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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Help for Admittance Data (Auto Dial) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

The Handshake Transmission and Phone Number fields accept any ASCII character
and the Phone Number field also can include any dial modifiers.

Phone number strings are free format;  all characters except for the characters
significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Phone Number
  Handshake Transmission
  Telephone Network Profile Name
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Telephone Network Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is optional.

If required, choose the name of the Telephone Network profile which defines the
Prefix and Suffix to be used to access a particular telephone network, such as
a PBX.

If a profile needs to be created or changed, select Setup.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Setup to examine, create or change a Telephone Network profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Phone Number ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is optional.

Type the telephone number to be dialed.  This field accepts a maximum of 64
characters, and may contain modem-specific controls, ASCII character and dial
modifiers.

You can enter a normal phone number, such as the number for the Softronics'
Customer Service BBS:

  1-719-593-9295

or, if you are using a communications server, the number could be in the form
of a Server Name and a phone number or a Target ID, such as:

  Softronics_BBS

If you are using such an arrangement, please refer to the documentation for
your network for server-specific number strings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Handshake Transmission ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is optional.

Enter a string to be transmitted to the host as soon as a valid connection is
made.  This could be as simple as a carriage return, [CR], to "wake up" the
remote system. Any ASCII character can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Help for Admittance Data (Hardwire) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Handshake Transmission
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Handshake Transmission ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is optional.

Enter a string to be transmitted to the host as soon as a valid connection is
made.  This could be as simple as a carriage return, [CR], to "wake up" the
remote system. Any ASCII character can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Help for Admittance Data (Manual Dial) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message is not checked,
    Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until a valid
    connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Manual Connect Mode
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Manual Connect Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Connection Path is using a manual-dial modem.  Choose:

 Originate Mode
    Force a directly-connected modem to go online using Originate Frequency.
    This is the default setting.

 Answer Mode
    Force a directly-connected modem to go online using answer frequency.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Handshake Transmission ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is optional.

Enter a string to be transmitted to the modem as soon as a valid connection is
made.  This could be as simple as an "attention" command, such as AT and a
carriage return, [CR].

Any ASCII character can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

The Handshake Transmission and Phone Number fields accept any ASCII character
and the Phone Number field also can include any dial modifiers.

Phone number strings are free format;  all characters except for the characters
significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Phone Number
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Bypass Connection Information Message ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  To control a modem directly, you would check this box.

If this box is checked, Softerm will transmit the initialization string to the
modem and will proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen whether or not
a valid connection is established.  This method also skips displaying an
information message and dial timeout countdown counter while a connection is
attempted.

If this box is not checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal
emulation screen until a valid connection is established or until a connection
has been attempted and an error has been received from the modem.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Display At Connect Time ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented whenever
this profile is started.

This is designed to be used with a general-purpose Session profile which
provides semi-automated connections by maintaining the base parameters while
letting you change others.

For instance, you could have a general-purpose dial connection which set
non-changing parameters, such as COM port and baud rate, and would use this
dialog to provide the telephone number.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

The Handshake Transmission and Phone Number fields accept any ASCII character
and the Phone Number field also can include any dial modifiers.

Phone number strings are free format;  all characters except for the characters
significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Phone Number
  Handshake Transmission
  Telephone Network Profile Name
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Handshake Transmission
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message is not checked,
    Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until a valid
    connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Manual Connect Mode
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

The Handshake Transmission and Phone Number fields accept any ASCII character
and the Phone Number field also can include any dial modifiers.

Phone number strings are free format;  all characters except for the characters
significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Phone Number
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message is not checked,
    Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until a valid
    connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Help for Admittance Data (ACS Target) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Enter the name of the applicable ACS phone book entry in the Target Name field.

The Handshake Transmission field accepts any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Target Name
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Help for Admittance Data (IBM ACS) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

If required by the host system, enter the ASCII destination identifier which
represents the CBX Datagroup name and an Accounting Identifier in the
appropriate fields.  You may need to ask the System Administrator for this
information.

The Handshake Transmission field accepts any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  CBX Datagroup ID
  CBX Accounting ID
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message is not checked,
    Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until a valid
    connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

Enter the name of the applicable ACS phone book entry in the Target Name field.

The Handshake Transmission field accepts any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  Target Name
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Target Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The ACS Connection Type is set to Auto-Dial (Target Name).  Enter the name of
the applicable ACS phone book entry.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.

If required by the host system, enter the ASCII destination identifier which
represents the CBX Datagroup name and an Accounting Identifier in the
appropriate fields.  You may need to ask the System Administrator for this
information.

The Handshake Transmission field accepts any ASCII character.

 Bypass Connection Information Message
    Check this option to proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen
    whether or not a valid connection is established.

 Display At Connect Time
    If you check this box, the Admittance Data dialog will be presented
    whenever this profile is started.

  When you are finished, you can select one of these push buttons:

 OK
    To continue.  If the Bypass Connection Information Message box is not
    checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until
    a valid connection is established.

 Cancel
    To exit the dialog without taking action.

 Save or Save As
    To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.

    Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
    working profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working
    version.

 For more information, select:

  CBX Datagroup ID
  CBX Accounting ID
  Handshake Transmission
  Bypass Connection Information Message
  Display At Connect Time


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> CBX Datagroup ID ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The ACS Connection Type is set to CBX.  Enter the ASCII destination identifier
which represents the CBX Datagroup name.

Ask the System Administrator if you do not know the ASCII destination
identifier.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> CBX Accounting ID ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The connection is being made though the CBX or another device which records
accounting information.  If you are required to furnish an Accounting
Identifier, enter it here.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Help for Remap Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Keyboard Profile provides almost total control over the keyboard by
changing key assignments (mappings).  Keys can be be mapped to output:

   A different character
   A string of characters
   A function
   A combination of all

 Note:  Keyboard Record Mode Playback IDs are treated as functions.  Use the
 Keyboard Profile to map a key to a Playback ID.

 Important:  A Keyboard Profile is linked to a Terminal Emulation Profile and
 passes its characters to the emulation. The emulation then is responsible for
 how the characters are passed to the display and to the host.

 The Keyboard Dialog

 This dialog is divided into the following sections:

 Keyboard Representation
    The keyboard which is displayed shows, as accurately as possible, the
    physical keyboard (key layout and nationality) and the selected terminal
    emulation which have been defined.

    The keyboard is dynamic.  If you select (use a mouse or keyboard
    equivalent) a shift key (Shift, Control or Alt), the key caps will display
    the actual character which will be output by a physical key.

    When a key is selected (click the display or select and press Space), its
    mapped states are displayed in the Key Output fields and can be remapped.

 Key Output
    When a key is selected, its mapped states are displayed in the Key Output
    fields.  Each state of the key can be changed by choosing the appropriate
    Open button. An Open/Edit Key dialog overlays this dialog.

    You also can set whether or not the  NumLock and CapsLock keys affect the
    displayed key.

 Pushbuttons
    The following dialog pushbuttons are available:

 Open Base, Shift, Control, Alt, AltGr

    Note:  Certain key shift states, such as Alt+Escape and Ctrl+Escape, cannot
    be changed because they are reserved for use by the computer operating
    system.

    Use to remap (change the key assignment of) a key.  For example, the real
    DEC VT100 terminal keyboard has function keys along the top of the keypad
    on the right side of the keyboard.  The personal computer, on the other
    hand, has its function keys along the top or on the left side of the
    keyboard.  To make operator transition easier, you might remap the top row
    of the personal computer's keypad to perform as the DEC VT100's function
    keys.

 Find
    Use to locate the key to which a particular character or function is
    assigned.  For example, if the terminal emulation has an Insert Line
    function and that function is mapped to a key, you could use Find to
    identify the key which performs the Insert Line function.

 Remap
    Put into effect the key mappings defined by this profile.

 Dead Keys
    Assign valid follow-on characters to a dead key.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Key Output ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Keyboard Profile dialog's Key Output fields display and let you change a
key's mappings.

When a key is selected (click on the displayed keyboard or use the cursor keys
to select and choose by pressing Space), its mapped states are displayed in the
Key Output fields.  For example, 'A' might be displayed as:

  Base       a
  Shift      A
  Control    Clear to End of Line
  Alt
  AltGr

In this particular terminal emulation, pressing Ctrl-A performs the Clear to
End of Line function.  Alt-A and AltGr-A are not defined.

Important:  AltGr is a shift state, rather than a specific key.

On some keyboards, it is labelled as AltGr;  on others, the Right Alt key
performs as AltGr;  and on keyboards without a Right Alt or a key labelled
AltGr, the Left Alt + Shift or Left Alt + Control key combinations perform the
AltGr function.

Map Key State

Each state of the key can be changed by choosing the appropriate Open button.
An Open/Edit Key dialog overlays this dialog.

Note:  Certain key shift states, such as Alt+Escape and Ctrl+Escape, cannot be
changed because they are reserved for use by the computer operating system.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> NumLock / CapsLock Affect ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If the NumLock Affects box is not checked, the NumLock key will not affect the
displayed key by reversing the shifted and unshifted states.

If the CapsLock Affects box is not checked, the Caps Lock key will not affect
the displayed key by reversing the shifted and unshifted states.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Remap ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose the Remap button to update the Keyboard Profile and to put into effect
any changes you have made to the keyboard.  If you do not want to put any
changes in effect, choose Cancel.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. Dead Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose this push button to assign valid follow-on characters to a dead key.  A
Keyboard Dead Key Followers dialog will overlay the Key Output dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Find ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose this Keyboard Profile Setting dialog button to determine which physical
keyboard key is assigned to output a function, character or string.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Keyboard Representation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The graphic keyboard is dynamic.  If you click (or keyboard equivalent) a shift
key (Shift, Control or Alt), the key caps will display the actual character
which will be output by a physical key.

When a key is selected (click the display or select and press Space), its
mapped states are displayed in the Key Output fields and can be remapped.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. Help for Dead Key Followers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this Keyboard Profile Settings dialog to assign valid follow-on characters
to a dead key.

Note:  If the base keyboard nationality is other than United States, the
appropriate fields already will contain the standard valid follow-on
characters.

Keeping in mind that this will apply to this Keyboard Profile only, add or
delete valid follow-on keys in each category.  If you want the diacritical mark
applied to a character's upper-case and lower-case, you will need to enter both
cases in the field. A maximum of 16 individual characters can be assigned as
valid follow-on characters to each dead key.

For example, the Umlaut field might be completed as:

  Umlaut    aAeEiIoOuU


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Dead Key Follower ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Keeping in mind that this will apply to this Keyboard Profile only, add or
delete valid follow-on keys in each category.  If you want the diacritical mark
applied to a character's upper-case and lower-case, you will need to enter both
cases in the field. A maximum of 16 individual characters can be assigned as
valid follow-on characters to each dead key.

For example, the Umlaut field might be completed as:

  Umlaut     aAeEiIoOuU


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. Help for Find Character / Function ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To locate the key assigned a particular mapping, use one or more os these
methods:

  1. Type a character or character string in the Key Contents field, or

  2. Choose (use mouse or keyboard equivalent) from the list of available
     characters, functions, and Keyboard Playback IDs, or

  3. Type a function in the form

          [function_name]
      ,or

  4. Use all methods.

 Characters, strings, functions and Keyboard Playback IDs can be mixed.

 For example, if the terminal emulation has an Insert Line function or if you
 have mapped that function to a key, you could use Find to identify the key
 which performs the Insert Line function.  The Key Input field might resemble:

    Key Input   [Insert line]

 When you choose Find, the appropriate keyboard key will be highlighted and the
 Key Output fields will be filled-in.  If no key is assigned the function,
 character or combination of functions and characters which were entered in the
 Key Contents field, no action takes place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Key Contents ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Key Contents field operates in the same manner for the Open and the Find
functions.  The only difference is that it shows the current key mapping when
you choose the Open function.

Type the character(s) or function or combination to which you want to map the
key or which you want to locate on the keyboard.

If you do not know the exact form, use the Functions and Characters lists to
find the correct items and place them in this field by clicking or using the
keyboard equivalent.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Functions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

All functions which are applicable to the current terminal emulation are
listed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Characters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

All characters which are applicable to the current terminal emulation are
listed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Find ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose Find when the Key Contents field shows the function or character
assignment for which you are looking.  If the associated key is found, it will
be highlighted and the Key Output fields will show the key's mappings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 10. Help for Open/Edit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  Certain key shift states, such as Alt+Escape and Ctrl+Escape, cannot be
changed because they are reserved for use by the computer operating system.

To change the displayed key state mapping, use one or more of these methods:

  1. Type a new character or character string in the Key Contents field, or

  2. Choose (click or keyboard equivalent) from the list of available
     characters, functions, "dead" keys, and Keyboard Playback IDs, or

  3. Type a function in the form

          [function_name]
      ,or

  4. Combine all methods.

 Characters, strings, functions and Keyboard Playback IDs can be mixed.

 For example, the real DEC VT100 terminal keyboard has function keys along the
 top of the keypad on the right side of the keyboard.  The personal computer,
 on the other hand, has its function keys along the top or on the left side of
 the keyboard.  To make operator transition easier, you might remap the top row
 of the personal computer's keypad to perform as the DEC VT100's function keys.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11. Help for Colors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The System Environment Profile's Color Utility is used to change the colors
used by terminal emulation screens in the current window.  This utility does
not affect the appearance of the menus, which can be changed by the GUI's
Control Panel function.

Note:  When invoked from the Session Window, changes are in effect only so long
as the Session is open.  To make color changes permanent, use the Save Window
option.

The View Attributes field displays the 16 video attribute combinations exactly
as they appear and shows the effects of any changes you make.

This is not an active field in the sense that you change it directly.  Rather,
it reacts to changes made when you select an attribute and then modify the
foreground and background colors.

Change Colors

 Using the Keyboard
    The Tab key moves among the four fields:  View Attributes; Foreground
    Color;  Background Color;  and push-buttons.

    View Attributes Field
       Up and Down arrow keys are used to highlight the attributes. Press Tab
       to move to the Foreground Color field.

    Color Fields
       All arrow keys move the outline box among the colors.  The Space Bar and
       Enter key change the View Attributes field to the outlined color.  Tab
       moves to the next field.

 Using a Mouse
    Clicking selects and implements color changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> View Attributes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The View Attributes field displays the 16 video attribute combinations exactly
as they appear.  This includes showing each attribute and its foreground and
background colors and if it is set for blinking or underline.

This is not an active field in the sense that you change it directly. Rather,
it reacts to changes made when you select an attribute and then modify the
foreground and background colors.

This field shows the effects of any changes you make.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Refresh ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Updates the terminal emulation window using the selected attributes.  This lets
you see the effects of changes without having to exit the Colors dialog.  This
option is available only when the Color Utility has been invoked from the
Session Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Defaults ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Return all attributes to their default settings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Foreground Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is used to change the foreground color used by the selected video
attribute.  16 colors are available.

All arrow keys move the outline box among the colors.  The Space Bar and Enter
key change the View Attributes field to the outlined color.  Tab moves to the
next field.

When using a Mouse, clicking selects and implements color changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Background Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is used to change the background color used by the selected video
attribute.  16 colors are available.

All arrow keys move the outline box among the colors.  The Space Bar and Enter
key change the View Attributes field to the outlined color.  Tab moves to the
next field.

When using a Mouse, clicking selects and implements color changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 12. Help for Phone Number ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

When the Admittance Data dialog for this Session Profile was completed, the
Phone Number field was left blank.  You can type in a Phone Number now or
choose OK or Cancel to continue to the terminal emulation screen without
dialing.

The Phone Number field accepts a maximum of 64 characters, and may contain
modem-specific controls, ASCII character and dial modifiers.

You can enter a normal phone number, such as the number for the Softronics'
Customer Service BBS:

  1-719-593-9295

or, if you are using a communications server, the number could be in the form
of a Server Name and a phone number or a Target ID, such as:

  Softronics_BBS

If you are using such an arrangement, please refer to the documentation for
your network for server-specific number strings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Phone Number ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field is optional.  If you choose OK or Cancel, Softerm will continue to
the terminal emulation screen without dialing.

Type the telephone number to be dialed.  This field accepts a maximum of 64
characters, and may contain modem-specific controls, ASCII character and dial
modifiers.

You can enter a normal phone number, such as the number for the Softronics'
Customer Service BBS:

  1-719-593-9295

or, if you are using a communications server, the number could be in the form
of a Server Name and a phone number or a Target ID, such as:

  Softronics_BBS

If you are using such an arrangement, please refer to the documentation for
your network for server-specific number strings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 13. Help for Page Formatting Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Page Formatting settings define the physical layout of the printed page
when a Capture to Print using Text mode is performed.  In general, these
default settings will not require modification.

For more information, select:

  Help for Data Capture to Print
  Page Length
  Skip Count
  Number of Columns
  Initialization String
  Deactivation String


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Page Length ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This is the number of lines of the forms being used in the printer.  The page
length in conjunction with the skip count prevents printing on the creases when
using continuous forms. Page length may be specified from 3 to 255 lines.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Skip Count ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This option defines the number of lines to be skipped between printed pages.
The value entered for skip count can be from 0 to 255.  If a value of 0 is
entered, automatic paging is suppressed.  The number of lines printed on a page
is the difference between page length and skip count.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Number of Columns ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This defines the number of columns available on the printer, from 0 to 255.  If
0 is specified, no checking is performed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Initialization String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field can hold a 10-character maximum string which will be sent to the
printer before printing starts.  This string is designed to let you send codes
to the printer to set it to a particular printing mode (such as condensed or
bold-face).

Note:  If the codes are not recognized by the printer, the Initialization
String will be printed as text.

For more information, select:

  Send Initialize / Deactivate String Once


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Deactivation String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field can hold a 10-character maximum string which will be sent to the
printer when printing terminates.  This string is designed to let you send
codes to the printer to reset it to a particular printing mode.

Note:  If the codes are not recognized by the printer, the Deactivation String
will be printed as text.

For more information, select:

  Send Initialize / Deactivate String Once


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14. Help for Data Formatting Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

These settings define how a printer will handle long lines, graphic character
and linefeed controls when a Capture to Print using Text mode is performed.

For more information, select:

  Help for Data Capture to Print
  Fold Long Lines
  Line Feed After Carriage Return
  Print Graphics Characters


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fold Long Lines ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Print lines which are longer than set by the Number of Columns parameter can be
truncated or folded.  Folding means that a long print line is continued on
(wrapped to) the next line. Truncation means that lines longer than specified
by the Number of Columns setting are simply cut off.  Check this box for
Folding.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Line Feed After Carriage Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Determines the line termination characters required by the printer at the end
of each printed line.  Check this box if a line feed character is required to
advance the paper after printing a line, and overprinting is not desired.
Leave this box unchecked if the inclusion of a line feed character after
carriage returns results in double spacing of the output.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Print Graphics Characters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Specify whether or not the printer has the capability to print graphic
characters in the ranges 00 through 1F hexadecimal and 80 through FF
hexadecimal.  If this is not checked, graphic characters automatically are
translated to spaces for all print operations.  If checked, graphic characters
are sent to the printer unaltered.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 15. Help for Hardware Form Feed Capability ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Hardware Form Feed refers to the printer's ability to advance to the top of the
next page when the ASCII Form Feed character (0C hexadecimal) is received.  If
the printer has hardware form feed capability, check this option.  If no form
feed capability is available, do not check this option.  Line feeds will be
used to advance the paper.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Hardware Form Feed Capability ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Hardware Form Feed refers to the printer's ability to advance to the top of the
next page when the ASCII Form Feed character (0C hexadecimal) is received.  If
the printer has hardware form feed capability, check this option.  If no form
feed capability is available, do not check this option.  Line feeds will be
used to advance the paper.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 16. Help for Serial Printer Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

These settings are used to provide pacing control to serial printers which do
not support start/stop (XON/XOFF) protocol.

For more information, select:

  Fill Character
  Fills After Carriage Return
  Fills After Line Feed
  Fills After Form Feed


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fill Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Fill characters are used to pad certain functions to provide pacing control for
printers which do not support start/stop (XON/XOFF) protocol.  A fill character
is a character which is ignored by the printer, such as a null (00) which is
the default value.  Fill characters may be sent after carriage returns, line
feeds, and form feeds to provide time for these functions to be completed
before additional print data is transmitted.  The fill character may be
specified as any hexadecimal character code in the range 00 to 7F.  Please
refer to ASCII Character Codes, for the method used to indicate a normally
non-displayable character.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fills After Carriage Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This is the number of fill characters to be transmitted to the serial printer
after a carriage return (CR) is transmitted.  The value for this option is in
the range 0-255.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fills After Line Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This is the number of fill characters to be transmitted to the serial printer
after a line feed (LF) is transmitted.  The value for this option is in the
range 0-255.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fills After Form Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This is the number of fill characters to be transmitted to the serial printer
after a form feed (FF) is transmitted.  The value for this option is in the
range 0-255.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 17. Help for Binary Page Formatting Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Page Formatting settings define the physical layout of the printed page
when a Capture to Print using Binary mode is performed.

Note:  In general, you would not want to format binary data and would,
therefore, leave these options disabled.

For more information, select:

  Help for Data Capture to Print
  Page Length
  Skip Count
  Number of Columns
  Initialization String
  Deactivation String


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Page Length ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This is the number of lines of the forms being used in the printer.  The page
length in conjunction with the skip count prevents printing on the creases when
using continuous forms. Page length may be specified from 3 to 255 lines.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Skip Count ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This option defines the number of lines to be skipped between printed pages.
The value entered for skip count can be from 0 to 255.  If a value of 0 is
entered, automatic paging is suppressed.  The number of lines printed on a page
is the difference between page length and skip count.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Number of Columns ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This defines the number of columns available on the printer, from 0 to 255.  If
0 is specified, no checking is performed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Initialization String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field can hold a 10-character maximum string which will be sent to the
printer before printing starts.  This string is designed to let you send codes
to the printer to set it to a particular printing mode (such as condensed or
bold-face).

Note:  If the codes are not recognized by the printer, the Initialization
String will be printed as text.

For more information, select:

  Send Initialize / Deactivate String Once


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Deactivation String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This field can hold a 10-character maximum string which will be sent to the
printer when printing terminates.  This string is designed to let you send
codes to the printer to reset it to a particular printing mode.

