user of Host mode, the user's name, password, and privilege level. Note: When you first start PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE after installing it, the PCPLUS.PRM, PCPLUS.DIR, PCPLUS.KEY, and PCPLUS.XLT files are created. When you start PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE at later times, PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE looks for these files first in the current directory and then (if it doesn't find them in the current directory) in the directory that's specified with the SET PCPLUS= command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. 32 Appendix C: Translating Control Codes In communications, there are a number of operations that are represented by "control codes". In PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE, most control codes are represented by the character ^ (caret) followed by a letter. Control codes occur in two types of situations: - In data you send to a remote computer. - In commands PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE sends to the modem. For example, the GENERAL OPTIONS set of specifications in the Setup facility includes the specification for the dialing-command suffix. This is ^M for most Hayes-compatible modems, because ^M is translated as a carriage return, which is what most modems expect at the end of a dialing command. Other commands that typically include control codes are the modem initialization string, the hang-up command, and the auto-answer command. Here are the control codes you'll most likely need: ^H Backspace ^J Line feed ^L Form feed ^M Carriage return ^[ Escape character For example, if you want the data you're sending to a remote computer to continue at the beginning of the next line on the remote computer's screen, you would include ^M^J in the command. Control codes are also useful for macros and script files that automate telecommunications operations with CompuServe and many BBS systems, which use control codes such as ^C, and ^K for aborting commands. If you're creating a script file that needs to do such an operation, you can include the appropriate control code in a script file TRANSMIT command. There's one code that's not exactly a control code, but which functions in a similar way. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE translates the character ~ (tilde) into a half-second pause. This code is used in both the modem hang-up command and the modem auto answer command. 33 Appendix D: Terminal Emulation Overview PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE emulates a number of popular terminals. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE handles the standard features and many of the extended features of the terminals emulated. This appendix lists the default key mappings supplied with PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE. All values listed in the transmitted codes column are hexidecimal (base 16). 34 TTY TTY is a very simple emulation. The only codes supported are TAB, BACKSPACE, CARRIAGE RETURN and LINE FEED. 35 Digital Equipment Corporation VT52 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard model VT52 functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, keypad application mode, cursor control, erase functions, printer control functions and full display attributes. PCPLUS KEYS VT 52 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Delete Character Delete 7F Home Home Cursor 1B 5B 48 Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B 5B 41 Cursor Down Cursor Down 1B 5B 42 Cursor Left Cursor Left 1B 5B 44 Cursor Right Cursor Right 1B 5B 43 Ctrl-PgDn Clear screen 1B 5B 48 1B 5B 32 4A End Erase end of line 1B 5B 4B Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 5B 4C Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 5B 4D Ctrl-J Line Feed 0A F7 Keypad Application