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"FaxMail for Windows" Version V1.36 is shareware.
Copyright (C) 1990-1994 belong to ElectraSoft.
All Rights Reserved. Phone (713)261-0307
----------------------------------------------
ElectraSoft
3207 Carmel Valley Dr
MISSOURI CITY TX 77459-3068
BEFORE ALL ELSE:
If you are going to use Windows NotePad to print this README.TXT, you
will have to go under <File>, <Page Setup>, and set <Left>=0, <Right>=0,
<Top>=0, <Bottom>=0.
We are working full time on improving and upgrading FaxMail for Windows.
So...before you install, look at the date on the files inside of the the
ZIPed file. If the date is more than a week old, you may want to call
and get the latest version. We release minor versions about once a week
and major versions when appropriate. To get the latest version of
FaxMail for Windows, first try these places. We try to keep the latest
versions at these sights:
You can get FaxMail for Windows from many BBSs and Internet Sights around
the world. FAX-V???.ZIP (FAX-V136.ZIP) Where V136 means Version 1.36.
+------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| - Location or Sight - | Frequencies of Update |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Longhorn BBS: (713)937-8636 | All, Minor and Major versions |
| RAM-Rock BBS: (713)662-0060 | All, Minor and Major versions |
| FTP.CICA.INDIANA.EDU | Major versions |
| SimTel | Major versions |
| America Online (AOL) | Major versions |
+------------------------------+--------------------------------+
If you can not locate the latest version or need tech-support, contact:
Internet: Jon.Krahmer@f10000.n106.z1.fidonet.org
FidoNet: Jon Krahmer on 1:106/10000
Voice: Jon Krahmer (713)261-0307
LEGAL INFORMATION:
If you have a registered version of FaxMail for Windows you may *NOT*
share the registered version with others.
FaxMail for Windows is shareware. This means you have a chance to
test the performance FaxMail for Windows before committing yourself
to buying it. You have a one month legal trial. After one month you
must pay for FaxMail for Windows or discontinue its use.
Only the unregistered version of FaxMail for Windows may be distributed
freely, and no fee may be charged for it except a nominal copying fee.
All trademarks contained herein are registered to their respective
owners.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you are currently using another Fax-Program, you will have to disable
or remove it before using FaxMail for Windows as two Fax-Programs can
not share the same Fax/Modem or run concurrently. To disable a
Fax-Program you may have to remove one or more lines from your
AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS. Typing rem ahead of a line in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS will disable it. The only exception is; if
you are using an Intel SatisFAXtion CAS Fax/Modem, you will not want to
remove the CAS manager. ALL other (Class 1 and Class 2) Fax/Modems will
use the Fax/Modem-Drivers provided by FaxMail for Windows.
Since not all of the brands and models of Fax/Modem on the market have
the same capabilities, and since the developer of FaxMail for Windows
did not have a modem of each and every model available to test
the software with, it is inevitable that some modems will not operate
properly with this software. Models for which there were known
compatibility problems that had not been resolved as of this release
are listed at the end of this file; if you have one of these, you
might want to try it anyway since there's a possibility that yours
might work. The worst that can be expected to happen is that the
Fax/Modem-Driver might not load or the program might hang or fail to
operate, and perhaps your modem might be left in Fax mode and require
manual resetting(turn it off and back on). Since information about
models that don't work with this program will aid in correcting
unsuspected problems, we would appreciate any information you can give
us about them. Write to the registration address, or send e-mail
via Internet to:
Jon.Krahmer@f10000.n106.z1.fidonet.org
or FidoNet to:
Jon Krahmer on 1:106/10000
with details.