Note:  If the codes are not recognized by the printer, the Deactivation String
will be printed as text.

For more information, select:

  Send Initialize / Deactivate String Once


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 18. Help for Binary Data Formatting Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

These settings define how a printer will handle long lines, graphic character
and linefeed controls when a Capture to Print using Binary mode is performed.

Note:  In general, you would not want to format binary data and would,
therefore, leave these options disabled.

For more information, select:

  Help for Data Capture to Print
  Fold Long Lines
  Line Feed After Carriage Return


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fold Long Lines ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Print lines which are longer than set by the Number of Columns parameter can be
truncated or folded.  Folding means that a long print line is continued on
(wrapped to) the next line. Truncation means that lines longer than specified
by the Number of Columns setting are simply cut off.  Check this box for
Folding.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Line Feed After Carriage Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Determines the line termination characters required by the printer at the end
of each printed line.  Check this box if a line feed character is required to
advance the paper after printing a line, and overprinting is not desired.
Leave this box unchecked if the inclusion of a line feed character after
carriage returns results in double spacing of the output.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 19. Help for Capture in Progress ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A Data Capture to Disk operation is active.  You can exit this session and
either Save or Discard any data which is in the capture buffer.  Whichever
method you choose, a file will have been created.

 Save Data
    Choose this push button if you want to save the contents of the capture
    buffer to the disk file before the file is closed.

 Discard Data
    Choose this push button if you want to cancel the capture.  The capture
    buffer will be emptied and the file will be closed with no contents unless
    one or more buffers have been copied to the disk.  The file name will
    appear in the directory, but the file may be empty.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 20. File Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Menu

The Scrollback Window's File menu provides the following functions:

  1. Save Scrollback Buffer to file
  2. Exit scrollback window and return to Session Window.
 For more information, select:

 Save as
 Exit


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 21. Save as ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save as

Selected this option to save the entire contents of the Scrollback buffer to a
file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 22. Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit

Choose Exit option or the System icon's Close option to close the Scrollback
Window, clearing its resources from the computer's memory, and return to the
Session Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help

Use these choices to find out how to use help, to get general help, to go to a
list of keys, or to go to the help index.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Edit Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Edit Menu

Use to copy selected text from the Scrollback Buffer screen to clipboard or
transmit to a host.

If copied to a clipboard, the data in the clipboard then can be pasted into
another application program which supports the Paste function, such as a text
editor.  If transmitted to host, the data is sent to the host as if you had
typed it into the keyboard from the Session Window.

To use Mark/Copy's Hot Spots function, simply double click on a word and it
will be copied, excluding punctuation, to the clipboard or transmitted to the
host, as defined in the Session's System Environment.

For more information, select:

  Mark
  Copy to Clipboard
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Mark ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Mark

Mark the text you want to copy by:

  1. Clicking and dragging with a mouse, or
  2. Selecting the Mark option from the menu.

 When you select from the menu, an inverse block will appear at the cursor
 position.  This Mark indicator is independent of the cursor, and can be
 positioned using the arrow keys.  To block the desired text, use your arrow
 keys in combination with the Left and Right Shift keys.

 To turn off the Mark function, click anywhere outside the marked data or
 select the Edit menu's Mark option again.

 To Copy the marked data, click anywhere inside the marked area, or select the
 Edit menu's Copy to clipboard or Transmit to host option.

 To use Hot Spots,  double click with the mouse on a word.  The mark region
 will find the start on the word and mark to the end of the word or any
 punctuation and then copy it to the clipboard or to the host, as defined by
 the System Environment.

 For additional information, select:

  Copy to Clipboard
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Copy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Copy

To copy the marked data:

  1. Click anywhere within the marked area, or
  2. Select the Copy to clipboard or Transmit to host option from the menu.
 The marked text is copied to the destination selected or as defined in the
 System Environment.

 Note:   Performing a Copy to clipboard function will replace the clipboard
        contents with the new text.

 To turn off the Mark function without copying the data, click anywhere outside
 the marked data or select the Edit menu's Mark option again.

 For additional information, select:

  Mark
  Copy to Clipboard
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Options Menu

The Options Menu provides the following functions:

  1. Select the font style and size to be used by the window
  2. Save the parameters (size, location) of the current window

 For more information, select:

  Font
  Save Window


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Font ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Font

Select the font you want this window to use.

Softerm supports all the fonts installed in your system and a special font
supplied by Softerm.

When you select Font, you will be able to choose a Dynamic font or a Fixed
font.

For more information, select:

  Fixed
  Dynamic
  Save Window


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fixed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Fixed

Select Fixed to use a non-changing font and size with the Session Window.  An
additional dialog will be displayed so you can select the font name and size.

To save this Font setting for this Session profile, select the Save Window
option.  The Configuration data base file will be updated.

Refer also to:

  Dynamic


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Dynamic ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Dynamic

If you choose Dynamic, the Scrollback Window will use the special Softerm font
which automatically changes size to produce the maximum number of characters as
the window size changes.

The dimensions which are used vary from a 1-pixel by 1-pixel character matrix,
to an 8 by 14 (VGA standard) matrix.

To save this Font setting for this Session profile, select the Save Window
option.  The Configuration data base file will be updated.

Refer also to:

  Fixed


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Window

Choose this option to save the current size, position and font of the current
window.  The saved settings will be linked to this Session profile and will be
used the next time scrollback is activated.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 23. General Help for Scrollback Buffer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

General Help for Scrollback Buffer

The Scrollback Buffer lets you view the first-in/first-out buffer of received
data.

Important:  The amount of data contained in this buffer is controlled by the
Scrollback Buffer Size set in the Terminal Emulation profile.

For more information, select:

  File Menu
  Edit Menu
  Options Menu


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Exit

This choice closes the Scrollback Buffer Window.

To close this window, click on Exit (or select it and press Enter).

To continue working with the Scrollback Buffer, click on Do Not Exit (or select
it and press Enter).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit

Return to the Session Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Exit

Stop the Exit procedure and return to the Scrollback Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save as ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save as

Enter a file name, in the File name field, to save the scrollback buffer to.

Use the Drive dropdown list box and Directory list box to select the location
for this file.

If the file already exist, you will be notified and given the options to Append
or Replace.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Name

Enter a file name, up to 80 character, to save the scrollback buffer into.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Drive

Select the drive for the file to save the scrollback buffer into.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Directory

Select the directory for the file to save the scrollback buffer into.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Select Save to accept the file and save the scrollback buffer.  You will then
be returned to back the Scrollback Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Cancel

Select Cancel to returned back to the Scrollback Window without any further
action taken.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> File Already Exist ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Already Exist

The file you have selected already exist.

You may select:
 Append
 Replace

or select the Cancel push button to return to the previous dialog and re-enter
a new file name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Replace ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Replace

Select the Replace push button to replace the existing file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Append ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Append

Select the Append push button to append the scrollback buffer to the end of the
existing file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 24. Help for Keyboard Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Keyboard Settings

To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.

When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window.  Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.

Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Keyboard Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Keyboard Settings

The setting strings applicable to the current System Environment are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose
Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Settings

Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 25. Help for Begin Keyboard Record Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Begin Keyboard Record Mode

The Record function creates Playback Macros by saving all further key strokes
to a named disk file.  The disk file's root name is KBPLAYBK and the extension
is a sequential value from 000 through 025.  Example:

     KBPLAYBK.014

 What Are Macros
    Macros let you store and replay a series of keystrokes.  If you need to
    repeatedly perform the same set of keystrokes, macros are an excellent way
    to save time.

 How Many Can I Have
    A maximum of 25 macros per directory can exist at any one time.  To be able
    to create and use more macros, you may want to provide each Session with a
    different Default Path.  The System Environment provides this capability.

 Select Playback ID

 Each Keyboard has 25 Playback IDs which identify the disk files to which
 specific keystrokes can be assigned.  Select the ID and choose Record.

 Record

 Select Record to begin saving all further keystrokes to the disk file
 designated by the Playback ID.

 Steps to Create A Macro

  1. Turn on Keyboard Record Mode
  2. Select the ID
  3. Type the desired keystrokes
  4. Turn off Keyboard Record Mode

 Running A Macro

 To run a Keyboard Playback macro, either use the Change Keyboard function and
 assign a key to the Playback ID, or use the Perform Function option to replay
 the desired ID.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Select Playback ID ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Playback ID

Select the Playback ID which will identify the disk file to which keystrokes
will be saved.  Choose Record to start saving keystrokes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Record ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Record

Choose Record to begin recording all further keystrokes.  When finished
recording, choose End Keyboard Record Mode from the Options menu.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Cancel

Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 26. Help for Perform Function ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Perfrom Function

Use Perform Function during online terminal emulation to perform a keyboard
function which does not have a mapped key, or if you cannot remember the
specific key which performs the function.

To run a function, select the function name from the list and choose Perform.

If this is a function which you need to perform frequently, you may want to use
the Keyboard profile to map the function to a specific key or key combination.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Functions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Functions

Select the name of the function and choose Perform.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Perform ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Perfrom

Perform the selected function.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Cancel

Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for System Environment Settings

To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.

When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window.  Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.

Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of System Environment Settings

The setting strings applicable to the current System Environment are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose
Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Settings

Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 27. File Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Menu

The Session Window's File menu provides the following functions:

 o File transfer (Send and Receive)
 br

   Drag and Drop (automated Send)
   Auto-Detect File Transfer (automated Receive)


 o Connect (Dial) host system
 o Disconnect (Hangup) from host system
 o Continuous capture of displayed data to a disk file or to a printer
 o Capture of the screen display to a disk file or to a printer
 o Send command strings to a printer
 o View and save received data held in the Scrollback buffer
 o Exit Session Window, disconnect from host and close on-line session window

 For more information, select:

  Send File
  Drag and Drop
  Receive File
  Auto-Detect File Transfer
  Connect (Dial)
  Disconnect (Hangup)
  Data Capture to Print
  Data Capture to Disk
  Send Command to Printer
  Screen Snapshot
  Scrollback
  Exit


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 28. Send File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Send File

Choose this File menu  Files may be in standard ASCII text or binary format.
Using the File Transfer Edit Options, the data can be formatted as it is
transferred.

Note:  The file transfer protocol you select must be supported by the remote
system.  For example, don't select Kermit if the remote supports only Xmodem.
Protocol-specific parameters can be changed "on-the-fly."

Drag and Drop
You may also transfer file(s) from your PC to the remote system by dragging
file icon(s) and/or path folder icon(s) from the File Manager and drop them
into the on-line session window.

Drag and Drop will send the file(s) using the default File Transfer Profile
defined for the session.  If the session does not define a File Transfer
profile, Drag and Drop will send the file(s) using the Character Protocol
(ASCII).

Drag and Drop will accept multiple files for all File Transfer protocol types.
It will send the files one at a time.  It you drop directory folder icon(s)
into the on-line session, it will send all files within the directory(s).


Note:  Most host systems must be prepared to receive a file.  To enable Drag
and Drop to function properly, put the commands to prepare host for receiving a
file in the Host Transmit field of the File Transfer Protocol profile.  This
command will be sent before each file is transferred.


 o If the protocol does not support wild characters (*.*) or requires the
   received file name as part of the command to prepare it to receive a file,
   then manually prepare the host to receive a file and Drop only the single
   file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 29. Receive File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Receive File

Choose this File menu option to transfer a file from the remote system to your
PC.  Files may be in standard ASCII text or binary format.  Using the File
Transfer Edit Options, the data can be formatted as it is transferred.

Note:  The file transfer protocol you select must be supported by the remote
system.  For example, don't select Kermit if the remote supports only Xmodem.

Auto-Detect File Transfer

The auto-Detect file transfer supports the following File Transfer Protocols:

 Zmodem
 Compuserve B+

If the remote system sends a file to the PC using a protocol listed above, the
on-line session will automatically start receiving the file(s).

Auto-Detect File transfer can be turned off in the Auto Download dialog by
selecting Auto Download list option from the Terminal Emulation menu option
under the Settings pull-down menu.  Terminal Emulations default Auto Download
to enabled except for a few who frequently use the commands sent by the file
transfer protocol.  The default path to receive the file too and the action to
take if the file already exist is also defined within this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 30. Help for Data Capture to Print ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Data Capture to Print

Choose this File menu option to send data to your printer in either of two
modes:

 Text and Binary

 The saved data can be data received from the host or data entered at your
 keyboard.

 Recommendation:  If you plan to edit the data or use it in a document, select
 the Data Capture to Disk option.

 If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the capture
 status.

 Important:  If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a
 predefined file name, the following procedure is used:

  1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
     first time you choose this option.

  2. So long as you remain in the Session, choosing this option again will
     append the new data to the file.

  3. If you leave this Session and return, the data in the file will be
     replaced if you use this option again.

 If a file name was not provided when defining the DISK print device, a file
 will be created automatically.  The root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension
 is a sequential numeric designator from 000 through 999, such as:  SOFTEMP.075

 So long as you remain in this Session, new data will be appended to the file.
 If you leave this Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.

 For more information, select:

  Page Formatting Settings
  Data Formatting Settings
  Binary Page Formatting Settings
  Binary Data Formatting Settings
  Close Capture
  Send Command to Printer


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Text

Text mode can be thought of as a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG)
capture, and is the more frequently used mode.  The captured data generally
will appear identical to the window display.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Binary ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Binary

Binary mode captures all control codes and escape sequences along with the
visible data, and often is used for print format.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 31. Help for Data Capture to Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Data Capture to Disk

Recommendation:  If you plan to edit the data or use it in a document, select
this capture option.

Choose this File menu option to send data to a disk file in either of two
modes:

 Text and Binary

 The saved data can be data received from the host or data entered at your
 keyboard.

 If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the capture
 status.

 For more information, select:

  Close Capture


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Text

Text mode can be thought of as a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG)
capture, and is the more frequently used mode.  The captured data generally
will appear identical to the window display.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Binary ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Binary

Binary mode captures all control codes and escape sequences along with the
visible data, and often is used for print format.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 32. Close Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Close Capture

Stop a capture which was started by one of the Data Capture options.

If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the capture
status.

Refer also to:

  Save Capture
  Discard Capture
  Close Appended Capture


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Capture

Turn off capture and save all available data.

If the capture is to a disk file, the contents of the capture buffer are saved
to the disk file and the file is closed.

If the capture is to a printer, the contents of the data buffer will be sent to
the printer.  This is different than discarding a capture, which does not save
the buffer.

Refer also to:

  Discard Capture
  Close Appended Capture


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Discard Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Discard Capture

Cancel the capture and discard any data.  To save what you already have, turn
capture off by selecting the Save Capture option.

If the capture is to a disk file, the buffer is emptied and the file is closed
with no contents unless one or more buffers have been copied to the disk.  The
file name will appear in the directory, but the file may be empty.

If the capture is to a printer, the capture buffer is emptied and printing
stops as soon as the printer's internal buffer is empty.

Refer also to:

  Save Capture
  Close Appended Capture


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Send Command to Printer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Send Command to Printer

Use to send command strings

Important:  Data Capture to Print must be enabled before this option can be
used.  The reason is that other processes could access the printer between your
sending it a command and then starting a capture, and the commands you sent
might no longer be in effect.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Screen Snapshot ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Screen Snapshot

Save the current display (but without menus) to a printer or a disk file. This
is similar to taking a picture of your screen and printing it immediately, or
saving it so it can be printed or edited later.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Printer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Printer

Important:  If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a
predefined file name, the following procedure is used:

  1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
     first time you choose this option.

  2. So long as you remain in the Session, choosing this option again will
     append the new data to the file.

  3. If you leave this Session and return, the data in the file will be
     replaced if you use this option again.

 If a file name was not provided when defining the DISK print device, a file
 will be created automatically.  The root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension
 is a sequential numeric designator from 000 through 999, such as:  SOFTEMP.075

 So long as you remain in this Session, new data will be appended to the file.
 If you leave this Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Disk

Save the display to a named disk file.  You will be prompted to supply the file
name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Scrollback ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Scrollback

Select this File menu option to view and save the first-in/first-out buffer of
received data.

Note:  The amount of data contained in this buffer is controlled by the
Scrollback Buffer Size set in the Terminal Emulation profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit

Choose this option or the System icon's Close option to Disconnect from host
and close a Session Window (communications connection) and clear its resources
from the computer's memory.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Close Appended Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Close Appended Capture

If the Terminal Emulation printer definition option  Append Disk Printer File
On Close is enabled and printer data has been redirected to a disk file, use
this option to permanently close the file.

Important:  A capture cannot be active when this option is used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 33. Edit Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Edit Menu

Use to copy selected text from the Terminal Emulation screen to a clipboard or
transmit to a host and Paste text from a clipboard into the Terminal Emulation.
If copied to a clipboard, the data in the clipboard then can be pasted into
another application program which supports the Paste function, such as a text
editor.  If transmitted to host, the data is sent to the host as if you had
typed it into the keyboard.  To use Mark/Copy's Hot Spots function, simply
double click on a word and it will be copied, excluding punctuation, to a
clipboard or transmitted to the host, as defined in the Sessions' System
Environment.

For more information, select:

  Mark
  Copy to Clipboard
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots
  Paste


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Mark ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Mark

Mark the text you want to copy by:

  1. Clicking and dragging with a mouse, or
  2. Selecting the Mark option from the menu.

 When you select from the menu, an inverse block will appear at the cursor
 position.  This Mark indicator is independent of the cursor, and can be
 positioned using the arrow keys.  To block the desired text, use your arrow
 keys in combination with the Left and Right Shift keys.

 To turn off the Mark function, click anywhere outside the marked data or
 select the Edit menu's Mark option again.

 To Copy the marked data, click anywhere inside the marked area, or select the
 Edit menu's Copy to clipboard or Transmit to host option.

 To use Hot Spots,  double click with the mouse on a word.  The mark region
 will find the start on the word and mark to the end of the word or any
 punctuating and then copy it to a clipboard or to the host, as defined by the
 System Environment.

 For additional information, select:

  Copy to Clipboard
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots
  Paste


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Copy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Copy

To copy the marked data:

  1. Click anywhere within the marked area, or
  2. Select the Copy to clipboard or Transmit to host option from the menu.

 The marked text is copied to the destination selected or as defined in the
 System Environment.

 Note:  Performing a Copy to clipboard function will replace the clipboard
 contents with the new text.

 To turn off the Mark function without copying the data, click anywhere out
 side the marked data or select the Edit menu's Mark option again.

 For more information, select:

  Mark
  Copy to Clipboard
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 34. Copy to clipboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Copy to clipboard

To copy the marked data to a clipboard:

  1. If the System Environment Mark/Copy action is set to Copy to clipboard,
     (Default action), click anywhere within the marked area, or
  2. Select the Copy to clipboard option from the menu.
 The marked text is copied to a clipboard, replacing the clipboard contents
 with the new text.

 To turn off the Mark function without copying the data, click anywhere outside
 the marked data or select the Edit menu's Mark option again.

 For additional information, select:

  Mark
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 35. Transmit To Host ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Transmit To Host

To transmit the marked data to the host:

  1. If the System Environment Mark/Copy action is set to Transmit To Host,
     click anywhere within the marked area, or
  2. Select the Transmit to host option from the menu.
 The marked text is transmitted to the host system as if it was typed into the
 keyboard.

 To turn off the Mark function without copying the data, click anywhere outside
 the marked data or select the Edit menu's Mark option again.

 For additional information, select:

  Mark
  Copy to Clipboard
  Hot Spots


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 36. Hot Spots ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Hot Spots

To use Hot Spots effectively, set Edit Action options, defined in the System
Environment, to Transmit to host and Format with Carriage Return and/or Line
Feed as required by host.

Double click on a word in the Terminal display and Hot Spots will search for
the start of the word and then to the end of the word or any punctuation and
then transmit the word to the host.  It will then transmit the Format options,
Carriage Return and/or Line Feed as selected.

If you double clink on a space, Hot Spots will send just the Format options,
Carriage Return and/or Line Feed as selected.

If the System Environment Mark/Copy Action option is set to Copy to clipboard,
or the Session does not have a System Environment profile defined, Hot Spots
will copy to the clipboard instead of the host.

Note:  These options can be changed without exiting the on-line session by
       selecting System Environment menu option under the Settings pull-down
       menu.

 Refer also to:

 System Enviornment Profile
 Edit Action options


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 37. Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Options Menu

The Options Menu provides the following functions:

  1. Select the font style and size to be used by the window
  2. Save the parameters (size, location) of the current window
  3. Process Keyboard functions, including creating Keyboard Playback macros
  4. Run profiled Script Files (if the Script module is installed)

 For more information, select:

  Font
  Save Window
  Perform Keyboard Function
  Display Keyboard
  Begin Keyboard Record Mode
  Start Script


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Font ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Font

Select the font you want this window to use.

Softerm supports all the fonts installed in your system and a special font
supplied by Softerm.

When you select Font, you will be able to choose a Dynamic font or a Fixed
font.

For more information, select:

  Fixed
  Dynamic
  Save Window


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Fixed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Fixed

Select Fixed to use a non-changing font and size with the Session Window.  An
additional dialog will be displayed so you can select the font name and size.

To save this Font setting for this Session profile, select the Save Window
option.  The Configuration data base file will be updated.

Refer also to:

  Dynamic


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Dynamic ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Dynamic

If you choose Dynamic, the Session Window will use the special Softerm font
which automatically changes size to produce the maximum number of characters as
the window size changes.

The dimensions which are used vary from a 1-pixel by 1-pixel character matrix,
to an 8 by 14 (VGA standard) matrix.

To save this Font setting for this Session profile, select the Save Window
option.  The Configuration data base file will be updated.

Refer also to:

  Fixed


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Window

Choose this option to save the current size, position and font of the current
window.  The saved settings will be linked to this Session profile and will be
used the next time this Session is activated.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 38. Perform Keyboard Function ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Perform Keyboard Function

Use this Options menu option to perform a keyboard function which does not have
a mapped key, or if you cannot remember the specific key which performs the
function.

A menu lists available functions by name.  To run a function, highlight the
name and choose Perform.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Display Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Display Keyboard

View the current keyboard mapping and locate characters and functions assigned
to keys.  Keys cannot be remapped.