mode 1 1B 4F 71 F8 Keypad Application mode 2 1B 4F 72 Shift-F7 Keypad Application mode 3 1B 4F 73 F5 Keypad Application mode 4 1B 4F 74 F6 Keypad Application mode 5 1B 4F 75 Shift-F5 Keypad Application mode 6 1B 4F 76 F3 Keypad Application mode 7 1B 4F 77 F4 Keypad Application mode 8 1B 4F 78 Shift-F3 Keypad Application mode 9 1B 4F 79 F9 or F10 Keypad Application mode 0 1B 4F 70 F1 Program Function 1 (PF1) 1B 4F 50 F2 Program Function 2 (PF2) 1B 4F 51 Shift-F1 Program Function 3 (PF3) 1B 4F 52 Shift-F2 Program Function 4 (PF4) 1B 4F 53 Shift-F4 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6D DASH Shift-F5 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6C COMMA Shift-F9 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6E PERIOD Shift-F8 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 4D ENTER 36 Digital Equipment Corporation VT102 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard VT102 functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, set/reset modes, scroll region, special graphics character set, US & UK character sets, keypad application mode, cursor control, erase functions, insert/delete lines, full display attributes (including extensions for ANSI color graphics), programmable tabs and printer control functions. 132 column mode is not supported. PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE responds to the Ctrl-E (ENQ) enquiry function by sending the string stored for keyboard macro Alt-0. This *answerback message) is sent only if ENQ is enabled in the Setup facility . Num Lock must be active to get keypad application mode functions. PCPLUS KEYS VT 102 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Delete Character Delete 7F Home Home Cursor 1B 5B 48 Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B 5B 41 Cursor Down Cursor Down 1B 5B 42 Cursor Left Cursor Left 1B 5B 44 Cursor Right Cursor Right 1B 5B 43 Ctrl-PgDn Clear screen 1B 5B 48 1B 5B 32 4A End Erase end of line 1B 5B 4B Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 5B 4C Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 5B 4D Ctrl-J Line Feed 0A Keypad 0 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 70 Keypad 1 Keypad Application mode 1 1B 4F 71 Keypad 2 Keypad Application mode 2 1B 4F 72 Keypad 3 Keypad Application mode 3 1B 4F 73 Keypad 4 Keypad Application mode 4 1B 4F 74 Keypad 5 Keypad Application mode 5 1B 4F 75 Keypad 6 Keypad Application mode 6 1B 4F 76 Keypad 7 Keypad Application mode 7 1B 4F 77 Keypad 8 Keypad Application mode 8 1B 4F 78 Keypad 9 Keypad Application mode 9 1B 4F 79 F1 Program Function 1 (PF1) 1B 4F 50 F2 Program Function 2 (PF2) 1B 4F 51 F3 Program Function 3 (PF3) 1B 4F 52 F4 Program Function 4 (PF4) 1B 4F 53 Keypad - Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6D DASH Keypad * Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6C COMMA Keypad . Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6E PERIOD Keypad + Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 4D ENTER 37 ANSI X3.64 This is the recommended emulation for use with bulletin board systems that use ANSI graphics and color. The ANSI emulation processes the ANSI codes given in the DOS technical reference manual, and behaves in the same manner as the DOS 3.x ANSI.SYS device driver. (PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE does not use the ANSI.SYS driver itself). This emulation is similar to the VT102 emulation in function, but the VT102 emulation handles display attributes in a slightly different manner. PCPLUS KEYS ANSI FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Delete Character Delete 7F Home Home Cursor 1B 5B 48 Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B 5B 41 Cursor Down Cursor Down 1B 5B 42 Cursor Left Cursor Left 1B 5B 44 Cursor Right Cursor Right 1B 5B 43 Ctrl-PgDn Clear screen 1B 5B 48 1B 5B 32 4A End Erase