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O N E T O O N E (tm)
Personal Communications Software
Version 2.3
R E F E R E N C E M A N U A L
Digital Transit
3360 Towneship Road
Antioch, TN 37013
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 2
WARRANTY
A lot of time and effort have gone into making ONE TO ONE a unique and
efficient communications program. Comments from current users indicate
that the program works and works well. However, on the off chance that
something unfortunate does occur we must state the following:
Digital Transit makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose. Digital Transit shall not be liable
for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or consequential
arising from a failure of this program to operate in the manner desired
by the user. Digital Transit shall not be liable for any damage to data
or property which may be caused directly or indirectly by the use of the
program.
IN NO EVENT WILL DIGITAL TRANSIT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Digital Transit is making ONE TO ONE available through the User
Supported concept of software distribution. IF THIS PROGRAM DOESN'T FIT
YOUR NEEDS ... DON'T BUY IT. However, if you do use this program and
then find that it doesn't work as claimed, let us know. We should be
able to fix most anything within 48 hours. We don't expect to receive
your money UNTIL you are satisfied!
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 3
TRADEMARKS
ONE TO ONE is a trademark of Digital Transit
Microsoft, Microsoft C, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
IBM and PC-DOS are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Hayes is a trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
Touch Tone and AT&T are trademarks of American Telephone & Telegraph
Company.
COMPAQ is a registered trademark of COMPAQ Computer Corporation
ARC is a trademark of System Enhancement Associates
The Greenleaf Comm Library and The Greenleaf Functions are trademarks
of Greenleaf Software, Inc.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY..................................................... 2
TRADEMARKS................................................... 3
WHAT IS ONE TO ONE? ......................................... 5
SHAREWARE NOTES ............................................. 6
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ............................................. 8
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ............................. 9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 10
ONE TO ONE SYSTEM FILES ..................................... 11
GETTING STARTED ............................................. 13
STARTUP OPTIONS ............................................. 15
PRIMARY SCREEN DISPLAY ...................................... 16
TERMINAL & MENU MODES ....................................... 17
TERMINAL MODE KEYSTROKE COMMANDS ............................ 19
Alt-A: Answer The Phone ..................................... 19
Alt-C: Clear The Screen ..................................... 19
Alt-D: Dialing Directory .................................... 19
Alt-H: Hang Up The Phone .................................... 19
Alt-M: Modem Echo ........................................... 20
Alt-P: Change Parameters .................................... 20
Alt-R: Redial The Last Number ............................... 20
Alt-T: Chat Mode ............................................ 20
Alt-X: Exit To DOS .......................................... 21
Alt-Z: Visit DOS (Shell) .................................... 21
PgUp: Upload (Send) A File .................................. 21
PgDn: Download (Receive) A File ............................. 22
Ctrl-Enter: End of Message Indicator ........................ 22
Ctrl-Home: Capture Keystrokes ............................... 22
Ctrl-Keystroke: Send CTRLTEXT Messages ...................... 22
Home or F1: Help ............................................ 22
Esc or `+': Switch From Terminal To Menus ................... 22
MENU MODE ................................................... 23
MENU DESCRIPTIONS
THE INFO MENU............................................ 24
THE FILES MENU .......................................... 24
THE MODEM MENU .......................................... 27
THE PHONE MENU .......................................... 28
THE TOGGLES MENU ........................................ 30
THE SCREEN MENU ......................................... 32
THE KEYS MENU ........................................... 33
TIPS AND TRICKS ............................................. 34
FINAL REMARKS ............................................... 36
APPENDIX I ORDER FORM ..................................... 37
APPENDIX II ONE TO ONE AND XMODEM .......................... 38
APPENDIX III PHONE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE ...................... 39
APPENDIX IV OPTIONS.121 STRUCTURE .......................... 40
APPENDIX V COMMUNICATIONS PORT ADDRESSES .................. 41
APPENDIX VI ONE TO ONE PROGRAMMING TRIVIA .................. 42
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 5
WHAT IS ONE TO ONE?
ONE TO ONE is a telecommunications package designed for those of us who
sometimes call friends with computers. The many sophisticated programs
that are currently available do a great job for accessing bulletin
boards, information services, etc. HOWEVER, they are less than desirable
when it comes to two human beings trying to communicate over the phone
lines via modem.
ONE TO ONE is the first communications program available that attempts
to address the special needs of people sharing data with other people.
What does ONE TO ONE offer that the others don't? With ONE TO ONE, you
and your friends can:
o Type messages to each other while a file transfer is in progress!
o Never worry about garbled text caused by two people typing at the same
time. Incoming and Outgoing text appear in separate windows on screen.
o "Share" a text file. You and a friend can be looking at the same text
file simultaneously. Both of you will have control over scrolling the
files contents in a window. At any time, you can pause and type notes
to each other about the file that you are sharing.
o Best of all ... the price is right! A suggested contribution of $15-
$20 is cheap at twice the price.
ONE TO ONE is an excellent communications program designed with the
`friend to friend' computer network in mind. With a little practice you
will find it to be a very useful, interactive and entertaining file
transfer utility.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 6
SHAREWARE NOTES
A Computer without software is like a toaster without bread. Without
software, our computers are useless so we buy the programs that put
expensive hardware to work. Unfortunately, computer software is very
expensive which makes it tough to get EVERYTHING we need.
What's even worse is that very few commercial software dealers allow us
to open their package, try it out and return it if we don't like it.
Those that do always charge an outrageous re-stocking fee.
Then along comes User Supported software. The basic idea is that you,
the user, should have the right to "try before you buy". If you test the
software and decide that you like it, you send the author the money to
pay for it. Since the author doesn't have the high marketing overhead he
can charge much less than the big boys.
Advantages:
o Try before you buy. If you don't like it, don't buy it!
o The price is right. You don't pay for marketing overhead.
o The quality is right. Most software is written by
professional programmers that know what they're doing. If the
quality isn't there, you'll know it BEFORE you spend any
money.
o Updates are more frequent. The programmers are frequently in
close contact with the users and modify the programs based on
user input. The programs are then distributed via modem not
dealer/distributor networks. The documentation is a file on
the program disk. No waiting for a new and expensive
reprinting of the manual.
Disadvantages:
o Telephone support is hard to come by. (I've never needed any
from a User Supported product.)
o Latest figures indicate that less than 10% of the users
actually pay the author for the program.
o This is the reason for the first disadvantage. It's hard for
someone to give up a PAYING job as a professional programmer
to support NON-PAYING users.
There are several packages I like but think the author is asking too
much so I've stopped using them. Perhaps I should have sent the author
what I think the program is worth and risk hurting his/her feelings.
Anyway, you know where I stand. A suggested price of $15-$20 is a
bargain considering the quality of the product. If in your opinion you
think it's only worth $5, SEND IT IN. However, if you send less than
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 7
$15.00 please send a note letting us know what we can do to make ONE TO
ONE more valuable.
Clearly, the User Supported concept is advantageous for us all. But we
must take it more seriously if it's going to work. Cast your vote for
the User Supported concept by paying for the programs you use.
Before I put the soap box away...
ONE TO ONE is a professional-quality software package that is being
distributed through electronic rather than traditional marketing
channels. It is NOT free software. If you find this program to be of
use, you are urged to send a small contribution (in the $15 - $20 range)
to the author at the address below.
