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Section 3 -- Quick Start
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Starting TAPCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
IntroPak Sign-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
CompuServe Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Adding a Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Interactive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
General Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Creating Outbox Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Starting the Autopilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Inbox Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Other Main Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Interactive Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Editor Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Editing Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Cursor Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Block Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
TAPCIS(tm) Documentation Copyright (c) 1990, Support Group, Inc.
800-USA-GROUP, 301-387-4500
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Quick Start
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****> Read the following steps carefully. They are meant to get you set up and
working with TAPCIS quickly. New users and those with non-standard
configurations will want to follow through the detailed sections that
are referenced with each step. If you know TAPCIS already, these
instructions should be all you need to refresh your memory; refer to
them in the future when you add a forum, change sections, etc.
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Installation
* See Installation on page 4-5 for more information.
1. Create a directory to hold the TAPCIS program and files. In this
documentation we'll use the drive and path of C:\TAP. You can use any other
drive and directory you choose, but you must create it before TAPCIS can
use it.
2. The program and files are stored in compressed form on the distribution
disks. The file TAP.EXE contains all of them. To install the program from a
disk in drive A:, use the command: A:TAP C:\TAP
All the files will be extracted and placed in the directory you specify. If
you received a documentation disk (for the shareware version), that can be
installed in a similar way by typing: A:TAPDOC C:\TAP
3. TAPCIS expects to find its parameter file, PARAMS.CIS, in the default
directory where TAPCIS is started. If one is not found there, a new one is
created.
4. TAPCIS supports two other directories. A storage directory is where all
messages, catalogs, and other working files are created. A download
directory is for files downloaded by TAPCIS' automatic mode. You specify
these directories on the <P>arameters screen. These directories must be
created outside of the program before they can be used. We recommend that
new users consider creating a directory for downloads (e.g., C:\TAP\DL) but
not a storage path unless you need to store messages on a different drive
to have enough space.
5. You can delete any unneeded files, but do not delete the TAPCIS.EXE
program, the TAPCIS.HLP help file, the PARAMS.CIS file, nor the PARAMS.SCR
script file for setting the online defaults (command <Alt-P>). Other script
files (with a file extension of .SCR) are used for login scripts for
alternative networks or for online actions. The USERID.CIS file (address
book) and RATES.CIS (online charges hourly rates) are not required but are
recommended.
The XFER.LOG file can grow quite large if you are logging transfers. It
must be deleted from DOS. The optional ONLINE.LOG (command line options L
and G) is overwritten during each session.
TAPCIS Quick Start 3-1
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Starting TAPCIS
* See Running TAPCIS on page 4-6 for more information.
1. From DOS go to the directory where you installed TAPCIS (usually using the
command: CD C:\TAP).
2. Type the command TAPCIS and press <Enter>. A list of command line options
is on page 4-6 or they can be listed by typing TAPCIS ? from DOS. Callers
outside the U.S. should read about the command line options in more detail.
3. If the program asks for your name, it is creating a new PARAMS.CIS file. If
you are an unregistered user and wish to register, you should still answer
NO to this question until you have the program up and running with
CompuServe Mail. Each time you start the program it will give you a chance
to register. Registered users should follow the instructions on recording
their registration number found in section 1 of this manual. Upgrading
users can re-use their old PARAMS.CIS.
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Parameters
* See Parameters Setup on page 4-9 for more information.
1. Press <P> at the main menu to go to the parameters screen.
2. Check the COM port to make sure it matches the port assigned to your modem.
(Note: if your modem is configured for COM2 but you do not have a COM1 in
your machine, TAPCIS should be told to use "COM1").
3. The modem initialization string is critical. The default setting will work
with a properly configured modem, but most modems do not come from the
factory properly configured. Unless you are sure your modem properly tracks
Carrier Detect and Data Terminal Ready, please read the details in the
Parameters Setup section on page 4-9.
4. You should not change the O>nline and F>ail report unless you find later
that they are not working for you.
5. Enter your local access telephone numbers and correct baud rates. Make sure
the access numbers and baud rates match your modem speed. If you are not
using a CompuServe node, be sure to read about login scripts.
6. Enter your user ID, password, and name. Make sure your user ID and password
are entered precisely with no extra spaces.
3-2 Quick Start TAPCIS
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IntroPak Sign-on
* See IntroPak Sign-on on page 4-16 for more information. You may skip
this section if you already have a permanent CompuServe user ID.
1. Enter IntroPak user ID and password in the parameters screen.
2. Press <I>nteractive to go online. Follow the CompuServe prompts to create a
new account.
3. Write down the permanent user ID and temporary password supplied during the
sign-on. After they are supplied, go ahead and login again to make sure you
have them written down properly. After logging off and returning to the
main menu, press <P> and enter the new user ID and password in the
parameters screen.
4. Watch for your permanent password which should arrive in the mail in a few
weeks. On the date the password changes, enter the new password in the
parameters screen.
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CompuServe Default Parameters
* For more information see Getting TAPCIS to Work with CompuServe on page
4-18.
* Proper setting of CompuServe