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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Bypass Autodial Message ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: To control a modem directly, you would check this box.
If this box is checked, Softerm will transmit the initialization string to the
modem and will proceed to the online, terminal emulation screen whether or not
a valid connection is established. This method also skips displaying an
information message and dial timeout countdown counter while a connection is
attempted.
If this box is not checked, Softerm will not go to the online, terminal
emulation screen until a valid connection is established or until a connection
has been attempted and an error has been received from the modem.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Display At Connect Time ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If you check this box, this dialog will be presented whenever this profile is
used. This is designed to be used with a general-purpose session profile in
which you would change one or more Admittance Data parameters while maintaining
the same base parameters.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help, select a field or
push button and press F1.
Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.
The Handshake Transmission and Phone Number fields accept any ASCII character
and the Phone Number field also can include any dial modifiers.
Phone number strings are free format; all characters except for the characters
significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)
The following are examples of valid number field entries:
[TONE]17195551212
[PULSE][DIALTONE]1-719-555-1212
[TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1] (719) 555-1212
[TONE]9[PULSE]5551212[VOICE]
When you are finished, you can choose one of these push buttons:
OK
To continue. If the Bypass Autodial Message box is not checked, Softerm
will not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until a valid
connection is established.
Cancel
To exit the dialog without taking action.
Save or Save As
To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
working profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working
version.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help, select a field or
push button and press F1.
Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.
Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.
When you are finished, you can choose one of these push buttons:
OK
To continue.
Cancel
To exit the dialog without taking action.
Save or Save As
To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
working profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working
version.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help, select a field or
push button and press F1.
Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.
Handshake Transmission can accept any ASCII character.
When you are finished, you can choose one of these push buttons:
OK
To continue. If the Bypass Autodial Message is not checked, Softerm will
not go to the online, terminal emulation screen until a valid connection
is established.
Cancel
To exit the dialog without taking action.
Save or Save As
To retain the settings using the current name or creating a new profile.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a
working profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working
version.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Help for Remap Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
The Keyboard Profile provides almost total control over the keyboard by
changing key assignments (mappings). Keys can be be mapped to output:
A different character
A string of characters
A function
A combination of all
Note: Keyboard Record Mode Playback IDs are treated as functions. Use the
Keyboard Profile to map a key to a Playback ID.
Important: A Keyboard Profile is linked to a Terminal Emulation Profile and
passes its characters to the emulation. The emulation then is responsible for
how the characters are passed to the display and to the host. If no special
Keyboard Profile is created, a very generic keyboard definition will be
applied to each Terminal Emulation. For this reason, we recommend that a
terminal emulation-specific Keyboard Profile be created.
The Keyboard Dialog
This dialog is divided into the following sections:
Keyboard Representation
The keyboard which is displayed shows, as accurately as possible, the
physical keyboard (key layout and nationality) and the selected terminal
emulation which have been defined.
The keyboard is dynamic. If you double-click (or keyboard equivalent) a
shift key (Shift, Control or Alt), the key caps will display the actual
character which will be output by a physical key.
When a key is selected (click the display or select and press Space), its
mapped states are displayed in the Key Output fields and can be remapped.
Key Output
When a key is selected, its mapped states are displayed in the Key Output
fields. Each state of the key can be changed by choosing the appropriate
Open button. An Open/Edit Key dialog overlays this dialog.
Pushbuttons
The following pushbuttons are available at the bottom or in the Key
Output section:
Open Base, Shift, Control, Alt, AltGr
Note: Certain key shift states, such as Alt+Escape and Ctrl+Escape,
cannot be changed because they are reserved for use by the computer
operating system.
Use to remap (change the key assignment of) a key. For example, the real
DEC VT100 terminal keyboard has function keys along the top of the keypad
on the right side of the keyboard. The personal computer, on the other
hand, has its function keys along the top or on the left side of the
keyboard. To make operator transition easier, you might remap the top
row of the personal computer's keypad to perform as the DEC VT100's
function keys.
Find
Use to locate the key to which a particular character or function is
assigned. For example, if the terminal emulation has an Insert Line
function and that function is mapped to a key, you could use Find to
identify the key which performs the Insert Line function.
Remap
Put into effect the key mappings defined by this profile.