This program modifies the WIN.INI file to add the FaxMail for Windows
Print-to-Fax, and it adds a Windows-to-DOS-Interface and a
Fax/Modem-Driver to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, if needed, depending on the
type of Fax/Modem you have. FaxMail for Windows also puts the driver
"FM_PN_DX.DRV" in your Windows system directory
{ ?:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\FM_PN_DX.DRV }. The Fax/Modem-Driver, as currently
written, does not provide a way to remove itself from memory but it can
be Disabled/Enabled. More details are given below in the section on
HELPFUL HINTS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Requires Microsoft Windows v3.1 or higher
FEATURES:
Main Features
-timed sends
-broadcast queue holds 32,000
-option to auto-print on receive
-uses a realtime Fax/Modem-Driver for TOTALLY background send/receive
FAX while you work in DOS or Windows
-easy management of FAXes
-GOOD help system
-fastest FAX viewer around
-full log of all past and future FAX events
-Notepad for quick typed notes with variable fields
-FAX any document you can print (send amazingly clean resumes)
-realtime FAX event monitor
-add FAX numbers on-the-fly
-audible complete/fail FAX transaction notification
-easy FAX rescheduling
-up to 1000 entries per FaxBook
-easily create custom cover pages
-background printing
Enhancement Features
-supports "Silent-Answer"
-you select which ring the Fax/Modem answers on
-you select number of re-dials
-you select length of time between re-dials
-you select volume
-you select "Scale to printer" or "Print actual FAX size"
-includes a COM-Port/Fax/Modem-tester (COMTEST1.COM and COMTEST2.COM)
REGISTRATION:
Only the unregistered version of FaxMail for Windows is a Shareware
program. Upload it to bulletin boards (BBS). Give it to your friends
and relatives. Tell your business associates about it. Don't let
anyone miss out.
If you have a registered version of FaxMail for Windows you may NOT
share it with others.
How much would you give for a program with a better presentation and
better performance than a Commercial product like WinFAX? The
registration price is a nominal $25.00 plus tax and handling! When you
register, you will receive a diskette(s) with the latest version of
FaxMail for Windows.
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| "FaxMail for Windows" is NOT FREE. It is a Shareware product and you |
| MUST REGISTER this "evaluation copy" within 30-days. |
| |
| Please send $25.00 plus tax and handling, check or money-order to: |
| |
| ElectraSoft 1-713-261-0307 |
| 3207 Carmel Valley Dr |
| MISSOURI CITY TX 77459-3068 |
| |
| You will receive a registered version of "FaxMail for Windows". |
| Your registered version will not display this message, and will have |
| all the latest updates and improvements. |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
If you are also registering "FaxMail for DOS" at the same time add $20.00
to the total price and acknowledge it on the registration form and
we will send the registered DOS version with it.
To print a copy of the registration form, turn on your printer, go to
the DOS prompt and Type:
COPY REGISTER.TXT PRN
This will print the registration form, REGISTER.TXT, that comes with
FaxMail for Windows.
========================================================================
| Register of FaxMail for Windows and/or FaxMail for DOS, FAX-V136.ZIP |
| |
| ElectraSoft 1-713-261-0307 |
| 3207 Carmel Valley Drive |
| MISSOURI CITY TX 77459-3068 |
|== Please Print ======================================================|
| |
| Date:____/____/____ Country:____________ Wk Phone:__________________ |
| |
| Name:___________________________________ Hm Phone:__________________ |
| |
| Address:________________________________ Fx Phone:__________________ |
| _ |
| City:______________________________ State:____ ZIP:_________________ |
|======================================================================|
| Disk size: [ ]3.5-1.4MB [ ]5.25-1.2MB [ ]Other:___________________ |
|-----+----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Qty | Item Amount |
|-----+----------------------------------------------------------------|
| | |
|_____| FaxMail for Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25.00 $_____.__ |