Make checks payable to:
Digital Transit
3360 Towneship Road
Antioch, TN 37013
Whether you decide to use ONE TO ONE or not, thanks for taking the time
to try it out. You are ENCOURAGED to distribute this software in any way
that you see fit, providing the following conditions are met:
o You must receive NO COMPENSATION for distributing ONE TO
ONE. (Compensated Electronic Distribution Services such as
BBS's, Compuserve, Genie, etc., can distribute ONE TO ONE
legally.)
o The program and documentation must be distributed together.
o The program and documentation must be unmodified.
o ONE TO ONE may not be distributed in association with any
other product or service unless an arrangement has been
negotiated with Digital Transit.
Distributors of Public Domain and User Supported software may not
distribute ONE TO ONE without written permission from Digital Transit.
You will most likely get permission, but written permission is REQUIRED.
Anyone interested in a site license, or in bundling ONE TO ONE with
another product, please contact the author at the above address.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 8
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks, Jan and Chris, for your patience.
Thanks, Microsoft, for Microsoft C - the BEST MS-DOS C COMPILER.
Thanks again, Microsoft, for the MASM Assembler (ver. 5.1)
Thanks, Greenleaf Software, for saving me from a lot of grunt work.
Thank-you beta testers, for your encouragement and design feedback.
Thanks Eric Hawkins, for your good judgement and advice.
Thanks Dean Carothers for your enthusiasm, knowledge and friendship for
the past 9 years.
Thank you, Steve Bell, for your expert help in editing the documentation
of ONE TO ONE.
Thanks to all of the registered users of ONE TO ONE.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 9
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
The IBM keyboard is programmable. That is, the keyboard isn't locked
into any particular mode of operation. We can redefine the keyboard to
suit our needs. To this end, IBM has added several interesting keys
that operate much like the SHIFT keys on a typewriter. We are only
concerned with the use of the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys right now.
Whenever you see "Alt-Something" it means to press and HOLD the "Alt"
key and THEN press the "Something" key ... at the same time.
EXAMPLE: Alt-X ... Press "X" WHILE the "Alt" key is depressed.
Also, whenever you see "Ctrl-something" it means to press and HOLD the
"Ctrl" key while you press the "something" key at the same time.
EXAMPLE: Ctrl-X ... Press "X" WHILE the "Ctrl" key is depressed.
There are keys we'll use that aren't found on typewriters. One is the
"Esc" key which is toward the upper left corner of the keyboard if you
have an older computer or toward the upper right corner if you have a
newer model. (Why they switched it is beyond me.) The "Numeric Keypad"
generally found on the right side of the keyboard is also important.
Depending on the state of the Num Lock (numeric lock) key, the numeric
keypad is either in the numeric mode or the direction mode. (The Num
Lock key behaves like the CAPS LOCK key.) In numeric mode, the keys
generate numbers much like a calculator. In the direction mode, the
other markings that appear on the keys are active. For instance 8, 2, 4
and 6 move the cursor UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT respectively (these keys
are marked with arrows). Keys 7, 1, 9 and 3 are used for HOME, END, PAGE
UP and PAGE DOWN cursor movement. Most keyboards have the PAGE UP and
PAGE DOWN keys abbreviated. They are referred to in this manual as PgUp
and PgDn.
The RETURN key is known as the ENTER key in IBM manuals. It is located
on the right side of the keyboard and marked with a crooked arrow
pointing to the left. For consistency it is referred to as the ENTER
key.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 10
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ONE TO ONE requires the following:
o IBM Compatible Computer
o PC-DOS Or MS-DOS (Version 2.1 or later)
o One Floppy Disk Drive (hard disk not required)
o 192k Of RAM minimum
o One RS-232 Serial Port
o HAYES COMPATIBLE modem (supporting the Hayes AT command set)
o An operating telephone line.
o Someone To Call
ONE TO ONE works with Monochrome as well as Color video cards. If you
have an EGA or VGA display card, ONE TO ONE will use the CGA mode.
When you install ONE TO ONE, you will be asked whether you have Touch
Tone or Pulse phone service. ONE TO ONE will work with either.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 11
ONE TO ONE SYSTEM FILES
ONE TO ONE Version 2.3 is distributed in an archived form. The "ARC"
archiving utility by System Enhancement Associates was used to compress
the files to keep downloading time to a minimum. ARC has become the
standard file compression program used for electronic software
distribution.
You should have no problem obtaining a copy of the latest version of ARC
from your friendly neighborhood bulletin board. Please remember that
ARC is not free! It saves money in the long run so why not go ahead and
pay for it?
The name of the archived file is 121-V23.ARC. After "un-arching" this
file you will see the files listed below:
121.EXE - The program.
121.DOC - The documentation for the program.
121SORT.EXE - A utility to sort a ONE TO ONE phone directory.
121SORT.DOC - The documentation for 121SORT.EXE.
121READ.ME - Notes reflecting any last minute changes or tips.
WHATSNEW.121 - Notes on improvements in the current version.
The only file required to start ONE TO ONE is 121.EXE. When you run the
program for the first time ONE TO ONE looks for other files and creates
them if they are not found. Those files are:
OPTIONS.121
OPTIONS.121 is the file that holds the current configuration parameters
for your system. If the file OPTIONS.121 is not found it will be created
automatically after asking you several questions. Floppy users should
remove the write protect tab before startup.
PHONEDIR.121
The phone directory file is named PHONEDIR.121. When you access the
dialing directory, PHONEDIR.121 is read from disk. If ONE TO ONE can't
find the directory, it creates a blank one and writes it back to disk.
CTRLTEXT.121
Beginning with Version 2.2 you have the ability to assign phrases to
Ctrl-characters. For example, you could assign Ctrl-S the phrase "I'm
Sending The File In 10 Seconds, OK?". When Ctrl-S is pressed this
message would be sent automatically as though you had typed it by hand.
It is sent quickly with no typos! The messages associated with Ctrl-
characters are stored in a file called CTRLTEXT.121. This file is
created when ONE TO ONE is executed for the first time.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 12
Listed below is a brief summary of all files associated with ONE TO ONE
Version 2.3:
121-V23.ARC - The archived distribution form of ONE TO ONE.
After un-archiving:
121.EXE - The program.
121.DOC - The documentation for the program.
121SORT.EXE - A utility to sort a ONE TO ONE phone directory.
121SORT.DOC - The documentation for 121SORT.EXE.
121READ.ME - Notes reflecting any last minute changes or tips.
WHATSNEW.121 - Notes describing improvements in release 2.0.
After running ONE TO ONE for the first time:
121.EXE - The program.
121.DOC - The documentation for the program.
121SORT.EXE - A utility to sort a ONE TO ONE phone directory.
121SORT.DOC - The documentation for 121SORT.EXE.
121READ.ME - Notes reflecting any last minute changes or tips.
WHATSNEW.121 - Notes describing improvements in release 2.0.
OPTIONS.121 - The System Configuration File.
PHONEDIR.121 - The Phone Directory.
CTRLTEXT.121 - Messages attached to Ctrl-characters.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 13
GETTING STARTED
The FIRST time you start ONE TO ONE, type 121 and press ENTER. After a
few moments you will be told that ONE TO ONE couldn't find the file
OPTIONS.121. You are then asked to answer several questions so that a
configuration file can be created for your particular system. Each
question is discussed below.
o Which Communications Port? (1/2/3/4):
Enter the port number, 1 through 4 to reflect the serial port you use.
If you enter the wrong number, ONE TO ONE will not be able to initialize
the serial port and prints a message to that effect. If that occurs use
the Alt-P key to Change Parameters. Anything changed with Alt-P is not
permanent unless you save the parameters with the menu choice called
`Save OPTIONS.121' which is found in the FILES MENU. (More about that
later.)
o What Baud Rate? (300/1200/2400/4800/9600):
Type the number representing the speed of your modem and press ENTER.