To make changes, please use the Keyboard option on the Settings Menu or change
the Keyboard profile from the Session Manager.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Begin Keyboard Record Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Begin Keyboard Record Mode

The Record function creates Playback Macros by saving all further key strokes
to a named disk file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> End Keyboard Record Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

End Keyboard Record Mode

End the Record Mode and save the keystrokes to the chosen file ID.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 39. Start Script ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Start Script

Select this option to run an existing Script profile.

Important:  Script files cannot be run until they have been profiled.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 40. Settings Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Settings Menu

The Settings Menu provides "on-the-fly" changes to the active profile settings.
Changes can be temporary or can be saved to the same or to a new profile.  An
entire new Session profile can be created "on-the-fly."

When choosing to change profile settings, you will transfer directly to the
same profile Settings dialog used by the Softerm Session Manager.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Terminal Emulation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Terminal Emulation

Transfer to the Terminal Emulation Profile Settings dialog.  All functions,
except Setup, are available.  When finished, you will return to this Session
Window.

If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the new
settings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Connection Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Connection Path

Transfer to the Connection Path Profile Settings dialog.  All functions, except
Setup, are available.  When finished, you will return to this Session Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Keyboard

Transfer to the Keyboard Profile Settings dialog.  All functions, except Setup,
are available.  When finished, you will return to this Session Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> System Environment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

System Environment

Transfer to the System Environment Profile Settings dialog.  All functions,
except Setup, are available.  When finished, you will return to this Session
Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Print Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Print Path

Transfer to the Print Path Profile Settings dialog.  All functions, except
Setup, are available.  When finished, you will return to this Session Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Use to save changes which have been made to any profile.  The changes can be
ignored (that is, used just this one time), saved to the same profile or the
new settings can be given a new name and saved.  When Save is chosen, a dialog
box will be presented for each changed profile.

Important:  We recommend you use the Save As option when saving changes.
Changes saved to the existing profile will be in effect the next time it is
activated by any Session profile using the profile.

Note:  If changes are made and not saved here, the prompts are repeated when
exiting this Session Window from the System icon menu.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help

Use these choices to find out how to use help, to get general help, to go to a
list of keys, to go to the help index, or to view product and copyright
information.

 General help
    Description of the Softerm Session Window and the functions available on
    the menus.

 Keys help
    Displays a list of keys.

 Help index
    Displays the help index.

 Product information
    Displays product and copyright information.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Keys Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Keys Help

Select one of the following groups to get help for keys that do a specific
task:

  Cursor movement keys
  Action bar keys
  Menu keys
  Dialog keys
  System keys


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 41. Help for Session Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Session Window

Note:  Help is available for each menu choice, dialog field and pushbutton.
Press F1 when the item is highlighted.

A Session Window (also called a Runtime Window) is a terminal emulation and
communications display used for direct interaction with a remote computer
system.

The number of windows which can be open at the same time is limited by the PC's
hardware or to a maximum of 32.

If the Status Line is enabled, it will be displayed at the bottom of the
window.  In addition, the Status Line may be specific to the emulation, or it
may be the standard Softerm Status Line.

Primary Action Bar Menus

These menus provide real-time operational control over the job in progress.
They do not duplicate functions built-in to the operating system, such as
directory file management.

For more information, select:

  File Menu
  Edit Menu
  Options Menu
  Settings Menu

 Runtime Window Functions

 The following are some of the functions available in the Runtime Window:

  Exit
  Begin Keyboard Record Mode
  Perform Function
  Send File
  Drag and Drop
  Receive File
  Auto-Detect File Transfer
  Data Capture to Print
  Data Capture to Disk
  Send Command to Printer
  Screen Snapshot
  Scrollback
  Connect (Dial)
  Disconnect (Hangup)
  Font


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 42. Paste ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Paste

To use Paste select the Paste option from the Edit menu.  Paste will copy text
from the clipboard and transmit it to the host.

Note:  The Paste option is not available when the clipboard is empty or
       contains anything other than text.

 Refer also to:

  Mark
  Copy to Clipboard
  Transmit to host
  Hot Spots


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Product Information

Use this choice to display copyright and product information.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

OK

Choose OK to proceed with this operation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Cancel

Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Name

Enter a path (if not to the current directory) and file name to which you want
the screen data saved.  If you are not sure, use the Drive and Directory fields
to set the parameters.

Note:  If you enter the name of an existing file, a prompt will ask if you want
to Append to the existing file, Replace the contents of the existing file, or
Cancel the capture.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Drive

If necessary, select the drive to which to write the data.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Directory

If necessary, select the directory to which to write the data.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Multi-Page Emulation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Multi-Page Emulation

Some terminal emulations support multiple pages of video memory.  To print only
the contents of the current screen, select Current Page.  To print the contents
of all pages of video memory, select All Pages.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Already Exists ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for File Already Exists

A file with the given name already exists in the designated path.  The
available options are:

 Append    Add the new data to the end of the existing file.

 Replace   The new data will replace the contents of the existing file.

 Cancel    Stops the data capture operation and returns you to the previous
           dialog so you can enter a different filename.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Replace ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Replace

The new data will replace the contents of the existing file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Append ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Append

Add the new data to the end of the existing file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Cancel

Stops the data capture operation and returns you to the previous dialog so you
can enter a different filename.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 43. Help for No Connection ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for No Connection

The dial connection has not been completed.

Choose:

 Repeat
    To redial.

 Continue
    To enter the Session Window.  You should have a connection to your modem
    and can dial manually.

  Cancel
    To return to the Session Manager.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Repeat ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Repeat

Choose Repeat to redial.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Continue ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Continue

Choose Continue to enter the Session Window.  You should have a valid
connection to your modem and can dial manually.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 44. Help for Capture to Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Capture to Disk

Complete this dialog and choose OK to start saving all displayed data to a disk
file.  You can specify a file name to use, or let Softerm automatically create
a unique file for you.

Data will continue to be saved until you stop the operation by choosing Close
Capture from the File Menu.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 45. Help for Send Command to Printer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Send Command to Printer

Important:  Data Capture to Print must be enabled before this option can be
used.  The reason is that other processes could access the printer between your
sending it a command and then starting a capture, and the commands you sent
might no longer be in effect.

Use to send command strings to your printer.

Note:  If the printer cannot process the string as control codes, the string
will be printed as normal text.

Up to 30 characters may be typed at the input field.  For instance, you could
enter the code to set an Epson or compatible printer to its compressed mode.
This code is 0F Hex, which is entered as:

    [SI]

The first 32 ASCII characters (0 through 31) are control codes which can be
included by typing the appropriate acronym enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with the lead-in character, a
tilde '~'.)  Acronyms are listed in ASCII Character Codes.

Choose Send to transmit the string to the printer or Cancel to exit without
taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Printer Command String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Printer Command String

Up to 30 characters may be typed in this field.  For instance, you could enter
the code to set an Epson or compatible printer to its compressed mode.  This
code is 0F Hex, which is entered as:

    [SI]

The first 32 ASCII characters (0 through 31) are control codes which can be
included by typing the appropriate acronym enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with the lead-in character, a
tilde '~'.)  Acronyms are listed in ASCII Character Codes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Send ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Send

Transmit the string to the printer.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 46. Help for Snap-Shot to Print ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Snap-Shot to Print

Complete this dialog and choose OK to save the current display (but without
menus) to a printer.  This is similar to taking a picture of your screen and
printing it immediately.

Important:  If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a
predefined file name, the following procedure is used:

  1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
     first time you choose this option.

  2. So long as you remain in the Session, choosing this option again will
     append the new data to the file.

  3. If you leave this Session and return, the data in the file will be
     replaced if you use this option again.

 If "Automatically Create Unique Print File" was checked when defining the DISK
 print device, a file will be created automatically.  The root consists of
 SOFTEMP and the extension is a sequential numeric designator from 000 through
 999, such as:  SOFTEMP.075

 So long as you remain in this Session Window, new data will be appended to the
 file.  If you leave this Window and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be
 created.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Form Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Form Feed

If you check this box, a Form Feed printer control code will be sent when the
capture is completed, and the printer will advance the paper to the next page.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 47. Help for Snap-Shot to Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Snap-Shot to Disk

Complete this dialog and choose OK to save the current display (but without
menus) to a disk file.  This is similar to taking a picture of your screen and
saving it so it can be printed or edited later.

You can specify a file name to use, or let Softerm automatically create a
unique file for you.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Create Unique File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Create Unique File

If you check "Automatically Create Unique Capture File, a file will be created
automatically.  The root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension is a sequential
numeric designator from 000 through 999, such as:  SOFTEMP.075

So long as you remain in this Session Window, new data will be appended to the
file.  If you leave this Window and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 48. Help for Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Exit

This choice ends this Session Window (communications connection).

The Save settings box will be enabled if you have made changes to any of the
profiles and have not yet saved the changes.

To save changes, check this box and then choose Exit.  Dialogs specific to each
changed profile will be presented and allow you to:

 o Save changes to the current profile name
 o Make a new profile
 o Ignore the changes

 To end this Session Window, click on Exit (or select it and press Enter).

 To continue working with this Session Window, click on Do Not Exit (or select
 it and press Enter).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Settings

The Save settings box will be enabled if you have made changes to any of the
profiles and have not yet saved the changes.

To save changes, check this box and then choose Exit.  Dialogs specific to each
changed profile will be presented and allow you to:

 o Save changes to the current profile name
 o Make a new profile
 o Ignore the changes


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit

Close this communications connection and clear its resources from the
computer's memory.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Exit

Stop the Exit procedure and return to the Session Window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Terminal Emulation Profile

You have made changes to the active Terminal Emulation profile.  To save the
changes so they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose
Save.

Choose Save As to make a new Terminal Emulation profile which is based on the
active profile and which has the changes.

Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Choose Save to save the changes to the active profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Choose Save As to make a new profile which is based on the active profile and
which has the changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Connection Path Profile

You have made changes to the active Connection Path profile.  To save the
changes so they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose
Save.

Choose Save As to make a new Connection Path profile which is based on the
active profile and which has the changes.

Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Keyboard Profile

You have made changes to the active Keyboard profile.  To save the changes so
they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose Save.

Choose Save As to make a new Keyboard profile which is based on the active
profile and which has the changes.

Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Print Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Print Path Profile

You have made changes to the active Print Path profile.  To save the changes so
they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose Save.

Choose Save As to make a new Print Path profile which is based on the active
profile and which has the changes.

Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save System Environment Profile

You have made changes to the active System Environment profile.  To save the
changes so they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose
Save.

Choose Save As to make a new System Environment profile which is based on the
active profile and which has the changes.

Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 49. Connect (Dial) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Connect (Dial)

Choose this File Menu option to display the Admittance Process dialog so you
can redial a number or change the dialing parameters to dial a different
number.

This is a useful option if a general Session profile uses settings which are
applicable to several applications, and all you would like to do is change a
phone number.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 50. Disconnect (Hangup) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Disconnect (Hangup)

Choose this File Menu option to break a communications connection without
exiting this terminal emulation window.  You can use the Connect option to
redial using the same or different parameters.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Using Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Using Help

Choose this option to receive help on how to use the Help system.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Fixed Font ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Fixed Font

Select the font name and size you wish to use.  For more information, select:

  Font Name
  Font Size


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Font Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Font Name

Fixed uses a non-changing font with the Session Window.

The choices for the Name (such as Softerm or Courier) depend on which are
installed in your system.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Font Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Font Size

Fixed uses a non-changing font size with the Session Window.

The choices for the Size depend on which are installed in your system. Note:
If the selected font has more than one weight available, the size will include
a 'B' to indicate Bold (heavy) weight, or an 'L' to indicate Light weight.
Sizes without the 'B' or 'L' indicate standard weight.

The default Size is 8 x 14, which is the standard VGA character cell measuring
8 pixels wide and 14 pixels high.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Change Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Change Session

This dialog can be used to modify a Session profile using existing component
profiles.  An empty field indicates that the current configuration data base
file does not contain that type of component profile.

Use the drop-down list boxes to select the component profiles.

When the necessary profiles are assembled and displayed, choose OK to save the
modified Session profile.  You will be able to save changes to the profile's
current name or to make a new profile.

Choose Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type new or edit existing explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character
field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Terminal Emulation Profile

Use the drop down list to choose the Terminal Emulation profile to be used by
this Session profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Connection Path Profile

Use the drop down list to choose the Connection Path profile to be used by this
Session profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

System Environment Profile

Use the drop down list to choose the System Environment profile to be used by
this Session profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Transfer Profile

Use the drop down list to choose the File Transfer profile to be used by this
Session profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto-Start ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Start

If this box is checked, this Session profile will be activated automatically
when Softerm starts.  Multiple sessions can be designated as Auto-Start, and
each will activate when Softerm starts (depending, of course, on the physical
resources available to the personal computer).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Window Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Window Options

This option determines the initial size of the Session Window.

 Start Minimized
    This Session will be minimized to an icon when it starts.

 Start Windowed
    This Session will be the size of a normal window when it starts.

 Start Maximized
    When started, this Session will use a window approximately 80 columns wide
    and 25 rows deep.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Print Path Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Print Path Setting

To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.

When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window.  Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.

Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Print Path Settings

The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed.  To
examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Settings

Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Print Path Settings

To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.

When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window.  Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.

Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Print Path Settings

The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed.  To
examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Settings

Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for File Transfer Protocol Settings

To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.

When you have finished, choose Temporary Save to put the changes into effect
for this one file transfer operation only and return to the File Transfer
dialog.  Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by choosing Save
from the Settings menu.

Choose Cancel to return to the File Transfer dialog without taking any action.

Important:  The Temporary Save is very temporary.  Any changes which have been
made to the file transfer protocol settings will be in effect only for this
file transfer operation.  Changes are lost as soon as the transfer is completed
or as soon as you exit the File Transfer dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of File Transfer Protocol Settings

The settings applicable to the current file transfer protocol are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable setting and choose
Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Temporary Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Temporary Save

Choose Temporary Save to put the changes into effect for this one file transfer
operation only and return to the File Transfer dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the File Transfer profile.  The changes will
be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file
will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Connection Path Settings

To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.

When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window.  Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.

Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Connection Path Settings

Settings which are applicable to the communications interface are grouped into
related sets of parameters and change according to the chosen communications
driver.

Select the parameter set you want to modify or examine and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Choose Change to examine or modify the selected group of settings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Terminal Emulation Settings

To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.

When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window.  Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.

Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Terminal Emulation Settings

All general and terminal emulation-specific settings are available to be
examined and changed.

Select the settings group you wish to examine or change and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Select the settings group you wish to examine or change and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 51. Transmit Delay / Trigger String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Transmit Delay (also known as Character Delay) sets a delay between transmitted
characters.

The Host Trigger String provides a way for the host computer system to activate
a series of Softerm functions.

For more information, select:

  Transmit Delay
  Host Trigger String


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Transmit Delay ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  This function also is known as Character Delay.

Some host computers are not able to receive the bursts of data which may result
when using some of Softerm's extended capabilities.  The Transmit Delay option
allows an adjustable delay between transmitted characters, from 0 (no delay) to
255 (255 millisecond, or one-quarter second, delay).  This option is in effect
only for data transmitted as a result of Keyboard Playbacks, remapped keys or
file transfer during online terminal operation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Host Trigger String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If defined, this 5-character maximum string always will be searched for in
incoming data while terminal emulation is active.  Case sensitivity is applied
to the matching of the defined host trigger string and incoming data (for
example, "c" does not equal "C").

When the trigger string has been received, the very next character is expected
to be either a:

  1. 'K' indicating that a Keyboard Playback ID follows, or a
  2. 'C' indicating that a Script profile name or a Script file name follows.
     (The Script string must be terminated by any of the first 31 ASCII
     character codes.)

 Examples:

  <trigger string>K17
  <trigger string>CHOST[LF]
  <trigger string>CS:\SOFTERM\HOST.SCR[CR]

 When the trigger string is received, Softerm either will process the specified
 Keyboard Playback ID or will perform the steps necessary to run the specified
 Script profile or Script file (if the Script Module is installed).

 Note:  Softerm first will search the active configuration file for the Script
 profile name.  If a matching profile name is not found, Softerm searches the
 specified path (if provided) or the default path for a matching Script file
 name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 52. Buffer Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Softerm maintains three user-settable buffers to hold received data:

  1. The Capture Buffer is used when captures to disk and print are activated
  2. The Receive Buffer is used during file transfer receive operations
  3. The Scrollback Buffer is used to store data which has scrolled off the
     Terminal Emulation screen


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 53. Scrollback Buffer Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Softerm maintains a first-in/first-out buffer of received data which can be
viewed and saved by using the Scrollback option on the Runtime Window's File
menu.  The larger this buffer is, the more data you will be able to retain
automatically.

Important:  Because non-displaying data, such as character attributes, is
included with the visible data in the Scrollback Buffer, the buffer will not
contain as many characters as indicated by the buffer size.  As a rule of
thumb, divide the buffer size by 2 to approximate the number of displayable
characters the buffer will be able to hold.  That is, if the buffer size is set
to 16K, it will be able to hold approximately 8,000 actual displaying
characters.

Note:  Selecting the maximum buffer size is not always better.  The larger the
buffer size, the more memory will be necessary to run the program.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 54. Capture Buffer Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Set the size of the data buffer for user- and host-initiated captures to disk
and print.  A larger buffer size will improve data throughput under most
circumstances but will, of course, require more system memory.

Note:  The buffer size can be changed "on-the-fly" any time that a capture
operation is not in progress.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 55. Receive Buffer Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This provides a buffer for received data when the Receive Pacing parameter is
set to None.  If data from the host is being lost or becoming garbled,
increasing the size of the Receive Buffer may help.

The buffer also may improve system response when you are using an especially
fast PC and communications connection.

Note:  Selecting the maximum buffer size is not always better.  The larger the
buffer size, the more memory will be necessary to run the program.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 56. Help for Video Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

These options let you set default values which affect the appearance and
behavior of the display.

For more information, select:

  Cursor Type
  Auto-line Wrap
  Page Mode
  CR after LF
  LF after CR


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cursor Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The cursor displayed during online terminal emulation may be Underline, Partial
Block, Half Block Top, Half Block Bottom, Centerline, or Full Block.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto Line Wrap ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  This parameter also is referred to as Automatic New Line.

When enabled, this option specifies that the cursor should automatically move
to the first character position in the next line when data is entered in the
last position on the current line.  If the current line is the last line on the
screen and scrolling is enabled, the screen will scroll.

If this option is disabled, the cursor will stick at the last position of the
current line.  Additional data entered or received will overwrite the display
position until a cursor movement command, such as a carriage return, is
processed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Page Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This option sets the scrolling mode of the terminal.  When Page Mode is
enabled, scrolling is disabled and functions which normally cause scrolling
will cause a wraparound to the top row.

When Page Mode is disabled, scrolling is enabled and the cursor will continue
to scroll down one line at a time, each time the cursor is sent past the column
limit on the last line of the displayed screen area.

Note:  Page Mode is dependent on the Auto-line Wrap option being enabled.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> CR after LF ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If this option is enabled, Softerm automatically performs a carriage return
function (cursor to first display position) in addition to a linefeed function
(cursor down one line) whenever a linefeed character (0A hex) is received.  If
this option is disabled, no additional processing is performed for linefeed
characters.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> LF after CR ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If this option is enabled, Softerm automatically performs a linefeed function
(cursor down one line) in addition to a carriage return function (cursor to
first display position) whenever a carriage return character (0D hex) is
received.  If this option is disabled, no additional processing is performed
for carriage return characters.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 57. Help for Duplex [Echo] Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Set duplex to match the requirements of the host system.

Note:  If you are connected to a host and your screen displays ddoouubbllee
characters, try toggling to full duplex mode.  This condition generally
indicates that you are in half duplex mode and both your system and the remote
system are sending characters to your screen.

For more information, select:

  Duplex Setting


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Duplex Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Full Duplex
    Characters entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote system
    without being displayed or processed locally.  The remote system processes
    the characters and echoes them back to your screen.

 Half Duplex
    Characters entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote computer
    and are processed and displayed locally.

    Note:  If you are connected to a host and your screen displays ddoouubbllee
    characters, try toggling to full duplex mode.  This condition generally
    indicates that you are in half duplex mode and both your system and the
    remote system are sending characters to your screen.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 58. Help for Printer Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

New Line On Close Capture is used to enable or disable the automatic newline
sequence (carriage return + line feed) when sending data to a printer.  Most
users will prefer to leave this option disabled.

Append Disk Printer File On Close is provided primarily to handle hosts which
initiate printing of small amounts of data on a frequent basis.  Most users
will prefer to leave this option enabled.

The Send Initialize / Deactivate String Once is used only by append printer
operations which have been redirected to a disk file, and prevents the printer
initialization and deactivation strings from being sent to the file each time
it is opened and closed.

For more information, select:

  New Line On Close Capture
  Append Disk Printer File On Close
  Send Initialize / Deactivate String Once


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> New Line On Close Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Function:  Enable or disable the automatic newline sequence (carriage return +
line feed) when sending data to a printer.  Most users will prefer to leave
this box unchecked.

This option works with all data Capture to Printer operations. Softerm normally
appends a newline sequence to the end of a data capture.  However, when
transmitting data, some hosts will initiate a capture, send a line of data,
terminate capture, and repeat the process until all data has been transmitted.
Appending the newline sequence each time would destroy the data's format.
Leave this option unchecked to stop the automatic newline sequence from being
appended and to maintain the data's format.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Append Disk Printer File On Close ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Function:  This option is provided primarily to handle hosts which initiate
printing of small amounts of data on a frequent basis.  Most users will prefer
to leave this option checked.

Important:  The action of this function depends on the selected Print Path and
whether or not a print device is busy.

Case 1:  The Print Path uses a valid printer.

If the printer is available, all print activities (such as a capture to print
or a host-initiated print function) will be sent to the printer.

If Append Disk Printer File on Close is disabled and the printer is not
available (either off line, busy, etc.), all print activities (such as a
capture to print or a host-initiated print function) will be sent to a
temporary disk file.  Each time the print activity is turned off, the temporary
file will be closed.

If Append Disk Printer File on Close is enabled and the printer is not
available (either off line, busy, etc.), all print activities (such as a
capture to print or a host-initiated print job) will be sent to a temporary
disk file.  Each time the print activity is turned off, the temporary file
will, in effect, remain open.  When printing is turned on again, the data will
be appended to the existing file.

