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Reference Section
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This section contains reference material that you may need.
The sections contained here are:
1. Glossary of Terms
2. Error and Status Messages
3. ASCII Code Table
4. Display Attributes and Color Codes
Reference Section - Glossary of Terms
-------------------------------------
Action File
A file containing instructions to tell BitCom what to
do after your modem is connected to the host.
Answer Mode
When you put a record in answer mode, BitCom tells the
modem to answer the phone automatically when it rings.
The "Answer String" is sent to the modem.
ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange)
A standard character set and coding scheme to represent
numbers, symbols, alphabetic and control Characters.
The IBM PC and most minicomputers use ASCII whereas IBM
mainframes such as the IBM 3090 do not.
Asynchronous Communications
A way of transmitting data in which start and stop bits
are used to frame each character. Data is sent and
received at irregular intervals of time. Most modems
for IBM PC's and compatibles are asynchronous.
Auto Dial
The modem, functioning as your phone, dials a phone
number for you.
Auto Answer
The modem automatically answers an incoming call and
puts out a high pitched tone to the caller.
Auto log-on
A set of instructions telling BitCom to perform the
log-on procedures for the host system after connection.
The instructions are stored in an action or script
file.
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Available Memory
The amount of memory (RAM) that is available for use by
a program. For instance, BitCom requires 256K
available memory.
Baud Rate
The speed at which data is transmitted between two
devices (e.g. modems). Measured in bits per second.
Binary File
Binary files include programs, data files, or formatted
documents.
Break Key
The specified key, that when pressed, will send a break
signal to the host computer.
Break Signal
A signal generated by your modem (or serial card) to
the host computer during communications. To interrupt
the host computer, a signal is sent to gain it's
attention. You may specify the amount of time a break
signal will last, depending upon the system you are
connected to.
Break Time
The amount of time a break signal will last, as
specified by the host computer.
Call Mode
In call mode, BitCom tells the modem to dial the phone
number for you.
Call Progress Detection
A feature in your modem that tells BitCom what is
happening when dialing a number: busy, no dial tone,
connect, etc. Check your modem manual to see if your
modem supports this feature.
Capture Data
While connected to the host system, incoming and
outgoing characters are saved onto a disk file.
Carrier or Carrier Detect
A signal (a high pitch tone) generated by one modem to
another modem indicating that the line is connected.
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Connect
BitCom is connected to the host computer if the modem
displays the "Connect String" or if BitCom can talk to
the serial interface card in "DIRECT" mode. The clock
runs in the lower right corner of the screen when
BitCom is connected.
Constant
A number or string of text that does not change. Used
in script or action files.
Control Code
An ASCII code that is less than Hex 26. For example,
Ctrl-E is hex 05.
COM Port
An electronic address in your PC whereby a serial
device is directly connected to, or an internal modem
is used to talk with, the outside world.
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Checking. A method of error checking
used in later versions of XMODEM file transfer to cut
down on errors when transmitting data.
CTS (Clear To Send)
An "OK to send data" signal generated by the modem or
serial card.
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
A signal in your modem or serial card telling BitCom
that the modem is ready.
DC1/DC3
See XON/XOFF.
Default
The value that is used for a parameter when no other
value is explicitly provided. In other words, the
default value or key is the pre-assigned value or key.
Diskette
A removable magnetic storage device, commonly used on
personal computers.
DOS
The disk operating system which is used by personal
computers.
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d-string
A d-string is text enclosed in double quotes. The text
within those quotes is sent to the host computer. If a
variable name is in the string, it will be substituted
with its value.
Duplex
See half duplex or full duplex.
Echo
If "Echo" is yes, the character you typed on the
keyboard is displayed on the screen and sent to the
host.
Emulation
See terminal emulation.
Escape Code
The hex equivalent of ESCAPE is 1B, the decimal
equivalent is 27. Normally, what follows is called an
escape sequence. These usually have special
significance, especially in terminal emulation files.
Exit
Exit in BitCom has two meanings. When exiting from a
SCRIPT file, it means to halt the execution of that
SCRIPT file. When exiting from BitCom, it means to
exit from the BitCom program, and return to DOS.
Filename
The name given to a file. Consists of 1-8 letters
and/or numbers, giving a descriptive name to a file
that is stored on disk or diskette. Can also have an
extension of 1-3 letters and/or numbers.
Fixed Disk
A non-removable magnetic storage device used in some
personal computers. It is faster, and capable of more
storage, than a diskette.
Full Duplex
In a full duplex communications system, characters sent
to the host are echoed back by the host to your screen.
If your host computer uses full duplex communication,
set "Echo" to "Yes" in BitCom.
Half Duplex
In half duplex communications systems, characters sent
to the host are not echoed back to your screen. If
your host uses half duplex, set "Echo" in BitCom to
"No."
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Halt Key
The key, that when pressed, will stop the execution of
a script or action file.
Hexadecimal
A base 16 numbering system that is commonly used in IBM
personal computers. Hex digits range from 0-9 and A-F.
For example, decimal 15 is equal to hexadecimal 0F.
Host Computer, Host System
The computer system that you are connected to. This
computer may be another PC, a mainframe or mini-
computer, or an on-line service such as Dow Jones or
Easylink.