ONE TO ONE always uses 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and No parity. You will
not be prompted for these parameters.
o Key-Clicks On Incoming Text? (Y/N):
If you type `Y' in response to this question, ONE TO ONE will cause a
"click" to occur on each incoming character. This can be a useful
feature because you will always know when someone is "typing at you".
o Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing? (T/P):
If you have pulse dialing, you should enter a `P'. Anything else
defaults to Touch Tone service.
o Default Modem Initialization String? (Y/N):
The default modem initialization string performs the following commands:
... Wait 1.5 seconds ... Take the modem off-line ... Wait another 1.5
seconds ... issue the ATZ command to reset the modem ... Wait another
1.5 seconds ... issue the ATV1 command to set the modem result codes to
WORDS instead of DIGITS ... and finally, issue the ATE0 command to
disable the modem from echoing your keystrokes into the receive buffer.
Ninety-nine percent of you can probably just answer `Y' accepting the
defaults and go with it. However, the ability to create a custom modem
initialization string is available.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 14
To change the default setting type `N' and press ENTER. An on-screen
explanation of the special characters that can be imbedded in the
initialization string is then displayed. They are:
{ = The ENTER key. ~ = 0.5 second delay. ^ = Next character is
interpreted as a control code.
Enter the customized modem initialization string and press ENTER. Faster
modems may take advantage of the extended result codes by using the ATX1
command. When connected the modem will detect the caller's baud rate
and send a message to the monitor. That way, if you're at 1200 baud and
someone calls at 300 just use Alt-P to change parameters and establish a
connection at the caller's rate.
o What Type Of Screen Do you Have? (1/2/3):
1 = Monochrome. No colors or shades of grey.
2 = Color. I have a color monitor.
3 = Monochrome, but I get nice shades of grey.
ENTER `1' if you have an IBM green-screen monitor or a Monochrome
Display Adapter card.
ENTER `2' for color monitors. In color, ONE TO ONE has white text on a
blue background. The pull-down menus are red with white text. Sounds
sort of corny and patriotic, doesn't it? It looks good and it's easy on
the eyes.
ENTER `3' for monitors that display shades of grey when colors are
represented. Compaq and AT&T computers are known to work well like
this. Try it if you aren't sure. If the text on the screen is barely
readable then this option is not for you. Re-install ONE TO ONE by
erasing OPTIONS.121 and then select choice number `1' for NO COLORS.
After all of these questions have been answered, ONE TO ONE will create
the OPTIONS.121 file and write it to disk for future reference.
If you make mistakes while answering these questions, don't worry. The
parameters can be changed and saved via the `pull-down' menus while
running ONE TO ONE.
Congratulations! You now have a working copy of ONE TO ONE! Make
backups of these files and store in a safe place.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 15
STARTUP OPTIONS
THE 121PATH ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE
ONE TO ONE can run from any directory on a hard disk and the
configuration files will automatically be found. That's good news for
Local Area Networks! Keep one copy of ONE TO ONE in a public directory
and each user can set their 121PATH variable to point to his/her own
private configuration files.
This is possible because ONE TO ONE now has the ability to examine the
environment variable table maintained by DOS. The environment variable
is called 121PATH. To use it, modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to include:
PATH=\PATHNAME1
SET 121PATH=\PATHNAME2
where PATHNAME1 leads to the 121.EXE directory and PATHNAME2 leads to
the configuration file. Reboot and these changes take effect.
Now, whenever ONE TO ONE is started DOS will find 121.EXE because the
PATH variable is set to "point" to it. Next, ONE TO ONE looks for the
environment variable 121PATH. If it is `SET' ONE TO ONE will load
OPTIONS.121, PHONEDIR.121 and CTRLTEXT.121 from the directory PATHNAME2
leads to. If the files are NOT found they will be created in the
directory pointed to by 121PATH=. Otherwise, the files default to the
current or PATHNAME1 directory.
You can be anywhere on the hard disk and your files will be found! Move
to the directory where you will be downloading files and run ONE TO ONE
from there. No need for typing long Drive/Path/File names since you are
in the default directory for downloading.
Please note that THIS IS NOT REQUIRED to run ONE TO ONE. You may
continue to use it without the 121PATH environment variable as you have
in the past. However, it is a very convenient feature.
STARTUP WITH AUTO-DIAL/AUTO-ANSWER
ONE TO ONE will immediately dial a directory listing with the following
startup command:
121 D <ENTER>
where D is a Dialing Directory Entry.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 16
121 A <ENTER>
ONE TO ONE is executed and then issues the Hayes ATS0=1 command to put
the modem in Auto-Answer mode. The phone is answered on the first ring.
Both choices skip the title screen moving directly to TERMINAL MODE.
PRIMARY SCREEN DISPLAY
Each time ONE TO ONE is executed the title screen is displayed. It
describes the program; warns that this is not free software; begs for
compensation; tells who wrote it and ... waits for a keystroke. Just
your typical User Supported software title screen. Press any key to
clear it, automatically send the modem initialization string, enter
TERMINAL MODE and the primary screen display. The exceptions to this are
the `121 A' and `121 D' startup commands which skip the title screen and
go directly to TERMINAL MODE.
The primary screen is divided into four discrete sections. They are:
o The top section of the screen contains the names of all of the pull-
down menus. This line is referred to as the Menu Bar.
o The middle section of the screen is divided by a reverse video bar
called the Dividing Bar. INCOMING TEXT, or characters that are typed to
us, will appear in the upper "window" of this section. OUTGOING TEXT, or
characters that we type, will appear in the lower window.
o Below the OUTGOING TEXT window there is an area set aside for the
current communication port settings. This area is also used for
messages from ONE TO ONE to us. The message that you will see most
frequently in the area is, "Press `Home' For Help". Have you tried it
yet?
o The bottom line is the program title and copyright notice.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 17
TERMINAL AND MENU MODES
When the title screen is cleared with a keystroke you enter TERMINAL
MODE. This is where most of your ONE TO ONE life is spent. Each key
pressed is sent out the comm port to whoever is out there.
ONE TO ONE has somewhat of a split personality. You are in TERMINAL MODE
when waiting for the phone to ring, typing messages to a friend,
downloading or uploading files. You are in MENU MODE while pulling down
menus and making selections from them.
All of the vital choices from the menus are mapped to the keyboard. You
can call or be called; establish a connection; type messages; send and
receive files or hang up without once using a menu. On the other hand,
some operations must be carried out from the appropriate pull-down menu.
An example is adjusting the Dividing Bar that separates the incoming
from the outgoing text. This option is available only from the "Screen"
pull-down in MENU MODE.
`Toggle' between TERMINAL MODE and MENU MODE by pressing either the
`Esc' (escape) key or the `+' (grey plus) key. Press Esc (or grey plus)
and notice the changes. Press it again to return.
When you "toggle into" the MENU MODE you will notice two changes:
o The MENU MODE is flashing to let you know that key strokes will not be
sent over the phone lines.
o The word "Info" will be highlighted on the "Menu Bar". Pressing ENTER
(or the Down Arrow key) activates the menu.
Press ENTER and the menu unfolds or is `pulled down'. The INFO MENU
contains no choices. It simply displays the program title, version
number, and gives the address of the author.