The temporary file will be closed when one of the following happens:

  1. You turn capture off from the File menu;
  2. You clear the Append Disk Printer File on Close option;
  3. You exit the Session Window; or
  4. You exit Softerm.

 Case 2:  The Print Path uses a Disk printer with the "Automatically Create
 Unique Disk Print File" option checked.  Important:  If a Disk printer is
 given a user-specified file name, append is assumed and this setting does not
 affect the file.

 If Append Disk Printer File on Close is disabled, every time the print
 activity is stopped, the disk file will be closed.  Each new print activity
 will overwrite the disk file.

 If Append Disk Printer File on Close is enabled, every time the print activity
 is stopped, the disk file will, in effect, remain open. Subsequent print
 activity initiation will append the new data to the original file.

 The disk file will be closed when one of the following happens:

  1. You turn capture off from the File menu;
  2. You clear the Append Disk Printer File on Close option and close the
     capture;
  3. You exit the Session Window;  or
  4. You exit Softerm.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Send Initialize / Deactivate String Once ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Important:  This setting works only with append printer operations which are
redirected to a disk file.  This includes a Print Path which uses a Disk
printer.

When this option is enabled, the printer initialization and deactivation
strings will be sent to the printer file only once.

If this option is not enabled, the printer initialization and deactivation
strings will be sent to the printer file each time it is opened and closed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 59. Help for Status Line Definition ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Determine the default setting for whether or not an information status line
will be displayed when in the Session Window (online terminal emulation).

If a status line is to be displayed, determine the default setting for the date
and time format to be used.

For more information, select:

  Status Line Time Format
  Status Line Display


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Status Line Time Format ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Date/Time
    Choose this setting for the status line to display the current date and
    time.

 Connect Time
    Choose this setting for the status line to display the length of time the
    connection has been established.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Status Line Display ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 On        The status line will be displayed when you are in the Session Window
           (online terminal emulation mode).

 Off       The status line will not be displayed when you are in the Session
           Window (online terminal emulation mode).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 60. Help for Answerback Message ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Answerback Message string depends on the specific terminal emulation.

If the string is defined and if it is used by a terminal emulation, Softerm can
be set to automatically transmit the Answerback Message when an answerback
function request is received.

An Answerback Message also can be transmitted with a keyboard function.

For more information, select:

  Answerback Message


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Answerback Message ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Answerback Message string can contain up to 30 actual characters. Softerm
automatically will use horizontal scrolling in the field if the entire string
cannot be displayed as a result of non-displayable character codes.

Both displayable and non-displayable ASCII character codes may be included in
an answerback string.  To enter non-displayable ASCII character codes, use the
acronym listed in ASCII Codes, such as [CR] for Carriage Return.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto Download ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto Download

Auto Download, also refered to Auto-Detect File Transfer, monitors incoming
data from the host for a Zmodem or Compuserve B+ Header, (an ENQ).  If it
detects that the host is trying to initiate the file transfer, Auto Download
will automatically start receiving the file.  You may specify a directory for
Auto Download to receive files to and the action to take if the file you are
receiving already exist.

Note:  Some Terminals use the File transfer header for normal terminal
functions.  Using Auto Download may not allow the Terminal Emulation to
function correctly.  If you experience difficulties, Disable Auto Download.

Refer also to:

  Enable
  Default download path
  If File Exist


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Enable ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Enable

Check this option to toggle Auto Download on and off.  If checked, Auto
Download is turned on otherwise Auto Download is turned off.  Auto Download
defaults to Enabled except for a few who frequently use the commands sent by
the file transfer protocol.

Note:  Some Terminals use the File transfer header for normal terminal
functions.  Using Auto Download may not allow the Terminal Emulation to
function correctly.  If you experience difficulties, Disable Auto Download.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Default download path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Default download path

Specify a Drive and Path, up to 80 characters, for Auto Download to place files
received into.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> If File Exist ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If File Exist

If the file that is being received already exist in the download path, Auto
Download provides the following options:

Resume

Resume is a Zmodem Protocol function that allows you to Resume a file transfer
of a file that had previously been stopped before completion. This option is
only valid for Zmodem File Transfer protocol.

Replace

If the file that you are receiving already exist, the file will be replaced by
the new file.

Append

If the file that you are receiving already exist, the new file will be appended
to the end of the existing file.

Stop

If the file that you are receiving already exist, Auto Download will Stop the
file transfer.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 61. Session Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A Session Window (also called a Runtime Window) is a terminal emulation and
communications screen used for direct interaction with a remote computer
system.  The number of windows which can be open at the same time is limited by
the PC's hardware or to a maximum of 32.

A Session Window is activated by starting a Session profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 62. Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Session profile is the unified profile that synthesizes all profile
modules.

When a session is started, the profile's saved settings are applied to the
activated on-line session.

Once you successfully configure a group of settings to perform a task, you name
the group as a profile and never need to configure that particular profile
again.  You use the profile by the name you gave it.

From these profiled building-blocks, as many Session profiles as you need to
perform any asynchronous communications task can be created.

For more information, select:

  Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
  Configuration Data Base


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 63. Synopsis of Softerm Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  If a desired profile module is not included in the version of Softerm
you own or use, please contact the Softronics' Sales Department and ask about
the availability of  additional modules.

 Connection Path Profile
    Defines the specific communications interface to be used by the connection.
    It combines the information in the Modem profile, which specifies the
    method of connection, such as modem or hardwire, and a specific hardware
    communications port, such as COM1 or Novell ACS.

 File Transfer Profile
    Specify a file transfer protocol as the default for a Session profile.
    Protocol-specific parameters can be saved as part of the File Transfer
    profile.

 Keyboard Profile
    Lets you change key assignments (mappings).  Keys can be be mapped to
    output:

    o A different character
    o A string of characters
    o A function
    o A combination of these

      Note:  Keyboard Record Mode Playback IDs are treated as functions.  Use
      the Keyboard profile to map a key to a Playback ID.

 Modem Profile
    Defines the method of the communications interface, such as hardwire or a
    specific modem, to be used by the connection.

 Nationality Profile
    Softerm is designed to operate correctly between personal computers and
    host systems which do not use the United States character set.

    When the host system transmits an О, we want to receive an О. Conversely,
    when we send a с, we want the host to receive and understand it as a с.
    Frequently, though, the host and the personal computer speak different
    languages.  The Nationality profile provides the translation between the
    host system and the PC.

 Print Path Profile
    Specifies the default printer to be used by the Session.  A printer can be
    a serial or parallel device, a disk file, or a print queue which may be a
    part of the operating system.

 Protocol Converter Profile
    This profile applies only to the Ind$File File Transfer Protocol and
    specifies which protocol converter is in the communications link between
    the personal computer and the host.

 Script Profile
    Script Files are similar to Batch and Command files in that they automate
    repetitive tasks.  A Script File can be activated automatically when a
    Session profile starts.

 System Environment Profile
    Maintains system-wide parameters for a Session profile.  These include the
    default print device, Nationality profile, disk drive and directory path,
    and the user area (terminal emulation screen) colors.

 Telephone Network Profile
    This optional profile lets you define the Prefix and Suffix to be used to
    access a particular telephone network, such as a PBX, and forms part of the
    Admittance Data.

    Note:  This profile is used only by a Session profile which includes a
    Modem profile.

 Terminal Emulation Profile
    Provides the interface so the host system behaves as though it is
    communicating with the correct hardware terminal unit.  The emulation
    correctly interprets host-initiated commands and control sequences and
    transmits the appropriate controls back to the host.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A Connection Path profile defines the specific communications interface to be
used by the connection.  The interface comprises the type, such as Standard
serial or the IBM Asynchronous Communications Device Interface, and the
specific hardware port, such as COM1 or COM3.

The Connection Path profile forms one half of the Access Protocol:

The Access Protocol, which provides end-to-end connections to remote computer
systems, is divided into two modules:  the Connection Path profile and the
Admittance Data.  The Connection Path profile contains the settings that are
constant to all sessions using a specific connection type, such as a COM port
connected to a modem.  The Admittance Data contains the settings that are
variable to individual sessions using a specific connection type, such as the
phone number to be dialed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A Modem profile defines the method of the communications interface to be used
by the connection.  It does not define a specific communications port;  that is
done by the Connection Path profile.  In addition, the Modem profile does not
have to include a modem in the definition.

If a Modem profile is not linked to a Connection Path profile which can use a
Modem profile, the Connection Path will default to using a hardwire connection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 64. ASCII Character Codes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

These characters, codes and functions can be inserted in many of Softerm's
string entry fields.  The first 32 codes (0 through 31 decimal), also called
the non-displayable characters, often are used as control codes. They can be
entered in a text field by typing the code's acronym (listed in the ASCII
column) between square brackets.

For example, a Carriage Return can be included in a string by typing the
acronym and placing it between square brackets, such as:

     [CR]

Hex  Dec   ASCII     Name               Keyboard

00   0     [NUL]     null               Ctrl @
01   1     [SOH]     start heading      Ctrl A
02   2     [STX]     start text         Ctrl B
03   3     [ETX]     end text           Ctrl C
04   4     [EOT]     end transmission   Ctrl D
05   5     [ENQ]     enquire            Ctrl E
06   6     [ACK]     acknowledge        Ctrl F
07   7     [BEL]     bell               Ctrl G
08   8     [BS]      backspace          Ctrl H
09   9     [HT]      horizontal tab     Ctrl I
0A   10    [LF]      line feed          Ctrl J
0B   11    [VT]      vertical tab       Ctrl K
0C   12    [FF]      form feed          Ctrl L
0D   13    [CR]      carriage return    Ctrl M
0E   14    [SO]      shift out          Ctrl N
0F   15    [SI]      shift in           Ctrl O
10   16    [DLE]     data link escape   Ctrl P
11   17    [DC1]     device control 1   Ctrl Q
12   18    [DC2]     device control 2   Ctrl R
13   19    [DC3]     device control 3   Ctrl S
14   20    [DC4]     device control 4   Ctrl T
15   21    [NAK]     negative ack       Ctrl U
16   22    [SYN]     synchronous idle   Ctrl V
17   23    [ETB]     end trans block    Ctrl W
18   24    [CAN]     cancel             Ctrl X
19   25    [EM]      end medium         Ctrl Y
1A   26    [SUB]     substitute         Ctrl Z
1B   27    [ESC]     escape             Esc
1C   28    [FS]      file separator     Ctrl \
1D   29    [GS]      group separator    Ctrl ]
1E   30    [RS]      record separator   Ctrl ^
1F   31    [US]      unit separator     Ctrl _
20   32              space              Space Bar
21   33      !       exclamation        !
22   34      "       quotation          "
23   35      #       number sign        #
24   36      $       dollar sign        $
25   37      %       percent sign       %
26   38      &       ampersand          &
27   39      '       apostrophe         '
28   40      (       open parenthesis   (
29   41      )       close parenthesis  )
2A   42      *       asterisk           *
2B   43      +       plus sign          +
2C   44      ,       comma              ,
2D   45      -       minus              -
2E   46      .       period             .
2F   47      /       slash              /
30   48      0       zero               0
31   49      1       one                1
32   50      2       two                2
33   51      3       three              3
34   52      4       four               4
35   53      5       five               5
36   54      6       six                6
37   55      7       seven              7
38   56      8       eight              8
39   57      9       nine               9
3A   58      :       colon              :
3B   59      ;       semicolon          ;
3C   60      <       less than          <
3D   61      =       equal to           =
3E   62      >       greater than       >
3F   63      ?       question mark      ?
40   64      @       at sign            @
41   65      A       A                  A
42   66      B       B                  B
43   67      C       C                  C
44   68      D       D                  D
45   69      E       E                  E
46   70      F       F                  F
47   71      G       G                  G
48   72      H       H                  H
49   73      I       I                  I
4A   74      J       J                  J
4B   75      K       K                  K
4C   76      L       L                  L
4D   77      M       M                  M
4E   78      N       N                  N
4F   79      O       O                  O
50   80      P       P                  P
51   81      Q       Q                  Q
52   82      R       R                  R
53   83      S       S                  S
54   84      T       T                  T
55   85      U       U                  U
56   86      V       V                  V
57   87      W       W                  W
58   88      X       X                  X
59   89      Y       Y                  Y
5A   90      Z       Z                  Z
5B   91      [       open bracket       [
5C   92      \       backslash          \
5D   93      ]       close bracket      ]
5E   94      ^       circumflex         ^
5F   95      _       underscore         _
60   96      `       grave accent       `
61   97      a       a                  a
62   98      b       b                  b
63   99      c       c                  c
64   100     d       d                  d
65   101     e       e                  e
66   102     f       f                  f
67   103     g       g                  g
68   104     h       h                  h
69   105     i       i                  i
6A   106     j       j                  j
6B   107     k       k                  k
6C   108     l       l                  l
6D   109     m       m                  m
6E   110     n       n                  n
6F   111     o       o                  o
70   112     p       p                  p
71   113     q       q                  q
72   114     r       r                  r
73   115     s       s                  s
74   116     t       t                  t
75   117     u       u                  u
76   118     v       v                  v
77   119     w       w                  w
78   120     x       x                  x
79   121     y       y                  y
7A   122     z       z                  z
7B   123     {       open brace         {
7C   124     |       line               |
7D   125     }       close brace        }
7E   126     ~       tilde              ~
7F   127     [RUB]   rubout (delete)    Shift Backspace


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 65. Additional Modules ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Softronics, Inc. continually updates Softerm by providing new modules to
provide more Local Area Network and Gateway support;  additional file transfer
protocols;  new terminal emulations;  and other capabilities.

To obtain information about Softronics' products or to place an order, please
write to or call:

 Softronics, Inc.
 5085 List Drive
 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919

 Phone: [phone] or
        [phone]
 Fax  : [phone]


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 66. What Is Softerm ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Softerm is a Procognitive System for asynchronous communications and terminal
emulation written specifically for the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of
Operating System/2 (OS/2) Presentation Manager.

For more information, select:

  Procognitive System Design Standard
  What Will Softerm Do
  Quick Start
  Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
  Add (Create) Session Profiles
  Session Manager Window - Description
  Session Manager Menus - Synopsis
  Modes of Operation
  What is the Session Manager
  Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
  What Are Softerm Modules
  Configuration (Profile) Data Base
  Additional Modules
  Profiles - Description and Definition
  Customer Service
  Definitions


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> What Will Softerm Do ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Softerm will let your PC communicate with other computer systems by:

  1. Emulating exactly any of the supported terminals
  2. Transfering data (uploading and downloading) between your PC and other
     computer systems


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 67. What Are Softerm Profile Modules ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

You customize your program by using Softerm's profile modules.  The user
interface and features reflect your specific needs and make the program your
personal tool.

Softerm profile modules logically separate functionality and features into
objects.  Modules can define a single feature or can be grouped together to
perform several functions.

By having a modular system, you can select the features you need. The Graphic
User Interface dynamically modifies the display to show only the modular
functionality that you chose.  A modular architecture eradicates "Feature
Glut."

For more information, select:

  Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
  Configuration Data Base


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 68. Softerm Session Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Session Manager is used to create and change profiles.  It is the core of
Softerm.

Component profiles are created here and linked to form Session profiles which,
in turn, are activated to make the end-to-end communications connection.

Once the necessary Session profiles are created, the Session Manager no longer
needs to play a visible role.  A Session profile can be set to activate
automatically when Softerm is started, avoiding the Session Manager completely.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 69. Configuration Data Base ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Softerm Modular maintains two types of data base configuration files:  static
and dynamic.

 Static Record Data Base
    This data base, named SOFTERM.MOD, contains read-only information -- that
    is, information which will not change but which is necessary for Softerm's
    operation.  This information includes these types of records:

    o Default list box text for each installed device
    o Default configurations for each installed device
    o Special list box text and configuration records for modems
    o Information used to load each device
    o Program initialization information

      SOFTERM.MOD is changed only by the installation process.

      Important:  Softerm will not start if it cannot find this file.

 Dynamic Record Data Base
    This data base holds the profiles you create and use.  Information in this
    file will be updated as required.

    The default file name is SOFTERM.MDB (Modular Data Base).  However, you can
    create and save as many configuration files as you need and load one from
    within Softerm or when starting the program.  Please refer to Appendix E,
    Startup Switches.

    Note:  As a safety measure, Softerm automatically maintains a backup copy
    of the .MDB configuration file being used.  Should a severe problem arise
    with the primary file, Softerm automatically reverts to the backup copy.
    The disadvantage, of course, is that disk space, equal to the combined size
    of all configuration files used, is required.

    The backup uses the same root name and the .BAK extension.  This backup
    will replace a file having the same name.  That is, the SOFTERM.BAK file
    which is created automatically will overwrite an existing SOFTERM.BAK file.

 Softerm configuration files use multiple tree indices and variable record
 lengths.  The advantages of this system are:

  1. The size of the configuration file is kept to a minimum.  Many specialized
     Session profiles can be created from a small number of component profiles
     because, just like any other data base, data can be used in multiple
     places.
  2. Data manipulation can be performed very quickly.
  3. Disks and directories are not cluttered with more files than necessary.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 70. Customer Service ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Customer Service

Although we have tried to make Softerm as easy to use as possible, there may
come a time when you have a question.

Softronics maintains a dedicated Customer Service Department which is open
weekdays from 8am through 5pm Mountain Time.  The Customer Service Department
also maintains a 24-hour computer bulletin board.

 Softronics, Inc.
 5085 List Drive
 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919

 Phone: [phone]
 Fax  : [phone]

 Customer Assistance BBS:
 [phone]
 (300-2400 baud, 8 data bits,
  1 stop bit, no parity)

Information and Ordering

To obtain information about Softronics' products, availability of other
modules, or to place an order, please write to or call:

 Softronics, Inc.
 5085 List Drive
 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919

 Phone: [phone] or
        [phone]
 Fax  : [phone]


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 71. Dial Modifiers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Dial Modifiers can be used in any component of the dial string. These
components include:

 o Phone Number string
 o Telephone Network Prefix and Suffix strings

 The strings are free format;  all characters except for the characters
 significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
 brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
 (If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)

 Certain functions and control codes can be included in the dial string.  The
 functions are listed below.  The first 32 ASCII characters (0 through 31) also
 are control codes which can be included by typing the appropriate acronym.
 These are listed in the ASCII column in ASCII Character Codes.

 For example:

    Acronym  Decimal Value  Name
    [NUL]          0        Null character
    [CR]          13        Carriage Return
    [ESC]         27        Escape
    [US]          31        Unit Separator

 The following table lists the significant characters and functions used in the
 number field:

 0-9
    Numeric digits valid for dialing

 * and #
    Valid touchtone special characters

 [DIALTONE]
    Wait for dial tone, maximum 3-second delay

 [PAUSE_n]
    Send a command string to the modem to pause it for n number of seconds,
    where n can be an integer from 1 through 9

 [PULSE]
    Select Pulse dialing

 [TONE]
    Select Touchtone dialing

 [VOICE]
    Go voice after dialing

 [WAIT_n]
    Internal program pause for n seconds where n is an integer from 1 through 9

 The functions [PULSE] and [TONE] may be intermixed freely in the number field
 to indicate the type of dialing for remaining digits.  If the modem does not
 have the capability to switch between tone and pulse dialing within a number,
 the [PULSE] and [TONE] functions are ignored except in the first character
 position.  If neither function is specified, dialing will default to either
 pulse or touchtone depending on how the system definition Dial Mode is
 specified.  Once a [PULSE] or [TONE] function is used in dialing a phone
 number, it becomes the new mode for subsequent digits dialed in the current
 phone number.

 The [VOICE] function is used in the last position of a dial string to indicate
 that Softerm should go into voice mode instead of data mode.  If your modem
 supports this feature, it is returned to the command state after the number is
 dialed.

 Functions and characters will be processed in the order that they are defined
 in the number field during a dial operation.  The following are examples of
 valid number field entries:

  [TONE]17195551212
  [PULSE][DIALTONE]1-719-555-1212
  [TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1] [phone]
  [TONE]9[PULSE]5551212[VOICE]


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 72. Dead Key ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

You will notice that some Keyboard profile functions are labeled "Dead Key."
Dead Keys supply the means with which to send and display non-standard
characters, such as characters which use diacritical marks.

"Dead" keys are so named because no action is taken until a valid follow-on key
is pressed, at which time the dead key and the valid key are combined to form a
character.  Softerm treats "dead keys" as functions.  That is, a key is mapped
as a dead key by selecting the appropropriate function name from the list, such
as "circumflex dead key."

For example, the AltGr-~ key could be remapped to place a tilde (~) over a
valid follow-on character, so that pressing AltGr-~ followed by "n" or "N"
would produce a ╨┤ or ╨╡.

Important:  Valid follow-on characters for each dead key assignment are defined
by selecting Dead Keys... at the Keyboard Remap dialog box.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 73. Profiles - Description and Definition ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A profile is a named collection of settings and can include other profiles.

  1. The Session profile is the unified profile that synthesizes all profile
     modules.  Activate a Session profile to form an end-to-end communications
     connection.

  2. A Simple profile module contains its own functional collection of
     settings.

  3. A Compound profile module contains its own functional collection of
     settings and at least one other profile module.

 For more information about profiles, select:

  Summary and List of Softerm Profiles
  Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
  Profile (Configuration) Data Base
  Profile Modules


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Summary and List of Softerm Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

  1. Every major function is defined by a profile.
  2. All profiles are user named and then used by name.
  3. Module profiles (Simple and Compound) are combined to form a unified
     Session profile.

 Softerm profiles are:

  Session Profile Module, which contains:

    Terminal Emulation Profile
       Keyboard Profile

    Script Profile

    Connection Path Profile
       Modem Profile (optional)

    System Environment Profile
       Nationality Profile
       Print Path Profile
       Connection Path Profile
        (if a serial printer is used)

    File Transfer Profile
       Protocol Converter Profile
        (only for the Ind$File protocol)

    Telephone Network Profile (optional)


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 74. Modes of Operation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

When using Softerm, you will be in one of four Modes of Operation:

  1. Terminal Emulation Mode
  2. File Transfer Mode
  3. User Interface Mode
  4. Script

 Terminal Emulation Mode
    Terminal Emulation Mode transforms your PC into an asynchronous terminal.
    The PC keyboard, PC video monitor, and PC Communications Path function as a
    genuine terminal.  Terminal Emulation mode is performed in the user area of
    the Softerm Session Window.