Interrupt
A signal that tells the software or DOS to temporarily
suspend the current task to allow it to do a new task.
Kermit
A file transfer protocol developed by Columbia
University. It has the ability to transfer binary
(program) files while using 7 data bits, where all
forms of XMODEM require 8 data bits.
Path
A command used by DOS to better utilize the sub-
directory structure of a fixed disk drive.
Port or Port Address
An electronic address in your computer.
Pulse Dialing
Also called rotary dialing; a dialing format in which
each digit is represented by a series of pulses.
Quit
When Quit is used in BitCom, it means to quit from one
menu or level, and go to the next higher level.
Record ID
A portion of a BitCom phone number record that can be
used to identify a record to select for communications.
Redial
To dial a phone number again, if it was busy when
dialed the first time.
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Result Codes
Codes that are returned from the modem to let you know
the results of your call. Modems give these codes in
either verbal or numeric results. BitCom requires that
the modem be set to return the result codes in verbal
form.
RS-232 Port
Also called a serial port. An external modem would be
connected to an RS-232 port.
s-string
Text contained within single quote marks. The text
within these quotes will be assigned to a key with an
assignment statement in a script or action file.
SCRIPT File
A file containing instructions that tell BitCom what to
do before a connection is made (e.g. what phone number
to dial or when to dial it). Can also continue to give
instructions after a connection is made.
Serial Communication
Communications where data is sent one bit at a time as
opposed to parallel communications where multiple wires
in the cable allow the PC to send data in multiple
bits.
Serial Port
An electronic address in your PC where serial data is
sent and received.
Start Bit
The first bit in a set of data. It signifies that what
follows is the data.
Stop Bit
The last bit in a set of data. It signifies that the
data has been sent in a set of data.
Sub-Directory
A division of a fixed disk drive used by DOS to
organize information (files).
Synchronous Communication
A method of communication where a group of characters
are sent as a continuous stream of data at regular
intervals of time. For example, the IBM 3270 uses
synchronous communications.
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System Variable
A variable used in script/action files that allows you
to inquire about, set or retrieve certain information
about BitCom settings. Also known as a builtin
variable.
Terminal Emulation
A mode where your PC performs as if it were a terminal,
such as the DEC VT100.
Text File
A file that only contains keyboard characters. It does
not contain any formatting commands.
Text Editor
Software that is used to create or edit text files,
such as EDLIN.
Token
A term used in programming. A token is a sequence of
characters whose significance is possessed collectively
rather than individually. Examples are constants,
functions, variables, and punctuation.
Touch Tone
A dialing format in which each digit is represented as
a frequency or pitch.
Variable
A portion of the BitCom script language which allows
you to store information that may change in a specified
statement.
XMODEM, YMODEM
File transfer protocols (methods) defined and available
in public domain electronic bulletin boards, as well as
while communicating with various other computers.
Contains automatic error checking of data sent and/or
received.
XON/XOFF
XON and XOFF characters are used to control the flow of
data from one computer to another if one of the two
computers cannot catch up in speed. If one computer is
sending data too fast, the other tells it to stop the
sending with an XOFF character. When it is ready to
resume again, the slower computer tells the other to
resume by sending it an XON character. XON and XOFF
are ASCII characters where XON is Hex 11 and XOFF is
Hex 13. XON/XOFF is also known as DC1/DC3.
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YMODEM Batch
A file transfer protocol which sends multiple files in
blocks of 1024 bytes per block.
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Reference Section - Error & Status Messages
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Aborting Download by User Request
The receiving of a file has been stopped before
completion by the user.
Already Connected
The SCRIPT file invoked the 'docomm' function to begin
communications, but the line is already connected.
Make sure that you are not trying to make another call
before hanging up from the first.
Appending output to <capture filename>
This is an informative message showing that you are
capturing data, in the append mode, to the specified
filename.
Bad File Name: <Batch filename>
Your system is trying to receive files using the YMODEM
Batch mode, but the host system is not sending in the
batch mode.
Break Detected
The host system to which you are connected with sent a
'break' signal. No action is taken by BitCom in this
case.
Break Sent
A 'break' signal has been sent by BitCom to the host
computer that you are connected to. This is an
informative message only.
Builtin variable not set-able
An attempt was made to assign a value to a 'read-only'
builtin variable. Certain builtin variables may not be
assigned (e.g. @conn).
Cannot add while connected
You cannot add a new communications record while you
are currently connected (although you can change some
values of the current connection record).
Cannot Assign
An attempt was made to assign a value to something
other than a variable.
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Cannot delete record 0
The default record (record 0) is only provided to
specify default values for new records. It may not be
used for any other purpose, and can never be deleted.
Changing parameters in this record only affects records
that are added later, not currently existing records.
Cannot Delete While Adding Record
While adding a record, you have tried to delete a
record. You must finish adding the record first.
Cannot Delete While Connected
You cannot delete a new communications record while you
are currently connected (although you can change some
values of the currently selected record).
Cannot 'select' while connected
The SCRIPT file called the 'select' function, but you
are still connected. Use the 'hangup' function to
disconnect the line before using the 'select' function.
Cannot Dial/Answer with Defaults
The default record (record 0) is only provided to
specify default values for new records. It may not be
used for any other purpose.
Capture Disabled
The CAPTURE(0) command has been used in a script/action
file to disable the capturing of data. This is an
informative message only.