| | |
|_____| FaxMail for DOS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25.00 $_____.__ |
| | |
|_____| 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator - - - - - - - $25.00 $_____.__ |
| | |
|_____| Snapshot Screen to Disk or printer - - - - - $25.00 $_____.__ |
| |
| Shipping and handling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $4.00 $ 4.00 |
| |
| Subtotal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $_____.__ |
| |
| Texas residents please add Sales Tax (8%) - - - - - - - - $_____.__ |
| |
| Total (Pay this amount) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - US$_____.__ |
|======================================================================|
| Which Fax/Modem-Driver works best (found in your AUTOEXEC.BAT): |
| [ ]FM_ROCK2.COM [ ]FM_ROCK1.COM [ ]FM_ATT1I.COM [ ]FM_ATT2I.COM |
| [ ]FM_PP1.COM [ ]FM_CLS2I.COM [ ]FM_CLS2E.COM [ ]FM_DOVE1.COM |
| [ ]FM_DALAS.COM [ ]FM_ZOOM2.COM [ ]FM_ZYXEL.COM [ ]FM_CLAS1.COM |
| [ ]CAS(none) |
| Fax/Modem Brand/Mod#:_______________________________________________ |
| Data Speed: [ ]1200bps [ ]2400bps [ ]9600bps [ ]14400bps [ ]16800bps |
| [ ]16800bps [ ]19200bps [ ]28800bps [ ]38400bps [ ]Other:______bps |
| FAX Speed: [ ]1200bps [ ]2400bps [ ]9600bps [ ]14400bps [ ]16800bps |
| [ ]19200bps [ ]28800bps [ ]38400bps [ ]Other:______bps |
| Supported: [ ]HST [ ]V.32 [ ]V.32bis [ ]V.42bis [ ]Other:___________ |
| Computer Brand:_____________________________________________________ |
| Processor: [ ]8088 [ ]80286 [ ]80386 [ ]80486 [ ]Other:_____________ |
| Machine Speed: [ ]25Mhz [ ]33Mhz [ ]50Mhz [ ]66Mhz [ ]Other:________ |
| Display Type: [ ]CGA [ ]EGA [ ]VGA [ ]SVGA [ ]Other:________________ |
| Floppy Drive(s): [ ]3.5, 1.4MB [ ]5.25 1.2MB [ ]Other:______________ |
| HardDrive Brand/Mod#:_____________________________ size:__________MB |
| Bugs or suggested improvements (print on back):_____________________ |
| ____________________________________________________________________ |
| Signature:________________________________________ Date:____________ |
========================================================================
FAX/MODEM INSTALLATION:
definitions:
COM, Communications-Port (a total of 4).
IRQ, Interrupt-Request (a total of 8).
External Fax/Modem:
Plug one end of the COM cable into your Fax/Modem and the other end into a
vacant COM-Port. You will have to know what COM-Port and what IRQ you
plugged into so you can let the software know during software installation.
Internal Fax/Modem:
These instructions assume that the Fax/Modem is not in your computer. If it
is in your computer, remove it now. Do not type any comments that are to
the right of the {.
Go to the DOS-Prompt and type:
CD\ {go to the root directory
DEBUG {or \DOS\DEBUG
-D 0040:0000 {the - prompt will be there
{something similar to the following should appear
0040:0000 F8 03 F8 02 00 00 00 00-78 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........x.......
0040:0010 63 44 FF 80 02 00 00 C0-00 00 30 00 30 00 30 0B cD........0.0.0.
0040:0020 34 05 30 0B 3A 27 30 0B-30 0B 30 0B 30 0B 0D 1C 4.0.:'0.0.0.0...
0040:0030 42 30 55 16 47 22 0D 1C-44 20 20 39 30 0B 00 00 B0U.G"..D 90...
0040:0040 4B 00 C0 00 00 00 00 00-00 03 50 00 00 10 00 00 K.........P.....
0040:0050 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 00-00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
0040:0060 0E 0D 00 D4 03 29 21 FA-00 55 02 00 FA DC 0D 00 .....)!..U......
0040:0070 00 00 00 12 00 01 08 00-14 14 14 34 01 01 01 01 ...........4....
We are only concerned with the first 8 BYTEs (4 WORDs).
F8 03 F8 02 00 00 00 00 {as you found them
F8 03,F8 02,00 00,00 00 {separated
03F8 02F8 0000 0000 {formated from BYTEs to WORDs
3F8 2F8 000 000 {formated to human terms
The above tells me that hardware for COM1 and COM2 is installed in the
computer as follows:
COM1-IRQ4
COM2-IRQ3
COM3, Not installed
COM4, Not installed
Configure your Fax/Modem for COM3-IRQ4 if you are not using COM1-IRQ4 for
a mouse of anything. If you are using IRQ4 with COM1 or for any other
purpose you will have to find another IRQ for COM3. Here are some
suggestions.
COM3-IRQ2
COM3-IRQ5
COM3-IRQ7
If we would have found COM2 unused we would have used it as: COM2-IRQ3.
