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││
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││ E A S Y L I N K
││
││ P A R T N E R
││
││
││
││ Version 1.1
EasyLink Partner, Ver. 1.1, Copyright (c) 1991 AT&T
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1. License Agreement and Terms of Warranty 1
2. Obtaining Upgrades 2
3. File Descriptions 3
4. Software Conventions 4
5. Installation 5
6. Network Installation 10
7. Loading EasyLink Partner 14
8. Using EasyLink Partner 15
a. The EasyLink Services Menu 15
b. Instant Mail Service 16
Create and Send Messages 16
Retrieve Mailbox Messages 22
Terminal Mode 23
Resend Last Batch 24
c. Information Services 25
d. Setup 26
Default Message File Path 26
Video Display Speed 26
External Word Processor 27
Appendix A. - The Data Validation Hook 28
Appendix B. - Word Processor Commands 33
1. LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF WARRANTY
───────────────────────────────────────────
1. American Telephone and Telegraph Company ("AT&T") agrees to
grant you a non-exclusive license to use the EasyLink (r)
Partner program (hereinafter referred to as "Program")
subject to the terms set forth in this License Agreement.
2. The Program, its documentation and manual are copyrighted to
AT&T as noted in the manual and documentation.
3. The Program is designed to operate on the standard IBM PC
with the PC-DOS operating system. The Program is not
warranted to operate on future releases of PC-DOS nor is it
warranted to operate on all computers claiming IBM PC
compatibility.
4. You agree you will not export or reexport any Program or
copies thereof, except as specifically authorized in writing
by AT&T and, if required, the U.S. Department of Commerce in
accordance with the requirements of U.S. Export Administra-
tion regulations. This obligation shall survive termination
of this license.
5. AT&T MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS TO THE PROGRAM PROVIDED
TO YOU BY AT&T.
6. NEITHER AT&T NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE
CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAM SHALL BE HELD
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PROGRAM OR DOCUMENTATION.
7. Breaking the seal of this package or your use of the Program
acknowledges that you have read this Agreement and agree to
its terms, which are the only terms agreed upon between you
and AT&T for the Program.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 1
2. OBTAINING UPGRADES
──────────────────────
Since EasyLink Partner is free software, and users are encouraged
to freely copy and distribute the program, we have no accurate way
to know who uses EasyLink Partner. This makes it rather difficult
to inform users of available upgrades to the software; upgrades
which you might find very useful.
To help alleviate this problem, we ask that you send a message to
EasyLink Number (ELN) 62654960, to the attention of "EasyLink
Partner Users". Please include your name, title, company name,
EasyLink Number, and the version of EasyLink Partner that you are
using. We would also appreciate your phone number and fax number,
but they are optional.
When a new release of EasyLink Partner becomes available, we'll
drop you a note (in your EasyLink mailbox) to let you know about
it. Please note that the ELN above is a collect number, so you
won't have to pay for your registration message.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 2
3. FILE DESCRIPTIONS
─────────────────────
ESL.EXE - The main EasyLink Partner program.
INSTALL.EXE - The main installation program. It creates the
script and batch files that link EasyLink Partner
to your communications program.
NETINST.EXE - The network installation program. It creates
individual user subdirectories, scripts, and batch
files to allow multi-user operation.
MANUAL.DOC - This documentation file.
README.1ST - This file contains a listing of new features in
1.1, as well as some information to get you
started with EasyLink Partner.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 3
4. SOFTWARE CONVENTIONS
────────────────────────
Help - The bottom line of the screen always contains information
relevant to your current operation.
Menus - All menus in EasyLink Partner allow you to select an
option using either of two methods: use the up and down
arrows to highlight your selection and press [Enter], or
simply press the highlighted letter of the option you
desire.
User-input fields - Fields which are used to prompt you for input
have a number of editing features available.
You may use the left and right arrow keys, the
Ctrl-Right-Arrow and Ctrl-Left-Arrow keys, and
the [Home] and [End] keys to move around
within the field, and the [Delete] and
[BackSpace] keys to edit. If you are presented
with a default in a field, you may accept it
by pressing [Enter], or you may simply start
entering new information and the default will
automatically be removed. If you would like to
edit the default, press any cursor movement or
editing key prior to entering new information.
Multi-field windows - When entering information into multiple
fields within a window, use [Tab] or
[Enter] to move from field-to-field. Press
[F10] to accept all of the information you
have specified, or [ESC] to abort the
operation.
Filename prompts - When prompted for a filename, you have the
option of specifying the exact file you would
like, or entering a DOS wildcard filename and
pressing [Enter] and then picking from a list
of matching files. As an alternative to
specifying a DOS wildcard filename, you may
simply enter a valid path (and drive if
necessary) and press [Enter]. Doing so implies
an '*.*' after the path.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 4
5. INSTALLATION
────────────────
Before installing EasyLink Partner, make sure you have already
installed your communications software. Also, for all the
supported software packages but Crosstalk XVI, you must create an
entry for EasyLink in the program's dialing directory.