Capture Enabled
The CAPTURE(1) command has been used in a script/action
file to begin capturing data. This is an informative
message only.
Capture output ended
You have disabled the Capture function by using the
CAPTURE(0) command in a script/action file, or you have
changed the Capture Filename to 'None'. This is an
informative message only.
Capture resuming
This is an informative message stating that capturing
is resuming, usually after a file transfer has been
completed.
Capture suspended, receiving file
This message lets you know that capturing will be
temporarily halted while receiving a file. This is an
informative message only.
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COMMAND.COM not found
BitCom could not find the COMMAND.COM file on the
diskette. Make sure that you follow the instructions
in Chapter 1 to make a working copy of the BitCom
diskette.
COMM.DAT: file corrupted!
The COMM.DAT file has been damaged. Make sure to exit
BitCom properly before turning off the power to your
computer.
COMM.DAT: file invalid!
This error occurs when the COMM.DAT file has been
corrupted. Always make periodic backups of your
COMM.DAT file so that it may be restored if this should
occur.
COMM.DAT: not found
The COMM.DAT file could not be read. Make sure that
this file is in your current directory. This file is
required for normal communications. Change the
directory to the one containing the file COMM.DAT. For
example CD\BITCOM. Another way is to specify the
BitCom sub-directory name in the "Home Dir" field on
the Communications Configuration Menu.
COMM.DAT: some data lost!
This error usually occurs when you have added a record
and then suffered a power failure without exiting
BitCom normally. The record(s) you added are probably
missing, but previous data will be untouched. Also,
make sure that you EXIT from BitCom properly before
turning off your system.
COMM.DAT: write error!
The COMM.DAT file could not be written to for some
reason (possibly out of disk space or you have removed
the disk). This file is written to during normal
communications.
COMM.DAT: write error! Sort cancelled.
In order to sort the COMM.DAT file, BitCom needs to
write to that file. For some reason (out of disk space
or a write-protect tab on the diskette), BitCom could
not do so.
COMM.GLO: open error!
The COMM.GLO file could not be opened. Make sure that
this file exists in your current directory. This error
causes termination of BitCom. The COMM.GLO file must
be present in the current drive and directory, or your
root directory.
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COMM.GLO: write error!
The COMM.GLO file could not be written to for some
reason (possibly out of disk space). This file is only
written to when you change the global BitCom
parameters.
COMx: Not Functional
The indicated port number is not functional. You will
get this error if the serial port is not working for
any reason, or if you have selected the wrong port
address. Check the switches on your internal modem or
your serial card. Make sure it is set to the correct
communications port (e.g., COM1).
Completed Sending ASCII <filename>
BitCom has finished sending the designated file, using
the ASCII protocol. This is an informative message
only.
Completed xx Blocks
BitCom has finished sending a file using the Xmodem
protocol. The 'xx' would be replaced by the actual
number of blocks sent. This is an informative message
only.
CompuServe B+ Receiving
BitCom is receiving a file using the CompuServe B+
protocol. This is an informative message only.
CompuServe B+ Sending
BitCom is sending a file using the CompuServe B+
protocol. This is an informative message only.
Connection ended
This is not usually an error, but is displayed when the
connection is ended by the remote host computer.
Data Bits Must be 8 for Xmodem
For Xmodem file transfers, you must use 8 data bits as
a communications parameter.
Data error, block xx
While sending or receiving a file using XMODEM, a data
error was detected. Usually, BitCom will simply retry
the block and continue on. If too many data errors
occur (from bad phone lines, possibly), BitCom will
cancel the file transfer.
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Delete Record xx? (Y or N)
This message will be displayed whenever you delete a
record. The 'xx' will be replaced by the record number
you want to delete. Press Y to delete the record, or N
to cancel the action.
Disk Read Error
The disk you are trying to read has an error on it, or
the diskette is not in the drive. Correct the problem
(or replace the disk) and try the action again.
Disk Write Error
The disk you are attempting to write to has an error on
it, or the diskette is not in the drive. Correct the
problem (or replace the disk) and try the action again.
DIR Path is Too Long
The directory pathname you have given is too long. A
pathname in BitCom can be up to 40 characters long.
End of File, Completed xxx Blocks
This is an informative message only. BitCom has
completed a file transfer, and will indicate the number
of blocks which were transferred.
End of sending xxx files
This message will occur at the end of a YMODEM Batch
file transfer to indicate how many files were
transferred. It is an informative message only.
EOF arg only valid for "ascii" mode
The 'recvfile' function was invoked with the parameter
of 'xmodem'. For XMODEM, you cannot specify an EOF
string.
Error: Sender Must Use Batch Mode
You have used a wild card character ( ? or * ) in the
receive filename. This indicates Ymodem Batch as the
protocol. The sender must also use the Ymodem Batch
protocol.
Error Writing Disk
The system is unable to write to the disk, usually
because the disk is full, or there is a write-protect
tab on the diskette.
Error Writing Disk: Output File Closed
BitCom was unable to capture or continue to capture to
disk, usually because the disk was full, or a write-
protect tab was on the disk. Remove the write-protect
tab, or replace the disk with one that has enough space
on it to capture the session.