 File Transfer Mode
    File Transfer Mode exchanges data with a remote computer system. This
    process is accomplished with File Transfer Protocols.  File Transfers are
    invoked from the main action bar of the Softerm Session Window.

 User Interface Mode
    User Interface Mode facilitates control of all aspects of configuration and
    operation.  Softerm uses the Graphical User Interface (GUI) provided by the
    operating system to effectively control operation and configuration tasks.

 Script Mode
    Script files provide the means to automate repetitive tasks.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 75. Softerm Status Line ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If it is active, the standard Softerm Status Line appears on the last line of
the emulation window.  The standard Status Line provides information "at a
glance."  Some of this information never changes, some is either/or, and some
is either displayed or blank.

Status Line Indicators

 Online
           Indicates Softerm is ready for terminal communications with a host
           computer.  This field will show either Online or Local.

 Local
           Indicates that you have disconnected all communications with the
           host. In addition, characters and commands entered at your keyboard
           will act as though they were sent by the remote system.  This field
           will show either Local or Online.

 Connect
           Indicates that you currently have a connection and the DCD (data
           carrier detect) signal is being received from the serial interface.
           This is not a settable option.  If a connection is not established,
           this field will be blank.

 Full Duplex
           Indicates Softerm is operating in full duplex mode.  Characters
           entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote system without
           being displayed or processed locally.  The remote system processes
           the characters and echoes them back to your screen.

           Note:  Duplex is changed from the Terminal Emulation Settings
           dialog.

 Half Duplex
           Indicates Softerm is operating in half duplex mode.  Characters
           entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote computer and
           are processed and displayed locally.

           Note:  If you are connected to a host and your screen displays
           ddoouubbllee characters, try toggling to full duplex mode.  This
           condition generally indicates that you are in half duplex mode and
           both your system and the remote system are sending characters to
           your screen.

           Note:  Duplex is changed from the Terminal Emulation Settings
           dialog.

 Capture Off
           This indicates that none of the capture modes to print or disk are
           currently active.  This field will show either Capture Off, Capture
           Dsk or Capture LPT.

 Capture Dsk
           Indicates that a capture to disk is active.  In this mode, data
           received and processed during online terminal operation also is
           written to disk.

 Capture Lpt
           This indicates that a capture to print is currently active.  In this
           mode, data received and processed during online terminal operation
           also is sent to the printer.

           Note:  If you have defined your printer as DISK, the data will be
           "printed" to a disk file.

 UC and lc
           Indicate the Caps Lock state of the keyboard.  Pressing the Caps
           Lock key toggles the state between upper and lower case.

 Arrows
           Indicates that the numeric keypad is in function mode with the
           cursor positioning keys and the Home, PgUp, PgDn, and End keys
           enabled. Pressing the NumLock key will toggle to numeric mode.  This
           field will show either the arrows or NumLock.

 NumLock
           Indicates that the keypad is in numeric mode.  Pressing the NumLock
           key will toggle to function mode.

 07-01-91  12:00
           Indicates the current date and time.

 Connect: 00:45
           Indicates the length of time (hours and minutes) the activity has
           been connected to the remote system.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 76. Quick Start ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To connect to (call) another system, start a Session profile.  You may use an
existing Session profile;  create a new Session profile;  or modify an existing
profile to fit your own needs.

Using an Existing Session Profile

To connect to another system using an existing Session profile, follow these
steps:

  1. Choose a profile displayed in the Session Phonebook list.
  2. Select the Start pushbutton.

 When the connection is established successfully, the Session Manager is
 replaced by the Session Window (also called the Runtime Window;  the online
 screen;  and the terminal emulation screen).

 Create or Change a Session Profile

 If you need to create a Session profile or modify and existing Session profile
 to meet your requirements, choose one of the following topics:

  Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
  Add (Create) Session Profiles


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 77. Session Manager Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Description

The window Title Bar (the line of text at the top of the window) shows that
this is the Session Manager module of the Softerm program, and the name of the
configuration file (SOFTERM.MDB if the default file is used).  Unless specified
otherwise, Softerm automatically looks for SOFTERM.MDB when first starting.
Any changes to the configuration will be saved to the active configuration
file.

Areas of the Session Manager Window

The Session Manager window is divided into the following main areas:

  1. The Title Bar
  2. The Menu Bar (also called the Primary Action Bar) from which you access
     the File, Session, Options and Help menus
  3. The Session Phonebook list box which shows the following information:

    Session Name
       This column shows the name you provided to this unified Session profile.
       Changes are made by marking the name and choosing the appropriate menu
       option.

    Comments
       This field displays the optional remarks associated with this Session.
       Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen to view comments which
       extend past the edge of the display area.

  4. Pushbuttons:  For your convenience, the four pushbuttons duplicate options
     available on the Session drop-down menu.
  5. The Session Information Area which shows information about the highlighted
     Session profile:

    Telephone Number
       If a number is included in the profile, it will be shown here.

    Communications Interface
       This information field matches the Connection Path profile data.

    Auto-Start
       Indicates either Yes or No to show whether or not the highlighted
       Session will be activated automatically when you start Softerm.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 78. Session Manager Menus - Synopsis ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Session Manager provides configuration control through these menus:

 File
    Use to:

     1. Create configuration files.
     2. Load an existing configuration file in place of the current active
        file.

 Session Menu
    Use to:

     1. Start individual Session profiles to form an end-to-end communications
        connection.
     2. Stop a Session and clear its resources from the computer's memory.
     3. Create and modify Session profiles using component profiles which
        already have been created using the Setup profiles option from this
        Menu.  However, the Add and Change dialogs can access all profile
        manager modules.

 Options Menu
    Use to:

     1. Save the parameters used by the Session Manager window.
     2. Minimize the window when a Session is started.
     3. Install new modules.

 Help Menu
    Obtain on-line help for Softerm and for the operating system.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change (or Examine) a Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To change, or just examine a Session profile, follow these steps:

  1. Choose a Session profile from the display.
  2. Select the Change pushbutton.
  3. Examine or change information in the Change Session Dialog by choosing the
     Setup profiles button and then choosing the appropriate profile.
  4. To save changes, choose Change and then Save or Save As.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add (Create) Session Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To make a new Session profile, follow these steps:

  1. Select the Add pushbutton.
  2. Choose component profiles from those available in each category.  If
     necessary, create component profiles by choosing the Setup profiles button
     and then choosing the appropriate profile.

     Note:  In general, Softerm requires only the Terminal Emulation and
     Connection Path profiles to make an end-to-end connection.  Other
     profiles, such as File Transfer, System Environment, and Print Path can be
     defined if they are needed. Select Manage profiles from the Options menu
     to see a full list of installed profile modules.


  3. Select the Options button to set any Window Options or Auto Start
     features.
  4. Select Add to save the new Session profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Communications Connection
           This is the term usually used to describe the complete end-to-end
           connection between one computer system and another.  It is very
           similar to the telephone system.

 Connection Path
           Defines the specific communications interface to be used by the
           connection.

           The Connection Path profile combines the information in the Modem
           profile, which specifies the method of connection, such as modem or
           hardwire, and a specific hardware communications port, such as COM1
           or Novell ACS.

 Online screen
           See Session Window

 Runtime Window
           See Session Window

 Session Profile
           Assembles the component profiles necessary to form a complete
           communications connection between the personal computer and the
           remote system.  To completely automate the process of obtaining a
           connection, the Session profile adds the pieces of information which
           are specific to a connection;  such as a telephone number.

 Session Window
           A Session Window (also called a Runtime Window) is a terminal
           emulation and communications screen used for direct interaction with
           a remote computer system.  The number of windows which can be open
           at the same time is limited by the PC's hardware or to a maximum of
           32.

 Terminal Emulation screen
           See Session Window

 Terminal Emulation
           A software method which makes the personal computer appear to the
           host computer as though it were a dedicated hardware terminal.  It
           ensures that the two systems speak the same "language".


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Access Protocol ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The Access Protocol provides end-to-end connections to remote computer systems.
To achieve a complete connection, the Access Protocol is divided into two
modules:  the Connection Path profile and the Admittance Data.  The Connection
Path profile contains the settings that are constant to all sessions using a
specific connection type, such as a COM port connected to a modem.  The
Admittance Data contains the settings that are variable to individual sessions
using a specific connection type, such as the phone number to be dialed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Procognitive System Design Standard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A Procognitive System is one that extends "farther into the process of
generating, organizing, and using knowledge through interaction among men,
computers, and the body of knowledge."(1)

Criteria to be met by Procognitive Systems include:

  1. Facilitate seemingly unconscious learning during interaction between user
     and syste.

  2. Achieve a higher level of user interface interaction through protracted
     use.

  3. Adjust to the individual user by allowing a user-built feature set.

  4. Build upon user success.

  5. Allow the user to manage tasks by manipulating user-named objects.

  6. Provide the user with immediate feedback during decision-intensive
     actions.

  7. Assist the user with on-line Help.

 1.  Smith, Linda C. "User Friendly Future:  Applications of New Information
 Technology."  In What is User Friendly?, edited by F.W. Lancaster, pp.
 109-110, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign:  Graduate School of
 Library and Information Science, 1986.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 79. Cursor Movement Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use these keys to move the cursor in the editing area.

 Key:      Function:

 Up
           Moves the cursor up one line.

 Down
           Moves the cursor down one line.

 Right
           Moves the cursor right one character.

 Left
           Moves the cursor left one character.

 Ctrl+Right
           Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word.

 Ctrl+Left
           Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.

 Home
           Moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line.

 End
           Moves the cursor to the end of the current line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 80. Action Bar Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use these keys to select the System icon and action bar items.

 Key:      Function:

 F10
           Switches between the action bar and the editing area.

 Shift+Esc
           Switches between the System icon and the editing area.

 Right
           Highlights the next action bar item or the System icon.

 Left
           Highlights the previous action bar item or the System icon.

 Enter
           Accesses the pull-down of the highlighted action bar item or System
           icon.

 Mnemonic
           The mnemonic key is the key corresponding with the underlined letter
           in the action bar items.  It accesses the pull-down of the action
           bar item containing the mnemonic.

 Escape
           Returns to the editing area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 81. Menu Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use these keys to select pull-down items.

 Key:      Function:

 Up
           Moves up one pull-down item.

 Down
           Moves down one pull-down item.

 Enter
           Selects the highlighted pull-down item.

 Mnemonic
           The mnemonic key is the key corresponding with the underlined letter
           in the pull-down items.  It selects the pull-down item containing
           the mnemonic.

 Escape
           Closes the pull-down.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 82. Dialog Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use these keys to select dialog box items.

 Key:      Function:

 Tab
           Moves to the next control group on the dialog.

 Shift+Tab
           Moves to the previous control group on the dialog.

 Right
           Moves to the next button on the dialog.

 Left
           Moves to the previous button on the dialog.

 Up
           Moves up one item in a selection box.

 Down
           Moves down one item in a selection box.

 Page Up
           Scrolls up one page in a selection box with scroll bars.

 Page Down
           Scrolls down one page in a selection box with scroll bars.

 Spacebar
           Switches a check box on and off.

 Enter
           Starts the activity for the selected pushbutton.

 Escape
           Exits the dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 83. System Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use these keys to switch between, move, and size Presentation Manager windows.

 Key:      Function:

 Alt+Tab
           Switches to the next Presentation Manager window.

 Alt+Shift+Tab
           Switches to the previous Presentation Manager window.

 Alt+Esc
           Switches to the next application (including non-Presentation Manager
           applications).

 Ctrl+Esc
           Switches to the Task List.

 Alt+F4
           Closes the active window.

 Alt+F5
           Restores the active window.

 Alt+F7
           Moves the active window.

 Alt+F8
           Sizes the active window.

 Alt+F9
           Minimizes the active window.

 Alt+F10
           Maximizes the active window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 84. Help for File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Complete the File Transfer Protocol Settings dialog to create a complete
description of a File Transfer Protocol which can be used as a stand-alone
resource or which can be linked to a Session Profile.

Note:  An entry is required in the Protocol Converter Name field.

The Protocol Converter, which is required to connect the PC with an S/370 host,
allows asynchronous devices to emulate 3270 (synchronous) devices by converting
key sequences to the correct 3270 functions.

Use the drop-down list to choose an appropriate profile, or select the Setup
pushbutton to transfer to the Protocol Converter manager to create or change a
profile.

Protocol settings can be fine-tuned and set for specific applications.  To make
changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose Change.

When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Protocol Converter Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  An entry is required.

The Protocol Converter, which is required to connect the PC with an S/370 host,
allows asynchronous devices to emulate 3270 (synchronous) devices by converting
key sequences to the correct 3270 functions.

Choose the name of an appropriate existing Protocol Converter profile or select
Setup to create or change a profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup Protocol Converter ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Setup to create or change a Protocol Converter profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The settings applicable to the current file transfer protocol are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable setting and choose
Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save any changes you have made to the File Transfer Profile.  The changes will
be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file
will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Protocol Converter Profile Module ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A Protocol Converter profile is required to be linked to an Ind$File File
Transfer protocol profile and specifies which protocol converter is in the
communications link between the personal computer and the host.

 Add
    Use to create a new Protocol Converter Profile.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify and select Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Protocol Converter Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The list box shows the names of all Protocol Converter profiles which are
present in the configuration data base file.

Choose Add to create a Protocol Converter profile.  To examine or modify a
profile, choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Protocol Converter Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Protocol Converter Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Protocol Converter Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 85. Help for Add Protocol Converter ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use the drop-down lists to choose the type of protocol converter which is in
the communications link between your PC and the host and to specify the
terminal emulation to be used.

For more information, please select one of these topics:

  List of Protocol Converter Types
  Terminal Emulation Type


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Protocol Converter Types ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

From this list of supported protocol converters, choose the type which is in
the communications link between your PC and the host.

To connect the PC with an S/370 host via an asynchronous emulator, such as
Softerm, a protocol converter must exist in the network between the PC and the
S/370 host.

The protocol converter, such as the IBM 3708 Network Controller, allows
asynchronous devices to emulate 3270 (synchronous) devices by converting the
asynchronous data into SNA 3270 data.  To simulate 3270 devices, the protocol
converter must take ASCII codes generated by specific key sequences on the
emulator and convert them to the appropriate 3270 functions.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Terminal Emulation Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose the terminal emulation with which the Ind$File File Transfer profile
will be used, so that the correct 3270 functions will be produced by the
appropriate sequences.

The available types are:

  1. IBM3101 Model 20
  2. DEC VT100

 each of which have a predefined key code table which you can modify, and;

  3. User Defined

 which lets you define a table to be used with a different terminal emulation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 86. Help for Protocol Converter Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

These Key Definitions define the 3270 functions which will be produced by the
appropriate keys.

Select Change to examine and change the Key Definitions.  The definitions which
are shown will be applicable to the current selected protocol converter type
and terminal emulation.

The Protocol Converter profile applies only to the Ind$File File Transfer
protocol and specifies which protocol converter is in the communications link
between the personal computer and the host.

To connect the PC with an S/370 host via an asynchronous emulator, such as
Softerm, a protocol converter must exist in the network between the PC and the
S/370 host.

The protocol converter, such as the IBM 3708 Network Controller, allows
asynchronous devices to emulate 3270 (synchronous) devices by converting the
asynchronous data into SNA 3270 data.  To simulate 3270 devices, the protocol
converter must take ASCII codes generated by specific key sequences on the
emulator and convert them to the appropriate 3270 functions.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Protocol Converter Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The settings applicable to the current Protocol Converter are displayed.  To
examine or modify any settings, choose the applicable setting and select
Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose the setting you wish to examine or modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save any changes you have made to the Protocol Converter Profile.  The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Protocol Converter Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Protocol Converter Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete Protocol Converter Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If the Protocol Converter profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Protocol Converter profile may cause the affected Session profiles
to experience difficulties, unless a new Protocol Converter profile is added in
its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This list displays all Session profiles which use this Protocol Converter
profile.

Deleting the Protocol Converter profile may cause the affected Session profiles
to experience difficulties, unless a new Protocol Converter profile is added in
its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 87. Exit Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit Options

Select an exit option from those available on the Exit Option dialog.  These
options affect the way Softerm Modular will respond when an on-line session is
closed.

Exit Options include:
Prompt for Saved Changes
Exit and Save
Exit and Discard
Auto-Exit on Disconnect


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 88. Prompt on Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Prompt on Exit

Choose this option to make Softerm Modular prompt you to save profile changes
made during an on-line session when the session is closed.  This option is the
default.

Note:   If no changes have been made to any profiles, the Softerm window will
       close without prompting.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 89. Auto Save on Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto Save on Exit

If this option is selected, Softerm Modular will automatically save any changes
made to the session profile during an on-line session, when the session is
closed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 90. Auto Discard on Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto Discard on Exit

If this option is selected, then Softerm Modular will automatically discard any
changes made to the session profile during an on-line session, when the session
is closed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 91. Auto-Exit on Disconnect ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Exit on Disconnect

If this option is selected, Once Softerm Modular has connected, it will
automatically close the on-line session when the connection is broken.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 92. Edit Action Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Edit Action Options

Select the desired default action for Edits' Copy operation for an on-line
session and it's ScrollBack window.  To highlight text and then transmit it to
the host, select Transmit to host option.  To highlight text and copy into the
clipboard, select Copy to Clipboard.  To add a Carriage Return and/or Line Feed
to the end of every line of the highlighted text, Check Format with Carriage
return and/or Format with Line Feed.

Edit Action Options include:
Session - Transmit to host
Session - Copy to Clipboard
Session - Format with Carriage Return
Session - Format with Line Feed
Scrollback - Transmit to host
Scrollback - Copy to Clipboard
Scrollback - Format with Carriage Return
Scrollback - Format with Line Feed


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 93. Session - Transmit to host ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Transmit to host

If this option is selected, using the mouse, you can highlight text within the
on-line session and then click within the highlighted text and it will be
transmitted to the host system.  If you double click on a word within the
on-line session, the word, excluding punctuation, will be transmitted to the
host (Hot Spots).  If you have selected Format with Carriage Return and/or Line
Feed, they will be sent to the host system at the end of every highlighted
line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 94. Session - Copy to Clipboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Copy to Clipboard

If this option is selected, using the mouse, you can highlight text within the
on-line session and then click within the highlighted text and it will be
copied to the  clipboard.  If you double click on a word within the on-line
session, the word, excluding punctuation, will be copied to the clipboard (Hot
Spots).  If you have selected Format with Carriage Return and/or Line Feed,
they will be added to the end of every highlighted line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 95. Session - Format with Carriage Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Format with Carriage Return

If this option is selected, when you copy highlight text to host system or
clipboard, a Carriage return will be added to the end of every highlighted
line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 96. Session - Format with Line Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Format with Line Feed

If this option is selected, when you copy highlight text to host system or
clipboard, a Line Feed will be added to the end of every highlighted line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 97. ScrollBack - Transmit to host ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Transmit to host

If this option is selected, using the mouse, you can highlight text within the
scrollback window and then click within the highlighted text and it will be
transmitted to the host system.  If you double click on a word within the
scrollback window, the word, excluding punctuation, will be transmitted to the
host (Hot Spots).  If you have selected Format with Carriage Return and/or Line
Feed, they will be sent to the host system at the end of every highlighted
line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 98. ScrollBack - Copy to Clipboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Copy to Clipboard

If this option is selected, using the mouse, you can highlight text within the
scrollback window and then click within the highlighted text and it will be
copied to the clipboard.  If you double click on a word within the scrollback
window, the word, excluding punctuation, will be copied to the clipboard (Hot
Spots).  If you have selected Format with Carriage Return and/or Line Feed,
they will be added to the end of every highlighted line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 99. ScrollBack - Format with Carriage Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Format with Carriage Return

If this option is selected, when you copy highlight text to host system or
clipboard, a Carriage return will be added to the end of every highlighted
line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 100. ScrollBack - Format with Line Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Format with Line Feed

If this option is selected, when you copy highlight text to host system or
clipboard, a Line Feed will be added to the end of every highlighted line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Install Disk Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Install Disk Path

In the Source Path field, please provide the path (drive and directory) where
Softerm can locate the files necessary for installation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Source Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Source Path

Type the path (disk drive and directory) where source files can be found.  This
can be a directory on a local hard drive, if you copied all the files from the
distribution disks;  a floppy disk drive, if you will use your distribution
disks;  or a network drive.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Install Disk Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Install Disk Path

Softerm was unable to locate the necessary files in the specified drive and
directory.  Please correct the Source Path information or cancel.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Source Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Source Path

Type the path (disk drive and directory) where source files can be found.  This
can be a directory on a local hard drive, if you copied all the files from the
distribution disks;  a floppy disk drive, if you will use your distribution
disks;  or a network drive.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 101. Help for Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Keyboard Profile

This is an optional profile.  You will not need to make a special Keyboard
profile if the following are true:

  1. You are using a 101-key keyboard,
  2. You do not need to remap any keys, and
  3. You will not assign Record Mode keyboard macros to a key.

 The Keyboard profile provides almost total control over the keyboard by
 changing key assignments (mappings).  Keys can be mapped to output:

   A different character
   A string of characters
   A function
   A combination of all

 Note:  Keyboard Record Mode Playback IDs are treated as functions.  Use the
 Keyboard profile to map a key to a Playback ID.

 Important:  A Keyboard profile is linked to a Terminal Emulation profile and
 passes its characters to the emulation. The emulation then is responsible for
 how the characters are passed to the display and to the host.

 Add
    Use to create a new Keyboard profile and add it to the configuration data
    base file.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Keyboard Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Keyboard Profiles

The list box shows the names of all Keyboard profiles which are present in the
configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Keyboard profile.  To examine or modify a profile,
choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Keyboard Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Keyboard Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Keyboard Profile

Choose the profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and select
Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Add Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Add Keyboard

Complete this dialog to define the physical layout of your keyboard, the
terminal emulation which will use this keyboard definition, and the default
nationality of your keyboard.