Here is a list of valid combinations:
COM1-IRQ4
COM2-IRQ3
COM3-IRQ4
COM4-IRQ3
COM1-IRQ2
COM1-IRQ5
COM1-IRQ7
COM2-IRQ2
COM2-IRQ5
COM2-IRQ7
COM3-IRQ2
COM3-IRQ5
COM3-IRQ7
COM4-IRQ2
COM4-IRQ5
COM4-IRQ7
Never skip a COM-Port as the system will go into "conflict-convulsion" from
time to time. To find a vacant IRQ, run something like SYSONFO.EXE, etc.
There are only 8 IRQs in the IBM-Compatible. They are: IRQ0 - IRQ7. N/A
means not available for your Fax/Modem.
IRQ0 {INT 08h, Reserved for 8253 Channel 0 System-Timer-Tick, N/A
IRQ1 {INT 09h, Reserved for Key-Board Attention, N/A
IRQ2 {INT 0Ah, Reserved for Future use, (you can use if not in use)
IRQ3 {INT 0Bh, Reserved for COM2-IRQ3, or COM4-IRQ3 *If not used by COM2
IRQ4 {INT 0Ch, Reserved for COM1-IRQ4, or COM3-IRQ4 *If not used by COM1
IRQ5 {INT 0Dh, Reserved for XT-HardDrive, Can used unless you have an XT :)
IRQ6 {INT 0Eh, Reserved for Disk Attention, N/A
IRQ7 {INT 0Fh, LPT, but LPT usually doesn't need IRQ, usually can be used
As you can see, if IRQ4 is used by COM1 you have to find another IRQ for
COM3. If you have a MOUSE on COM1-IRQ4 and you use COM3 you will need to
use one of the alternative IRQ. The same goes if you are going to use COM4
and you have a MOUSE on COM2-IRQ3.
type Q <Enter> {to Quit DEBUG
BEFORE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION:
If, while installing FaxMail for Windows you find that your Fax/Modem is not
listed, it is possible that one of the selections will work. For instance,
DoveFax Class 1 and Practical Peripherals Class 1 works with many other
class 1 Fax/Modems. The {"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem,
Class 2"} will work with nearly all of the Fax/Modems derived from the
"Rockwell Class 2 Accelerator Kit". Generic Class 2, Zoom Class 2, ZyXEL
Class 2, and Dallas Class 2 Fax/Modem-Drivers are all Class 2
Fax/Modem-Drivers. There are a lot of "Class 2" variations, so, if your
"Class 2" board does not work with one, it may work with another. The
"Universal, Hayes, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1",
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1", and the
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2"
Fax/Modem-Drivers are designed to do the job if all else fails. It should
not always be the first choice because even though it is more versatile, it
may not perform as well as the one recommended by us. Depending on your
computer, another Fax/Modem-Driver may work better than our recommended one
though. Sometimes, depending on your computer, COM-Port (FIFO(16550) or
not), the
"Universal, Hayes, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1",
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1",
- or -
"Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2"
may outperform the recommended Fax/Modem-Driver. BTW, these 2 drivers
support FIFO operation.
If your Fax/Modem is not listed, look for an alternate Fax/Modem-Driver. An
Internal Fax/Modem-Driver can be used to drive an External Fax/Modem, and an
External Fax/Modem-Driver can be used to drive an Internal Fax/Modem. The
name is not important. For instance, the AT&T class 1 will work on many
other class 1 Fax/Modems. Choosing the wrong Fax/Modem-Driver will not harm
Anything.
The files in this package are modified to your specifications during
installation and *WILL NOT* work properly if simply copied into your
working directory. You *MUST* use the INSTALL.EXE or configuration
utilities to add or change anything.
"FaxMail for Windows" and "FaxMail for DOS" are compatible with one another
so you can alternate between them. You can do a delayed send from Windows,
drop to DOS and the send will take place on schedule. You can go into
"FaxMail for DOS" and watch events from its Event Monitor even though the
events were initiated from Windows. The same is true if the events were
initiated with "FaxMail for DOS" and you go to Windows and use the FaxMail
for Windows Event Monitor. You can deal interactively between DOS and
Windows.