To remove a pull-down menu from the screen without making a change press
`Esc' or grey plus. Pressing the Up Arrow key until the menu goes past
the top choice will accomplish the same thing.
Make a menu selection so you can see how it's done. If you are still in
the Info pull-down menu remove it by one of the methods described above.
Now press the right arrow key a few times. Each time you press the
right arrow the Menu choice to the right is highlighted. When a Menu
selection is highlighted it is ready to become active.
Keep pressing the right arrow key until the SCREEN MENU is highlighted.
Now press ENTER or the Down Arrow. The menu will drop down and the
first selection "Clear Both Screens" will be highlighted.
IMPORTANT: You could have pressed "S" to automatically pull down the
SCREEN MENU. All menus can be selected by pressing the key
corresponding to its first letter.
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ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 18
Selecting a choice WITHIN a Menu is handled the same way. Pull-down a
Menu as described above. Then either ...
o Press the key that corresponds to it's first letter. OR ...
o Use the Up or Down arrows to highlight a choice and press ENTER.
Pull-Down the SCREEN MENU and use the Down Arrow to highlight "Clear
Outgoing Screen" and press ENTER. Any text that was in the outgoing
text window (the bottom half of the screen) has been cleared. (If the
Outgoing Text window was empty you will not notice that anything
happened. It did.)
Return to TERMINAL MODE by pressing Esc twice if you are in a menu or
once if on the Menu Selection Bar.
TO RECAP ... use either of two methods to make menu selections:
ARROW/ENTER METHOD - Use the arrow keys to highlight a title on the Menu
Bar or a choice within a menu and then press ENTER. OR ...
KEYSTROKE METHOD - Press the key corresponding to the first letter of
the menu to pull down (e.g. `M' for MODEM, etc.). Then press the key
that corresponds to the first letter of your choice. Finish the
selection by pressing ENTER.
You now have all of the knowledge needed to make ONE TO ONE work for
you. At this point you are encouraged to experiment. Call up the Help
Screen by pressing either the key marked `Home' on the numeric keypad or
F1. You will find a help screen for TERMINAL MODE and a separate help
screen for MENU MODE.
ONE TO ONE is very easy to use. A lot of effort went into making the
"user-interface" of ONE TO ONE simple and powerful. Making menu
selections and toggling between MENU MODE and TERMINAL MODE will become
second nature after a little practice.
Copyright (C) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Transit
ONE TO ONE - Reference Manual 19
TERMINAL MODE KEYSTROKE COMMANDS
When in TERMINAL MODE you have access to most menu choices without
switching to MENU MODE. Certain keystrokes have been assigned the most
frequently used menu selections. A Keystroke Command will perform as if
you had toggled into the MENU MODE, made a choice and toggled back into
TERMINAL MODE. Most keystrokes require that you hold down the `Alt' key
while pressing the appropriate character. What follows is a listing of
all Keystroke Commands and a description of each.
Alt-A: Answer The Phone
Alt-A sends the Hayes ATA command to the modem. The ATA command tells
the modem to answer the phone. Before you press Alt-A the word RING
should appear in the Incoming Text window. This indicates that the phone
line attached to the modem is ringing. If a connection is established
the word CONNECT appear in the Incoming Text window, otherwise, the
message NO CARRIER appears. If you should press Alt-A when the phone
isn't ringing just press any key and the modem will stop trying for a
connection.
Alt-C: Clear The Screen
Alt-C clears the Incoming Text, Outgoing Text, and Dividing Bar windows
of their current contents.
Alt-D: Dialing Directory
Alt-D creates a screen display of the Dialing Directory. The directory
can contain up to 100 entries. At the bottom of the display are several
options:
PgUp)Previous List - PREVIOUS 10 Directory Entries.
PgDn)Next List - NEXT 10 Directory Entries.
D)ial an Entry - Asks "Which Entry?" then dials it.
P)rint Listing - Print Directory Listing.
R)evise an Entry - Add/Revise names and numbers.
M)anual Dial - Dial a number from the keyboard.
E)rase an Entry - Delete an existing entry.
Q)uit - Returns to TERMINAL MODE.
After a number is dialed you are returned to TERMINAL MODE. CONNECT will
appear in the Incoming Text window indicating that the call was
successful. Otherwise, no connection was established and the message NO
CARRIER appears.
Alt-H: Hang Up The Phone
Alt-H sends the Hayes ATH command to hang up the phone. NO CARRIER will
appear in the Incoming Text window if you were online when the Alt-H
command was issued.
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Alt-M: Modem Echo
Alt-M `toggles' Modem Echo between ON and OFF. Modem Echo ON causes
keyboard input to appear in the Outgoing Text window AND `echo' to the
Incoming Text window as well.
Alt-P: Change Parameters
Alt-P opens the parameters window permitting changes in baud rate,
communications port or both. The Parameters window is divided into two
sections. Keys 1-4 are used to select which communications port is
desired. Keys 5-9 are used to select the appropriate baud rate. Press a
key from each category (if needed) and then press ENTER. To accept the
current setting without making any changes, press ENTER without
indicating a number.
EXAMPLE: Someone calls at 300 baud and your modem default setting is
1200. Press Alt-P ... select the appropriate 300 baud setting by
pressing the `5' key and press ENTER. That's all there is to it.
IMPORTANT: ONE TO ONE always uses 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and NO
parity. This is not an option.
Alt-P changes are not permanent! The OPTIONS.121 file is not
automatically modified. The parameters will default to the most
recently saved OPTIONS.121 configuration for the next session.
Alt-R: Redial The Last Number
Alt-R redials the most recent Dialing Directory number called. If no
number has been dialed the message "There is No Number to Redial" is
displayed.
Alt-T: Chat Mode
When typing messages every keystroke is transmitted immediately ...
mistakes, corrections, misspellings ... everything. This is not amusing
for long.
There is a better way and it's called Chat Mode. Alt-T creates a buffer
that captures all keystrokes until you press ENTER. The edited message
is then transmitted. No one will ever know how bad a typist you really
are! Neither the Incoming Text window nor incoming messages are
affected.
The only indication that anything is different is the message on the
Dividing Bar, "Chat Mode - Press `Esc' to return to normal mode". Chat
Mode locks out all other menu choices. Press `Esc' to return to TERMINAL
MODE.
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Alt-X: Exit To DOS
Alt-X exits ONE TO ONE and returns to the DOS prompt. You are first told
that you are "Exiting to DOS" and then asked for verification "Are you
sure?". Press `Y' and return to DOS. Any other keystroke returns to
TERMINAL MODE with no harm done.
Alt-Z: Visit DOS (Shell)
Alt-Z puts ONE TO ONE "on hold" and drops back to DOS. You may then
change directories, format disks, use a text editor, etc. Type EXIT and
press ENTER to return to ONE TO ONE. It's as though you never left! This
feature does have two requirements:
o Your computer must have enough memory to run both ONE TO ONE and your
`other' program at the same time.
o ONE TO ONE must be able to find the COMMAND.COM file somewhere in the
system. ONE TO ONE needs the second copy of COMMAND.COM to create a "DOS
shell". If it is not located a message appears saying that it failed to
load the second copy of COMMAND.COM and then returns to ONE TO ONE.
Experiment to see if this will work on your system. Hard disk user's
should have no problem. However, floppy users will have to copy
COMMAND.COM from their "boot disk" onto their ONE TO ONE disk for Alt-Z
to work properly. Give it a try.
PgUp: Upload (Send) A File
Press PgUp on the numeric keypad to upload (send) a file. You are
prompted for the filename which can be prefixed with a valid drive and
path combination. After entering the file name ONE TO ONE will patiently
wait for the receiving party to acknowledge that it is ready to receive.