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Exchanging Parameters Packet
This is an informative message indicating that
parameters packets are being exchanged between BitCom
and the host computer during a Kermit file transfer.
Expected Label Name
A label name was not given following a GOTO statement.
The label name after the GOTO must include the colon
(e.g. 'goto :top').
Expected Comma
BitCom expected a comma to be present, but found
something else. Commas are usually used to separate
arguments within a function.
Expected Compare Operator
Within an IF function, BitCom expected a compare
operator (e.g. =, <), but found something else.
Expected Label or Statement
BitCom expected a statement or label, but found
something else. Consult the help screens, or the file
SCRIPT.TXT for the correct syntax of statements.
Expected Left Paren
BitCom expected a left parentheses to be present, but
found something else. Parenthesis are usually present
after function names and the 'IF' statement.
Expected Right Paren
BitCom expected a right parentheses to be present, but
found something else.
Expected Right Paren or and-or
BitCom expected a right parentheses or the keywords AND
or OR within the IF condition, but found something
else.
Expected semi-colon or end-of-line
BitCom reached the logical end of a statement, but
found something other than a semi-colon (which can
separate statements) or the end of the line.
Expected Variable or Constant
BitCom expected a variable name, a constant value, or a
function invocation, but found something else.
Field Full
You have tried to insert a character in a field, when
the last character position of the field is full.
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File Already Exists, overwrite? (Y/N)
The filename you have indicated that BitCom should use
to receive a file already exists on your disk. If you
press Y the existing file will be overwritten. If you
press N, the file receive will be cancelled.
File=<filename> 'goto' error
A 'goto' function within a script/action file specified
a non-existent label. Either add the label or correct
the 'goto' and retry.
File=<filename> not found
The named file could not be found. Provide the correct
filename and try again. Also, the drive and/or path
may need to be stated.
File Transfer Already Active!
The 'recvfile' or 'sendfile' function was called, but a
file is currently being transferred.
File transfer ended
A file transfer has been completed by BitCom. This is
an informative message only.
Format error in <emulation filename>, line xx
There is an error in the named emulation file, on the
indicated line. Check the syntax and correct the
error.
Framing Error
A received character did not have a valid stop bit. If
this error occurs frequently, try changing the number
of stop bits. Make sure that you have set the number
of stop bits to match that of the host computer
exactly.
Invalid $xx Hex Character
A character may be specified as a hexadecimal value in
a d- string by giving a '$' followed by exactly 2 hex
digits. Hex digits may have a value of 0-9 and A-F.
Invalid hex digit in modem string
There is an invalid character which is preceded by a
dollar sign ($) which is being sent to the modem.
Check the dial prefix, dial suffix and answer string on
the Communication Configuration Menu.
Invalid <builtin-variable-name> setting
An attempt was made to assign an invalid value to a
builtin variable. Consult the help screens or the
manual for valid settings.
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Invalid Cwait Argument
A null string ("") was given as an argument to the
'Cwait' function. You must wait for an actual string
or character with this function.
Invalid EOF String
A null string ("") was given as an EOF string to the
'recvfile' function. Change this to the correct EOF
string.
Invalid File Transfer Mode
The file transfer mode given in a 'sendfile' or
'recvfile' function call is invalid. It must be given
as a string, and may be either "ascii" or "xmodem".
Invalid Hex Digit in Modem String
A $xx sequence in a modem string (such as the Dial
Prefix) contains an invalid hex digit. Valid hex
digits are 0-9 and A-F.
Invalid Number
BitCom expected a numeric value, but found something
else.
Invalid Time Units
The 'twait' function was given an invalid string for
the time units. Valid values are "hsec", "sec", "min"
and "hour".
Invalid Time Value
The 'wait' function was given a non-valid time (i.e.
hour was not in the range 0-23, or minutes were not in
the range 1-60).
Key ignored, <send,receiv>ing file
If you are sending or receiving a file, any keys you
press will be ignored (except for the 'Cancel-File-
Transmit' key). Wait until the file transfer is
complete before initiating another action.
Label Only Valid in a File
A label was given in a function key definition string.
Labels are only valid in script or action files.
Misplaced Keyword
A special keyword (e.g. IF, EXIT, INVOKE, etc.) was
found in an inappropriate location.
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Must Use "select" Function First
An attempt was made to set or query the value of a
builtin variable, but no record has been made current
either with the 'select' function or through the BitCom
menus.
No CTS Signal
The modem has not returned a 'Clear To Send' signal.
If you have an external modem, this error may occur if
it is turned off. You may need to set the IGNORE field
to Both.
No DSR Signal
The modem has not returned a 'Data Set Ready" signal.
If you have an external modem, this error may occur it
if is turned off. If your serial card is connected to
a modem, this error may occur. Make sure you are
talking to the right communications port (e.g., COM1 or
COM2). You may need to set the IGNORE field to Both.
No memory for Select Menu
This error may occur if you have an extremely large
(more than 500 records) communication data file.
BitCom will still operate normally, except you will not
get the selection menu.
Not enough memory
This may occur if your system has less than 256K of
available memory. Check to see if you have memory
resident programs which are taking up your available
memory.
Not a special key...
In re-defining a special key, you pressed a key which
is not a 'special' key. You will receive this message
if you press a normal letter or number key, instead of
a function key, or the <CTRL> or <ALT> key
combinations.
