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CNCSEND
Version 2.5
May, 1994
Copyright (c) 1994
By: Richard Zakas
WHAT IS IT ?
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CNCSEND is a utility program that provides machinists and CNC
programmers an easy method to upload files from a PC or laptop
to a CNC controller using a serial cable.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
CNCSEND is distributed as-is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied. The author will assume no
liability for damages either from the direct use of this product or
as a consequence of the use of this product. This offer is a limited
time offer and pre-empts any previous offer.
SHAREWARE
This is a shareware version of CNCSEND, and it is fully functional.
You are encouraged to try this SHAREWARE version, and if you find it
of value, to register your copy. You are granted a limited license
to use this shareware version for a "reasonable" period of time. The
registration fee is $25.00 U.S., and $35.00 outside the U.S. This
registration fee entitles you to use CNCSEND beyond a trial period.
Registered users will also be able to upgrade their copy of CNCSEND,
by removing the registration screen. When sending in your registration,
please mention the version you are registering, where you obtained
CNCSEND, and the registration fee. Any suggestions or comments are
always appreciated, so if you have something you want included or
changed in the program, please write.
Checks can be made to:
Richard Zakas
4205K Bland Rd.
Raleigh, NC, 27609
USING CNCSEND
CNCSEND is run from the DOS command line. Type CNCSEND and then
press <ENTER>.
When running CNCSEND for the first time a configuration screen
will appear. Enter the appropriate COM port, baudrate, file viewing
utility path, and file editing utility path. A file called
CNCSEND.DAT will be generated that will be used by CNCSEND in the
future. If you need to change the parameters contained in
CNCSEND.DAT, just use a text editor, or erase the file and CNCSEND
will ask you to input the configuration the next time you run CNCSEND.
See your CNC controller manual for the appropriate baudrate to enter.
When the main screen comes up you will see a a directory of files.
Start upload procedures on the CNC first, then highlite the file to
send, and press enter. You can change subdirectories by highliting
a subdirectory and pressing enter.
Other functions that are available are:
PRESS E to Edit file
PRESS V to View file
PRESS R to Rename file
PRESS D to Delete file
DISTRIBUTION
You to make as many copies as you wish for distribution
(in its unaltered original form, including all documentation) to others
on the same evaluation basis.