Dead Keys
Assign valid follow-on characters to a dead key.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. Key Output ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Keyboard Profile dialog's Key Output fields display and let you change a
key's mappings.
When a key is selected (click on the displayed keyboard or use the cursor keys
to select and choose by pressing Space), its mapped states are displayed in the
Key Output fields. For example, 'A' might be displayed as:
Base a
Shift A
Control Clear to End of Line
Alt
AltGr
In this particular terminal emulation, pressing Ctrl-A performs the Clear to
End of Line function. Alt-A and AltGr-A are not defined.
Important: AltGr is a shift state, rather than a specific key.
On some keyboards, it is labelled as AltGr; on others, the Right Alt key
performs as AltGr; and on keyboards without a Right Alt or a key labelled
AltGr, the Left Alt + Shift or Left Alt + Control key combinations perform the
AltGr function.
Map Key State
Each state of the key can be changed by choosing the appropriate Open button.
An Open/Edit Key dialog overlays this dialog.
Note: Certain key shift states, such as Alt+Escape and Ctrl+Escape, cannot be
changed because they are reserved for use by the computer operating system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. NumLock / CapsLock Affect ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the NumLock Affects box is not checked, the NumLock key will not affect the
displayed key by reversing the shifted and unshifted states.
If the CapsLock Affects box is not checked, the Caps Lock key will not affect
the displayed key by reversing the shifted and unshifted states.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. Remap ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the Remap button to update the Keyboard Profile and to put into effect
any changes you have made to the keyboard. If you do not want to put any
changes in effect, choose Cancel.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 10. Dead Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this push button to assign valid follow-on characters to a dead key. A
Keyboard Dead Key Followers dialog will overlay the Key Output dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11. Find ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this Keyboard Profile Setting dialog button to determine which physical
keyboard key is assigned to output a function, character or string.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 12. Keyboard Representation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The graphic keyboard is dynamic. If you double-click (or keyboard equivalent)
a shift key (Shift, Control or Alt), the key caps will display the actual
character which will be output by a physical key.
When a key is selected (click the display or select and press Space), its
mapped states are displayed in the Key Output fields and can be remapped.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 13. Help for Dead Key Followers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this Keyboard Profile Settings dialog to assign valid follow-on characters
to a dead key.
Note: If the base keyboard nationality is other than United States, the
appropriate fields already will contain the standard valid follow-on
characters.
Keeping in mind that this will apply to this Keyboard Profile only, add or
delete valid follow-on keys in each category. If you want the diacritical mark
applied to a character's upper-case and lower-case, you will need to enter both
cases in the field. A maximum of 16 individual characters can be assigned as
valid follow-on characters to each dead key.
For example, the Umlaut field might be completed as:
Umlaut aAeEiIoOuU
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14. Dead Key Follower ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Keeping in mind that this will apply to this Keyboard Profile only, add or
delete valid follow-on keys in each category. If you want the diacritical mark
applied to a character's upper-case and lower-case, you will need to enter both
cases in the field. A maximum of 16 individual characters can be assigned as
valid follow-on characters to each dead key.
For example, the Umlaut field might be completed as:
Umlaut aAeEiIoOuU
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 15. Help for Find Character / Function ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To locate the key assigned a particular mapping, use one or more os these
methods:
1. Type a character or character string in the Key Contents field, or
2. Choose (double-click or keyboard equivalent) from the list of available
characters, functions, and Keyboard Playback IDs, or
3. Type a function in the form
[function_name]
,or
4. Use all methods.
Characters, strings, functions and Keyboard Playback IDs can be mixed.
For example, if the terminal emulation has an Insert Line function or if you
have mapped that function to a key, you could use Find to identify the key
which performs the Insert Line function. The Key Input field might resemble:
Key Input [Insert line]
When you choose Find, the appropriate keyboard key will be highlighted and the
Key Output fields will be filled-in. If no key is assigned the function,
character or combination of functions and characters which were entered in the
Key Contents field, no action takes place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 16. Key Contents ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Key Contents field operates in the same manner for the Open and the Find
functions. The only difference is that it shows the current key mapping when
you choose the Open function.
Type the character(s) or function or combination to which you want to map the
key or which you want to locate on the keyboard.