For more information, select:

  Keyboard Layout
  Terminal Keyboard Type
  Nationality


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Keyboard Layout ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Keyboard Layout

Choose from the list of keyboard types the one which most closely matches the
keyboard you are using, such as 101-Key Enhanced.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Terminal Keyboard Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Terminal Keyboard Type

Choose the terminal emulation to which this Keyboard profile will be linked.
This list shows installed terminal emulations. If only one emulation has been
installed, only that one will appear on this list.

Note:  This parameter ensures that a key mapping for one terminal emulation is
not attached accidentally to an incompatible terminal emulation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Nationality ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Nationality

Choose the nationality which best describes the default nationality and
physical key mapping of your keyboard.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Keyboard Profile Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Keyboard Profile Settings

Complete the Keyboard Profile Settings dialog to create a complete description
of a keyboard mapping which can be linked to a Terminal Emulation profile.

To make changes to a Keyboard setting, choose the applicable string from the
list box and select Change.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any desired remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Keyboard Profile Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Keyboard Profile Settings

The setting strings applicable to the current keyboard are displayed.  To
examine or modify any settings, choose the applicable string and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Choose the setting you wish to examine or modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Keyboard Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Name for Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Name for Keyboard Profile

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Delete Keyboard Profile

If the Keyboard profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Keyboard profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Keyboard profile is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this Keyboard profile.

Deleting the Keyboard profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Keyboard profile is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 102. Help for Softerm Session Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Softerm Session Manager

Important:  Help is available at all times.  Select the Help pushbutton for
general information about the dialog, or press F1 when the focus is on any
field or pushbutton.

Note:  A list of additional Help topics is at the end of this Help panel and
the READ.ME file contains information about changes and additions since the
manual was printed.

Softerm Session Manager

The Session Manager provides the tools to manage (create, change and delete)
component profiles and assemble them to form Session profiles.

Session profiles contain all the information to successfully complete an
end-to-end communications session.

One or more Session profiles can be set to activate automatically when Softerm
is started.

Important:  The maximum number of active sessions is 32.  Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.

Connect to Another System

To call (connect to) another computer system, start the appropriate Session
profile.  When a connection is established, the Session Manager transfers
control to a Session Window.  This window also is called a Runtime Window, a
Terminal Emulation Window or the Online Window.

For more information, select:

  Quick Start
  What Will Softerm Do
  Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
  Add (Create) Session Profiles
  Session Manager Window - Description
  Session Manager Menus - Synopsis
  Modes of Operation
  What is the Session Manager
  Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
  What Are Softerm Modules
  Configuration (Profile) Data Base
  Additional Modules
  Profiles - Description and Definition
  Customer Service
  Definitions
  What is Softerm Modular


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 103. Session Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Session Menu

Use the Session Manager's Session menu to:

 o Start a new communications connection in a new Session Window
 o Stop a running Session Window
 o Manage (add/change/delete) Session profiles
 o Setup (manage) component profiles

 Important:  The maximum number of active sessions is 32.  Your system hardware
 may limit the number which can be active at the same time.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 104. Start Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Start Session

Select this Session menu option to activate the Session profile whose name is
highlighted.  You also can choose a Session profile name and press Enter, or
click on the profile name.

Important:  The maximum number of active sessions is 32.  Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 105. Stop Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Stop Session

When you select Stop from the Session Menu, a list of all active sessions is
displayed.  You can stop one or more Sessions.  When a Session is stopped, all
its resources are cleared from memory and any active connections are
terminated.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Exit Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit Session

Use the System icon's Close option to quit Softerm, no matter how many Sessions
are active.  All active connections are broken and all resources are cleared
from memory.

Important:  If any Session Windows are active and the program detects that
changes have been made to any profiles used by the window, you will be able to
save the changes before exiting.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 106. Help for File Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Menu

Use the File menu to

 o Make an entirely-new configuration file
 o Make a new configuration file using the current file as the base
 o Load a different configuration file

 Important:  Under the OS/2 and Windows operating systems, active (runtime)
 sessions are processes separate from the manager which started them.  Thus,
 replacing the current configuration file and Session Manager with a new one
 will not terminate any active sessions.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 107. Add Configuration ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Configuration

This option is intended to assemble a new Session profile using existing
component profiles.  If a field is empty, no component profile has been
created.  However, component profiles can be created and modified from this
menu.

Note:  A Session profile generally consists of Terminal Emulation, Connection
Path and System Environment profiles, but there are exceptions.

Important:  If a profile field is greyed, the module has not been installed.
Additional modules are available from Softronics, Inc.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 108. Change Configuration ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Configuration

Use to examine or modify a Session profile.  Choose the appropriate profile and
select this option.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 109. Delete Configuration ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Configuration

Use to remove a Session profile from the display and the configuration file.
Choose the profile you wish to remove and select this option.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 110. New (Configuration File) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

New (Configuration File)

Use to make an entirely-new configuration file.  (If you want to use an
existing file as the starting point, make sure it is the active configuration
and use the Save As option.)


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 111. Open (Configuration File) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Open (Configuration File)

Use to load a different, existing configuration file.

Important:  Under the OS/2 and Windows operating systems, active (runtime)
sessions are processes separate from the manager which started them.  Thus,
replacing the current configuration file and Session Manager with a new one
will not terminate any active sessions.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Make a new configuration file based on the current one.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Exit Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit Session

Use the System icon's Close option to quit Softerm, no matter how many Sessions
are active.  All active connections are broken and all resources are cleared
from memory.

Important:  If any Session Windows are active and the program detects that
changes have been made to any profiles used by the window, you will be able to
save the changes before exiting.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 112. Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Options Menu

The Options menu provides access to these Session Manager functions:

  1. Saving the parameters being used by the Session Manager Window
  2. Setting whether the Session Manager window should minimize to an icon as
     soon as a Session Profile is activated
  3. Turning on and off the special Show All install option


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 113. Setup Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup Profiles

This Session Manager Session Menu option is designed to quickly create, change,
examine and delete multiple profiles.

When this option is chosen, a dialog presents a list of all installed compound
Profile Managers (such as Terminal Emulation, Keyboard, Print Path).  Note that
each simple Profile Manager is accessed through its parent Profile Manager.

Select the button of a Profile Module name to modify or examine an existing
profile or create new profiles.

Important:  If a profile name is greyed, the module has not been installed.
Additional modules are available from Softronics, Inc.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 114. Save Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Window

Use to save the current position and size, and the setting of the Minimize On
Use option of the Session Manager window.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Minimize on Use ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Minimize on Use

If this option is checked, the Session Manager window will minimize to an icon
as soon as a Session profile is started.  To make this the default, select the
Save Window option to update the data base.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 115. Show All ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Show All

When creating profiles, setting this option makes available all the resources
on the Softerm distribution disks, rather than only the resources which already
have been installed.  Prompts will request that the applicable disk be placed
in the disk drive you designate.

For more information, select:

  Show All - On


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 116. Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help

Use these choices to find out how to use help, to get general help, to go to a
list of keys, to go to the help index, or to view product and copyright
information.

 General help
    Descriptions of the Softerm Session Manager and profiles.

 Keys help
    Displays a list of keys.

 Help index
    Displays the help index.

 Product information
    Displays product and copyright information.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Keys Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Keys Help

For information, select one of these topics:

  Cursor movement keys
  Action bar keys
  Menu keys
  Dialog keys
  System keys


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Softerm Session Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Softerm Session Manager

Important:  Help is available at all times.  Select the Help pushbutton for
general information about the dialog, or press F1 when the focus is on any
field or pushbutton.

Note:  A list of additional Help topics is at the end of this Help panel and
the READ.ME file contains information about changes and additions since the
manual was printed.

Softerm Session Manager

The Session Manager provides the tools to manage (create, change and delete)
component profiles and assemble them to form Session profiles.

Session profiles contain all the information to successfully complete an
end-to-end communications session.

One or more Session profiles can be set to activate automatically when Softerm
is started.

Important:  The maximum number of active sessions is 32.  Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.

Connect to Another System

To call (connect to) another computer system, start the appropriate Session
profile.  When a connection is established, the Session Manager transfers
control to a Session Window.  This window also is called a Runtime Window, a
Terminal Emulation Window or the Online Window.

For more information, select:

  Quick Start
  What Will Softerm Do
  Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
  Add (Create) Session Profiles
  Session Manager Window - Description
  Session Manager Menus - Synopsis
  Modes of Operation
  What is the Session Manager
  Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
  What Are Softerm Modules
  Configuration (Profile) Data Base
  Additional Modules
  Profiles - Description and Definition
  Customer Service
  Definitions
  What is Softerm Modular


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Product Information

Use this choice to display the copyright and product information.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

OK

Select OK to accept the dialog and continue.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Cancel

Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Configuration File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Configuration File Name

Type the name for the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Drive

If not entered into the name field, use this field to choose the desired disk
drive.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Directory

If not entered into the name field, use this field to choose the desired
directory.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File

If not entered into the name field, use this field to choose the desired file
name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save As

Use this dialog to make a new configuration file based on the current one.
Remember that when the new configuration is activated, a backup also is made.

Enter a new path and file name to use.  When the new file is created, it
becomes the active configuration file, and session and profile changes will
affect it.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for New Configuration File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for New Configuration File

Important:  Under the OS/2 and Windows operating systems, active (runtime)
sessions are processes separate from the manager which started them.  Thus,
replacing the current configuration file and Session Manager with a new one
will not terminate any active sessions.

Use this dialog to make an entirely-new configuration file.  (If you want to
use an existing file as the starting point, make sure it is the active
configuration and use the Save As option.)  Remember that when a new
configuration file is activated, a backup also is made.

Specify a path and a file name.  The file can be created in any valid path.

When you select the OK pushbutton, Softerm creates the file and writes the
basic information which is required by all configuration files.  At the finish
of this process, which may require a couple minutes, you will return to a blank
Session Manager window.  In a LAN environment, if this is a shared file, other
users will be locked out until the process is complete.  Use the Session menu
to create component and Session profiles.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Open File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Open File

Important:  Under the OS/2 and Windows operating systems, active (runtime)
sessions are processes separate from the manager which started them.  Thus,
replacing the current configuration file and Session Manager with a new one
will not terminate any active sessions.

Use this dialog to load a different, existing configuration file.

Provide a path and a file name.  (If necessary, use the File and Directory list
boxes.)  Select OK when the displayed information is correct.  If the file is
not a valid configuration file, Softerm prompts you to choose a different file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

OK

Select this button to save all Session Manager profiles to the indicated file
name and directory.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Stop Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Stop Session

This dialog displays a list of all active sessions.  One or more Sessions can
be stopped.  When a Session is stopped, all its resources are cleared from
memory and any active connections are terminated.

Select Stop to stop the Session.

Select Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Active Sessions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Active Sessions

This list displays the names of all active Sessions.  To stop a Session, choose
the name and select Stop.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Stop ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Stop

Stop the selected Session and its connection (if it is active).  Clear the
Session's resources from the computer's memory.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Exit Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Exit Session

Quit Softerm, no matter how many Sessions are active. All active connections
are broken and all resources are cleared from memory.

Important:  If any Session Windows are active and the program detects that
changes have been made to any profiles used by the window, you can save the
changes before exiting by checking the Save Settings box.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Settings

Changes have been made to one or more profiles.  Check this option box if you
want to save the changes before exiting.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Exit

Deactivate all Session Windows and exit Softerm.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Exit

Exit this dialog without taking any action.  Return to the Session Manager.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Show All - On ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Show All - On

Selecting Show All makes available all the resources on the Softerm
distribution disks, rather than only those which already have been installed.
This function remains active until turned off or until you exit Softerm.

Important:  Two installation data base files are required.  If they are not
available in Softerm's directory, Softerm will attempt to copy them from the
Source Path as soon as you select the Show All pushbutton.

When you create and change profiles, the list of available resources normally
shows only those which already are installed.  With the Show All option turned
on, the list will show all the supplied resources.  When a resource, such as a
terminal emulation, is chosen and is not already installed, Softerm will
install it from the drive and directory you specify here.

All necessary files will be copied to the local disk and the active
configuration data base file will be updated.  Note:  If the resource is not
found in the specified path, Softerm will prompt you to provide a new path.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Show All ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Show All

Select this button to initiate the Show All mode.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Show All-Off ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Show All-Off

Select this button to turn off the Show All mode.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Source Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Source Path

Type the path (disk drive and directory) where source files can be found.  This
can be a directory on a local hard drive, if you copied all the files from the
distribution disks;  a floppy disk drive, if you will use your distribution
disks;  or a network drive.

Note:  Softerm will have to copy two data base files which contain information
about available resources and their location.  When Show All is turned off or
when you exit Softerm, these files automatically will be deleted.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Show All-Off ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Show All-Off

Selecting Show All-Off restricts resources to those which already have been
installed.

For more information, select:

  Show All


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 117. Help for Script File Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Script File Profile

Important:  Script files must be profiled so that they can be started from the
Session Window.

Script Files are similar to Batch and Command files in that they automate
repetitive tasks.  A Script File profile may contain only the name of a Script
File or it can pre-set up to five variables which are used in the Script File.
AScript File can be designated as Auto-Start and can be activated automatically
when a Session profile starts.

Please refer to the Session Manager: Introduction and Script File chapters.

 Add
    Use to create a new Script File profile and add it to the configuration
    data base file.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Script File Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Script File Profiles

The list box shows the names of all Script File profiles which are present in
the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Script File profile.  To examine or modify a profile,
choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Script File Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Script File Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Script File Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Script File Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Script File Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Script File Profile

Choose the profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and select
Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Add Script File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Add Script File

Use this dialog to select the specific existing Script File to profile.

Enter the path (if necessary) and file name in the Script File Name field (80
characters maximum), or use the Drive, File and Directory lists to locate the
Script File.  Notice that the Directory list defaults to displaying file names
having the .SCR extension.

When the information displayed is correct, select Add.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Script File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Script File Name

Enter the path (if necessary) and file name in this 80-character field, or use
the Drive, File and Directory lists to locate the Script File.  Notice that the
Directory list defaults to displaying file names having the .SCR extension.

When the information displayed is correct, select Add.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Drive

If you do not know the exact path and filename, use the Drive, Files and
Directory options to locate and select the Script File you wish to profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File

If you do not know the exact path and filename, use the Drive, Files and
Directory options to locate and select the Script File you wish to profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Directory

If you do not know the exact path and filename, use the Drive, Files and
Directory options to locate and select the Script File you wish to profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Script File Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Script File Settings

To make changes to a Script File variable setting, select Change.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Script File Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Script File Settings

The only settings applicable to the Script profile are the variables.  To
examine or modify any variables, select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Script Variables ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Script Variables

Use this dialog to pre-set up to five variables which are in the Script File
being profiled.

For additional information, please refer to the Script Files chapter.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Script Variables 1-5 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Script Variables 1-5

These correspond to the Script Variables covered in the Script Files chapter.
That is, Script Variable 2 corresponds to SV2 in the Script File.

If the Script File being profiled uses no Script variables, or if they are set
from withion the Script, leave these fields blank.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Script ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Script

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete Script Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Delete Script Profile

If the Script profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Script profile may cause an affected Session profile to experience
difficulties, unless a new Script profile is added in its place or the Session
profile is changed so that it does not have an auto-start Script.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using This Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using This Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this Script profile.

Deleting the Script profile may cause an affected Session profile to experience
difficulties, unless a new Script profile is added in its place or the Session
profile is changed so that it does not have an auto-start Script.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence and exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 118. Help for System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for System Environment Profile

This is an optional profile.  A System Environment profile maintains
system-wide parameters for a Session profile by assembling Nationality and
Print Path profiles, and setting a Default Directory, Edit Actions, Exit
actions and Colors.

Important:  This is a particularly powerful and useful profile.  For example,
even though only 25 Keyboard Playback files can exist in a directory, each
Session profile can be assigned a different Default Path to a directory which
contains its own set of Keyboard Playback files.  The Default Path setting also
affects the default directory used for file transfer operations and files
created automatically when a "disk" printer is used.

Using a different Color combination for each Session gives you a handy visual
reference which identifies which Session Window you are working with.  This is
especially useful if you have several Sessions active at the same time.

In an international communications environment, the Nationality profile will
customize the communications display for each task.

Providing a System Environment profile for each Session helps to eliminate
confusion.

 Add
    Use to create a new System Environment profile and add it to the
    configuration data base file.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of System Environment Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of System Environment Profiles

The list box shows the names of all System Environment profiles which are
present in the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a System Environment profile.  To examine or modify a
profile, choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add System Environment Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change System Environment Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete System Environment Profile

Choose the profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and select
Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for System Environment Settings

A System Environment profile maintains system-wide parameters for a Session
profile by assembling Nationality and Print Path profiles, and setting a
Default Directory, Exit options, Edit Action options and Colors.

Important:  This is a particularly powerful and useful profile.  For example,
even though only 25 Keyboard Playback files can exist in a directory, each
Session profile can be assigned a different Default Path to a directory which
contains its own set of Keyboard Playback files.  The Default Path setting also
affects the default directory used for file transfer operations and files
created automatically when a "disk" printer is used.

Using a different Color combination for each Session gives you a handy visual
reference which identifies which Session Window you are working with.  This is
especially useful if you have several Sessions active at the same time.

In an international communications environment, the Nationality profile help
customize the communications display for each task.

Providing a System Environment profile for each Session helps to eliminate
confusion.

To make changes to a System Environment setting, choose the applicable string
from the list box and select Change.

For additional information, select:

  Nationality Profiles
  Print Path Profiles
  Default Path
  Colors
  Exit Options
  Edit Action Options

 When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings
 or select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

 Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
 profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Nationality Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Nationality Profiles

This is an optional entry.  In many cases, no Nationality profile will be
required.

This drop-down list displays all existing Nationality profiles.  If one is
required, choose it, or select Setup to examine, change or create one.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup Nationality Profile

Select this button to examine, change or create a Nationality profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Print Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Print Path Profiles

This is an optional entry.  However, it generally is useful to link a
predefined print device to a Session.

This drop-down list displays all existing Print Path profiles.  If one is
required, choose it, or select Setup to examine, change or create one.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup Print Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup Print Path

Select this button to examine, change or create a Print Path profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of System Environment Settings

The settings applicable to the System Environment are displayed.  To examine or
modify any settings, choose the applicable setting and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Choose the setting you wish to examine or modify and select this button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save with Current Name

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save System Environment Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> System Environment Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

System Environment Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete System Environment Profile

If the System Environment profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the System Environment profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to experience difficulties, unless a new System Environment
profile is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using This Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using This Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this System Environment
profile.

Deleting the System Environment profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to experience difficulties, unless a new System Environment
profile is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence and exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Default Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Default Path

Type the complete default path, such as:

S:\SOFTERM\USER\RIK

You also can use the Drive and Directory list to choose the Default Path.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Drive

If necessary, use this list to choose the drive.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Directory

If necessary, use this list to choose the directory.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Default Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Default Path

If you plan to perform several operations in a particular directory, setting
the Default Directory is a good way to avoid having to enter complete path
names each time you want to access files.

The Default Path affects Keyboard Playback ID files, file transfer operations,
and printing.

Each active Session can have its own Default Path.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

OK

Select OK to accept the dialog and continue.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add

Select Add to accept the information and, after providing a name, add it to the
configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Cancel

Select this button to exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Setup Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Setup Profiles

This dialog presents all the Compound profile modules which are installed.
Select the appropriate Profile Module name button to transfer to that profile's
manager so you can modify or examine an existing profile or create new
profiles.  Note that Simple profile modules are accessed through the related
Compound profile manager.

When you are finished, select Cancel or Close to return to the point from which
you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Select Profile Modules ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Profile Modules

Select the appropriate Profile Module name button to modify or examine an
existing profile or create new profiles.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup Profile

When you select Setup, the manager for the marked profile is activated.  You
can create, examine, change and delete profiles.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save with Current Name

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 119. Help for Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Options Menu

This dialog lets you set the Start Session and Auto Start parameters for this
Session profile.

The Start Session parameter determines the initial size of the Session Window.
Auto Start determines if this Session profile will be activated automatically
when Softerm starts.  Multiple sessions can be designated as Auto-Start.

For additional information, select:

  Auto-Start (Session Profile)
  Start Session Options


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save with Current Name

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save with Current Name

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Profile Already Exists ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Profile Already Exists

You already have used this name for an existing profile.

Select:

 Replace
    To replace the existing profile with the new one.

 Cancel
    To provide a different name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Close ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Close

Select Close to leave this dialog and continue.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 120. Help for Add/Change Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Add/Change Session Profile

This dialog is intended to be used to create or change a Session profile using
existing component profiles.  An empty field indicates that the current
configuration data base file does not contain that type of component profile.

Use the drop-down list boxes to choose the component profiles to be assigned to
this Session profile.

 Setup Profiles Button
    If you need to create or modify a component profile, select the Setup
    profiles button and then the appropriate named component profile button in
    the next dialog.

    Note:  A Session profile generally requires, as a minimum, Terminal
    Emulation, Connection Path and System Environment profiles, but there are
    exceptions.

 Options Button
    Select the Options button to set the Auto-Start and default window
    parameters for the Session profile.

 OK Button
    When the necessary profiles are assembled and displayed, select OK to save
    the modified Session profile.  You will be able to save changes to the
    profile's current name or make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Terminal Emulation Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Terminal Emulation Profiles

Use the drop down list to choose the Terminal Emulation profile to be used by
this Session profile.

If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, select the Setup profiles button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Options

Select this button to set the default window and Auto Start parameters for this
Session profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Connection Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Connection Path Profiles

Use the drop down list to choose the Connection Path profile to be used by this
Session profile.

If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, select the Setup profiles button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup Profiles

Select this button to transfer to the Setup Profiles dialog to examine, create,
modify or delete profiles.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> System Environment Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

System Environment Profiles

Use the drop down list to choose the System Environment profile to be used by
this Session profile.

If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, select the Setup profiles button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup System Environment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup System Environment

Select Setup to transfer to the System Environment Module to examine, create,
modify or delete profiles.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> File Transfer Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

File Transfer Profiles

Use the drop down list to choose the File Transfer profile to be used by this
Session profile.

If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, select the Setup profiles button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto-Start Script Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Start Script Profiles

Use the drop down list to choose a Script profile which will start
automatically when this Session starts.

If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, select the Setup profiles button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto-Start (Session Profile) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Start (Session Profile)

If this box is checked, this Session profile will be activated automatically
when Softerm starts.  Multiple sessions can be designated as Auto-Start, and
each will activate when Softerm starts (depending, of course, on the physical
resources available to the personal computer).