Numbers Only
You have tried to enter a non-numeric character in a
field for which only numbers are valid.
Open failed for <capture filename>
BitCom cannot locate the named capture file. Make sure
that the drive and/or path is specified, if it is not
in the current drive and/or path.
Open failed for <emulation filename>
BitCom could not find the specified emulation file.
Make sure that the filename specified exists, and has a
.EMU extension.
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Open failed for <filename>
The named file could not be found. Provide the correct
filename (including drive and/or sub-directory) and try
again. Also, you cannot receive a file into a sub-
directory that does not exist.
Open failed for <pathname>
The pathname that you have indicated could not be found
on your disk. Type the pathname correctly and try
again.
Out of Memory
You do not have enough available memory to run the
specified script/action file.
Overrun Error
The BitCom character receive buffer has overflowed. If
the host computer sends characters faster than BitCom
can type them, and the host does not use XON/XOFF
protocol, you may get this error. This will normally
only occur at high baud rates (greater than 2400 baud),
since the BitCom buffer is 2048 bytes in size. Some
received characters will be lost. This error may also
be caused by mismatched communication parameters, such
as baud rate, stop bits, data bits, and parity. These
settings must match that of the host computer. Another
possible cause of this problem is that you have another
device in your PC that is using the same IRQ
(interrupt) setting as your modem. Change your modem
port address to COM3 or COM4, and try again.
Print Disabled
This is an informative message. BitCom has encountered
the PRINTER(0) command in a script/action file, and
will no longer echo data to the printer.
Print Enabled
This is an informative message. BitCom has encountered
the PRINTER(1) command in a script/action file, and
will begin echoing the screen display to the printer.
Printer Error
You have instructed BitCom to print, but the system has
detected a printer error. Make sure that the printer
is online and is not out of paper.
Parity Error
A received character does not have the correct odd or
even parity. Make sure the setting you are using
matches that of the host computer exactly.
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Reached EOL in 'd-string'
A 'd-string' must begin and end with a double quote,
and must be given on a single input line.
Reached EOL in 's-string'
An 's-string' must begin and end with a single quote,
and must be given on a single input line.
Reached end-of-line in comment
A comment must begin with a '{' and end with a '}', and
both the opening and closing braces must be given on a
single input line.
Receive cancelled by host
While receiving a file, the host computer cancelled the
send. BitCom will be returned to the keyboard state at
this point.
Receiving Check Sum Block xx
An informative message showing the Check Sum block
number that is currently being received.
Receiving CRC Block xx
An informative message showing the CRC block number
that is currently being received.
Receiving xx bytes <filename>
BitCom is receiving the specified file using the XMODEM
protocol. The 'xx' will be replaced with the actual
number of bytes received.
Recid <xxxx> not found
Within a script file, a record ID that does not exist
was selected. Change either the script file or the
record ID and try again.
Run File Cancelled
The break key was pressed while a script or action file
was running. This is an informative message only.
Send Cancelled
BitCom was sending a file, and you have stopped the
file transfer before it was completed.
Send Cancelled by Host
BitCom was sending a file, and the host computer has
stopped the file transfer before it was completed.
Sending ASCII File
This is an informative message showing that BitCom is
sending a file using the ASCII method.
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Sending ASCII file completed
An ASCII file transfer has been completed. This is an
informative message only.
Sending Check Sum Block xx
This is an informative message showing what Check Sum
block is currently being sent.
Sending CRC Block xx
This is an informative message showing what CRC block
is currently being sent.
Sending file; Please wait...
You have tried to perform some action within BitCom
while BitCom was sending a file. Wait until the file
has been sent, and then proceed.
Sorting COMM.DAT
The file COMM.DAT containing the phone number database
is being sorted. This is an informative message only.
Synch error, cannot continue
During XMODEM transfers, it is possible for the two
computers to get out of sync. You should retry the
file transmit if you get this error, as it is likely to
be caused by data line noise, or by the host stopping
the file transfer. Make sure that the parity, data
bits, and stop bit settings match that of the host
computer exactly.
Time Out
During communications, a device timeout occurred. This
is usually caused by a modem failure. Some computers
will time out after a certain amount of time has passed
with nothing transmitted.
Too many INVOKE levels
You may nest 'invoke' statements (that is, an 'invoked'
file may invoke yet another file), but only up to 8
levels deep.
Unexpected Packet Type
During a Kermit file transfer, BitCom received a packet
it could not identify. Make sure all Kermit parameters
in BitCom match the Kermit settings on the host
computer.
Unknown function
You have entered a letter or number which is not known
as a menu option.
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Unknown label name
The label name given following a GOTO statement could
not be found in the current SCRIPT or ACTION file.
Unknown or misplaced character
A character unknown to BitCom was found in a SCRIPT or
ACTION file. You may need to surround the character
with quotes.
Unknown variable name
A variable name was given (a string beginning with an
at-sign '@') which is unknown to BitCom. Refer to the
help screens or the file SCRIPT.TXT for a list of valid
variable names.
Use Select Function First
The SCRIPT file invoked 'docomm' before the 'select'
function was used.
Waiting For Handshake, Key Ignored
You have tried to initiate another action in BitCom,
while BitCom is waiting for a connection. Do not
attempt other actions until the connection has been
established.