If you do not know the exact form, use the Functions and Characters lists to
find the correct items and place them in this field by double-clicking or using
the keyboard equivalent.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 17. List of Functions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
All functions which are applicable to the current terminal emulation are
listed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 18. List of Characters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
All characters which are applicable to the current terminal emulation are
listed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 19. Find ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Find when the Key Contents field shows the function or character
assignment for which you are looking. If the associated key is found, it will
be highlighted and the Key Output fields will show the key's mappings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 20. Help for Open/Edit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Certain key shift states, such as Alt+Escape and Ctrl+Escape, cannot be
changed because they are reserved for use by the computer operating system.
To change the displayed key state mapping, use one or more of these methods:
1. Type a new character or character string in the Key Contents field, or
2. Choose (double-click or keyboard equivalent) from the list of available
characters, functions, "dead" keys, and Keyboard Playback IDs, or
3. Type a function in the form
[function_name]
,or
4. Combine all methods.
Characters, strings, functions and Keyboard Playback IDs can be mixed.
For example, the real DEC VT100 terminal keyboard has function keys along the
top of the keypad on the right side of the keyboard. The personal computer,
on the other hand, has its function keys along the top or on the left side of
the keyboard. To make operator transition easier, you might remap the top row
of the personal computer's keypad to perform as the DEC VT100's function keys.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 21. View Attributes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The View Attributes field displays the 16 video attribute combinations exactly
as they appear. This includes showing each attribute and its foreground and
background colors and if it is set for blinking or underline.
This is not an active field in the sense that you change it directly. Rather,
it reacts to changes made when you select an attribute and then modify the
foreground and background colors.
This field shows the effects of any changes you make.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 22. Refresh ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Updates the terminal emulation window using the selected attributes. This lets
you see the effects of changes without having to exit the Colors dialog. This
option is available only when the Color Utility has been invoked from the
Session Window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 23. Defaults ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Return all attributes to their default settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 24. Help for Colors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The System Environment Profile's Color Utility is used to change the colors
used by terminal emulation screens in the current window. This utility does
not affect the appearance of the menus, which can be changed by the GUI's
Control Panel function.
Note: When invoked from the Session Window, changes are in effect only so long
as the Session is open. To make color changes permanent, use the Save Window
option.
The View Attributes field displays the 16 video attribute combinations exactly
as they appear and shows the effects of any changes you make.
This is not an active field in the sense that you change it directly. Rather,
it reacts to changes made when you select an attribute and then modify the
foreground and background colors.
Change Colors
Using the Keyboard
The Tab key moves among the four fields: View Attributes; Foreground Color;
Background Color; and push-buttons.
View Attributes Field
Up and Down arrow keys are used to highlight the attributes. Press Tab to move
to the Foreground Color field.
Color Fields
All arrow keys move the outline box among the colors. The Space Bar and Enter
key change the View Attributes field to the outlined color. Tab moves to the
next field.
Using a Mouse
Clicking selects and implements color changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 25. Foreground Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is used to change the foreground color used by the selected video
attribute. 16 colors are available.
All arrow keys move the outline box among the colors. The Space Bar and Enter
key change the View Attributes field to the outlined color. Tab moves to the
next field.
When using a Mouse, clicking selects and implements color changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 26. Background Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is used to change the background color used by the selected video
attribute. 16 colors are available.
All arrow keys move the outline box among the colors. The Space Bar and Enter
key change the View Attributes field to the outlined color. Tab moves to the
next field.
When using a Mouse, clicking selects and implements color changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 27. Help for Phone Number ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When the Admittance Data dialog for this Session Profile was completed, the
Phone Number field was left blank. You can type in a Phone Number now or
choose OK or Cancel to continue to the terminal emulation screen without
dialing.
The Phone Number field accepts a maximum of 64 characters, and may contain
modem-specific controls, ASCII character and dial modifiers.
You can enter a normal phone number, such as:
555-1212
or, if you are using a communications server, the number could be in the form
of a Server Name and a phone number or a Target ID, such as:
Info_Service
If you are using such an arrangement, please refer to the documentation for
your network for server-specific number strings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 28. Phone Number ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is optional. If you choose OK or Cancel, Softerm will continue to
the terminal emulation screen without dialing.
Type the telephone number to be dialed. This field accepts a maximum of 64
characters, and may contain modem-specific controls, ASCII character and dial
modifiers.
