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Filename: PC-TALK.TIP
By: DAVE SCHAMBACH
Date: AUGUST 4, 1984
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I have been using PC-TALK III for several months now, and have a few
comments that may help beginning users.
First, one topic that isn't specifically covered in the documentation
(at least not where I can find it) is how to do a disk directory of the
"Logged" drive (normally drive B:). The easiest way I've found to get a
directory is to enter <ALT> V, then when it asks you for a filespec answer
with a ? (question mark) and then hit <RETURN>. You will then get a
listing of the programs on the Logged drive. You can also answer with a
question mark after entering <ALT> T (for transmit a file), or <ALT> D
(for delete a file).
The FUNCTION keys can be programmed using the <ALT> K command on PC-TALK.
I have mine programmed that if I hit F1 thru F10, it will respond with
often-used things such as my name & passwords, and also often used commands
such as "HELP". Also, if I hit <ALT> F1 thru F10, I can access commands
to directly control my Hayes, such as ATA, ATH, ATZ, etc. In addition, I
have access to my CompuServe account number and commands such as
"GO CIS 131" by hitting <CTRL> F1 thru F10.
If you have the file PCDIRSRT.EXE, you can use it to sort the PC-TALK
dialing directory into alphbetical order. I like to keep my BBS numbers
at the start of the dialing directory, and keep the numbers of friends
with modems at the end of the list. I found a way to do this, and yet
still use PCDIRSRT to sort the directory. I enter the names of the
BBS's on my dialing directory in upper case, and the names of friends in
lower case. Since lower case letters follow upper case in the ASCII code
listing, the names of BBS's and friends automatically separate themselves
during the sort instead of getting mixed together.
If you have any questions on the above or on PC-TALK in general, leave
a message on this BBS and I will try to help.