1. Place the EasyLink Partner diskette in a floppy drive and run
the program INSTALL.EXE.
2. Read the information that appears, and then press [Enter] to
continue.
3. A menu will appear, prompting you to select the
communications software package you have.
╒══ Select Comm Software ══╕
│ │
│ Procomm │
│ Procomm Plus 1.0 │
│ Procomm Plus 2.0 │
│ Crosstalk XVI │
│ Bitcom │
│ Relay Gold 4.0 │
│ Exit to DOS │
│ │
╘══════════════════════════╛
Select the package you have.
4. Next, you will be prompted for various information that is
needed for the installation. The communications software you
have will determine which of the following windows you will
see:
Procomm, Procomm Plus 1.0 & 2.0
╒═════════════════════ Enter User Info ═════════════════════╕
│ │
│ Path to install EasyLink Partner to │
│ Path to Comm Program │
│ Dialing Directory Number │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Terminal Type Code │
│ EasyLink ID │
│ EasyLink Username │
│ EasyLink Password │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Default message file path │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ External word processor command │
│ External word processor command line │
│ │
╘════════════ [F10] to accept ── [ESC] to exit ═════════════╛
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 5
Crosstalk XVI
╒═════════════════════ Enter User Info ═════════════════════╕
│ │
│ Path to install EasyLink Partner to │
│ Path to Comm Program │
│ EasyLink Access Number │
│ Modem Baud Rate │
│ Modem COM Port │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Terminal Type Code │
│ EasyLink ID │
│ EasyLink Username │
│ EasyLink Password │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Default message file path │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ External word processor command │
│ External word processor command line │
│ │
╘════════════ [F10] to accept ── [ESC] to exit ═════════════╛
Bitcom
╒═════════════════════ Enter User Info ═════════════════════╕
│ │
│ Path to Comm Program │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Terminal Type Code │
│ EasyLink ID │
│ EasyLink Username │
│ EasyLink Password │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Default message file path │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ External word processor command │
│ External word processor command line │
│ │
╘════════════ [F10] to accept ── [ESC] to exit ═════════════╛
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 6
Relay Gold 4.0
╒═════════════════════ Enter User Info ═════════════════════╕
│ │
│ Path to install EasyLink Partner to │
│ Path to Comm Program │
│ Dialing Directory Entry Name │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Terminal Type Code │
│ EasyLink ID │
│ EasyLink Username │
│ EasyLink Password │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Default message file path │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ External word processor command │
│ External word processor command line │
│ │
╘════════════ [F10] to accept ── [ESC] to exit ═════════════╛
Enter the requested information, where appropriate, as
follows:
Path to install EasyLink Partner to
───────────────────────────────────
Enter a drive and directory path where you would like to
have EasyLink Partner installed. You must specify a
valid drive, but the specified subdirectory need not
exist; the install program will create it for you.
Example: C:\EP.
Note: If you use Bitcom, you will not see this field.
This is because a limitation in Bitcom requires
that EasyLink Partner be installed in the same
directory as Bitcom. The install program will do
this automatically, based on the information you
enter in the next field.
Path to Comm Program
────────────────────
Enter the drive and directory path where your
communications package resides. Example: C:\PROCOMM.
Dialing Directory Number
────────────────────────
Enter the number of the dialing directory entry you
setup to communicate with EasyLink. Example: 10.
Dialing Directory Entry Name
────────────────────────────
Enter the name of the dialing directory entry you setup
to communicate with EasyLink. Example: EASYLINK.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 7
EasyLink Access Number
──────────────────────
Enter the phone number you will use to access EasyLink.
If you must dial a number to get an "outside" line,
include it here. If you need to pause between dialing
different parts of the phone number, use the pause
commands that your modem understands. Example: 9,608-
7480.
Modem Baud Rate
───────────────
Select the baud rate you would like to use when
communicating with EasyLink. Usually, this will be the
highest rate your modem supports, up to 2400 bps.
Modem COM Port
──────────────
Select the COM port which your modem is connected to
(external modems) or is setup as (internal modems).
Terminal Type Code
──────────────────
The terminal type code you specify here will determine
certain characteristics (such as full or half duplex)
that EasyLink will have during a communications session.
Normally, the default code of 35 should be used.
EasyLink ID
───────────
Enter your EasyLink ID. This is part of your signon
information. Example: EID123456
EasyLink Username
─────────────────
Enter your EasyLink Username. This is part of your
signon information. Example: MYUSER.
EasyLink Password
─────────────────
Enter your EasyLink Password. This is part of your
signon information. Example: MYPASS.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 8
Default Message File Path (optional)
─────────────────────────
When EasyLink Partner prompts you for a message text
filename it assumes your files are in the current
directory. If you would like EasyLink Partner to
automatically look in a different drive and/or
directory, enter it here. You may change this path any
time you wish, via Setup within EasyLink Partner.