You can enter a normal phone number, such as:
555-1212
or, if you are using a communications server, the number could be in the form
of a Server Name and a phone number or a Target ID, such as:
Info_Service
If you are using such an arrangement, please refer to the documentation for
your network for server-specific number strings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 29. Help for Page Formatting Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
The Page Formatting settings define the physical layout of the printed page.
In general, these default settings will not require modification.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 30. Page Length ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is the number of lines of the forms being used in the printer. The page
length in conjunction with the skip count prevents printing on the creases when
using continuous forms. Page length may be specified from 3 to 255 lines.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 31. Skip Count ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This option defines the number of lines to be skipped between printed pages.
The value entered for skip count can be from 0 to 255. If a value of 0 is
entered, automatic paging is suppressed. The number of lines printed on a page
is the difference between page length and skip count.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 32. Number of Columns ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This defines the number of columns available on the printer, from 0 to 255. If
0 is specified, no checking is performed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 33. Initialization String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field can hold a 10-character maximum string which will be sent to the
printer before printing starts. This string is designed to let you send codes
to the printer to set it to a particular printing mode (such as condensed or
bold-face).
Note: If the codes are not recognized by the printer, the Initialization
String will be printed as text.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 34. Deactivation String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field can hold a 10-character maximum string which will be sent to the
printer when printing terminates. This string is designed to let you send
codes to the printer to reset it to a particular printing mode.
Note: If the codes are not recognized by the printer, the Deactivation String
will be printed as text.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 35. Help for Data Formatting Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
These settings define how a printer will handle:
o Lines longer than the number of character columns which are supported by the
printer or the paper
o Graphic characters
o Linefeed controls
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 36. Fold Long Lines ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Print lines which are longer than set by the Number of Columns parameter can be
truncated or folded. Folding means that a long print line is continued on
(wrapped to) the next line. Truncation means that lines longer than specified
by the Number of Columns setting are simply cut off. Check this box for
Folding.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 37. Line Feed After Carriage Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Determines the line termination characters required by the printer at the end
of each printed line. Check this box if a line feed character is required to
advance the paper after printing a line, and overprinting is not desired.
Leave this box unchecked if the inclusion of a line feed character after
carriage returns results in double spacing of the output.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 38. Print Graphics Characters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Specify whether or not the printer has the capability to print graphic
characters in the ranges 00 through 1F hexadecimal and 80 through FF
hexadecimal. If this is not checked, graphic characters automatically are
translated to spaces for all print operations. If checked, graphic characters
are sent to the printer unaltered.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 39. Help for Hardware Form Feed Capability ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Hardware Form Feed refers to the printer's ability to advance to the top of the
next page when the ASCII Form Feed character (0C hexadecimal) is received. If
the printer has hardware form feed capability, check this option. If no form
feed capability is available, do not check this option. Line feeds will be
used to advance the paper.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 40. Hardware Form Feed Capability ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Hardware Form Feed refers to the printer's ability to advance to the top of the
next page when the ASCII Form Feed character (0C hexadecimal) is received. If
the printer has hardware form feed capability, check this option. If no form
feed capability is available, do not check this option. Line feeds will be
used to advance the paper.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 41. Help for Serial Printer Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
These settings are used to provide pacing control to serial printers which do
not support start/stop (XON/XOFF) protocol.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 42. Fill Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Fill characters are used to pad certain functions to provide pacing control for
printers which do not support start/stop (XON/XOFF) protocol. A fill character
is a character which is ignored by the printer, such as a null (00) which is
the default value. Fill characters may be sent after carriage returns, line
feeds, and form feeds to provide time for these functions to be completed
before additional print data is transmitted. The fill character may be
specified as any hexadecimal character code in the range 00 to 7F. Please
refer to ASCII Character Codes, for the method used to indicate a normally
non-displayable character.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 43. Fills After Carriage Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is the number of fill characters to be transmitted to the serial printer
after a carriage return (CR) is transmitted. The value for this option is in
the range 0-255.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 44. Fills After Line Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is the number of fill characters to be transmitted to the serial printer
after a line feed (LF) is transmitted. The value for this option is in the
range 0-255.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 45. Fills After Form Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is the number of fill characters to be transmitted to the serial printer
after a form feed (FF) is transmitted. The value for this option is in the
range 0-255.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 46. Help for Keyboard Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window. Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.
Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 47. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 48. List of Keyboard Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The setting strings applicable to the current System Environment are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose
Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 49. Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 50. Help for Begin Keyboard Record Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Record function creates Playback Macros by saving all further key strokes
to a named disk file. The disk file's root name is KBPLAYBK and the extension
is a sequential value from 000 through 025. Example:
KBPLAYBK.014
What Are Macros
Macros let you store and replay a series of keystrokes. If you need to
repeatedly perform the same set of keystrokes, macros are an excellent
way to save time.
How Many Can I Have
A maximum of 25 macros per directory can exist at any one time. To be
able to create and use more macros, you may want to provide each Session
with a different Default Path. The System Environment provides this
capability.
Select Playback ID
Each Keyboard has 25 Playback IDs which identify the disk files to which
specific keystrokes can be assigned. Select the ID and choose Record.
Record
Select Record to begin saving all further keystrokes to the disk file
designated by the Playback ID.
Steps to Create A Macro
1. Turn on Keyboard Record Mode.
2. Select the ID.
3. Type the desired keystrokes.
4. Turn off Keyboard Record Mode.
Running A Macro
To run a Keyboard Playback macro, either use the Change Keyboard function and
assign a key to the Playback ID, or use the Perform Function option to replay
the desired ID.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 51. Select Playback ID ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the Playback ID which will identify the disk file to which keystrokes
will be saved. Choose Record to start saving keystrokes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 52. Record ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Record to begin recording all further keystrokes. When finished
recording, choose End Keyboard Record Mode from the Options menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 53. Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 54. Help for Perform Function ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use Perform Function during online terminal emulation to perform a keyboard
function which does not have a mapped key, or if you cannot remember the
specific key which performs the function.
To run a function, select the function name from the list and choose Perform.
If this is a function which you need to perform frequently, you may want to use
the Keyboard profile to map the function to a specific key or key combination.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 55. List of Functions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the name of the function and choose Perform.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 56. Perform ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Perform the selected function.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 57. Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 58. Help for System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window. Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.
Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 59. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 60. List of System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The setting strings applicable to the current System Environment are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose
Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 61. Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 62. File Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Session Window's File menu provides the following functions:
o File transfer (Send and Receive)
o Dial and Hangup
o Continuous capture of displayed data to a disk file or to a printer
o Capture of the screen display to a disk file or to a printer
o Send command strings to a printer
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 63. Send File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose to transfer a file from your PC to the remote system. Files may be in
standard ASCII text or binary format. Using the File Transfer Edit Options,
the data can be formatted as it is transferred.
Note: The file transfer protocol you select must be supported by the remote
system. For example, don't select Kermit if the remote supports only Xmodem.
Protocol-specific parameters can be changed "on-the-fly."
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 64. Receive File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose to transfer a file from the remote system to your PC. Files may be in
standard ASCII text or binary format. Using the File Transfer Edit Options,
the data can be formatted as it is transferred.
Note: The file transfer protocol you select must be supported by the remote
system. For example, don't select Kermit if the remote supports only Xmodem.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 65. Help for Data Capture to Print ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this option to send data to your printer in either of two modes: Text
and Binary. The saved data can be data received from the host or data entered
at your keyboard.
Recommendation: If you plan to edit the data or use it in a document, select
the Data Capture to Disk option.
If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the capture
status.
Important: If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a
predefined file name, the following procedure is used:
1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
first time you choose this option.
2. So long as you remain in the Session, choosing this option again will
append the new data to the file.
3. If you leave this Session and return, the data in the file will be
replaced if you use this option again.
If a file name was not provided when defining the DISK print device, a file
will be created automatically. The root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension
is a sequential numeric designator from 000 through 999, such as: SOFTEMP.075
So long as you remain in this Session, new data will be appended to the file.
If you leave this Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 66. Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Text mode can be thought of as a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG)
capture, and is the more frequently used mode. The captured data generally
will appear identical to the window display.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 67. Binary ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Binary mode captures all control codes and escape sequences along with the
visible data, and often is used for print format.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 68. Help for Data Capture to Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Recommendation: If you plan to edit the data or use it in a document, select
this capture option.
Choose this option to send data to a disk file in either of two modes: Text
and Binary. The saved data can be data received from the host or data entered
at your keyboard.