Important:  The maximum number of active sessions is 32.  Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Start Session Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Start Session Options

This option determines the initial size of the Session Window.

 Start Minimized
    This Session will be minimized to an icon when it starts.

 Start Windowed
    This Session will be the size of a normal window when it starts. This is
    the default setting.

 Start Maximized
    When started, this Session will use a window approximately 80 columns wide
    and 25 rows deep.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Session Profile

Select this button to add this Session profile to the current configuration
data base file.  You will be prompted to provide a name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Session Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Name for Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Name for Session Profile

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Session Profile

Select this button to update changes to this Session profile to the current
configuration data base file.  You will be given the option to save under
another name (Save as).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help For Delete Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help For Delete Session Profile

Delete will remove the highlighted Session Profile from the Data base.

Important:  Deleteing a Session Profile will not effect any of it's
sub-profiles.  Only the Session Profie with its Saved Windowed information and
Addmentance data will be deleted from the data base.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete

Select Delete push button to remove the highlighted Session Profile from the
data base.

Important:  Deleteing a Session Profile will not effect any of it's
sub-profiles.  Only the Session Profie with its Saved Windowed information and
Addmentance data will be deleted from the data base.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete

Select Do Not Delete push button to cancel the delete operation and return
without any action taken.

Important:  Deleteing a Session Profile will not effect any of it's
sub-profiles.  Only the Session Profie with its Saved Windowed information and
Addmentance data will be deleted from the data base.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 121. Help for Telephone Network Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Telephone Network Profiles

The Telephone Network profile defines the Prefix and Suffix to be used to
access a particular telephone network, such as a PBX, and forms part of the
Admittance Data.

Important:   This profile is valid only when the Session profile includes a
Modem profile.

 Add
    Use to create a new Telephone Network profile and add it to the
    configuration data base file.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Telephone Network Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Telephone Network Profiles

The list box shows the names of all Telephone Network profiles which are
present in the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Telephone Network profile.  To examine or modify a
profile, choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete

Choose the profile you wish to remove from the configuration data base file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Telephone Network Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Telephone Network Settings

Complete the Telephone Network Settings dialog to define the Prefix and Suffix
to be used to access a particular telephone network, such as a PBX, and forms
part of the Admittance Data.

Note:  This profile is valid only when the Session profile includes a Modem
profile.

To make changes, choose the applicable string from the list box and select
Change.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Telephone Network Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Telephone Network Settings

Settings which are applicable to the Telephone Network are grouped into related
sets of parameters.  Choose the parameter set you wish to modify or examine and
select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Choose the parameter set you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Telephone Network Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Name for Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Name for Telephone Network Profile

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Delete Telephone Network Profile

If the Telephone Network profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Telephone Network profile may cause the affected Session
profile(s) to experience difficulties, unless a new Telephone Network profile
is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this Telephone Network
profile.

Deleting the Telephone Network profile may cause the affected Session
profile(s) to experience difficulties, unless a new Telephone Network profile
is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 122. Help for Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Nationality Profile

This is an optional profile.  In most cases, you will not need to use one.

Caution:

  1. Significant problems can be created by the incorrect use of this feature.
  2. The Nationality profile will affect characters displayed in the Terminal
     Emulation user area.
  3. The Nationality profile also affects characters transmitted between the PC
     and the host systems.  It does not affect keyboard output.

 Softerm is designed to operate correctly between personal computers and host
 systems which do not use the United States character set.

 When the host system transmits an О, we want to receive an О. Conversely, when
 we send a с, we want the host to receive and understand it as a с.
 Frequently, though, the host and the personal computer speak different
 languages.  The Nationality profile provides the translation between the host
 system and the PC.

 Add
    Create a new Nationality profile and add it to the configuration data base
    file.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Nationality Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Nationality Profiles

Important:  This is an optional profile.  In most cases, you will not need to
use one.

The list box shows the names of all Nationality profiles which are present in
the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Nationality profile.  To examine or modify a profile,
choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Nationality Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Nationality Profile

Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Nationality Profile

Choose the profile you wish to remove from the configuration data base file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 123. Help for Nationality Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Nationality Settings

This is an optional profile.  In most cases, you will not need to use one.

Caution:

  1. Significant problems can be created by the incorrect use of this feature.
     You should have a thorough understanding of the host system's requirements
     before translating characters.  If character translation is necessary, the
     requirements may be satisfied by choosing a Predefined Translation.
  2. The Nationality profile will affect characters displayed in the Terminal
     Emulation user area.
  3. The Nationality profile also affects characters transmitted between the PC
     and the host systems.  It does not affect keyboard output.

 Softerm is designed to operate correctly between personal computers and host
 systems which do not use the United States character set.

 When the host system transmits an О, we want to receive an О. Conversely, when
 we send a с, we want the host to receive and understand it as a с.
 Frequently, though, the host and the personal computer speak different
 languages.  The Nationality profile provides the translation between the host
 system and the PC.

 Complete the Nationality Settings dialog to create a complete description of a
 character mapping which can be linked to a Session profile through a System
 Environment profile.

 To make changes to a Nationality setting, choose the applicable string from
 the list box and select Change.

 For additional information, select:

  Select Predefined Translations
  Remap Incoming Data
  Remap Outgoing Data
  View/Delete Translations

 When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings
 or select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

 Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
 profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.

 Softerm Internal Values

 Because a starting point is required for translation, Softerm uses the
 following standards for storage and display:

 o Values in the range 0 through 7F hexadecimal are stored and displayed using
   the United States ASCII standard representation. For example, Softerm
   associates hexadecimal value 41 with the character 'A'.
 o Values in the range A0 through FF hexadecimal are stored and displayed using
   the International Standards Organization 8859-1 standard.  For example,
   Softerm associates hexadecimal value A5 with the character 'Γöñ'.
 o The 32 values in the range 80 through 9F hexadecimal are reserved for
   internal use by Softerm.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Nationality Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Nationality Settings

All applicable groups of settings are displayed.  To examine or modify any
settings, choose the applicable setting and select Change.

Note:  We recommend that you change settings only if you are familiar with your
host system's requirements


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Nationality Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Nationality Settings

Choose the setting you wish to examine or change and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save with Current Name

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Nationality Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Nationality Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Nationality Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Delete Nationality Profile

If the Nationality profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Nationality profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Nationality profile is added in its
place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> System Environment Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

System Environment Using Profile

This list displays all System Environment profiles which use this Nationality
profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete

Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Remap Incoming Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Remap Incoming Data

Use this dialog to remap a single received character to a single character.

Example:

The host system associates the value 24 hexadecimal with the character 'О'.
Softerm associates that value with the character '$'.

When the host sends value 24, we want Softerm to understand that its meaning is
О.

Use the Incoming Translation drop-down list box to choose the value sent by the
host system.  This might appear similar to:

 24(H)    36(D)    44(O)

Use the Translated Character drop-down list box to choose the character which
represents the character as Softerm should understand it.  This might appear
similar to:

 О    Upper case umlaut A    C4H

Select the Translate push button when the Incoming Translation and Translated
Character fields show the correct translations.  Another dialog will ask if you
want to automatically map the reverse translation.  This would be the normal
procedure.

Example:

Before being transmitted to the host, the value C4 hexadecimal would be
translated back to the value 24 hexadecimal.

Select OK to update the translate table when you are finished making the
incoming translations.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Incoming Translation Values ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Incoming Translation Values

Use the Incoming Translation drop-down list box to choose the value sent by the
host system.  This might appear similar to:

 24(H)    36(D)    44(O)

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Translated Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Translated Character

Use the Translated Character drop-down list box to choose the character which
represents the character as Softerm should understand it.  This might appear
similar to:

 О    Upper case umlaut A    C4H

Select Translate to make the change.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Translate ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Translate

When the Incoming Translation and Translated Character fields show the correct
translations, select the Translate push button to make the change.  Another
dialog will ask if you want to automatically map the reverse translation.  This
would be the normal procedure.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Translate Reverse ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Translate Reverse

If you select Apply, the reverse of the displayed translation will be added to
the Outgoing Character Translation table.  In most cases, this will be the
desired action.  If it is not the case, select Do Not Apply.

Example:

If the Incoming Translation is:

 24(H) -> О

the reverse:

 О -> 24(H)

automatically will be added to the Outgoing Character Translation table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Apply

Add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Outgoing Character
Translation table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Apply

Do not add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Outgoing Character
Translation table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Remap Outgoing Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Remap Outgoing Data

Use this dialog to:

 o Remap a single transmitted character to another single character.
 o Remap a single transmitted character to a sequence of up to four characters.

 Note:  In general, most Outgoing Data Translations will have been created by
 choosing Translate Reverse when Incoming data was translated.  However, the
 host system might require a code sequence to represent a character.

 Single Character Translation

 Use the Outgoing Translation list to choose the value which is used by Softerm
 and which must be translated to the equivalent value used by the host system,
 such as:

   О    Upper case umlaut A    C4H

 Use the list of Translated Character values to choose the equivalent value
 which is understood by the host system, such as:

   24(H)    36(D)    44(O)

 When the fields are correct, select Translate.  Another dialog will ask if you
 want to automatically map the reverse translation.  This would be the normal
 procedure.

 When finished, select OK to add all translations to the appropriate tables.

 Select Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.

 Multiple Character Translation

 A single character may need to be sent as a multi-character string.  For
 example, the host may recognize the following Escape sequence as the О
 character:

   Esc A :  (01BH 041H 03AH)

 In this case, you would display the following string in the Outgoing
 Translation list:

   О   Upper case umlaut A   C4H

 Using the Translated Character values list, you would choose these three
 strings:

   1B(H)    27(D)    33(O)
   41(H)    65(D)   101(O)
   3A(H)    58(D)    72(O)

 When the list is correct, select Translate.

 If the list is not correct, select Clear to erase the entire list so you can
 start again.

 When finished, select OK to add all translations to the appropriate tables.

 Select Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Outgoing Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Outgoing Translations

Use this list to choose the value which is used by Softerm and which must be
translated to the equivalent value used by the host system, such as:

 О   Upper case umlaut A   C4H

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Translated Character Values ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Translated Character Values

Use this list to choose the equivalent value or sequence which is understood by
the host system, such as:

 24(H)    36(D)    44(O)

You will notice that the above string is displayed in the Current Translations
list.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Current Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Current Translations

This list displays either:

The single value to which a single outgoing character can be translated, such
as:

 24(H)    36(D)    44(O)

or up to four codes which will be transmitted to the host to represent a single
character, such as:

 1B(H)    27(D)    33(O)
 41(H)    65(D)   101(O)
 3A(H)    58(D)    72(O)

If the displayed values are not correct, select Clear to erase the display so
you can start again.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Translate. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Translate.

When the fields are correct, select Translate.  Another dialog will ask if you
want to automatically map the reverse translation.  This would be the normal
procedure.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Clear ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Clear

Select Clear to erase all entries displayed in the Current Translations list.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 124. Help for Select Predefined Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Select Predefined Translations

If translations are required, choosing a predefined set probably will be all
you will need to do.  If additional translations are necessary, it may be
easier to modify a predefined table than to create a table.

The drop-down list displays Code Pages (as defined by IBM Corporation) and the
DEC Multi-National set.

Choose the appropriate predefined translation and select OK.

Select Cancel to exit without taking any action.

Note:  After choosing a predefined translation, you can choose the View/Delete
Data Translations settings option to examine the contents of the table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Predefined Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Predefined Translations

If translations are required, choosing a predefined set probably will be all
you will need to do.  If additional translations are necessary, it may be
easier to modify a predefined table than to create a table.

The drop-down list displays Code Pages (as defined by IBM Corporation) and the
DEC Multi-National set.

Choose the appropriate predefined translation and select OK.

Select Cancel to exit without taking any action.

Note:  After choosing a predefined translation, you can choose the View/Delete
Data Translations settings option to examine the contents of the table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for View/Delete Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for View/Delete Translations

Note:  Help is available for each field and push button.  Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.

Use this dialog to display all Incoming and Outgoing translations defined for
this profile and to delete selected combinations.  When you delete an Incoming
Translation, it means that the character will not receive special processing
when it is received by Softerm.

Delete Incoming

When an Incoming character is selected from the drop-down list, such as:

8B(H)  139(D)   213(O)

the character to which it will be translated is shown in the Translated
character field, such as:

o   Lower case o   6FH

To delete this character from the translation table, select Mark for Delete.
The display will change to resemble:

8B(H)* 139(D)*  213(O)

You can Mark as many as you want.

Important:  The deletions will not be accomplished until you select Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK.  If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will have been taken.

Delete Outgoing

When an Outgoing character is selected from the drop-down list, such as:

[ACK]   Acknowledge   06H

the value (or sequence of values) to which it will be translated is shown in
the Translated Characters list, such as:

7E(H)   126(D)   176(O)

To delete this character from the translation table, select Mark for Delete.
The display will change to resemble:

[ACK]** Acknowledge **06H

You can Mark as many as you want.

Important:  The deletions will not be accomplished until you select Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK.  If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will have been taken.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Incoming Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Incoming Translations

This drop-down list will show all incoming values which receive special
processing by Softerm.

When you delete an Incoming Translation, it means that the character will not
receive special processing when it is received by Softerm.

To delete an Incoming Character from Softerm's translate table, choose it from
the list and select Mark for Delete.  You can Mark as many as you want.

Important:  The deletions will not be accomplished until you select Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK.  If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Translated Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Translated Character

This field only displays the character representation used by Softerm for the
value transmitted by the host.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Outgoing Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Outgoing Character

This drop-down list will show all Outgoing Characters  which receive special
processing by Softerm.

When you delete an Outgoing Translation, it means that the character will not
receive special processing when it is transmitted by Softerm.

To delete an Outgoing Character from Softerm's translate table, choose it from
the list and select Mark for Delete.  You can Mark as many as you want.

Important:  The deletions will not be accomplished until you select Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK.  If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Translated Characters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Translated Characters

This list only displays the value or sequence of values transmitted by Softerm
to represent the correct character to the host.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Mark for Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Mark for Delete

Select this button to mark the Incoming Character to be removed from Softerm's
translate table.

Important:  The deletions will not be accomplished until you select Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK.  If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Mark for Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Mark for Delete

Select this button to mark the Outgoing Character to be removed from Softerm's
translate table.

Important:  The deletions will not be accomplished until you select Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK.  If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.

Note:  Select the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete.

Select Delete to remove the marked translations from Softerm's translate table.

Important:  The deletions will not be accomplished until you exit the dialog by
choosing OK.  If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no action will be
taken.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Translate Reverse ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Translate Reverse

If you select Apply, the reverse of the displayed translation will be added to
the Incoming Character Translation table.  In most cases, this will be the
desired action.  If it is not the case, select Do Not Apply.

Example:

If the Outgoing Translation is:

 О -> 24(H)

the reverse:

 24(H) -> О

automatically will be added to the Incoming Character Translation table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Apply

Add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Incoming Character
Translation table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Apply

Do not add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Incoming Character
Translation table.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 125. Help for Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Modem Profile

A Modem profile forms a part of any Connection Path profile which could use a
modem, whether or not one is used.  Many connections fall into this category.

A Modem profile defines the method of the communications interface to be used
by the connection.  The method can be a hardwire connection or one which uses
some type of modem.  The Modem profile does not define a specific
communications port;  that is done by the Connection Path profile.

Important:  If a Connection Path requires a Modem profile, but none is
provided, it will default to using a Standard COM hardwire method.

 Add
    Use to create a new Modem profile and add it to the configuration data base
    file.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Modem Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Modem Profiles

The list box shows the names of all Modem profiles which are present in the
configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Modem profile.  To examine or modify a profile, choose
it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the configuration data base
file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Modem Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Modem Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Modem Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Communications Interface Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Communications Interface Type

Choose either Standard COM or the appropriate network or gateway.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Communications Interface Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Communications Interface Type

Choose either Standard COM or the appropriate network or gateway.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 126. Help for Connection Method ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Connection Method

The connection methods are listed.  Choose:

 o Hardwire if the PC is connected directly to the host system or through a
   local area network which is connected directly to the host system.

 o Auto-dial for most other applications.  The Admittance Data dialog will
   include Telephone Network profile and Telephone Number fields to further
   automate the connection procedure.

 o Auto-answer if you will use this Session profile to place your PC in Host
   Mode.

 o Manual if your modem is not in the list of supported modems, or if you want
   to issue commands directly to the modem from the online screen


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Connection Methods ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Connection Methods

The connection methods are listed.  Choose:

 o Hardwire if the PC is connected directly to the host system or through a
   local area network which is connected directly to the host system.

 o Auto-dial for most other applications.  The Admittance Data dialog will
   include Telephone Network profile and Telephone Number fields to further
   automate the connection procedure.

 o Auto-answer if you will use this Session profile to place your PC in Host
   Mode.

 o Manual if your modem is not in the list of supported modems, or if you want
   to issue commands directly to the modem from the online screen


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Country ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Country

The Country identifier is used by ACDI to enforce your country's network
requirements for communicating over telephone networks.  Choose the appropriate
country name from the drop-down list.

Note:  If the Country is set to Germany, France or Spain, the only applicable
modem will be the Racal Vadic 2422S.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Country Codes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Country Codes

The list box displays all supported country definitions.  Choose the one which
is appropriate to the phone system to be used.

Note:  If the Country is set to Germany, France or Spain, the only applicable
modem will be the Racal Vadic 2422S.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Choose Modem ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Choose Modem

From the list of supported modems choose the most appropriate.

Note:  If neither your specific modem nor a good substitute is supported,
please contact the Softronics' Sales Department and ask about the availability
of  additional modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Modems ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Modems

The list box displays all supported modems.  Choose the one which is most
applicable.

Note:  If neither your specific modem nor a good substitute is supported,
please contact the Softronics' Sales Department and ask about the availability
of  additional modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Modem Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Modem Settings

Complete the Modem Settings dialog to create a complete description of the
communications method to be used by the connection and which can be linked to a
Connection Path profile.

Important:  If a Connection Path requires a Modem profile, but none is
provided, it will default to using a Standard COM hardwire method.

To make changes, choose the applicable string from the list box and select
Change.

Note:  Modem settings strings can use modem-specific control characters and any
of the Dial Modifiers.

Note:  We recommend that you change strings only if you are familiar with your
modem and your phone system's requirements.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Modem Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Modem Settings

The modem setting strings applicable to the current connection method are
displayed.  To examine or modify any settings, choose the applicable string and
select Change.

Note:  We recommend that you change strings only if you are familiar with your
modem and your phone system's requirements.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Select Change to examine or modify the selected modem setting string.

Note:  We recommend that you change strings only if you are familiar with your
modem and your phone system's requirements.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save with Current Name

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Modem Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Name for Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Name for Modem Profile

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Delete Modem Profile

If the Modem profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Modem profile may cause the affected Session profiles to fail.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this Modem profile.

Deleting the Modem profile may cause the affected Session profiles to fail
unless this is replaced by a new Modem profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Modem Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Modem Profile

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 127. Help for Dialing Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Dialing Strings

Define the Dialing Prefix and Dialing Suffix strings.

The Dialing Prefix will be transmitted to the modem before the telephone
number.  This string commands the modem to dial the phone.

The Dialing Suffix will be transmitted to the modem to indicate the end of the
modem dialing command.  This usually is a Carriage Return.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Dialing Prefix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Dialing Prefix

Type up to 255 characters to be transmitted to the modem before the telephone
number.  This string commands the modem to dial the phone.  For example, the
default Dialing Prefix for a Hayes or compatible modem is:

     ATD

If your modem is in a data group or modem pool, the first part of the string
may be a sequence of commands, separated by appropriate pauses, used to connect
to the CBX or computer.  If your PC is directly connected to a modem, this
string should contain the dialing commands for that modem.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.

Note:  If it is specified, the Telephone Network Prefix is transmitted
immediately after this string.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Dialing Suffix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Dialing Suffix

Type up to 255 characters to indicate the end of the modem dialing command.
This usually is a Carriage Return [CR].

If your PC is connected to a modem or ROLMphone 244PC, or has direct control
through a CBX or computer, other commands may be added to the string.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.

Note:  If it is specified, the Telephone Network Suffix is transmitted
immediately before this string.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 128. Device Initialization String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Device Initialization String

Softerm will send the initialization string to the modem before attempting to
establish the connection.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Initialization String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Initialization String

Type a maximum of 255 characters to specify the modem command string that
initializes the modem and sets the defaults.  The first part of this string
might be a command to take the modem out of its native command set and put it
in the Hayes Attention or V.25bis command mode.

Softerm will send this string to the modem before attempting to establish the
connection.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 129. Response Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Response Strings

For more information about changing the default messages which will be
displayed in the following circumstances, select:

  Successful Command Response
  Unsuccessful Command Response
  Incoming Command Response
  Valid Connection Response


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Successful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Successful Command Response

Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a successful command.

The successful command response for a Hayes modem is the OK response.  For
V.25bis, it is the VAL response.

Command strings can consist of one or more commands.  Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 130. Unsuccessful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Unsuccessful Command Response

Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a command error.

The unsuccessful command response for a Hayes modem is the ERROR response.  For
V.25bis, it is the INV response.

Command strings can consist of one or more commands.  Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Incoming Call Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Incoming Call Response

Type up to 24 characters to specify the response for an incoming call.

This is the Hayes RING response and the V.25bis INC response. When the port is
configured for the DTE to perform the auto-answer delay, Softerm monitors for
this response prior to commanding the modem to answer an incoming call.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Valid Connection Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Valid Connection Response

Type up to 24 characters to indicate the message returned from the modem to
your PC when a valid connection is made.

For a Hayes modem, the message is CONNECT.  There is no defined response for
V.25bis modems.

If your modem does not return a message for a valid connection or if you have
set the device initialization string so that the connection response will not
be returned, leave this field empty.

Some modems can change speed to match the speed of the answering modem, and
they will include as part of this message the speed at which they connect.  Do
not include modem speed as part of this string.  Do not include a Carriage
Return or Line Feed at the end of this response.