Waiting for X-ON
When you are sending a text file in ASCII mode, you may
receive this message if the computer you are sending
the file to cannot receive the file as quickly as
BitCom is sending it. The message will go away as soon
as the host computer gives the go ahead. This is an
informative message only.
Waiting to receive first block
BitCom has been set up to receive, but the host has not
yet begun sending the file.
Waiting to send first block
BitCom has been set up to send a file, but the host is
not yet ready to receive.
Writing output to <capture filename>
BitCom is writing the communications session to the
indicated capture filename. This is an informative
message only.
Xmodem Receiving
BitCom is receiving a file using the XMODEM protocol.
This is an informative message only.
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Xmodem Sending
BitCom is sending a file using the XMODEM protocol.
This is an informative message only.
Ymodem-G Receiving
BitCom is receiving a file using the Ymodem-G protocol.
This is an informative message only.
Ymodem-G Sending
BitCom is sending a file using the Ymodem-G protocol.
This is an informative message only.
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Reference Section - ASCII Code Table
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Ctl Decimal Hex Value Decimal Hex Value
--- ------ --- ----- ------ --- -----
^@ 000 00 NUL 041 29 )
^A 001 01 SOH 042 2A *
^B 002 02 STX 043 2B +
^C 003 03 ETX 044 2C ,
^D 004 04 EOT 045 2D -
^E 005 05 ENQ 046 2E .
^F 006 06 ACK 047 2F /
^G 007 07 BEL 048 30 0
^H 008 08 BS 049 31 1
^I 009 09 HT 050 32 2
^J 010 0A LF 051 33 3
^K 011 OB VT 052 34 4
^L 012 0C FF 053 35 5
^M 013 0D CR 054 36 6
^N 014 0E SO 055 37 7
^O 015 0F SI 056 38 8
^P 016 10 DLE 057 39 9
^Q 017 11 DC1 058 3A :
^R 018 12 DC2 059 3B ;
^S 019 13 DC3 060 3C <
^T 020 14 DC4 061 3D =
^U 021 15 NAK 062 3E >
^V 022 16 SYN 063 3F ?
^W 023 17 ETB 064 40 @
^X 024 18 CAN 065 41 A
^Y 025 19 EM 066 42 B
^Z 026 1A SUB 067 43 C
^[ 027 1B ESC 068 44 D
^\ 028 1C FS 069 45 E
^] 029 1D GS 070 46 F
^^ 030 1E RS 071 47 G
^_ 031 1F US 072 48 H
032 20 (space) 073 49 I
033 21 ! 074 4A J
034 22 " 075 4B K
035 23 # 076 4C L
036 24 $ 077 4D M
037 25 % 078 4E N
038 26 & 079 4F O
039 27 ' 080 50 P
040 28 ( 081 51 Q
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Decimal Hex Value Decimal Hex Value
------ --- ----- ------ --- -----
082 52 R 104 68 h
083 53 S 105 69 i
084 54 T 106 6A j
085 55 U 107 6B k
086 56 V 108 6C l
087 57 W 109 6D m
088 58 X 110 6E n
089 59 Y 111 6F o
090 5A Z 112 70 p
091 5B [ 113 71 q
092 5C \ 114 72 r
093 5D ] 115 73 s
094 5E ^ 116 74 t
095 5F _ 117 75 u
096 60 ' 118 76 v
097 61 a 119 77 w
098 62 b 120 78 x
099 63 c 121 79 y
100 64 d 122 7A z
101 65 e 123 7B {
102 66 f 124 7C |
103 67 g 125 7D }
126 7E ~
127 7F DEL
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Reference Section - Display Attributes and Color Codes
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VALUE COLOR/GRAPHICS
----- --------------
HEX DEC BACK FORE MONO
--- --- GROUND GROUND ----
------ ------
00 0 BLACK BLACK NON-DISPLAY
01 1 BLACK BLUE UNDERLINE
02 2 BLACK GREEN NORMAL
03 3 BLACK CYAN NORMAL
04 4 BLACK RED NORMAL
05 5 BLACK MAGENTA NORMAL
06 6 BLACK BROWN NORMAL
07 7 BLACK LT GREY NORMAL
08 8 BLACK DK GREY NON-DISPLAY
09 9 BLACK LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
0A 10 BLACK LT GREE HI-INTENSITY
0B 11 BLACK LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
0C 12 BLACK LT RED HI-INTENSITY
0D 13 BLACK LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
0E 14 BLACK YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
0F 15 BLACK WHITE HI-INTENSITY
10 16 BLUE BLACK NORMAL
11 17 BLUE BLUE UNDERLINE
12 18 BLUE GREEN NORMAL
13 19 BLUE CYAN NORMAL
14 20 BLUE RED NORMAL
15 21 BLUE MAGENTA NORMAL
16 22 BLUE BROWN NORMAL
17 23 BLUE LT GREY NORMAL
18 24 BLUE DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
19 25 BLUE LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
1A 26 BLUE LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
1B 27 BLUE LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
1C 28 BLUE LT RED HI-INTENSITY
1D 29 BLUE LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
1E 30 BLUE YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
1F 31 BLUE WHITE HI-INTENSITY
20 32 GREEN BLACK NORMAL
21 33 GREEN BLUE UNDERLINE
22 34 GREEN GREEN NORMAL
22 35 GREEN CYAN NORMAL
24 36 GREEN RED NORMAL
25 37 GREEN MAGENTA NORMAL
26 38 GREEN BROWN NORMAL
27 39 GREEN LT GREY NORMAL
28 40 GREEN DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
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VALUE COLOR/GRAPHICS
----- --------------
HEX DEC BACK FORE MONO
--- --- GROUND GROUND ----
------ ------
