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SuperK Batch Mode Protocols Defined:
Super8K, Super8K-G, K9Xmodem, WXmodem, Jmodem, Cmodem
Setting up SuperK protocols to be used from the PCBoard Main Menu. The
batch files and PCBPROT.DAT file contained in this archive outlines the
command lines for 6 of the 9 the SuperK protocols in BATCH mode.
From the PCBoard docs, I was able to discern that PCBoard operates the
same way that RBBS does in that it supplies the full path and filename
when sending files.
I suspect that this one area has been the downfall of most PCB sysops who
have attempted to setup the SuperK protocols only to have it/them fail (I
guess the old addage still stands... "If all else fails, read the
instructions!").
Since PCBoard is unable to perform true batch transfers from the main
code, all of the SuperK definitions contained in the batch files are for
use of BATCH MODE protocols in SINGLE FILE (one-file-at-a-time) MODE.
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There are two sets of batch files included.
NORMAL.ZIP contains the batch file set for using the SuperK protocols
in one-file-at-a-time batch mode on a non-locked port
system.
LOCKED.ZIP contains the batch file set for those users who operate
their system with a locked port (Cmodem will not work with
a locked port).
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Along with the batch file set and the enclosed PCBPROT.DAT file, there are
still some internal configuration settings that must be checked. As the
SUPERK.DOC states, SuperK holds certain user defined configuration
settings within the program itself. The SuperK configuration section is
accessed byt starting up SuperK at the DOS prompt as
SUPERK @
Option:
C = Colors
The Color settings are purely optional so I won't go into them...
D) Logfile : SK4.LOG
This field contains the name of the SuperK transfer log file. Since
PCBoard has the ability to log transfer activity internally, you
may just want to turn this option off completely. As is the case
with any string inputs, entering a backslash (\) will null out that
string, thus disabling its use.
On the other hand, if you prefer to have the transfer activity
logged in DSZ format, simply define the Logfile as your normal DSZ
log filename.
NOTE: If you're running multiple nodes, the easiest way to get
yourself up and running is to null out this option and
activate the internal PCBoard transfer activity log. If you
want to utilize the DSZ type transfer logging, please contact
me (via Underdog's MiniNet) and I will step you through that
setup.
E) Xferfile: XFER.TXT
The Xferfile option is not used as your batch files look for an
errorlevel return from SuperK. So this too can be disabled (null
out the string with a \).
G) Write On 0 : Yes
Since you won't be using the Xferfile parameter, set this flag to
"No". Simply press the G key to toggle the setting.
H) Save Aborts: Yes
I assume you don't want to save aborted transfers so set this
parameter to "No" also. Simply press the G key to toggle the
setting.
I) Overwrite : No
Again, I assume you don't want any existant files being overwritten
so set this parameter to "No" also. Simply press the G key to
toggle the setting.
J) Resume DLs : No
The resume mode is a 2 level resume. Pressing the J key will cycle
through the different resume modes. Set this to "Auto"
F) OvlPath :
This field should be set to the FULL main PCB directory (C:\PCB\)
so that SuperK will be able to find its overlay file and the
SKA.COM file.
G) WrkPath :
This field is provided for those users who have their downloadable
file attributes set to Read-Only or are using DOS Share or are
operating in a network environement. The WrkPath is used so that
SuperK can perform downloads in this type of environment and the
directory used MUST be one that is specifically reserved for SuperK
transfers. Your best (and safest) bet is to define the WrkPath as:
C:\SUPERK.WRK\
Again, the work directory is used exclusively by SuperK for
downloading files from your system. DO NOT use it for any other
purpose as SuperK controls the use of the WrkPath!
NOTE: BE SURE TO CREATE THE WORK DIRECTORY ONCE YOU EXIT THE SUPERK
CONFIGURATION SECTION! AT THE DOS PROMPT TYPE
MD C:\SUPERK.WRK
Once you are satisfied with your default settings, hit [Enter] and then
press Y to save the defaults. SuperK will do a direct modification of the
driver saving your new defaults within the program itself.
Lastly, be sure to make it clear to your users that the Batch mode and
Single file modes supported within SuperK are not interchangeable... that
is, both sender and receiver MUST be setup to use the identical
protocol....
AND...
All of the batch mode protocols defined in the batch files require the use
of either SuperK or Canine Express Professional which supports upto 45
protocols with 26 already defined internally (all of the SuperK protocols
are built in) by the user.
Enjoy-
Sal Manaro
Crater Rim Software
4028 41st Ave South
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 723-6728 voice
Underdog's MiniNet Super System
1.3 Gigabytes of Files - 26 Protocols
(206) 725-9233 data 1200/2400/9600 HST