If your modem does error corrections or compression, be sure this is the modem
response for the COM port speed and not the response describing the link
between the modems.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 131. Device Carrier Exchange Timeout ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Device Carrier Exchange Timeout

Specify the number of seconds to allow for the connection to be established.
This is the amount of time Softerm will wait for the connection to be completed
before reporting an error.  This accepts a value from 1 through 255 seconds.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Timeout ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Timeout

Specify the number of seconds to allow for the connection to be established.
This is the amount of time for which Softerm will wait for the connection to be
completed before reporting an error.  This accepts a value from 1 through 255
seconds.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 132. Call Failure Type and Response Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Call Failure Type and Response Strings

Modems return a response string which indicate why a connection was not
established.  Softerm matches the response string to a call failure type which
is used in further processing.  To successfully edit the response strings, you
must know the exact response strings returned by your modem.

Note:  It may be more clear to read the dialog from right to left.

Example 1:

This shows the default strings for a Hayes modem using the Standard COM
communications interface and an auto-dial connection method:

  Type            Response String

  Busy            NO CARRIER
  Other           NO DIALTONE
  Wrong number    BUSY
  Other           NO ANSWER

 Example 2:

This shows the default strings for a Racal Vadic 2422S modem using an auto-dial
connection method:

  Type            Response String

  Wrong number    CFIET[CR][LF]
  Busy            CFINT[CR][LF]
  Other           CFIAB[CR][LF]

Type

In the first example, Softerm processes the NO CARRIER response string as a
Busy signal type.  Using the drop-down list, you could set Softerm to process
the NO CARRIER response string as Other, Wrong Number or None.

Response String

The Response String field can contain 24 characters and can be edited.  As
shown in the second example, a modem might report CFIET rather than NO CARRIER.
If the correct string was not shown, it would have to be changed so Softerm
would recognize that response from the modem.  If an invalid string is entered,
Softerm will ignore it and no special processing will occur.

Note:  This field is not case sensitive.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 133. Help for Hangup String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Hangup String

Type up to 255 characters to specify the hangup command to force the modem from
data mode to command mode and to cause it to hangup.  For example, this would
be ATH0 for a Hayes-compatible modem.

This field should be left blank if your PC connects to a CBX to get to the
modem.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Hangup String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Hangup String

Type up to 255 characters to specify the hangup command to force the modem from
data mode to command mode and to cause it to hangup.  For example, this would
be ATH0 for a Hayes-compatible modem.

This field should be left blank if your PC connects to a CBX to get to the
modem.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 134. Voice-to-Data Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Voice-to-Data Strings

These modem control commands can be used only when your PC has direct control
of the local modem.  They cannot be used when your asynchronous device is a
ROLMphone 244PC.

 Originate String
    Force a directly-connected modem to go online using Originate Frequency
    after you have finished your voice transmission.

 Answer String
    Force a directly-connected modem to go online using answer frequency during
    a voice conversation or when the modem is controlling auto-answer delay.

 For additional information, select:

  Originate String
  Answer String


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Voice-to-Data Originate String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Voice-to-Data Originate String

Type up to 255 characters to create a string of commands to force a
directly-connected modem to go online using Originate Frequency after you have
finished your voice transmission.  For example, this would be ATD for a
Hayes-compatible modem.

This command can only be used when your PC has direct control of the local
modem.  This string is not used when your asynchronous device is a ROLMphone
244PC.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Voice-to-Data Answer String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Voice-to-Data Answer String

Type up to 255 characters to create a string of commands to force a
directly-connected modem to go online using answer frequency during a voice
conversation or when the modem is controlling auto-answer delay.  For example,
this would be ATA for a Hayes-compatible modem.

This command can only be used when your PC has direct control of the local
modem.  This string is not used when your asynchronous device is a ROLMphone
244PC.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 135. Auto-Answer Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Answer Strings

The Auto-Answer Enable and Disable strings are applicable only if:

  1. You are using a modem which is capable of being placed in the Auto-Answer
     mode
  2. You will be using it in that mode

 For additional information, select:

  Enable String
  Disable String


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto-Answer Enable String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Answer Enable String

Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to put the modem in
auto-answer mode.  For example, this would be ATS0=1 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.

This command string is used only if you have configured the modem to control
auto-answer.

If your PC does not have its own directly-connected modem, but must go through
a CBX or a computer to get to a modem, this string will contain the sequence of
commands, separated by appropriate pauses, to direct the CBX or computer to
gain access to a modem or have a call answered on behalf of your PC.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto-Answer Disable String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Answer Disable String

Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to disable the modem's
auto-answer mode.  For example, this would be ATS0=0 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 136. Help for Auto-Answer String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Auto-Answer String

Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to put the modem in
auto-answer mode.  For example, this would be ATS0=1 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.

This command string is used only if you have configured the modem to control
auto-answer.

If your PC does not have its own directly-connected modem, but must go through
a CBX or a computer to get to a modem, this string will contain the sequence of
commands, separated by appropriate pauses, to direct the CBX or computer to
gain access to a modem or have a call answered on behalf of your PC.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Auto-Answer String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Auto-Answer String

Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to put the modem in
auto-answer mode.  For example, this would be ATS0=1 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.

This command string is used only if you have configured the modem to control
auto-answer.

If your PC does not have its own directly-connected modem, but must go through
a CBX or a computer to get to a modem, this string will contain the sequence of
commands, separated by appropriate pauses, to direct the CBX or computer to
gain access to a modem or have a call answered on behalf of your PC.

This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.

Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 137. Help for Response Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Response Strings

You can change the default messages which will be displayed in the following
circumstances:

 o Successful Command Response
 o Unsuccessful Command Response
 o Incoming Command Response

 For additional information, select:

  Successful Command Response
  Unsuccessful Command Response
  Incoming Call Response


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Successful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Successful Command Response

Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a successful command.

The default successful command response is VAL[CR][LF].

Command strings can consist of one or more commands.  Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Unsuccessful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Unsuccessful Command Response

Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a command error.

The default unsuccessful command response is INV[CR][LF].

Command strings can consist of one or more commands.  Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Incoming Call Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Incoming Call Response

Type up to 24 characters to specify the response for an incoming call.

The default incoming call response is INC[CR][LF].

When the port is configured for the DTE to perform the auto-answer delay,
Softerm monitors for this response prior to commanding the modem to answer an
incoming call.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 138. Line Interface Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Line Interface Settings

Choose one of the following settings:

 Switched / DSR Always Asserted
 Choose this option if this interface uses the same equipment and transmission
 lines that are used for voice or telephone communications and if the Data Set
 Ready line from the modem or interface device is always asserted.  Before data
 is transmitted, a connection must be established.


 Switched / DSR Not Always Asserted
 Choose this option if this interface uses the same equipment and transmission
 lines that are used for voice or telephone communications and if the Data Set
 Ready line from the modem or interface device is compatible with the CCITT
 V.24 or RS-232C recommendation and DSR is not always asserted.  Before data is
 transmitted, a connection must be established.


 Non-switched
 Choose this option if you are using a leased or private line which is
 permanently connected and always available.  Non-switched lines may use the
 same network equipment as switched lines and may even be routed through common
 carrier exchange offices, but they are connected permanently rather than being
 routed through switching equipment.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 139. Help for Telephone Network Prefix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Telephone Network Prefix

This string is optional.

The Prefix string will be transmitted immediately after the Dialing Prefix and
before the telephone number, or equivalent.

Note:  The Dialing Prefix depends on the Connection Path and may not be a
configurable option.

The Telephone Network Prefix could be a string required to obtain an outside
phone line (such as 9,,) or a special number for long-distance access.  This
string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and the dial
modifiers.

The following are examples of valid Telephone Network Prefix and Suffix entries
using the dial modifiers:

Network Prefix         Phone #          Network Suffix
1. [TONE]              17195939530
2. [PULSE][DIALTONE]   1-719-593-9530
3. [TONE]9[PULSE]      5551212          [VOICE]
4. [TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1]
                       1-719-593-9530

Notice that in example 4, the entire first line is the Telephone Network Prefix
string.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Telephone Network Prefix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Telephone Network Prefix

Type the Prefix string which will be transmitted immediately after the Dialing
Prefix and before the telephone number, or equivalent.

The Telephone Network Prefix could be a string required to obtain an outside
phone line (such as 9,,) or a special number for long-distance access.

This string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and and the
dial modifiers.

Note:  For additional information, select the Help push button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 140. Help for Telephone Network Suffix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Telephone Network Suffix

This string is optional.

The Suffix string will be transmitted immediately before the Dialing Suffix and
after the telephone number, or equivalent.

Note:  The Dialing Suffix, which is defined in the Modem profile, depends on
the Connection Path and may not be a configurable option.

The Telephone Network Suffix could be a long-distance dialing account number.
This string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and the dial
modifiers.

The following are examples of valid Telephone Network Prefix and Suffix entries
using the dial modifiers:

Network Prefix         Phone #          Network Suffix
1. [TONE]              17195939530
2. [PULSE][DIALTONE]   1-719-593-9530
3. [TONE]9[PULSE]      5551212          [VOICE]
4. [TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1]
                       1-719-593-9530

Notice that in example 4, the entire first line is the Telephone Network Prefix
string.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Telephone Network Suffix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Telephone Network Suffix

Type the Suffix string which will be transmitted immediately before the Dialing
Suffix and after the telephone number, or equivalent.

The Telephone Network Suffix could be a long-distance dialing account number.

This string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and the dial
modifiers.

Note:  For additional information, select the Help pushbutton.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 141. Help for Print Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Print Path Profile

A Print Path profile specifies the default printer to be used by the Session.
A printer can be a serial or parallel device, a disk file, or a print queue
which is built in to the operating system.

 Add
    Use to create a new Print Path profile.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Print Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Print Path Profiles

The list box shows the names of all Print Path profiles which are present in
the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Print Path profile.  To examine or modify a profile,
choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add

Select Add to create a Print Path profile and add it to the configuration data
base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete

Choose the profile you wish to remove from the configuration data base file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Add Print Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Add Print Path

The list shows all available printer devices.  Choose a printer device and
select OK.

Note:  A parallel print device is selected by choosing the hardware port to
use, such as LPT1 or LPT2.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Printer Types ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Printer Types

The list shows all available printer devices.  Choose a printer device and
select OK.

Note:  A parallel print device is selected by choosing the hardware port to
use, such as LPT1 or LPT2.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Print Path Settings

Complete the Print Path Settings dialog to create a complete description of a
serial printer which can be linked to a Session profile.

A serial printer requires a Connection Path profile.  If an appropriate
Connection Path profile does not exist, select Setup and create one.  If you
are using an older serial printer which does not support XON/XOFF pacing, you
will want to set the Serial Printer Settings.

To make changes, choose the applicable string from the list box and select
Change.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Connection Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Connection Path Profiles

This field requires an entry.

A Serial Printer requires a Connection Path profile to specify the port and
communications parameters, such as baud rate and flow control, to use.  Either
choose an appropriate existing profile or select Setup and create a profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup

Select Setup to create a Connection Path profile to be used by the serial
printer.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Print Path Settings

The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed.  To
examine or modify any settings, choose the applicable string and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Settings

Choose the setting you wish to examine or modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name.  Select Save As to make a new profile.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Select this button to make a new profile.  A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Print Path Settings

Complete the Print Path Settings dialog to create a complete description of a
parallel or disk printer which can be linked to a Session profile.

To make changes, choose the applicable string from the list box and select
Change.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Print Path Settings

The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed.  To
examine or modify any settings, choose the applicable string and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Settings

Choose the setting you wish to examine or modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the Print Path profile.  The changes will be
applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file will
be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Print Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Print Path Profile

Completing this dialog and choosing Save will add this profile to the
configuration data base file.  Type a name which means something to you and
select Save, or select Cancel and stop the process.  All changes will be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Print Path Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Print Path Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete Print Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Delete Print Path Profile

If the Print Path profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Print Path profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Print Path profile is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Profiles Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Profiles Using Profile

This list displays all profiles which use this Print Path profile.

Deleting the Print Path profile may cause the affected profiles to experience
difficulties, unless a new Print Path profile is added in its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Printer File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Printer File Name

Use this profile to provide a predefined path and file name to be used by the
DISK print device.  Each Session profile can use a DISK print device which is
routed to a different path and file name, or to the same path and file name.

Note:  If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a predefined
file name, the following procedure is used:

  1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
     first time the file is opened.

  2. So long as you remain in the Session Window, opening the file again will
     append the new data to the file.

  3. If you exit the Session Window and later restart the Session, the data in
     the file will be replaced if the file is opened again.

 If you check the "Automatically Create Unique Print File" box, the other
 fields will be greyed and a file will be created automatically.  The root
 consists of SOFTEMP and the extension is a sequential numeric designator from
 000 through 999, such as:  SOFTEMP.075

 So long as you remain in the Session, new data will be appended to the file.
 If you leave the Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Printer File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Printer File Name

Type a file name to which print data will be written any time this Print Path
is active and a printer function is used.  Include a drive and directory if
necessary, or use the Drive and Directory listings to change the path displayed
at the top of this dialog.

Example:

  DISKPRNT.FIL


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Drive

If desired, choose another drive to which to write data.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Directory

If desired, choose another directory to which to write data.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Unique Print File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Unique Print File

If you check this box, a file will be created automatically.  The root consists
of SOFTEMP and the extension is a sequential numeric designator from 000
through 999, such as:  SOFTEMP.075

So long as you remain in the Session Window, new data will be appended to the
file.  If you exit the window and later restart the Session, a new SOFTEMP file
will be created.

Note:  The handling of this file also is governed by the Append disk print file
on close setting.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the System Environment profile. The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save System Environment Profile

Completing this dialog and choosing Save will add this profile to the
configuration data base file.  Type a name which means something to you and
select Save, or select Cancel and stop the process.  All changes will be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> System Environment Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

System Environment Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 142. Help for File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for File Transfer Profile

If a File Transfer profile is not created, the session will not be able to
transfer files.  If a File Transfer profile is created but not linked
specifically to a Session profile, the Session will use the first File Transfer
profile it finds in the configuration data base.

The File Transfer profile lets you link a file transfer protocol to a Session
profile.  Protocol-specific parameters can be saved as part of the File
Transfer profile.  Of course, they can be changed "on-the-fly".

 Add
    Use to create a new File Transfer profile.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify and select Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of File Transfer Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of File Transfer Profiles

The list box shows the names of all File Transfer profiles which are present in
the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a File Transfer profile.  To examine or modify a profile,
choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add File Transfer Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change File Transfer Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete File Transfer Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Transfer Protocol ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for File Transfer Protocol

The list box displays all installed File Transfer protocols.  Choose one and
select OK.

Note:  If the list does not display the protocol you want to use, please
contact the Softronics' Sales Department and ask about the availability of
additional modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of File Transfer Protocols ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of File Transfer Protocols

The list box displays all installed File Transfer protocols.  Choose one and
select OK.

Note:  If the list does not display the protocol you want to use, please
contact the Softronics' Sales Department and ask about the availability of
additional modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for File Transfer Protocol Settings

Complete the File Transfer Protocol Settings dialog to create a complete
description of a File Transfer Protocol which can be used as a stand-alone
resource or which can be linked to a Session profile.  Protocol settings can be
fine-tuned and set for specific applications.

To make changes, choose the applicable setting from the list box and select
Change.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of File Transfer Protocol Settings

The settings applicable to the current file transfer protocol are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, choose the applicable setting and select
Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Choose the setting you wish to examine or modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the File Transfer profile.  The changes will
be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file
will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save File Transfer Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Name for File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Name for File Transfer Profile

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete File Transfer Profile

If the File Transfer profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the File Transfer profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new File Transfer profile is added in its
place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this File Transfer profile.

Deleting the File Transfer profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new File Transfer profile is added in its
place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 143. Help for Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Connection Path Profile

A Connection Path profile defines the specific communications interface to be
used by the connection.  The interface comprises the type, such as Standard COM
(serial) or the IBM Asynchronous Communications Device Interface, and the
specific hardware port, such as COM1 or COM3.

 Add
    Use to create a new Connection Path profile.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify and select Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Connection Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Connection Path Profiles

The list box shows the names of all Connection Path profiles which are present
in the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Connection Path profile.  To examine or modify a
profile, choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Connection Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Connection Path

Choose the appropriate communications interface, such as Standard COM, and
select OK.  If required, the specific COM port is selected in the next dialog.

If the required interface is not available, please contact the Softronics'
Sales Department and ask about the availability of additional modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Communications Interfaces ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Communications Interfaces

Choose the appropriate communications interface, such as Standard COM, and
select OK.  If required, the specific COM port is selected in the next dialog.

If the required interface is not available, please contact the Softronics'
Sales Department and ask about the availability of additional modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 144. Help for Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Connection Path Settings

The Connection Path Settings let you adjust the characteristics of the
connection.  These include the Communications Parameters which control the
speed (baud rate) of the connection, and Flow Control, which determines the
handshaking method to be used to prevent data loss.

Note:  These parameters are governed by the host computer system.

Important:  If the Modem profile field is active but it is left blank, a
default hardwire connection method will be used.

To make changes, choose the applicable setting from the list box and select
Change.

When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings or
select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Modem Profile Field ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Modem Profile Field

If this field is left blank, a default hardwire connection method will be used.
The drop-down list box will show the names of existing Modem profiles which are
applicable to the communications interface.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup Modem Profile

Select Setup to create, examine or change a Modem profile.  If this field is
left blank, a default hardwire connection method will be used.  The drop-down
list box will show the names of existing Modem profiles which are applicable to
the communications interface.

A Modem profile does not necessarily define a modem.  It also includes hardwire
connections.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Connection Path Settings

Settings which are applicable to the communications interface are grouped into
related sets of parameters and change according to the chosen communications
driver.

Choose the parameter set you want to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change

Select Change to examine or modify the selected group of settings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to this Connection Path profile.  The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Connection Path Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Name for Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Name for Connection Path Profile

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Connection Path Profile

If the Connection Path profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Connection Path profile probably will cause the affected Session
profiles to fail.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this Connection Path profile.

Deleting the Connection Path profile probably will cause the affected Session
profiles to fail.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> COM Port ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

COM Port

Select the physical serial (COM) port you want to assign to this connection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the Telephone Network profile.  The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save Telephone Network Profile

Completing this dialog and choosing Save will add this profile to the
configuration data base file.  Type a name which means something to you and
select Save, or select Cancel and stop the process.  All changes will be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Telephone Network Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Telephone Network Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 145. Help for Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Terminal Emulation Profile

A Terminal Emulation profile provides the interface so the host system believes
it is communicating with the correct hardware terminal unit.  The emulation
correctly interprets host-initiated commands and control sequences and
transmits the appropriate controls back to the host.

Important:  Terminal Emulation and Keyboard profiles are linked.

 Add
    Use to create a new Terminal Emulation profile and add it to the
    configuration data base file.

 Change Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select
    Change.

 Delete Profile
    Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file
    and select Delete.

 Close
    Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Terminal Emulation Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Terminal Emulation Profiles

The list box shows the names of all Terminal Emulation profiles which are
present in the configuration data base file.

Select Add to create a Terminal emulation profile.  To examine or modify a
profile, choose it and select Change.  To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, choose it and select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Add Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Add Profile

Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Choose the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
select Delete.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Add Terminal Emulation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Add Terminal Emulation

The list box displays all supported terminal emulations.  Choose the one which
is most applicable.

Note:  If the desired terminal emulation is not listed, please contact the
Softronics' Sales Department and ask about the availability of additional
modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Terminal Types ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Terminal Types

The list box displays all supported terminal emulations.  Choose the one which
is most applicable.

Note:  If the desired terminal emulation is not listed, please contact the
Softronics' Sales Department and ask about the availability of additional
modules.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Terminal Emulation Settings

Complete the Terminal Emulation Settings dialog to create a complete
description of an emulation which can be linked to a Session profile.  Terminal
emulation-specific settings can be fine-tuned and set for specific
applications.

The Keyboard profile is optional.  You will not need to make a special Keyboard
profile if the following are true:

  1. You are using a 101-key keyboard,
  2. You do not need to remap any keys, and
  3. You will not assign Record Mode keyboard macros to a key.
 To make changes, choose the applicable setting from the list box and select
 Change.

 When you are finished, you can select Save or Save As to retain the settings
 or select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.

 Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
 profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Comment

Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Keyboard Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Keyboard Profiles

This is an optional profile.  You will not need to make a special Keyboard
profile if the following are true:

  1. You are using a 101-key keyboard,
  2. You do not need to remap any keys, and
  3. You will not assign Record Mode keyboard macros to a key.

 Important:  Only Keyboard profiles which are applicable to this Terminal
 Emulation are listed here.  This prevents accidentally attaching inappropriate
 key functions to a Terminal Emulation.

 Select Setup to transfer to the Keyboard profile manager to create, examine
 and delete Keyboard profiles.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Setup Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Setup Keyboard Profile

Select Setup to transfer to the Keyboard profile manager to create, examine and
delete Keyboard profiles.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> List of Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

List of Terminal Emulation Settings

Each terminal emulation has settings which are grouped by function.  For
example, all buffer-related settings are grouped on the Buffer Definitions
dialog.  In some cases, there will be no difference between emulations as to
the functions available and the options for each function.  In other cases,
some emulations will have functions with more options than others, and more
functions than others.

Note:  All functions and options have default settings which experience has
shown to be correct for most requirements.  In general, these settings will not
need to be changed.

To examine and change settings, choose the function name and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Change Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Change Setting

To examine and change settings, choose the function name and select Change.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the Terminal Emulation profile. The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Terminal Emulation Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Terminal Emulation Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Terminal Emulation Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Terminal Emulation Module Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Terminal Emulation Module Profile

If the Terminal Emulation profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.

Deleting the Terminal Emulation profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to fail, unless a new Terminal Emulation profile is added in
its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sessions Using Profile

This list displays all Session profiles which use this Terminal Emulation
profile.

Deleting the Terminal Emulation profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to fail, unless a new Terminal Emulation profile is added in
its place.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Delete Profile

Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Do Not Delete Profile

Stop the delete sequence.  Exit this dialog without taking any action.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the Nationality profile.  The changes will be
applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file will
be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Nationality Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Nationality Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Nationality Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save any changes you have made to the Modem profile.  The changes will be
applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file will
be updated.

Note:  To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save As

Note:  Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile.  The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Help for Save Modem Profile

Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.

Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.

Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.  All changes will
be lost.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Modem Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Modem Profile Name

Type a name which means something to you.  The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Save

Save the profile to the configuration data base file.