Example: C:\MYFILES.
External Word Processor Command (optional)
───────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner has a built-in word processor that will
suit most messaging needs. However, if you would like to
use your own word processor to create/modify message
files, you may enter the drive, path, and program
filename here. Example: C:\WP51\WP.EXE.
External Word Processor Command Line (optional)
────────────────────────────────────
The External Word Processor Command, above, specifies
what program to run when you select a word processor.
This field specifies the command line parameters to be
used when the external word processing program is run.
Typically, all you need to put on the command line is
the name of the message text file that you selected.
Since this filename changes for each message you create,
a "replacement variable" is provided that EasyLink
Partner will replace with the actual name of the message
file. The replacement variable is "%f". Example: %f.
Press F10 when you are satisfied with the information you
have entered.
5. Install will now create all of the necessary script and batch
files to link EasyLink Partner with your communication
software. After reading the window of information that
appears, press any key to continue.
6. INSTALL will now ask if you want to run NETINST.
┌── Run NETINST Now? ──┐
│ │
│ No │
│ Yes │
│ │
└──────────────────────┘
If you have installed EasyLink Partner on a LAN fileserver so
that it may be shared by multiple users, select 'Yes' and go
to the Network Installation section. Otherwise, select 'No'
and stop here.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 9
6. NETWORK INSTALLATION
────────────────────────
1. Make your EasyLink Partner directory your default directory
and run NETINST.EXE. If you have just finished using the
INSTALL program and answered yes to running NETINST, this has
already been done for you. NETINST will display some
information describing what it will do for you. Press
[Enter] to continue.
2. You will now see the main menu.
╒═══════ Main Menu ════════╕
│ │
│ Add new user │
│ Modify existing user │
│ Delete existing user │
│ Exit to DOS │
│ │
╘══════════════════════════╛
Add new user
────────────
Use "Add new user" to create the necessary
subdirectories and files for each user that will share
EasyLink Partner. You will be prompted for various
information, and then NETINST will create the file
structure.
Modify existing user
────────────────────
This function allows you to reconfigure certain
information for a particular user. Once you have
entered the new information, NETINST will create new
script files for the user.
Delete existing user
────────────────────
Quite simply, this function allows you to delete users.
You may select users from a supplied list.
3. Select the function you would like to perform and follow the
appropriate instructions below.
Add new user
────────────
a. Once you select "Add new user" from the main menu, you
will be prompted for some information.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 10
╒═════════════════════ Enter User Info ═════════════════════╕
│ │
│ User │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Terminal Type Code │
│ EasyLink ID │
│ EasyLink Username │
│ EasyLink Password │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Default message file path │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ External word processor command │
│ External word processor command line │
│ │
╘════════════ [F10] to accept ── [ESC] to exit ═════════════╛
User
────
Enter a name for the user you would like to add. It
may be from 1-8 characters long, and it must follow
the same rules as for a DOS subdirectory name.
Please see the INSTALLATION section for information on
the other fields. Note that the information you entered
in the INSTALL program now appears as defaults in
NETINST. Only change the information as necessary.
b. Once you have entered the appropriate information, press
F10 and NETINST will create the appropriate directory
and files for the user.
You will now find a batch file with the username you
entered (e.g. TOM.BAT) in the current directory. Each
user should load EasyLink Partner with their
corresponding batch file. If a user runs ESL.EXE
directly, it will prompt them for a valid username.
Modify existing user
────────────────────
a. Once you select "Modify existing user" from the main
menu, you will be prompted to choose which user to
modify.
╒═════ Users ═════╕
│ DICK │
│ HARRY │
│ TOM │
╘═ [ESC] to exit ═╛
The list of users will be sorted alphabetically. To
select, simply use the arrow keys to highlight the
appropriate user and press [Enter]. Alternatively, start
typing the name of the user you are looking for. As you
type each letter, the highlight bar will move to the
first matching name. Once you are in the vicinity of the
user you are looking for, you can use the arrow keys.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 11
b. Once you have selected the user to modify, you will be
prompted for new information.
╒═════════════════ Modify User Info : DICK ═════════════════╕
│ │
│ Terminal Type Code │
│ EasyLink ID │
│ EasyLink Username │
│ EasyLink Password │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Default message file path │
│ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ External word processor command │
│ External word processor command line │
│ │
╘════════════ [F10] to accept ── [ESC] to exit ═════════════╛
Simply modify the information as necessary, and press
F10 to accept it. NETINST will then revise the user's
files.
Delete existing user
────────────────────
a. Once you select "Delete existing user" from the main
menu, you will be prompted to choose which user to
modify.