At this point file transfer begins automatically.
Once file transfer has begun sit back and relax if you like. BUT, if the
other person is also using ONE TO ONE you can continue to type messages
while the file transfer takes place! In either case you will see a
status report of the transfer displayed on the Dividing Bar. A beeping
sound will indicate when transfer is complete.
File transfer can be aborted anytime by pressing Ctrl-X and you will
exit gracefully. Your screen will say "Aborted by User" and you will
hear the beeps letting you know that the transfer is finished. Your
friend's screen will display a similar cancelation message.
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PgDn: Download (Receive) A File
When you are ready to download (receive) a file press PgDn. You are
prompted for a filename which can be prefixed with a valid drive and
path combination. After entering the file name ONE TO ONE will patiently
wait for the sending party to begin uploading the file.
The features available with file Uploading apply here. Either sit back
or type messages ... no matter ... you will be notified when file
transfer is complete.
Ctrl-Enter: End of Message Indicator
To indicate that you've finished a thought, press CTRL-ENTER which sends
a "space", a smiley face and a Carriage Return. This IS OPTIONAL!
Consider using it to show that something you've typed was meant to be
said with a grin (e.g. <GRIN>).
Ctrl-Home: Capture Keystrokes
Ctrl-Home allows ONE TO ONE to capture all incoming keystrokes. When
Ctrl-Home is executed "Capture is ON" appears on screen. All incoming
characters will be saved to a file named CAPTURE.121. To terminate
capture press Ctrl-Home again and "Capture is OFF" will appear.
If CAPTURE.121 is not found, it is created. Thereafter CAPTURE.121 is
opened in the APPEND mode. This means that you can toggle Capture ON and
OFF as often as you like without overwriting previously saved
characters.
Ctrl-`User Defined Key': Send CTRLTEXT Messages
With the KEYS pull-down menu you can create personalized Keystroke
Commands. For instance, Ctrl-T could be defined as "Transfer the file in
10 seconds, Ok?". Now, when Ctrl-T is pressed this message is
automatically transmitted. This is a convenient and error-free way to
send commonly typed phrases and is limited only by your imagination.
When you press `Ctrl' and another character simultaneously you will send
the message that is attached to that keystroke. See the KEYS MENU
discussion on page 33 for more details.
Home or F1: Help
Pressing the `Home' or F1 key displays a "help screen". Press any key to
remove it. There are two help screens, one for TERMINAL MODE and another
for MENU MODE. The help screen that appears corresponds to the current
active mode.
Esc or `+': Switch Between TERMINAL MODE and MENU MODE
You can press either `Esc' or the `+' key to `toggle between' TERMINAL
MODE and MENU MODE.
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MENU MODE
Most functions can be controlled in TERMINAL MODE with Keystroke
Commands. However some procedures must be accessed through the MENU
MODE. Toggle into MENU MODE with either Esc or the `+' key. "Menu Mode"
will be begin flashing on the Dividing Bar and no messages or TERMINAL
MODE activities are possible.
All menus are activated using either of the following methods:
ARROW/ENTER METHOD - Use the Right or Left Arrow keys to highlight the
desired menu title on the Menu Bar. Press the Down Arrow or ENTER key to
pull-down the menu.
KEYSTROKE METHOD - Press the key corresponding to the first letter of
the selection you want. (e.g. `M' for Modem, etc.)
When the appropriate menu is pulled down activating a specific entry is
just as easy. To highlight your choice use either the Up/Down arrows or
press the key corresponding to its' first letter. Then press ENTER.
That's all there is to it! You simply use the arrow keys to point to
what you want and press ENTER ... OR ... press the key that represents
the first letter of the desired choice and press ENTER.
If you need to exit a menu without making a choice just "escape out"
with any of the following:
o Press the `Esc' key - OR
o Press the `+' key - OR
o Press the Up Arrow until you pass the top selection.
A number of menu choices will return you to TERMINAL MODE. Others leave
you in MENU MODE. This may seem inconsistent but it makes sense when
the menu choice is considered. In the following menu descriptions you
are told which selections take you back to TERMINAL MODE and which
selections leave you in the MENU MODE.
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MENU DESCRIPTIONS
THE INFO MENU
The INFO MENU is not truly a menu because it contains no selections. It
simply displays the program title, version number, lists the address of
the author, and displays the copyright notice. Press any key and return
to MENU MODE.
THE FILES MENU
The FILES MENU contains choices that relate to acquiring or inspecting
disk files.
o DOWNLOAD A FILE - When you are ready to DOWNLOAD (receive) a file
select this option (or the PgDn Keystroke Command, page 22). You are
prompted for a filename which can be prefixed with a valid drive and
path combination. After entering the file name ONE TO ONE will patiently
wait for the sending party to begin uploading the file.
Once file transfer has begun sit back and relax if you like. BUT, if the
other person is also using ONE TO ONE you can continue to type messages
while the file transfer takes place! In either case you will see a
status report of the file transfer displayed on the Dividing Bar. A
beeping sound will indicate that the transfer is complete.
File transfer can be aborted anytime by pressing Ctrl-X and you will
exit gracefully. Your screen will say "Aborted by User" and you will
hear beeps letting you know that the transfer is finished. Your friend's
screen will display a similar cancelation message.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o UPLOAD A FILE - When you are ready to upload (send) a file select this
option (or the PgUp Keystroke Command, page 21). You are prompted for
the filename which can be prefixed with a valid drive and path
combination. After entering the file name ONE TO ONE will patiently wait
for the receiving party to acknowledge that it is ready to receive. At
this point file transfer begins automatically.
The features available with file downloading apply here. Either sit back
or type messages ... no matter ... you will be notified when file
transfer is complete.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
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o VIEW A FILE - This selection acts like the TYPE command in DOS. It
allows you to view a text file from within ONE TO ONE. A very handy
feature indeed. When you choose VIEW A FILE you are prompted for a
filename which can include any valid drive or path. You are not limited
to the current directory. After you enter the file name the screen
"opens up" in the middle to create an 80-column viewing area.
Instructions are displayed near the bottom of the screen. Scrolling is
controlled with Ctrl-S or you may Abort by pressing `Esc'. After the
file has been displayed you are prompted to press any key to continue.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o SHARE A FILE - This is a nifty feature! SHARE A FILE gives you the
ability to share a text file with a friend. One of you acts as the
Sender and the other as the Receiver. BOTH USERS MUST BE USING ONE TO
ONE FOR THIS FEATURE TO WORK PROPERLY.
When you and a friend share a file, your screen opens up a window at the
top two-thirds of the display. The bottom portion of the screen is split
into 2 sections so that you may continue to type while sharing the file.
It works like this. The Sender enters the name of the text file to share
while the `downloader' tells ONE TO ONE that he will act as the
Receiver. Immediately both screens change to the viewing screen
described above. The text file is then displayed, line by line, in the
viewing area of both screens. Both parties have control of when to pause
or abort the viewing of the file. Press Ctrl-S to pause. Then start
typing messages to each other about what you are seeing on the screen.
This is a convenient feature that other communication programs don't
offer.
When the entire file has been displayed (or aborted with Esc) you will
be prompted to press a key to continue.
When you press a key you will be returned to TERMINAL MODE.
o DIRECTORY - This is EXACTLY like the DOS DIR command. You will be
prompted for a file specification that could contain a Drive
Letter/Directory/Filename or Wildcards. Enter your choice as though you
had typed "DIR " in front of your file specification.