List of modems that were tested and are known to work properly with FaxMail:
============================================================================
Fax/Modem: Fax/Modem-Driver: Classification of the Fax/Modem:
| | |
+--------+ +---------------------+ +---+
| | |
Universal, Hayes, Internal/External, Fax/Modem,
Class 1 -- FM_ROCK1.COM----------------------(Modified)FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1-------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2-------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Generic, AT&T Chip Set, External/Internal, Class 2-----FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2
Generic, External, Class 2-----------------------------FM_CLS2E.COM, Class 2
Generic, Internal, Class 2-----------------------------FM_CLS2I.COM, Class 2
Generic, Send-9600/Receive-4800, Class 1---------------FM_CLAS1.COM, Class 1
Aceex, DM-1414H, Class 2-------------------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
AT&T DataPort Fax/Modem, Class 1-----------------------FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1
Dallas, CAS-------------------------------------------- -None- CAS
Dallas Fax, 2496 Fax/Modem, Class 2--------------------FM_DALAS.COM, Class 2
Dallas Fax, 9696 Fax/Modem, Class 2--------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Dallas Fax, 14.4E Fax/Modem Pro Plus, Class 2----------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Digicom Connection 14.4+Fax, Class 1 --------(Modified)FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
DoveFax, External, Class 1-----------------------------FM_DOVE1.COM, Class 1
Hayes, Accura, Class 1 -- FM_ROCK1.COM-------(Modified)FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
Identity 14.4 Internal Fax/Modem, ID14144SR,
Class 1,2(2)-------------------------------------------FM_CLS2I.COM, Class 2
Intel FM-144HVR, External/Internal, Class 2------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Intel SatisFAXtion, CAS compatible, Internal----------- -None- CAS
NUVOTEL 96424IFX, Internal, Class 1------------------- FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
P.C. LOGIC FAX144I, Internal, Class 1,2(2)-------------FM_ATT2I.COM, Class 2
Practical Peripherals, PM14400FXMT, Class 1,2(1)-------FM_PP1.COM, Class 1
Practical Peripherals, PM14400FXSA, Class 1------------FM_PP1.COM, Class 1
Practical Peripherals, PM2400FX96, Class 2-------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Rockwell, Universal, RC96AC/RC144AC, Internal/External,
Class 1------------------------------------------------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
Rockwell, Universal, RC96AC/RC144AC, Internal/External,
Class 2------------------------------------------------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Supra FAX Modem, Class 1,2(1)--------------------------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 1
Supra FAX Modem Plus, Class 1,2(2)---------------------FM_ROCK1.COM, Class 2
USRobotics Sportster 14400, Class 1--------------------FM_ATT1I.COM, Class 1
Wang 14/14I Fax Modem, Internal Class 1,2(2)-----------FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Zoom Fax/Modem, VFPV32BISB, 14400, Internal, Class 2---FM_ROCK2.COM, Class 2
Zoom Fax/Modem, VFX V.32/V.32bis, External, Class 2----FM_ZOOM2.COM, Class 2
ZyXEL, U1496E, V.32b/42b/FAX, External, Class 2--------FM_ZYXEL.COM, Class 2
Please add to this list and return it to us. Thank You
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION:
Make a directory called TEMP. Like this:
CD \
MD TEMP
CD TEMP
UnZIP(PKUNZIP.EXE Version 2.04g or higher) FAX-V???.ZIP into TEMP directory.
Go into MS-Windows 3.1 or above and run the FaxMail for Windows INSTALL.EXE
using the Windows NEW command or Windows RUN command.
AFTER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION:
If you choose a full installation, you will have several icons in the
FaxMail for Windows Group. One of the icons is "Read Me" and another is
"FaxMail Tutor". These should be read before using FaxMail for Windows.
There is also help buttons throughout for your convenience.
Everything is explained thoroughly in the FaxMail for Windows help system,
which may be called upon from anywhere in FaxMail for Windows.
If you want to use FaxMail for Windows from within any Windows Application
and/or take advantage of *ALL* the power FaxMail for Windows has, load the
"Control" program that you will find in the FaxMail for Windows Group before
loading any other Windows Applications.