╒═════ Users ═════╕
│ DICK │
│ HARRY │
│ TOM │
╘═ [ESC] to exit ═╛
The list of users will be sorted alphabetically. To
select, simply use the arrow keys to highlight the
appropriate user and press [Enter]. Alternatively, start
typing the name of the user you are looking for. As you
type each letter, the highlight bar will move to the
first matching name. Once you are in the vicinity of the
user you are looking for, you can use the arrow keys.
b. Once you have selected the user to delete, you will be
asked to verify that you really want to delete the user.
╒══════════════ Delete User ══════════════╕
│ │
│ Are you sure you want to delete user: │
│ DICK │
│ │
│ No │
│ Yes │
│ │
╘═════════════════════════════════════════╛
If you still want to delete this user, press "Y", or
highlight "Yes" and press [Enter], and NETINST will
oblige.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 12
Exit to DOS
───────────
When you have finished using NETINST, select "Exit to
DOS". You will be asked to verify that you really want
to quit.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 13
7. LOADING EASYLINK PARTNER
────────────────────────────
To load EasyLink Partner, follow these instructions:
For a single-user installation, just type "ESL" at the DOS prompt
and press [Enter].
For a multi-user LAN installation, each user should load EasyLink
Partner by typing their EasyLink Partner Username at the DOS
prompt and pressing [Enter] (there is a batch file for each
username). Alternatively, you may load EasyLink Partner in the
same manner as for a single-user installation, and EasyLink
Partner will prompt the user for a valid Username.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 14
8. USING EASYLINK PARTNER
───────────────────────────
A. The EasyLink Services Menu
─────────────────────────────
Once you have loaded EasyLink Partner, you will see the
EasyLink Services menu.
╒════════ EasyLink Services ════════╕
│ │
│ Instant Mail Service │
│ FYI News │
│ Infomaster Databases │
│ Directory Information Service │
│ Official Airline Guide │
│ Setup │
│ Exit to DOS │
│ │
╘═══════════════════════════════════╛
The FYI News, Infomaster Databases, Directory Information
Service, and Official Airline Guide selections will all
immediately load your communications software and establish
an online session for you. When you have completed the
session, exit the communications package; you will return to
the EasyLink Services menu.
The Instant Mail Service selection functions a bit
differently and is described below. Setup is described in a
later section.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 15
B. Instant Mail Service
────────────────────────
Upon selection of the Instant Mail Service from the EasyLink
Services menu, the following menu will appear:
╒════ Instant Mail Service ═════╕
│ │
│ Create and send messages │
│ Retrieve mailbox messages │
│ Terminal mode │
│ Resend last batch │
│ │
╘═══════ [ESC] to abort ════════╛
Create and Send Messages
────────────────────────
Select "Create and send messages" from the menu above. You
will then be prompted to select the word processor to create
a new message text file or edit an existing one, or to just
select an existing file to send as is.
╒═══ Message Text ═══╕
│ │
│ Word Processor │
│ Existing File │
│ │
╘══ [ESC] to abort ══╛
Make the appropriate selection.
Next you will be asked to enter the filename of a new or
existing text file to either edit, or send as is (depending
upon your previous selection). If you selected "Word
Processor" from the previous menu, you may specify either an
existing file, or a filename for a new file. If you selected
"Existing File", you must specify a file that already exists.
╒══════════ Message Filename ═══════════╕
│ │
│ C:\MYFILES\*.* │
│ │
╘═══════════ [ESC] to abort ════════════╛
If you entered a default message file path (either via the
INSTALL program, or using Setup on the main menu), that path
will appear here, followed by "*.*". You may select a file
in one of three ways:
1. Just type the filename in. Doing so will remove the
default message file path, so you need to include the
drive and path with the filename if they're different
than the current drive and directory.
2. Backspace over the "*.*" and enter the filename you
want. This preserves the default path.
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 16
3. Just press [Enter] and a "point-and-shoot" file list
will popup.
╒════════════ C:\MYFILES\*.* ════════════╕
│ .. <dir> 9/16/91 9:18p │
│ msgtext1.txt 1123 9/20/91 10:07a │
│ msgtext2.txt 180 9/20/91 10:08a │
│ msgtext3.txt 867 9/20/91 4:59p │
│ myfax.txt 652 9/20/91 4:58p │
│ whoknows.txt 21 9/20/91 10:07a │
│ whocares.txt 84 9/20/91 10:06a │
╘════════════════════════════════════════╛
The file list will be sorted alphabetically. To select,
simply use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate
file and press [Enter]. Alternatively, start typing the
name of the file you are looking for. As you type each
letter, the highlight bar will move to the first
matching filename. Once you are in the vicinity of the
file you are looking for, you can use the arrow keys.
Note that you may change to other directories on the
same drive by highlighting the directory name and
pressing [Enter]. Also note that EasyLink Partner
doesn't support sending binary files, so .EXE, .COM, and
.SYS files are automatically excluded from the file
list.