EXAMPLE: A:\LETTER\FRED.* is sent to DOS as DIR A:\LETTER\FRED.*
producing a directory listing of Drive A:, Directory LETTER, File
everything related to FRED.
DIRECTORY requires that ONE TO ONE be able to access COMMAND.COM on your
program disk. Hard disk users should have no problems. Floppy users must
copy COMMAND.COM to the ONE TO ONE program disk.
This selection leaves you in MENU MODE.
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o SAVE OPTIONS.121 - The OPTIONS.121 file contains the operating
parameters for ONE TO ONE. SAVE OPTIONS.121 will save changes made
during a session and have them active the next time ONE TO ONE is
executed. The parameters saved are ... position of the Dividing Bar,
Baud Rate and Communications Port, Monitor type, etc. In short,
everything.
o VISIT DOS (SHELL) - This selection behaves exactly like the Alt-Z
Keystroke Command discussed on page 21 earlier.
This selection returns you to MENU MODE.
o EXIT TO DOS - When you select this choice, you will be asked to
confirm your request. If, in response to the "Are you sure?" question,
you press the `Y' key, you will be taken back to the DOS prompt. If any
other key is pressed you will return to MENU MODE.
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THE MODEM MENU
The Modem menu contains choices that relate to both the Modem and the
Communications port.
o RESET MODEM - Issues the same Modem Initialization String created
during installation. After the initialization string has been sent to
the modem you are returned to TERMINAL MODE.
o GO TO ONLINE STATE - ONLINE sends the Hayes ATO command to the modem
returning you to the Online status. Use this command only if the OFFLINE
command (described below) was issued. After the ATO command is sent you
are returned to TERMINAL MODE.
o GO TO OFFLINE STATE - OFFLINE sends the Hayes `+++' command to the
modem dropping you out of the `online' state to issue modem commands.
This feature will rarely, if ever, be used. It is available for the so
called `Power User'. The ONLINE option above resumes normal operation.
This selection keeps you in the MENU MODE.
o CHANGE PARAMETERS - This selection is used to change baud rates or
communication ports while ONE TO ONE is running. It behaves exactly like
the Alt-P Keystroke Command discussed on page 20.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o EDIT MODEM INITIALIZATION - You may want to change the modem
initialization string at some point in the future. You could have
installed ONE TO ONE a long time ago and selected the default
initialization string. Now you are a true "power user" and have decided
to alter some of the default S registers, etc. This menu choice allows
you to change the way that the modem is configured when ONE TO ONE
starts.
When you select this option you will see the current modem
initialization string displayed. You may edit the string using your
modem commands. Embedded command characters are shown below the editing
line. They are:
~ = 0.5 seconds of delay for each ~ that is encountered.
{ = Simulates pressing the ENTER key.
^ = Treats the following character as a Ctrl-character.
Press `Esc' at any time and no changes will be saved to disk. Otherwise,
when you finish editing press ENTER and the changes will be saved for
future use.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
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THE PHONE MENU
o DIAL THE PHONE - Select this option to activate and display the
Dialing Directory. The directory can contain up to 100 entries. DIAL
THE PHONE behaves exactly like the Alt-D KeyStroke Command in TERMINAL
MODE. The options available are:
PgUp)Previous List - PREVIOUS 10 Directory Entries.
PgDn)Next List - NEXT 10 Directory Entries.
D)ial an Entry - Asks "Which Entry?" then dials it.
P)rint Listing - Print Directory Listing.
R)evise an Entry - Add/Revise names and numbers.
M)anual Dial - Dial a number from the keyboard.
E)rase an Entry - Delete an existing entry.
Q)uit - Returns to TERMINAL MODE.
After a number is dialed you are returned to TERMINAL MODE. CONNECT will
appear in the Incoming Text window indicating that the call was
successful. Otherwise, you see NO CARRIER and a connection could not be
established.
o HANG UP (Disconnect) - This command sends the Hayes ATH command to
hang up the phone. The message NO CARRIER appears if you were online.
HANG UP is identical to the Alt-H Keystroke Command discussed on page 19
and returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o ANSWER THE PHONE NOW - This choice sends the Hayes ATA command telling
the modem to answer the phone now, without waiting for a ring. Before
selecting ANSWER THE PHONE make certain the word RING appears in the
Incoming Text window indicating a caller. When a connection is
established the word CONNECT appears in the Incoming Text window.
Otherwise, the message NO CARRIER will appear. If this selection is made
when the phone isn't ringing press any key and the modem will stop
trying for a connection.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o TAKE PHONE OFF HOOK - This selection issues the Hayes ATH1 command
telling the modem to take the phone off the hook. Incoming calls will
get a busy signal. TAKE PHONE OFF HOOK will NOT put the modem into
command mode (e.g. `+++' is not sent). It must already be in command
mode for this to work.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o PUT PHONE ON HOOK - This selection issues the Hayes ATH0 command
telling the modem to put the phone back on the hook. ON HOOK does NOT
put the modem into command mode, it simply puts the phone `back on the
hook' after TAKE PHONE OFF HOOK is issued. ON HOOK will send the ATH0
command out the comm port if you are `online'. The modem must be in
command mode for this feature to work.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
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o GO FROM VOICE TO DATA - This feature allows a `voice' call to be
converted into a `data' call without re-dialing the number. It will work
ONLY if BOTH phones and BOTH modems are active at the same time. If
either phone must be unplugged to use the modem this feature will not
work.
VOICE TO DATA takes a little cooperation but it's really quite easy.
Just follow these steps:
1) Both parties select VOICE TO DATA from the PHONE MENU.
2) Decide who will be the CALLER and who will be the ANSWERER.
3) Then the CALLER presses `C' and the ANSWERER presses `A'.
4) Hang up the phones and let the computers take over!
CONNECT should appear in the Incoming Text window. Otherwise, something
went wrong. Redial via computer. Note: not all modems will allow you to
do this. I have heard from a few users that can't get this feature to
work with their modems. Only experimentation will tell you whether or
not you can use this option with your modem.
When the ANSWERER pressed `A' the Hayes ATA command was sent to the
modem. When the CALLER pressed `C' the Hayes ATD command was sent.
These commands could have been typed in TERMINAL MODE but that takes all
of the mystery out of it, doesn't it?
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o GO FROM DATA TO VOICE - This feature allows a `data' call to be
converted into a `voice' call without re-dialing the number. It will
work ONLY if BOTH phones and BOTH modems are active at the same time. If
either modem must be unplugged to use the phone this feature will not
work.
DATA TO VOICE takes a little cooperation but it's really quite easy.
Just follow these steps:
1) Both parties agree to `switch' to a voice call.
2) Both parties highlight DATA TO VOICE in the PHONE MENU.
3) Both parties pick up the phone and THEN press ENTER.
4) The computers hang up and the humans take over!
Picking up the receiver and pressing ALT-H will accomplish the same
thing and is much easier. DATA TO VOICE is included in the menu for the
sake of completeness.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o SELECT DIALING MODE - This feature is great for people using data
communications in different locations (traveling salesmen?). SELECT
DIALING MODE permits changing between Touch Tone and Pulse dialing
without `restarting' ONE TO ONE. The new dialing mode will be written to
disk saving it with your other parameters.
This selection returns you to the TERMINAL MODE.
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THE TOGGLES MENU
THE TOGGLES MENU contains choices that are turned ON or OFF. Selections
that are ON will be displayed with an asterisk. The choice is OFF when
there is no asterisk.