After the Control program is loaded, click on the System button and choose
SETUP and configure things *YOUR WAY*. I suggest that if you are not sure
of something, leave the defaults set as it came to you. Make a printout of
the defaults in case you change something you do not understand yet.
HELPFUL HINTS:
"Silent Answer"
Silent Answer requires the support and cooperation of the remote sending
Fax/Modem/Machine with your receiving Fax/Modem. If the sending
Fax/Modem/Machine does not support "Silent Answer" by sending the "CNG"
tone, you will lose that Fax! Please read *all* of this area before using
"Silent Answer". If you still want "Silent Answer", here is what it does
and how to implement it.
Silent answer let one telephone line be used for two purposes;
receiving FAXes with the Fax/Modem, and receiving voice calls with
an answering machine or telephone. When set to this mode, the
Fax/Modem lets your answering machine answer all incoming calls.
If it detects Fax "CNG" tones, it routes the call to FaxMail for
Windows. Otherwise, it just sits silently on the phone line while
you or your answering machine takes the call.
When the phone rings and after the second ring the Fax/Modem will
start monitoring the telephone line. If it detects a Fax tone, it
will receive the Fax. If it does not detects a fax tone, it will do
nothing.
Silent Answer hardware installation
When installing the Fax/Modem, DO NOT plug the answering machine into
the telephone jack on the back of the Fax/Modem. Instead, do one of
the following:
a. Plug the answering machine and Fax/Modem into different wall jack
(i.e. jacks in different rooms).
b. Plug the answering machine into a wall jack and the Fax/Modem into
the answering machine.
c. If your answering machine has some kind of phone-jack switching;
use this method. You must locate the two devices on separate
extensions to make silent answer work correctly. This means you
can not plug the answering machine into the Fax/Modem or vise
versa. You can split a single extension with a duplex jack
adapter. Radio Shack commonly carries these, part number 279-357
for $4.49.
Also, if you have an older answering machine that does NOT
automatically turn itself off when it detects that a person or the
Fax/Modem has answered the call, you need a $7.95 adapter from from
Radio Shack, part#43-107. This adapter disconnects the answering
machine from the phone line when the call is answered. It goes
between the answering machine and the wall jack.
Note:
The device that is picking up the line initially, must answer
after, and not before, the second ring. This means you should
set it to 3 for best results. If no other device picks up the
line by the time the number of rings that FaxMail for Windows
is set to is reached, FaxMail for Windows will answer it and
process a Fax.
To activate Silent Answer
Load the FaxMail for Windows 'Control' program and click on the
<System> Button, <Setup> Button and on the Silent Answer <Check>
Button. Set the number of rings until we answer to four and set
your answering-machine to three rings. If the Silent Answer
<Check> Button is inactive and gray, your Fax/Modem does not
support Silent Answer.
How to enable auto-load
When you boot-up, you have a choice as to weather you want to load the
FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver or not. If you plan to always load the
FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver, you can place y or Y behind the
Fax/Modem-Driver. Here are two examples:
examples #1 (First line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT)
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM
will ask:
Do you want to load the "FaxMail for Windows" Fax/Modem-Driver? (Y/N) Y
examples #2 (First line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT)
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM Y
The Y parameter will cause the Fax/Modem-Driver to load without asking. It
will always load without stopping or asking.
BBS and FAX on the same computer
Method - 1 -
Windows:
There is an ICON, FAX vs BBS, in the FaxMail for Windows Group for the
purpose of alowing you to control the Fax/Modem mode.
-Before you call a BBS, double-click the <FAX vs BBS> ICON and chooes:
<Set Fax/Modem to BBS-Mode>.
-Load your BBS-Software and log-onto the BBS.
-After logging-off the BBS and exiting the BBS Software; to resume
FAXing, double-click the <FAX vs BBS> ICON again and chooes:
<Set Fax/Modem to FAX-Mode> again.
DOS:
Method - 2 -
Before you call a BBS, go to the DOS Prompt, and type:
C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM
Log-onto the BBS.
To resume FAXing, go to the DOS Prompt, and type:
C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM
Method - 3 -
Note: In these example; do not type the comments that appear to the right of
the {.
If you want to use the same computer for Fax and data-modem(BBS), it may be
necessary to Disable the FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver while calling
a BBS. To Disable FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver run: BBS-MODE.COM.