If you selected "Word Processor", the selected file will be
loaded into the built-in word processor (or your own word
processor, if you have setup EasyLink Partner to use it. See
section 7.d., Setup) for you to edit it. Once in the word
processor, press F1 for a list of valid commands, or see
Appendix B. The built-in word processor uses WordStar
commands. Once you are done creating/editing the message
text, save it and exit using <CtrlK>-<X>. If you are using
your own word processor, be sure to save the message text in
ASCII format.
You will now be prompted for the type of address you would
like to send the message to.
╒══ Select Address Type ══╕
│ │
│ EasyLink │
│ Fax │
│ Domestic Telex │
│ International Telex │
│ Mailgram │
│ Telegram │
│ Priority Letter │
│ Cablegram │
│ X.400 │
│ In External File │
│ In Message File │
│ │
╘════ [ESC] to abort ═════╛
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 17
For more information on each address type, please refer to
your EasyLink User Guide. However, the last two address
types require a little explanation here.
"In External File" allows you to import a valid address
stored in a separate file. If you select this option, you
will be prompted for the filename. Note that the address in
the file should NOT have a carriage return/line feed at the
end of the last line of the address.
"In Message File" allows you to tell EasyLink Partner that
the file you specified as the message text file also includes
EasyLink-formatted addressing.
If you select one of the other address types, you will see
one of the following address-entry windows:
EasyLink Number
───────────────
╒════════════════ EasyLink Number ════════════════╕
│ │
│ ELN │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Notification of Delivery? N │
│ Priority Delivery? N │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ │
╘══════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════╛
Fax
───
╒══════════════════ Fax Number ═══════════════════╕
│ │
│ FaxNum │
│ Options │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Notification of Delivery? N │
│ Priority Delivery? N │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ │
╘══════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════╛
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
EasyLink Partner 1.1 User's Guide 18
Domestic Telex
──────────────
╒════════════ Domestic Telex Address ═════════════╕
│ │
│ TlxNum │
│ AnsBack │
│ AT&T Tlx Number? Y │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Notification of Delivery? N │
│ Priority Delivery? N │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ │
╘══════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════╛
International Telex
───────────────────
╒══════════ International Telex Address ══════════╕
│ │
│ CtryCode │
│ TlxNum │
│ AnsBack │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Notification of Delivery? N │
│ Priority Delivery? N │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ │
╘══════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════╛
Mailgram
────────
╒═══════════════════ Mailgram Address ════════════════════╕
│ │
│ Name │
│ Street1 │
│ Street2 │
│ Street3 │
│ City State Zip │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ ─────────── Return Address (optional) ─────────── │
│ Name │
│ Street │
│ City State Zip │
│ │
╘══════════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════════╛
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Telegram
────────
╒═══════════════════ Telegram Address ════════════════════╕
│ │
│ Name │
│ Street1 │
│ Street2 │
│ Street3 │
│ Street4 │
│ City State Zip │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ │
╘══════════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════════╛
Priority Letter
───────────────
╒════════════════ Priority Letter Address ════════════════╕
│ │
│ Name │
│ Street1 │
│ Street2 │
│ City State Zip │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ ─────────── Return Address (optional) ─────────── │
│ Name │
│ Street │
│ City State Zip │
│ │
╘══════════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════════╛
Cablegram
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╒═══════════════════ Cablegram Address ═══════════════════╕
│ │
│ Name │
│ Street1 │
│ Street2 │
│ Street3 │
│ Street4 │
│ City Postal Code │
│ Country │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Attn │
│ Reference Number │
│ Dept. Billing Code │
│ Letter Telegram? N │
│ │
╘══════════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════════╛
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X.400
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╒═════════════════ X.400 Address ═════════════════╕
│ │
│ Name │
│ Country │
│ ADMD │
│ PRMD │
│ Org │
│ Unit │
│ Unit │
│ DDA │
│ DDA │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ Subject │
│ Delivery Report N │
│ Priority Normal │
│ │
╘══════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════╛
Using the [Tab] or [Enter] key to move from field-to-field,
enter the requested information. Many items are optional
(which will be noted in the help on the bottom line of your
display). Some fields use a small No/Yes popup menu to allow
you to change the selection.
╒═════════╕
│ │
│ No │
│ Yes │
│ │
╘═════════╛
Once you have finished entering the addressing information,
press [F10].
Next, you will be asked if you would like to add another
address for this message.
╒══ Another Address? ══╕
│ │
│ No │
│ Yes │
│ │
╘════ ESC to abort ════╛
If you select "Yes", you will return to the Address Type menu
and the cycle will repeat until you select "No" from this
menu.
Once you have entered all the addresses for the current
message, you will be asked if you would like to send another
message.
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╒══ Another Message? ══╕
│ │
│ No │
│ Yes │
│ │
╘══════════════════════╛
If you select "Yes" from this menu, you will again be
prompted for a message text filename and addressing, and the
entire cycle will repeat. Once you have entered all of your
messages, with their addresses, you will be asked what you
would like to do with them.