EXAMPLE:
Chat (Wait for CR)
* Capture Keystrokes
* Auto-Answer
In this example Chat mode is OFF but the others are active.
o CHAT (Wait for CR) - When CHAT MODE is active (ON) your keystrokes are
saved to a buffer until ENTER is pressed. Then all of your typing is
sent at once. Your friend will never see your mistakes.
Text will still appear in the Incoming Text window as usual. The only
indication that anything is different is the message on the Dividing
Bar, "Chat Mode - Press `Esc' to return to normal mode". CHAT MODE
active keeps you in MENU MODE and prevents any other menu selections.
Press `Esc' to return to exit.
o CAPTURE SESSION - This selection behaves exactly like the Ctrl-Home
Keystroke Command in TERMINAL MODE discussed on page 22. CAPTURE SESSION
active (ON) allows ONE TO ONE to store all incoming keystrokes in a file
named CAPTURE.121. If CAPTURE.121 is not found it is created. Thereafter
it is opened in the APPEND MODE to avoid overwriting previously saved
keystrokes.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o AUTO-ANSWER - This issues the Hayes ATS0=1 command to put the modem in
Auto-Answer mode. The phone will now be answered on the first ring.
Making this selection again issues the Hayes ATS0=0 command to tell the
modem not to answer the phone at all.
The phone MUST NOT BE RINGING when AUTO-ANSWER is invoked. If the phone
is ringing choose ANSWER THE PHONE NOW from MENU MODE or Alt-A in
TERMINAL MODE.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o MODEM ECHO - MODEM ECHO determines whether the modem should echo every
character typed. If MODEM ECHO is ON, every keystroke you press will
appear in both the Incoming Text AND Outgoing Text windows. This is
rarely necessary. It does come in handy for checking to see whether your
modem is hanging in there. It could also allow you to talk to yourself
if you can't find anyone else at home. (Make sure nobody sees you.)
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
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o INCOMING KEY-CLICKS - When this option is active a faint "clicking"
sound is heard with each incoming character. This can be handy. You may
not be paying attention to the Incoming Text window but the "clicks"
will alert you to an incoming message. As expected, choosing INCOMING
KEY-CLICKS again will turn the "clicks" OFF so as not to disturb you.
The initial status of INCOMING KEY-CLICKS is determined when ONE TO ONE
is first installed. You can save all of the current parameters
(including Key-Click status) by selecting `Save OPTIONS.121' in the
FILES MENU.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
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THE SCREEN MENU
o CLEAR BOTH SCREENS - This selection will cause the Incoming Text,
Outgoing Text, and Dividing Bar to be cleared of their current contents.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o CLEAR INCOMING SCREEN - This selection will cause the Incoming Text
window to be cleared of its contents. The Outgoing Text window will
remain unchanged.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o CLEAR OUTGOING SCREEN - This selection will cause the Outgoing Text
window to be cleared of its contents. The Incoming Text window will
remain unchanged.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o ADJUST DIVIDING BAR - The Dividing Bar separates the Incoming from the
Outgoing Text. ADJUST DIVIDING BAR allows you to position the Dividing
Bar to suit your tastes. Select this option then use the Up and Down
Arrows to move the bar up or down. Press `Esc' when you are satisfied
with the Dividing Bar's position.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
o CHANGE MONITOR TYPES - This choice allows you to adapt ONE TO ONE to
the type of monitor in use. Choose between:
1) Monochrome
2) Color
3) Monochrome with shades of grey.
Press `Esc' and nothing will be changed. A selection will save the
parameters to disk and the screen resets to reflect your choice.
This selection returns you to TERMINAL MODE.
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THE KEYS MENU
o EDIT CTRLKeys - Messages can be attached to Ctrl-Keystrokes. Hold down
`Ctrl' then press a letter to send the message attached to that
character. EDIT CTRLKeys defines the messages attached to the Ctrl-
characters.
This selection will prompt you to press the Ctrl-Keystroke to edit. Any
letter from A-Z can be assigned to a Ctrl-Keystroke with four
exceptions. You CANNOT use:
H - because Ctrl-H is the same as a backspace.
J - because Ctrl-J is the same as a Line-Feed.
M - because Ctrl-M is the same as the ENTER key.
X - because Ctrl-X is reserved for file transfer aborts.
Any other key is acceptable. Select any other letter and then enter or
edit the phrase to be attached to this Keystroke.
There are two special symbols that can be embedded in your message:
1) ^ = Causes a BEEP to be sent.
2) { = Causes a Carriage Return (ENTER key) to be sent.
When the message is complete press ENTER. Define more keys the same way
or press `Esc' to quit. You will be asked "Save The Changes To Disk?".
Press "Y" and the CTRLTEXT.121 file is created (or updated).
o SHOW CTRLKeys - This selection will scroll the messages attached to
Ctrl-Keystrokes in a screen window. Press `Ctrl-S' to Start and Stop the
scrolling. Press `Ctrl- X' to abort. This handy feature is a great
`memory jogger'.
o Print CTRLKeys - This selection will print the currently defined Ctrl-
Keystrokes and their attached messages. This is highly recommended! If
you define all of your keys and keep the list posted beside your
computer, your life will be much fuller and you will magically obtain
great wealth! Your children will behave, your car will get better
mileage, and your mortgage will be paid off by an unknown benefactor.
(Just kidding, of course. Cliff Batson's comments should not be
considered as investment advice.)
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TIPS AND TRICKS
CTRL-KEYSTROKE MESSAGES.
The Ctrl-Keystroke feature was added as a convenience. I realized that
messages were often repeated during a "conversation". ONE TO ONE Version
2.2 incorporated Ctrl-Keystroke to eliminate this repetition and add a
little `flavor'. This is a very handy feature! Some suggestions for
messages to use are listed below.
Ctrl-C: "Call me back, voice. OK?"
Ctrl-G: "Greetings. Take me to Bill Gates."
Ctrl-I: "^Interrupt..."
Ctrl-N: "Nobody talks about my mama!"
Ctrl-P: "Pick up the phone now. OK?"
Ctrl-Q: "Quit Interrupting!"
Ctrl-T: "Let's transfer the file in 10 seconds. OK?"
Ctrl-W: "What do you mean?"
You get the idea. Use your imagination. (A friend has attached insults
to his Ctrl-Keystrokes.) This is a fun feature!
CALL WAITING PROBLEMS
Call Waiting can cause problems with telecommunications. Turning it off
is very easy. Use the appropriate method listed below.
Touch Tone Dialing Service: Prefix the phone number with *70. (e.g. *70
404 555 1212)
Pulse Dialing Service: Prefix the phone number with 1170. (e.g. 1170 404
555 1212)
This disables Call-Waiting for the duration of this one call only.
GO FROM DATA TO VOICE.
When you're through transferring files and want to go back to voice do
the following:
Type a message to your friend telling him/her to "Pick up the phone and
then press Alt-H".
Perform step above now. (practice what you preach.)
In a few seconds you should hear the modems disconnect and you will be
able to talk to each other again.
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SAVING OPTIONS.121
In the old days (version 1.0) OPTIONS.121 was erased and ONE TO ONE
restarted just to change a parameter. Version 2.2 changed all that with
the addition of SAVE OPTIONS.121 in the FILES MENU. The current
parameters are saved to disk with this new menu choice. The next time
ONE TO ONE is started these changes take effect automatically.