29 41 GREEN LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
2A 42 GREEN LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
2B 43 GREEN LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
2C 44 GREEN LT RED HI-INTENSITY
2D 45 GREEN LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
2E 46 GREEN YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
2F 47 GREEN WHITE HI-INTENSITY
30 48 CYAN BLACK NORMAL
31 49 CYAN BLUE UNDERLINE
32 50 CYAN GREEN NORMAL
33 51 CYAN CYAN NORMAL
34 52 CYAN RED NORMAL
35 53 CYAN MAGENTA NORMAL
36 54 CYAN BROWN NORMAL
37 55 CYAN LT GREY NORMAL
38 56 CYAN DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
39 57 CYAN LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
3A 58 CYAN LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
3B 59 CYAN LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
3C 60 CYAN LT RED HI-INTENSITY
3D 61 CYAN LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
3E 62 CYAN YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
3F 63 CYAN WHITE HI-INTENSITY
40 64 RED BLACK NORMAL
41 65 RED BLUE UNDERLINE
42 66 RED GREEN NORMAL
43 67 RED CYAN NORMAL
44 68 RED RED NORMAL
45 69 RED MAGENTA NORMAL
46 70 RED BROWN NORMAL
47 71 RED LT GREY NORMAL
48 72 RED DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
49 73 RED LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
4A 74 RED LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
4B 75 RED LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
4C 76 RED LT RED HI-INTENSITY
4D 77 RED LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
4E 78 RED YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
4F 79 RED WHITE HI-INTENSITY
50 80 MAGENTA BLACK NORMAL
51 81 MAGENTA BLUE UNDERLINE
52 82 MAGENTA GREEN NORMAL
53 83 MAGENTA CYAN NORMAL
54 84 MAGENTA RED NORMAL
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VALUE COLOR/GRAPHICS
----- --------------
HEX DEC BACK FORE MONO
--- --- GROUND GROUND ----
------ ------
55 85 MAGENTA MAGENTA NORMAL
56 86 MAGENTA BROWN NORMAL
57 87 MAGENTA LT GREY NORMAL
58 88 MAGENTA DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
59 89 MAGENTA LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
5A 90 MAGENTA LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
5B 91 MAGENTA LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
5C 92 MAGENTA LT RED HI-INTENSITY
5D 93 MAGENTA LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
5E 94 MAGENTA YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
5F 95 MAGENTA WHITE HI-INTENSITY
60 96 YELLOW BLACK NORMAL
61 97 YELLOW BLUE UNDERLINE
62 98 YELLOW GREEN NORMAL
63 99 YELLOW CYAN NORMAL
64 100 YELLOW RED NORMAL
65 101 YELLOW MAGENTA NORMAL
66 102 YELLOW BROWN NORMAL
67 103 YELLOW LT GREY NORMAL
68 104 YELLOW DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
69 105 YELLOW LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
6A 106 YELLOW LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
6B 107 YELLOW LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
6C 108 YELLOW LT RED HI-INTENSITY
6D 109 YELLOW LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
6E 110 YELLOW YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
6F 111 YELLOW WHITE HI-INTENSITY
70 112 WHITE BLACK REVERSE
VIDEO
71 113 WHITE BLUE UNDERLINE
72 114 WHITE GREEN NORMAL
73 115 WHITE CYAN NORMAL
74 116 WHITE RED NORMAL
75 117 WHITE MAGENTA NORMAL
76 118 WHITE BROWN NORMAL
77 119 WHITE LT GREY NORMAL
78 120 WHITE DK GREY REVERSE
VIDEO
79 121 WHITE LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
7A 122 WHITE LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
7B 123 WHITE LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
7C 124 WHITE LT RED HI-INTENSITY
7D 125 WHITE LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
7E 126 WHITE YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
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VALUE COLOR/GRAPHICS
----- --------------
HEX DEC BACK FORE MONO
--- --- GROUND GROUND ----
------ ------
7F 127 WHITE WHITE HI-INTENSITY
80 128 BLACK BLACK NON-DISPLAY
81 129 BLACK BLUE UNDERLINE
82 130 BLACK GREEN NORMAL
83 131 BLACK CYAN NORMAL
84 132 BLACK RED NORMAL
85 133 BLACK MAGENTA NORMAL
86 134 BLACK BROWN NORMAL
87 135 BLACK LT GREY NORMAL
88 136 BLACK DK GREY NON-DISPLAY
89 137 BLACK LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINED
8A 138 BLACK LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
8B 139 BLACK LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
8C 140 BLACK RED HI-INTENSITY
8D 141 BLACK LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
8E 142 BLACK YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
8F 143 BLACK WHITE HI-INTENSITY
90 144 BLUE BLACK NORMAL
91 145 BLUE BLUE UNDERLINE
92 146 BLUE GREEN NORMAL
93 147 BLUE CYAN NORMAL