If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the capture
status.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 69. Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Text mode can be thought of as a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG)
capture, and is the more frequently used mode. The captured data generally
will appear identical to the window display.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 70. Binary ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Binary mode captures all control codes and escape sequences along with the
visible data, and often is used for print format.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 71. Close Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop a capture which was started by one of the Data Capture options.
If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the capture
status.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 72. Save Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Turn off capture and save all available data.
If the capture is to a disk file, the contents of the capture buffer are saved
to the disk file and the file is closed.
If the capture is to a printer, the contents of the data buffer will be sent to
the printer. This is different than discarding a capture, which does not save
the buffer.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 73. Discard Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Cancel the capture and discard any data. To save what you already have, turn
capture off by selecting the Save Capture option.
If the capture is to a disk file, the buffer is emptied and the file is closed
with no contents unless one or more buffers have been copied to the disk. The
file name will appear in the directory, but the file may be empty.
If the capture is to a printer, the capture buffer is emptied and printing
stops as soon as the printer's internal buffer is empty.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 74. Send Command to Printer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to send command strings to your printer.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 75. Screen Snapshot ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the current display (but without menus) to a printer or a disk file. This
is similar to taking a picture of your screen and printing it immediately, or
saving it so it can be printed or edited later.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 76. Printer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a
predefined file name, the following procedure is used:
1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
first time you choose this option.
2. So long as you remain in the Session, choosing this option again will
append the new data to the file.
3. If you leave this Session and return, the data in the file will be
replaced if you use this option again.
If a file name was not provided when defining the DISK print device, a file
will be created automatically. The root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension
is a sequential numeric designator from 000 through 999, such as: SOFTEMP.075
So long as you remain in this Session, new data will be appended to the file.
If you leave this Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 77. Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the display to a named disk file. You will be prompted to supply the file
name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 78. Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the System icon's Close option to close a Session Window (communications
connection) and clear its resources from the computer's memory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 79. Edit Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to copy selected text from the Terminal Emulation screen to a clipboard.
The data in the clipboard then can be pasted into another application program
which supports the Paste function, such as a text editor.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 80. Mark ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Mark the text you want to copy by:
1. Clicking and dragging with a mouse, or
2. Selecting the Mark option from the menu.
When you select from the menu, an inverse block will appear at the cursor
position. This Mark indicator is independent of the cursor, and can be
positioned using the arrow keys.
To block the desired text, use your arrow keys in combination with the Left or
Right Shift key.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 81. Copy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Copy to copy the marked text to a clipboard, from which it can be
inserted into an application which supports the Paste function.
Note: Performing another Copy function will replace the clipboard contents
with the new text.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 82. Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Options Menu provides the following functions:
1. Select the font size to be used by the window
2. Save the parameters (size, location) of the current window
3. Process Keyboard functions, including creating Keyboard Playback macros
4. Run Script Files (if the Script module is installed)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 83. Font Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Check the font size you want this window to use.
When the Session Window is set to a normal window size, the Large font size
will allow approximately 14 rows to be displayed.
The Small font size will allow approximately 24 rows to be displayed.
When the Session Window size is maximized, the Large font size will allow 24
rows to be displayed.
The Small font size also will allow 24 rows to be displayed, but the depth of
the Session Window is reduced.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 84. Large ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When the Session Window is set to a normal size, the Large font size will allow
approximately 14 rows to be displayed.
When the Session Window size is maximized, the Large font size will allow 24
rows to be displayed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 85. Small ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When the Session Window is set to a normal size, the Small font size will allow
approximately 24 rows to be displayed.
When the Session Window size is maximized, the Small font size also will allow
24 rows to be displayed, but the depth of the Session Window is reduced.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 86. Save Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this option to save the current size, position and font size of the
current window. The saved settings will be linked to this Session profile and
will be used the next time this Session is activated.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 87. Perform Keyboard Function ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to perform a keyboard function which does not have a mapped key, or if you
cannot remember the specific key which performs the function.
A menu lists available functions by name. To run a function, highlight the
name and choose Perform.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 88. Display Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
View the current keyboard mapping and locate characters and functions assigned
to keys. Keys cannot be remapped.