╒════ Message Disposition ═════╕
│ │
│ Send all │
│ Just create message file │
│ Abort all │
│ │
╘════════ ESC to abort ════════╛
"Send all" will do just that. It will create a file that
contains all of the addresses and corresponding message text,
and then send it via your communications software.
"Just create message file" will only do the first part of
"Send all"; namely the creation of the message file. You
would use this option if you wanted to create the message
file, but not send it to EasyLink. Note that the generated
file will be overwritten the next time you go through the
message creation process.
If for some reason you do not want to send the messages you
have created, select "Abort all". This will erase all of the
addresses you have entered, but will leave your message text
files untouched.
Normally, you will select "Send all" and EasyLink Partner
will send all of your messages via your communications
software.
Retrieve Mailbox Messages
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When you select "Retrieve mailbox messages" from the Instant
Mail Service menu, one of two things will happen. If
previously retrieved mail exists on your disk, you will see
the following menu.
╒═════ Mailbox Retrieval ══════╕
│ │
│ Get New Mail │
│ View Received Mail │
│ Print Received Mail │
│ Delete All Received Mail │
│ │
╘═══════ [ESC] to quit ════════╛
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Otherwise, EasyLink Partner will immediately retrieve your
mail from EasyLink using your communications software.
If you get the menu, you have the option of viewing,
printing, or deleting previously received mail, as well as
retrieving new mail from your EasyLink mailbox.
Whether or not you see this menu before you retrieve your
mail, when you return from getting your mail, you will always
see the menu.
When viewing your mail, you may use the following keys to
move around the file:
Up-arrow Moves up one line
Down-arrow Moves down one line
PgUp Moves up 21 lines
PgDn Moves down 21 lines
Home Moves to the top of the file
End Moves to the end of the file
Left-arrow Scrolls horizontally left one
character
Right-arrow Scrolls horizontally right one
character
Ctrl-Left-arrow Scrolls horizontally left 5
characters
Ctrl-Right-arrow Scrolls horizontally right 5
characters
The file viewer will display upto the first 132 characters of
a line (you'll have to scroll horizontally to see past the
77th character). If your received mail contains lines longer
than 132 characters, they will be preserved in the file, but
you won't be able to view the full line within EasyLink
Partner.
Note that all received mail is appended to your old mail
file, if it exists. This means that if you never delete your
mail, the mail file will get very large. When you print your
mail, the ENTIRE mail file is printed.
Terminal Mode
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If you select "Terminal mode" from the Instant Mail Service
menu, EasyLink Partner will immediately connect you to
EasyLink and signon for you, via your communication software.
You may then perform any online functions you desire. When
you are done with your online session, exit your
communication package; you will immediately return to
EasyLink Partner.
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Resend Last Batch
─────────────────
Selecting "Resend last batch" from the Instant Mail Service
menu allows you to resend the last set of messages that you
created and sent, or attempted to send. This is useful for
those times when an error occurs within your communications
package, and your messages don't get sent.
If there are no previous messages to be sent, this menu
option will not appear.
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C. Information Services
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As indicated on the EasyLink Services menu, EasyLink Partner
also provides access to AT&T's information services; FYI
News, Infomaster Databases, Directory Information Service,
and the Official Airline Guide.
Since each service provides multiple services which require
user selection, EasyLink Partner simply takes care of the
dialing and signon process, and leaves you at the information
service prompt for the particular service you have selected.
Once you have completed your session with the service, exit
your communication software and you will automatically return
to EasyLink Partner.
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D. Setup
─────────
If you select "Setup" from the main menu of EasyLink Partner,
another menu will appear which will allow you to change some
settings that effect the operation of the program.
╒════════════ Setup ════════════╕
│ │
│ Default message file path │
│ Video display speed │
│ External word processor │
│ │
╘═══════ [ESC] to abort ════════╛
Default Message File Path
─────────────────────────
If you select "Default message file path", the following
window will appear:
╒═══════ Default Message File Path ═══════╕
│ │
│ C:\MYFILES │
│ │
╘════════════ [ESC] to abort ═════════════╛
If you would like EasyLink Partner to look for your message
text files in a particular drive/directory, enter it here.
If this information has already been entered via the install
program you will see it here as a default.
Video Display Speed
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If you select "Video display speed", you will see one of two
windows. If you have other than a CGA video card and monitor
you will see a message that states you don't need to change
anything.
╒════════ Video Display Speed ════════╕
│ │
│ You have a fast video card. There │
│ is no need to make a selection. │
│ │
╘════════ Any key to continue ════════╛
On the other hand, if you do have a CGA display, you will be
given the ability to tell EasyLink Partner whether or not to
do "snow checking". This relates to problems that original
CGA displays had with writing directly to video memory. By
default, EasyLink Partner will do snow-checking on CGA
displays. However, if you select "fast" display mode,
EasyLink Partner won't do so, and will display data on the
screen as fast as possible.