94 148 BLUE RED NORMAL
95 149 BLUE MAGENTA NORMAL
96 150 BLUE BROWN NORMAL
97 151 BLUE LT GREY NORMAL
98 152 BLUE DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
99 153 BLUE LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
9A 154 BLUE LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
9B 155 BLUE LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
9C 156 BLUE LT RED HI-INTENSITY
9D 157 BLUE LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
9E 158 BLUE YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
9F 159 BLUE WHITE HI-INTENSITY
A0 160 GREEN BLACK NORMAL
A1 161 GREEN BLUE UNDERLINE
A2 162 GREEN GREEN NORMAL
A3 163 GREEN CYAN NORMAL
A4 164 GREEN RED NORMAL
A5 165 GREEN MAGENTA NORMAL
A6 166 GREEN BROWN NORMAL
A7 167 GREEN LT GREY NORMAL
A8 168 GREEN DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
A9 169 GREEN LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
AA 170 GREEN LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
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VALUE COLOR/GRAPHICS
----- --------------
HEX DEC BACK FORE MONO
--- --- GROUND GROUND ----
------ ------
AB 171 GREEN LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
AC 172 GREEN LT RED HI-INTENSITY
AD 173 GREEN LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
AE 174 GREEN YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
AF 175 GREEN WHITE HI-INTENSITY
B0 176 CYAN BLACK NORMAL
B1 177 CYAN BLUE UNDERLINE
B2 178 CYAN GREEN NORMAL
B3 179 CYAN CYAN NORMAL
B4 180 CYAN RED NORMAL
B5 181 CYAN MAGENTA NORMAL
B6 182 CYAN BROWN NORMAL
B7 183 CYAN LT GREY NORMAL
B8 184 CYAN DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
B9 185 CYAN LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
BA 186 CYAN LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
BB 187 CYAN LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
BC 188 CYAN LT RED HI-INTENSITY
BD 189 CYAN LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
BE 190 CYAN YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
BF 191 CYAN WHITE HI-INTENSITY
C0 192 RED BLACK NORMAL
C1 193 RED BLUE UNDERLINE
C2 194 RED GREEN NORMAL
C3 195 RED CYAN NORMAL
C4 196 RED RED NORMAL
C5 197 RED MAGENTA NORMAL
C6 198 RED BROWN NORMAL
C7 199 RED LT GREY NORMAL
C8 200 RED DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
C9 201 RED LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
CA 202 RED LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
CB 203 RED LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
CC 204 RED LT RED HI-INTENSITY
CD 205 RED LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
CE 206 RED YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
CF 207 RED WHITE HI-INTENSITY
D0 208 MAGENTA BLACK NORMAL
D1 209 MAGENTA BLUE UNDERLINE
D2 210 MAGENTA GREEN NORMAL
D3 211 MAGENTA CYAN NORMAL
D4 212 MAGENTA RED NORMAL
D5 213 MAGENTA MAGENTA NORMAL
D6 214 MAGENTA BROWN NORMAL
D7 215 MAGENTA LT GREY NORMAL
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VALUE COLOR/GRAPHICS
----- --------------
HEX DEC BACK FORE MONO
--- --- GROUND GROUND ----
------ ------
D8 216 MAGENTA DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
D9 217 MAGENTA LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
DA 218 MAGENTA LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
DB 219 MAGENTA LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
DC 220 MAGENTA LT RED HI-INTENSITY
DD 221 MAGENTA LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
DE 222 MAGENTA YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
DF 223 MAGENTA WHITE HI-INTENSITY
E0 224 YELLOW BLACK NORMAL
E1 225 YELLOW BLUE UNDERLINE
E2 226 YELLOW GREEN NORMAL
E3 227 YELLOW CYAN NORMAL
E4 228 YELLOW RED NORMAL
E5 229 YELLOW MAGENTA NORMAL
E6 230 YELLOW BROWN NORMAL
E7 231 YELLOW LT GREY NORMAL
E8 232 YELLOW DK GREY HI-INTENSITY
E9 233 YELLOW LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
EA 234 YELLOW LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
EB 235 YELLOW LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
EC 236 YELLOW LT RED HI-INTENSITY
ED 237 YELLOW LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
EE 238 YELLOW YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
EF 239 YELLOW WHITE HI-INTENSITY
F0 240 WHITE BLACK REVERSE
VIDEO
F1 241 WHITE BLUE UNDERLINE
F2 242 WHITE GREEN NORMAL
F3 243 WHITE CYAN NORMAL
F4 244 WHITE RED NORMAL
F5 245 WHITE MAGENTA NORMAL
F6 246 WHITE BROWN NORMAL
F7 247 WHITE LT GREY NORMAL
F8 248 WHITE DK GREY REVERSE
VIDEO
F9 249 WHITE LT BLUE HI-INTENSITY
UNDERLINE
FA 250 WHITE LT GREEN HI-INTENSITY
FB 251 WHITE LT CYAN HI-INTENSITY
FC 252 WHITE LT RED HI-INTENSITY
FD 253 WHITE LT MAGENTA HI-INTENSITY
FE 254 WHITE YELLOW HI-INTENSITY
FF 255 WHITE WHITE HI-INTENSITY
