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ProComm (TM) Version 2.0 Description
Copyright (C) 1985 PIL Software Systems, Bruce Barkelew and Tom Smith
OK folks, here it is. For your information, we have switched from Computer
Innovations C86 compiler to version 3.0 of the Microsoft C compiler. We
strongly recommmend the MS C compiler; it's the nicest we've worked with.
In addition to the compiler change, Bruce has converted all the interrupt
and asynch stuff into assembler.
A number of things have changed since 1.1, and you will need to delete your
existing .PRM and .KEY files. We would suggest going directly to the setup
screen (ALT-S) to make sure everything is kosher for your setup.
Here's a short description of the new or changed features in version 2.0.
1) Switch from CI-C86 "C" compiler to Microsoft "C" 3.0
2) List dialing (ALT-R)
Enter 1 or more entries from the dialing directory to be called
in a circular fashion. Just press enter to call the last
number(s) dialed. If a number is reached, it is removed from
the circular queue. Prefixes and suffixes are supported.
3) Suffix support
All dialing prompts will now take the long distance codes
(previously called prefixes) as both prefixes and suffixes.
(i.e. +23, +12@, 55# etc). Both prefixes and suffixes are
supported in the dialing dir, manual dialing, circular dialing
and the command files.
4) CMD file selection (CTRL-F5)
CMD files can now be selected from a scrolling window, or
entered by hand as before. (typing the .CMD extension is
no longer required).
5) Kermit server commands (ALT-K)
3 basic Kermit server commands are now supported. They include
Finish, Logout and Remote Directory.
6) Terminal emulation enhancements
A) VT-100
This emulation is MUCH improved. Bugs have been fixed and
we now support scrolling region, origin, index, reverse index,
graphics character set, etc.. 132 COL mode is still not supported.
B) IBM 3101
Added support for erase end of screen, scroll ON/OFF hardware
switch emulation.
C) Televideo 950
Much improved. Support added for graphics character set,
all display attributes, user loaded status line, and a few
"behind the scenes" fixups.
7) XMODEM "relaxed mode"
Support added for "relaxed" XMODEM timing. (needed with CompuServe).
Select from the SETUP screen (ALT-S) or thru a command file.
8) SETUP Screen (ALT-S)
Mostly self explanatory. 'Line wrap' controls whether or note lines
longer than 80 chars will wrap or be truncated. 'Scroll' is for
compatablity with certain protocol converters and should normally
be on. If you don't know what the Kermit parameters are don't mess
with them.
9) Screen writing method
User setable. Use BIOS for running with multi-tasking environments
or for running in "the background". Use DIRECT (direct video buffer
writes) for most cases. Can set into BIOS mode with /M command
switch.
10) Translate table (ALT-W)
A translate table for stripping and/or replacing incoming
characters.
11) 19,200 baud
Support has been added for 19.2K baud.
12) Editor (ALT-A)
Load and execute your favorite editor/word processor from within
ProComm. Set from the SETUP screen.
13) New CMD file commands
%F"number" - set comm parms. Use same numbers as in Alt-P which
have changed.
%KF - Kermit FINISH server command
%KL - Kermit LOGOUT server command
%KD - Kermit DIRECTORY server command
%N"prompt" - prompt for user input to send (appends CR)
%OD - Direct screen writes
%OB - BIOS screen writes
%ST"time" - alarm time in secs
%U7 - Line wrap on
%U8 - Line wrap off
%U9 - Scroll on
%U0 - Scroll off
%XC - XMODEM into relaxed mode
%XN - XMODEM normal
%YP"number" - ASCII upload pacing (in secs)
%YT"filename" - ASCII upload
%ZY - Translate table on
%ZN - Translate table off
Other odds and ends:
- Fileview and ASCII xfer colors and method changed to fix Compaq problems.
- Extra CR in log file problem fixed.
- TEF updated to take command line args.
- Redial should work on modems that don't monitor DTR.
- XMODEM timing modified.
- XMODEM will change parms if not at N/8/1.
- ALT-B colors changed for B/W users.
- Fixed error handling on disk full.
- Functions may be called directly from the help screen.
- ProComm will now exit in the same directory it started in.
- Probably some other odds and ends I can't think off right now.
Remember, we are moving in December and the BBS will be down a month
or so. Leave us mail on Mike Johnson's Computer Aide BBS or Sal Manaro's
Underdog BBS.
Thanks to everyone for ideas, bugs, info and cash. Special thanks to
Sal Manaro, Mike Johnson, Ken Shackelford, Dave Staehlin, Nick Pupillo,
Pat Garrett, Bob Cole and especially John O'Boyle.