Use FAX-MODE.COM to Enable the Fax/Modem-Driver again after you log-off the
BBS. Here is an example of a Batch(.BAT) File that will do it all for you.
Lets say that you are using a BBS program called Telemate, and it's name is
TM.EXE. The following Batch File will Disable the "Fax/Modem-Driver" load
"Telemate" and when you exit the BBS program (Telemate) it will "Enable"
the Fax/Modem-Driver so you can resume FAXing. At the DOS Prompt:
COPY CON T.BAT <Enter> {Create file(T.BAT)
C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM <Enter> {1st line in file(T.BAT)
PAUSE <Enter> {2nd line in file(T.BAT)
CD\TELEMATE <Enter> {3rd line in file(T.BAT)
TM.EXE <Enter> {4th line in file(T.BAT)
C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM <Control+Z(or F6)> <Enter> {5th, and Save(T.BAT)
- or -
Using a text editor, create a file called T.BAT with the following 3 lines:
C:\FaxMail\BBS-MODE.COM {Set Fax/Modem to Data-Mode(BBS)
PAUSE {Pause to let Fax/Modem catch up(4 seconds or more)
CD\TELEMATE {Change Directory to BBS Software
TM.EXE {Load BBS Software
C:\FaxMail\FAX-MODE.COM {Set Fax/Modem to Fax-Mode(FaxMail)
The above example assumes that your FaxMail Directory is FAXMAIL and your
Telemate Directory is TELEMATE.
Now when you want to call a BBS you type:
T <Enter>
Method - 4 -
To remove FaxMail for Windows Fax/Modem-Driver, type "rem " in front of
these two lines, in your AUTOEXEC.BAT:
rem C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM
rem C:\FAXMAIL\FM_DS_IN.COM
....and RE-BOOT.
To restore back to "FaxMail for Windows", reactivate the two lines, in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT:
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_ROCK2.COM
C:\FAXMAIL\FM_DS_IN.COM
....and RE-BOOT.
NOTE: If your Fax/Modem is a CAS (or CAS compatible) board, such as the
Intel SatisFAXtion, you might not have to remove the Fax/Modem-Driver for
data-modem(BBS) use. If you hear the modem give a short beep tone after
dialing but before the line has been answered, your modem will probably not
operate properly for data communications with the Fax/Modem-Driver
installed. In some cases, to reset your modem to data mode, you may have to
manually reset the modem (if it's external) or turn the PC off and then back
on (for internal modems that don't reset any other way).
MODEMS WITH KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Supra FAX Modem/Plus:
Some peoples have reported good service using the
Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 1 -- FM_ROCK1.COM
and others like the
Universal, Internal/External, Fax/Modem, Class 2 -- FM_ROCK2.COM
- unknown -
Please let me know if FaxMail for Windows does not work properly with
your Fax/Modem. The next version (revision) will probably include
support for *YOUR* Fax/Modem.
WARRANTY:
No warranty is provided to anyone who has not contributed for this
program. ElectraSoft specifically disclaims all other warranties,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to
defects in the disk or documentation, and the program license granted
herein. In no event shall ElectraSoft be liable for any loss of profit
or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to special,
incidental, consequential, or other damages.
OTHER PRODUCTS:
* 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator *
9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator lets you use your 24 pin printer with
programs that do not support 24 pin printers. Some 24 pin printers will
print poor and/or stretched graphics if your program does not have a
good Printer-Driver. 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator will fix these
problems. It is loaded on the way into a printer program and removed
on the way out. Here is an example of how to use it in a Batch.BAT
file:
C:\9TO24PIN\LQ.COM }Load the 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator.
PRNSHOP.EXE }Run your print program.
C:\9TO24PIN\REMOVE.COM }Remove 9 to 24 Pin Printer Translator.
* Snapshot Screen to Disk or printer *
Lets you echo the screen output to a disk-file or to your printer. It
is useful to programmers because it can be used in conjunction with
DEBUG.EXE to disassemble code for modification and re-assemble. Is used
sparingly and removed by rebooting when not in use. Has a special mode
for converting DEBUG.EXE output into Source-Code.