end of line 1B 5B 4B Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 5B 4C Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 5B 4D Ctrl-J Line Feed 0A F7 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 71 F8 Keypad Application mode 2 1B 4F 72 Shift-F7 Keypad Application mode 3 1B 4F 73 F5 Keypad Application mode 4 1B 4F 74 F6 Keypad Application mode 5 1B 4F 75 Shift-F5 Keypad Application mode 6 1B 4F 76 F3 Keypad Application mode 7 1B 4F 77 F4 Keypad Application mode 8 1B 4F 78 Shift-F3 Keypad Application mode 9 1B 4F 79 F9 Keypad Application mode 0 1B 4F 70 F10 Keypad Application mode 0 1B 4F 70 F1 Program Function 1 (PF1) 1B 4F 50 F2 Program Function 2 (PF2) 1B 4F 51 Shift-F1 Program Function 3 (PF3) 1B 4F 52 Shift-F2 Program Function 4 (PF4) 1B 4F 53 Shift-F4 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6D DASH Shift-F6 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6C COMMA Shift-F9 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 6E PERIOD Shift-F8 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 4D ENTER Shift-F10 Keypad Application mode 1B 4F 4D ENTER 38 TeleVideo 900 Series PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard TeleVideo 900 series functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, program function keys, cursor control, erase functions, protected fields and full display attributes. The main difference between the 910/920 and the 925/950/955 emulations is in the code generated for cursor down and in control codes for display attributes. The special graphics character set and user loadable status line are supported. PCPLUS KEYS 900 SERIES FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Backtab Reverse Tab 1B 49 Insert Insert Character 1B 51 Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 45 Delete Delete Character 1B 57 Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 52 Home Home Cursor 1E Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B Cursor Down Cursor Down 0A (910/920) Cursor Down 16 (925/950/955) Cursor Left Cursor Left 18 Cursor Right Cursor Right 0C Ctrl-PgDn Clear Screen 1A End Line Erase 1B 54 Ctrl-End Page Erase 1B 59 F1 Function 1 (F1) 01 40 0D F2 Function 2 (F2) 01 41 0D F3 Function 3 (F3) 01 42 0D F4 Function 4 (F4) 01 43 0D F5 Function 5 (F5) 01 44 0D F6 Function 6 (F6) 01 45 0D F7 Function 7 (F7) 01 46 0D F8 Function 8 (F8) 01 47 0D F9 Function 9 (F9) 01 48 0D F10 Function 10 (F10) 01 49 0D Shift-F1 Function 11 (F11) 01 4A 0D Shift-F3 Shift Line Erase 1B 74 Shift-F4 Shift Page Erase 1B 79 Shift-F5 Shift Line Insert 1B 4E Shift-F6 Shift Line Delete 1B 4F Shift-F7 Shift Character Insert 1B 71 Shift-F8 Shift Character Delete 1B 72 Alt-F10 FUNCT See below To emulate the Televideo FUNCT key operation, press and release [Alt- F10], then press and release the key you wish to use in conjunction with FUNCT. This will send the standard 3 byte FUNCT sequence: <SOH> <key pressed> <CR>. 39 IBM 3101 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard IBM 3101 Model 1x/2x functions. Block mode is not supported. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, full character set, scroll on/off, program function keys, cursor control, and erase functions. PCPLUS KEYS 3101 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Delete Character Delete 7F Home Home Cursor 1B 48 Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B 41 Cursor Down Cursor Down 1B 42 Cursor Left Cursor Left 1B 44 Cursor Right Cursor Right 1B 43 Ctrl-PgDn Clear screen 1B 4C End Erase end of line 1B 49 Ctrl-End Erase end of screen 1B 4A F1 Program Function 1 (PF1) 1B 61 0D F2 Program Function 2 (PF2) 1B 62 0D F3 Program Function 3 (PF3) 1B 63 0D F4 Program Function 4 (PF4) 1B 64 0D F5 Program Function 5 (PF5) 1B 65 0D F6 Program Function 6 (PF6) 1B 66 0D F7 Program Function 7 (PF7) 1B 67 0D F8 Program Function 8 (PF8) 1B 