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External Word Processor
───────────────────────
Finally, to tell EasyLink Partner to use your favorite word
processor in place of the built-in word processor, select
"External word processor".
╒════════════ External Word Processor ════════════╕
│ │
│ Command: │
│ Command Line: │
│ │
╘══════ [F10] to accept ═══ [ESC] to abort ═══════╛
Please refer to the INSTALLATION section for more on how to
enter information into these fields.
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APPENDIX A. - THE DATA VALIDATION "HOOK"
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EasyLink Partner contains a programming "hook" that allows you to
add an external program to validate information entered by a user
in an addressing window. For instance, you might want to make
sure that users are entering valid departmental billing codes when
addressing their messages.
Specifically, if a validation module is present, when a user
presses [F10] to accept data entered in an addressing window, a
small specially-named file will be created with the entered data,
and the validation program will be executed. The validation
program can then examine the data in the file. If the data is
acceptable, the validation program should halt with a DOS exit
code of 0. If the data is not acceptable, the validation program
should halt with a DOS exit code equal to the field number of the
invalid data. EasyLink Partner will then place the user on the
field of bad information.
An alternative use for this programming hook is to maintain a
database of messaging information by substituting a database
program for the validation program.
The following points apply to the validation program:
1. The validation program must reside in a subdirectory
named "VALIDATE" under the directory in which EasyLink
Partner is installed. For example, if EasyLink Partner
is installed in C:\EP, then the validation program must
reside in C:\EP\VALIDATE.
2. EasyLink Partner will recognize any of the following as
the validation program:
VALIDATE.BAT
VALIDATE.COM
VALIDATE.EXE
Do not place more than one of the above named files in
the VALIDATE subdirectory.
3. The mere presence of a validation program file in a
VALIDATE subdirectory enables validation within EasyLink
Partner.
4. When the validation program is executed, the default
directory will be the VALIDATE subdirectory.
5. The validation program may freely change directories
during execution.
6. The validation program may display anything it would
like to on the screen; EasyLink Partner will restore the
original screen contents. In fact, since some delay
will be associated with the validation program, the
program should at least display a "Please wait.."
window, if not something more descriptive.
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7. The validation program will find the data to validate in
a file named VALIDATE.ADR, located in the VALIDATE
subdirectory. The format of the data in the file depends
upon the type of address that was selected by the user.
See the data formats below. Note that the VALIDATE.ADR
file is overwritten each time the user presses F10 after
entering new addressing information.
8. If the validation program detects invalid information
entered in any field, it should halt execution and
return a DOS exit code equal to the field number. Upon
return from the validation program, EasyLink Partner
will position the cursor on the indicated field for
correction by the user. If you do not want EasyLink
Partner to position the user on any particular field
when invalid information is detected, return an exit
code of 255.
VALIDATE.ADR Data Formats
Below are the formats for the validation data file depending upon
address type. Each data field begins with a field identifier of
the form "[identifier]:" followed by a space and then the user-
entered data for that field (if any). Note that the [AddrType]
field is used to identify the type of address that the data
represents. Some fields will only contain either a "Y" or a "N"
to indicate whether or not the represented feature has been
enabled or not.
Opposite each field is it's field number. The field number should
be used as the DOS exit code if the data for that field is
invalid.
As shown, each data format begins with a [User]: field. Note that
a [User]: field is present only when EasyLink Partner has been
installed for multiuser use using NETINST.EXE (the network
installation program).
EasyLink Number (ELN)
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 1
[Address]: <number> 1
[Ntf]: <Y/N> 3
[Pri]: <Y/N> 4
[Crn]: <reference number> 5
[Dept]: <billing code> 6
Fax
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 2
[Address]: <fax number> 1
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[Options]: <fax options> 2
[Ntf]: <Y/N> 4
[Pri]: <Y/N> 5
[Crn]: <reference number> 6
[Dept]: <billing code> 7
Domestic Telex
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 3
[Address]: <telex number> 1
[AnsBack]: <answerback> 2
[ATTNum]: <Y/N> 3
[Ntf]: <Y/N> 5
[Pri]: <Y/N> 6
[Crn]: <reference number> 7
[Dept]: <billing code> 8
International Telex
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 4
[CCode]: <country code> 1
[Address]: <telex number> 2
[AnsBack]: <answerback> 3
[Ntf]: <Y/N> 5
[Pri]: <Y/N> 6
[Crn]: <reference number> 7
[Dept]: <billing code> 8
Mailgram
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 5
[Name]: <name> 1
[City]: <city> 5
[State]: <state> 6
[Zip]: <zip> 7
[Crn]: <reference number> 9
[Dept]: <billing code> 10
Telegram
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 6
[Name]: <name> 1
[City]: <city> 6
[State]: <state> 7
[Zip]: <zip> 8
[Crn]: <reference number> 10
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[Dept]: <billing code> 11
Priority Letter
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 7
[Name]: <name> 1
[City]: <city> 4
[State]: <state> 5
[Zip]: <zip> 6
[Crn]: <reference number> 8
[Dept]: <billing code> 9
Cablegram
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 8
[Name]: <name> 1
[City]: <city> 6
[PCode]: <postal code> 7
[Country]: <country> 8
[Crn]: <reference number> 10
[Dept]: <billing code> 11
[LTelegram]: <Y/N> 12
X.400
[User]: <Username>
[MsgFile]: <msg text filename>
[AddrType]: 9
[Name]: <name> 1
[Country]: <country> 2
[ADMD]: <admd> 3
[PRMD]: <prmd> 4
[Org]: <org> 5
[Unit1]: <unit1> 6
[Unit2]: <unit2> 7
[DDA1]: <dda1> 8
[DDA2]: <dda2> 9
[Subject]: <subject> 10
[DelivRpt]: <Y/N> 11
[Pri]: <normal/high> 12
Where:
[Ntf] = Notification of Delivery
[Pri] = Priority Delivery
[Crn] = Customer Reference Number
[Dept] = Departmental Billing Code
[Options] = fax options such as /PAGE and /COVER
[ATTNum] = indicates if the telex number is on the AT&T telex
network.