Something you should be aware of ... whenever the parameters are saved,
ALL of the parameters are saved. Be cautious! Make certain they are set
to your satisfaction BEFORE saving OPTIONS.121 to disk. For example,
let's say you changed baud rates to talk to a friend with a slower modem
(Are you saying it?) and then decided to adjust the dividing bar. Wh
en you finish adjusting the dividing bar you are prompted "Save Changes
To Disk?". If you answer 'Y' (yes) then ALL of your parameters will be
saved to disk. The next time you run ONE TO ONE, it will put your modem
in the slower baud rate automatically.
Be aware of this and you can avoid a mysterious hassle.
If you have any tips or tricks using ONE TO ONE, send them in! Write me
at the address below...
Cliff Batson
C/O: Digital Transit
3360 Towneship Road Antioch, TN
37013
The latest version of ONE TO ONE is always available on:
Cumberland BBS 1-615-526-3347
SYSOPS: Dean Carothers & Del Robinson
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FINAL REMARKS
ONE TO ONE was released nearly two years ago. This new version (2.3)
represents some "tweaking" of version 2.2. In a way, I'm a little
embarrassed by ONE TO ONE. I've learned so much more about programming
and "slickness" in the last couple of years that I'd love to just sit
down and rewrite ONE TO ONE from scratch. Maybe if Ed McMahon calls me
telling me that I've won the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes,
I'll throw away the old code and start anew.
I'm grateful for those that have taken the time to become registered
users.
Enjoy this new version of ONE TO ONE! It was written with ALL of us in
mind. Friends computing with friends.
If you've used ONE TO ONE for two weeks ... you're probably hooked! Go
ahead. Become a registered user! We need your support!
If you are basically an honest person but keep "putting off" paying for
your "ShareWare" programs ... do what I do ... write the name, address
and amount down on a piece of paper and throw it in the pile of bills to
pay. Treat them like the power bill. Payment due for SERVICES RENDERED.
Send in your payment if you like the product.
If you have suggestions please drop me a note. If you prefer to leave a
message on my answering machine call 615-361-3655 during WORK HOURS
(8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time Zone). You'll notice that these are
NORMAL work hours - NOT programmer's work hours.
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APPENDIX I
ONE TO ONE Version 2.3
----------------------------------------------------
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Print
Date:__/__ /__
Name:____________________________________________________________
Company:_________________________________________________________
Title:___________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
:__________________________________________________________
:__________________________________________________________
Phone#:__________________________________________________________
=================================================================
COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Please Register Me For #_____ Copies Of ONE TO ONE
(Suggested Contribution: $15.00 - $20.00 per copy) Enclosed is my check
or Money Order for $__________
Make Checks Payable To:
Digital Transit
3360 Towneship Road
Antioch, TN 37013
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APPENDIX II
ONE TO ONE & XMODEM
ONE TO ONE uses the XMODEM file transfer protocol. XMODEM, developed by
Ward Christensen and others in the late 1970's, has become a standard
for transferring files over phone lines.
When a file is transferred via XMODEM it is broken into 128 character
data blocks. Each block is sent sequentially. Actually, more than 128
characters are sent in each block. The format of an XMODEM block is
listed below:
OFFSET INTO BLOCK CHARACTERS
----------------- -----------------------------
0 Start Of Header
(ASCII 1) 1 Block Number (starts with #1)
2 One's Compliment of Block Number
3 - 130 128 Bytes Of File Being Transferred
131 Checksum.
-----------------
Total: 132 Characters Per Block
ONE TO ONE allows you to type during file transfers by exchanging
keystroke data between blocks. At 1200 baud, a block is sent
approximately every 1.3 seconds. This means that you will see the
incoming messages updated every 1.3 seconds. Although it may appear to
be a little "jerky", it beats the heck out of twiddling your thumbs
while you wait for your file transfer to be completed! Of course, at
2400 baud it's half as jerky. Now THERE'S a good excuse to rush out and
buy a new modem. "But Honey, my keystrokes will be less jerky now that
I've spent our pension on some new hardware!". Maybe YOUR spouse will
understand.
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APPENDIX III
PHONE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
For Programmers: The phone directory entries are held in an array of 100
structures. The structure definition is shown below:
struct dial_info /* Each entry is stored in a copy of this */
{
int in_use; /* Whether this number is in use */
char name[31]; /* The name of the person to call */
char number[21]; /* The phone number to dial (ascii) */
int baud; /* Baud rate for this phone number */
char parity; /* Always set to 'N' for NONE */
int databits; /* Always set to EIGHT */
int stopbits; /* Always set to ONE */
};
Note: There is a small utility program called 121SORT.EXE that is
included with ONE TO ONE. 121SORT sorts the phone directory
alphabetically.
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APPENDIX IV
OPTIONS.121 STRUCTURE
For Programmers: OPTIONS.121 is the configuration file for ONE TO ONE.
If this file is not found when ONE TO ONE is run the program will prompt
you to "answer a few questions..." then create it.
The file OPTIONS.121 is stored on disk as a binary file. The contents of
the structure below are written to disk 1) when the program can't find
an existing copy of OPTIONS.121 ... or 2) whenever you tell ONE TO ONE
to save changes made with the pull-down menus.
struct config /* configuration structure for ONE TO ONE */
{
int version; /* Version number of this file (2) */
int port; /* Com port -1 */
int baud; /* Baud rate to initialize port */
int databits; /* Always set to EIGHT */
char parity; /* Always set to 'N' for NONE */
int stopbits; /* Always set to ONE */
int sound; /* 1 Key-Clicks ON, 0 Key-Clicks OFF */
int screencolor; /* Attribute of full screen color */
int pldncolor; /* Attribute of pull-down menus */
int msgcolor; /* Attribute of pop-up messages */
int divide_row; /* Row for the dividing bar to appear */
int tone_or_pulse; /* 0 = Touch-Tone, 1 = Pulse */
char modeminit[241]; /* Modem initialization string */
};
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APPENDIX V
COMMUNICATIONS PORT ADDRESSES
ONE TO ONE allows you to use 4 comm ports; COM1:, COM2:, COM3:, and
COM4:. Each of these 4 ports has 2 unique pieces of information that let
the computer know how to communicate with it. These 2 items are 1)Port
Address and 2) Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ).
The following table shows the port address and IRQ for all 4 comm ports
supported by ONE TO ONE...
Port Address IRQ
---- ------- ---
COM1 3F8H 4
COM2 2F8H 3
COM3 3E8H 4
COM4 2E8H 3
The data for COM1 and COM2 are standards in the PC world. COM3 and COM4
data is sometimes different than what is shown here, although it is rare
to find a difference.
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APPENDIX VI
ONE TO ONE PROGRAMMING TRIVIA
Programming Information
This information is included for the terminally curious (pun intended).
Equipment:
o AT&T PC 6300 (640k, Hard Disk, Qubie' modem)
o Compaq Portable (with Null Modem Cable)
o IMS AT-Clone (42m Hard Disk, Qubie' 2400 modem)
o NEC MultiSpeed EL laptop
Languages:
o The C programming language and 808x Assembler.
o C Compiler: Microsoft C Compiler (version 5.0)
o Assembler: Microsoft Macro Assembler (version 5.1)
Other:
o Greenleaf Function Library (version 3.03)
o Greenleaf Comm Library (version 2.03)
When:
o Late August, 1986 - Mid December, 1986 (Version 1.0)
o Mid January, 1987 - Mid February, 1987 (Versions 2.0 - 2.2)
o Mid July, 1988 (Version 2.3)
Where:
o Antioch, TN (Suburb of Nashville)
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