68 0D 40 Lear Siegler ADM 3/5 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard ADM 3/5 series functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, full character set, erase functions, and cursor control. PCPLUS KEYS ADM 3/5 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 1B 49 Backtab Reverse Tab 1B 51 Home Home Cursor 1E Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B Cursor Down Cursor Down 0A Cursor Left Cursor Left 18 Cursor Right Cursor Right 1C Ctrl-PgDn Clear screen 1A End Erase end of line 1B 54 41 Heath/Zenith 19 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard Heath/Zenith 19 functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, full character set, program function keys, erase functions, cursor control, and display attributes. PCPLUS KEYS H-19 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Home Home Cursor 1B 59 5F 5F Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B 41 Cursor Down Cursor Down 1B 42 Cursor Left Cursor Left 1B 44 Cursor Right Cursor Right 1B 43 Ctrl-PgDn Clear screen 1B 4C End Erase end of line 1B 45 Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 4C Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 4D F1 Program Function 1 (PF1) 1B 53 F2 Program Function 2 (PF2) 1B 54 F3 Program Function 3 (PF3) 1B 55 F4 Program Function 4 (PF4) 1B 56 F5 Program Function 5 (PF5) 1B 57 F6 Program Function 6 (PF6) 1B 50 F7 Program Function 7 (PF7) 1B 51 F8 Program Function 8 (PF8) 1B 52 F9 Program Function 9 (PF9) 1B 30 F10 Program Function 10 (PF10) 1B 31 42 ADDS Viewpoint PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard ADDS Viewpoint functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, erase functions, inset/delete functions, cursor control, and display attributes. VIEWPOINT FUNC PCPLUS KEYS TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Home Home Cursor 1B 59 5F 5F Cursor Up Cursor Up 01 Cursor Down Cursor Down 0A Cursor Left Cursor Left 15 Cursor Right Cursor Right 06 Ctrl-PgDn Clear screen 0C End Erase end of line 1B 4B Ctrl-End Erase end of screen 1B 6B Ins Insert Character 1B 46 Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 4D Del Delete Character 1B 45 Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 6C F1 Function 1 (F1) 02 31 0D F2 Function 2 (F2) 02 32 0D F3 Function 3 (F3) 02 33 0D F4 Function 4 (F4) 02 34 0D F5 Function 5 (F5) 02 35 0D F6 Function 6 (F6) 02 36 0D F7 Function 7 (F7) 02 37 0D F8 Function 8 (F8) 02 38 0D Shift F1 Shift Function 1 (F1) 02 19 0D Shift F2 Shift Function 2 (F2) 02 29 0D Shift F3 Shift Function 3 (F3) 02 39 0D Shift F4 Shift Function 4 (F4) 02 49 0D Shift F5 Shift Function 5 (F5) 02 59 0D Shift F6 Shift Function 6 (F6) 02 69 0D Shift F7 Shift Function 7 (F7) 02 79 0D Shift F8 Shift Function 8 (F8) 02 89 0D 43 Wyse 50 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard Wyse 50 functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, program function keys, cursor control, erase functions, protected fields and full display attributes. PCPLUS KEYS WYSE 50 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Backtab Reverse Tab 1B 49 Insert Insert Character 1B 51 Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 45 Delete Delete Character 1B 57 Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 52 Home Home Cursor 1E Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B Cursor Down Cursor Down 16 Cursor Left Cursor Left 18 Cursor Right Cursor Right 0C Ctrl-PgDn Clear Screen 1A End Line Erase 1B 54 Ctrl-End Page Erase 1B 59 F1 Function 1 (F1) 01 40 0D F2 Function 2 (F2) 01 41 0D F3 Function 3 (F3) 01 42 0D F4 Function 4 (F4) 01 43 0D F5 Function 5 (F5) 01 44 0D F6 Function 6 (F6) 01 45 0D F7 Function 7 (F7) 01 46 0D F8 Function 8 (F8) 01 47 0D F9 Function 9 (F9) 01 48 0D F10 Function 10 (F10) 01 49 0D *F11 Function 11 (F11) 01 4A 0D or Shift-F1 *F12 Function 12 (F11) 01 4B 0D or Shift F2 Shift-F3 Function 13 (F13) 01 4C 0D Shift-F4 Function 14 (F14) 01 4D 0D Shift-F5 Function 15 (F15) 01 4E 0D Shift-F6 Function 16 (F16) 01 4F 0D Ctrl-F1 Shift Line Erase 1B 74 Ctrl-F2 Shift Page Erase 1B 79 Ctrl-F3 Shift Line Insert 1B 4E Ctrl-F4 Shift Line Delete 1B 4F Ctrl-F5 Shift Char Insert 1B 71 Ctrl-F6 Shift Char Delete 1B 72 Alt-F10 FUNCT See below To emulate the FUNCT key operation, press and release [Alt-F10], then press and release the key you wish to use in conjunction with FUNCT. This will send the standard 3 byte FUNCT sequence: <SOH> <key pressed> <CR>. 44 Wyse 100 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE supports the standard WYSE functions. Supported functions include: full/half duplex, erase functions, inset/delete functions, cursor control, protected fields and display attributes. PCPLUS KEYS WYSE 100 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED CODES Tab Horizontal Tab 09 Backtab Reverse Tab 1B 49 Insert Insert Character 1B 51 Ctrl-Home Insert Line 1B 45 Delete Delete Character 7F Ctrl-PgUp Delete Line 1B 52 Home Home Cursor 1E Cursor Up Cursor Up 1B Cursor Down Cursor Down 0A Cursor Left Cursor Left 18 Cursor Right Cursor Right 1C Ctrl-PgDn Clear Screen 1A End Line Erase 1B 54 Ctrl-End Page Erase 1B 59 F1 Function 1 (F1) 01 40 0D F2 Function 2 (F2) 01 41 0D F3 Function 3 (F3) 01 42 0D F4 Function 4 (F4) 01 43 0D F5 Function 5 (F5) 01 44 0D F6 Function 6 (F6) 01 45 0D F7 Function 7 (F7) 01 46 0D F8 Function 8 (F8) 01 47 0D Shift F1 Shift Function 1 (F1) 01 48 0D Shift F2 Shift Function 2 (F2) 01 49 0D Shift F3 Shift Function 3 (F3) 01 4A 0D Shift F4 Shift Function 4 (F4) 01 4B 0D Shift F5 Shift Function 5 (F5) 01 4C 0D Shift F6 Shift Function 6 (F6) 01 4D 0D Shift F7 Shift Function 7 (F7) 01 4E 0D Shift F8 Shift Function 8 (F8) 01 4F 0D 45 IBM 3270/950 PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE includes this special hybrid emulation for access to IBM mainframes using asynchronous protocol convertors. This emulation maps the PC's keyboard to the IBM 3270 series keyboard. For screen addressing and control, it uses the TeleVideo 950 sequences. To use this emulation, inform your protocol convertor that you are using a TeleVideo 950 terminal. The default key definitions supplied with PROCOMM PLUS TEST DRIVE are for the IBM 7171 protocol convertor. PCPLUS KEY 3270 Function TRANSMITTED CODES Enter Enter ^M Keypad+, or *keypad Clear ^Z Enter, or Ctrl-Home Ctrl-F5 PA1 ^A,^M Ctrl-F6 PA2 ^A.^M Ctrl-F7 PA3 ^A/^M Del, or Ctrl- Delete Character Del (ASCII 127) Backspace, or *Grey Del Ins, or *Grey Ins Toggle insert-mode ^[E End, or Ctrl-End, Erase end-of-field ^[R or *Grey End Ctrl-F8 Erase input ^[^[R Cursor Up, or *Grey Cursor Up ^K Cursor Up Cursor Down, or Cursor Down ^V *Grey Cursor Down Cursor Left, or Cursor Left ^H *Grey Cursor Left Cursor Right, or Cursor Right ^L *Grey Cursor Right Home, or *Grey Home Home ^^ (ASCII 30) F1 PF1 ^A@^M F2 PF2 ^AA^M F3 PF3 ^AB^M F4 PF4 ^AC^M F5 PF5 ^AD^M F6 PF6 ^AE^M F7, or *Grey PgUp PF7 ^AF^M F8, or *Grey PgDn PF8 ^AG^M F9 PF9 ^AH^M F10 PF10 ^AI^M *F11, or Shift-F1 PF11 ^AJ^M *F12, or Shift-F2 PF12 ^[Q Shift-F3 PF13 ^A`^M Shift-F4 PF14 ^Aa^M Shift-F5 PF15 ^Ab^M Shift-F6 PF16 ^Ac^M Shift-F7 PF17 ^Ad^M Shift-F8 PF18 ^Ae^M Shift-F9 PF19 ^Af^M Shift-F10 PF20 ^Ag^M 46 Ctrl-F1, or *Shift- PF21 ^Ah^M F11 Ctrl-F2, or *Shift- PF22 ^Ai^M F12 Ctrl-F3 PF23 ^Aj^M Ctrl-F4 PF24 ^[q Ctrl-F9 Column Tab ^I Ctrl-F10 Column Backtab ^[I Ctrl-PgUp Indent ^[Y Ctrl-PgDn Undent ^[y Tab Field Tab ^[T Backtab(Shift-Tab) Field Backtab ^[t Ctrl-J, or Ctrl- Newline ^J Enter Ctrl-X Type-ahead purge ^X Ctrl-S Pacing Start ^S Ctrl-Q Pacing Stop ^Q Ctrl-T Keyboard unlock ^T Ctrl-R Char-error reset ^R Ctrl-G Master reset ^G Esc* Redisplay ^[* * This key available on the 101 key enhanced keyboard only. 47