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[LTelegram] = indicates if the user is sending the message as a
Letter Telegram.
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APPENDIX B. - WORD PROCESSOR COMMANDS
─────────────────────────────────────
Cursor Movement
───────────────
Move left 1 char <Left>, <CtrlS>
Move right 1 char <Right>, <CtrlD>
Move left 1 word <CtrlLeft>, <CtrlA>
Move right 1 word <CtrlRight>, <CtrlF>
Move to start of line <Home>, <CtrlQ><S>
Move to end of line <End>, <CtrlQ><D>
Move up 1 line <Up>, <CtrlE>
Move down 1 line <Down>, <CtrlX>
Scroll up 1 line <CtrlW>
Scroll down 1 line <CtrlZ>
Scroll up 1 page <PgUp>, <CtrlR>
Scroll down 1 page <PgDn>, <CtrlC>
Move to top of screen <CtrlHome>, <CtrlQ><E>
Move to end of screen <CtrlEnd>, <CtrlQ><X>
Move to top of file <CtrlPgUp>, <CtrlQ><R>
Move to end of file <CtrlPgDn>, <CtrlQ><C>
Jump to a line <CtrlJ><L>
Insertion and Deletion
──────────────────────
Delete character <Del>, <CtrlG>
Backspace <BkSp>, <CtrlH>, <CtrlBkSp>
Delete line <CtrlY>
Delete to end of line <CtrlQ><Y>
Delete word to right <CtrlT>
Insert a line <CtrlN>
Tab <Tab>, <CtrlI>
Control char prefix <CtrlP>
File Commands
─────────────
Save current file <F2>, <CtrlK><S>
Load a new file <F3>
Abandon current file <CtrlK><Q>, <AltF2>
Save current & load new <CtrlK><D>
Save current under new name <CtrlK><N>
Save current file & exit <CtrlK><X>, <CtrlF2>
Block Commands
──────────────
Mark beginning of block <F7>, <CtrlK><B>
Mark end of block <F8>, <CtrlK><K>
Mark word as block <CtrlK><T>
Jump to beginning of block <CtrlQ><B>
Jump to end of block <CtrlQ><K>
Toggle display of block <CtrlK><H>
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Copy block to cursor pos <CtrlK><C>
Move block to cursor pos <CtrlK><V>
Delete block <CtrlK><Y>
Indent block <CtrlK><I>
Unindent block <CtrlK><U>
Toggle case of block <CtrlO><O>
Convert block to upper case <CtrlO><U>
Convert block to lower case <CtrlO><V>
Insert block from file <CtrlK><R>
Write block to file <CtrlK><W>
Print block <CtrlK><P>
Search & Replace
────────────────
Search for a string <CtrlQ><F>
Search & replace a string <CtrlQ><A>
Repeat last search or replace <CtrlL>
Search options: Search backwards <B>
Search globally <G>
Search in marked block <L>
Ignor case <U>
Text Markers
────────────
Set any of 4 markers <CtrlK><0>..<CtrlK><3>
Jump to a marker <CtrlQ><0>..<CtrlQ><3>
Toggle marker display <CtrlK><M>
Jump to last cursor pos <CtrlQ><P>
Text Formatting
───────────────
Reformat paragraph <CtrlB>
Reformat entire file <CtrlK><G>
Center line <CtrlO><C>
Mode Toggles
────────────
Toggle insert mode <Ins>, <CtrlV>
Toggle auto-indent mode <CtrlO><I>
Toggle word wrap <CtrlO><W>
Toggle smart/fixed tabs <CtrlO><F>
Set tab size <CtrlO><T>
Set right margin <CtrlO><R>
Set block indent/unindent increment <CtrlO><B>
Other
─────
Restore current line <CtrlQ><L>
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