To make changes, please use the Keyboard option on the Settings Menu or change
the Keyboard profile from the Session Manager.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 89. Begin Keyboard Record Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Record function creates Playback Macros by saving all further key strokes
to a named disk file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 90. End Keyboard Record Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
End the Record Mode and save the keystrokes to the chosen file ID.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 91. Settings Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Settings Menu provides "on-the-fly" changes to the active profile settings.
Changes can be temporary or can be saved to the same or to a new profile. An
entire new Session profile can be created "on-the-fly."
When choosing to change profile settings, you will transfer directly to the
same profile Settings dialog used by the Softerm Session Manager.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 92. Terminal Emulation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Transfer directly to the Terminal Emulation Profile Settings dialog used by the
Softerm Session Manager. All functions, except Manage, are available. When
finished, you will return to this Session Window.
If the standard Softerm Status Line is enabled, it will reflect the new
settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 93. Connection Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Transfer directly to the Connection Path Profile Settings dialog used by the
Softerm Session Manager. All functions, except Manage, are available. When
finished, you will return to this Session Window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 94. Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Transfer directly to the Keyboard Profile Settings dialog used by the Softerm
Session Manager. All functions, except Manage, are available. When finished,
you will return to this Session Window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 95. System Environment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Transfer directly to the System Environment Profile Settings dialog used by the
Softerm Session Manager. All functions, except Manage, are available. When
finished, you will return to this Session Window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 96. Print Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Transfer directly to the Print Path Profile Settings dialog used by the Softerm
Session Manager. All functions, except Manage, are available. When finished,
you will return to this Session Window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 97. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to save changes which have been made to any profile. The changes can be
ignored (that is, used just this one time), saved to the same profile or the
new settings can be given a new name and saved. When Save is chosen, a dialog
box will be presented for each changed profile.
Important: We recommend you use the Save As option when saving changes.
Changes saved to the existing profile will be in effect the next time it is
activated by any Session profile using the profile.
Note: If changes are made and not saved here, the prompts are repeated when
exiting this Session Window from the System icon menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 98. Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use these choices to find out how to use help, to get general help, to go to a
list of keys, to go to the help index, or to view product and copyright
information.
General help
Description of the Softerm Session Window and the functions available on
the menus.
Keys help
Displays a list of keys.
Help index
Displays the help index.
Using help
Instruction on using the Help system.
Product information
Displays product and copyright information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 99. Keys Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Double click on one of the following groups to get help for keys that do a
specific task:
Cursor movement keys
Action bar keys
Menu keys
Dialog keys
System keys
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 100. Help for Session Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Session Window (also called a Runtime Window) is a terminal emulation and
communications display used for direct interaction with a remote computer
system.
The number of windows which can be open at the same time is limited by the PC's
hardware or to a maximum of 32.
If the Status Line is enabled, it will be displayed at the bottom of the
window. In addition, the Status Line may be specific to the emulation, or it
may be the standard Softerm Status Line.
Primary Action Bar Menus
Note: Help is available for each menu choice. Press F1 when the choice is
selected.
These menus provide real-time operational control over the job in progress.
They do not duplicate functions built-in to the operating system, such as
directory file management.
File Menu
Use to:
o File transfer
o Continuous capture of displayed data to a disk file or to a printer
o Capture of the screen display to a disk file or to a printer
o Send command strings to a printer
Edit Menu
Provides the Mark and Copy functions to place a selected area of the
display into the interface's edit buffer which can be retrieved by
another program which supports the Paste function.
Options Menu
Access miscellaneous functions. These include:
o Setting the font size used by the display
o Saving the parameters (size, location) of the current window
o Performing keyboard functions
o Creating Keyboard Record mode macros
o Running a Script file (if the Script Module is installed)
Settings Menu
Permits "on-the-fly" changes to the profile settings initially done using
the Session Manager. The modifications made this way can be saved to the
active profile; saved to a different profile name; or used without
saving.
Lets you fine tune the component profiles.
Help Menu
Access the online Help system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 101. Help for Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this choice to display copyright and product information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 102. OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose OK to proceed with this operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 103. Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 104. File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Enter a path (if not to the current directory) and file name to which you want
the screen data saved. If you are not sure, use the Drive and Directory fields
to set the parameters.
Note: If you enter the name of an existing file, a prompt will ask if you want
to Append to the existing file, Replace the contents of the existing file, or
Cancel the capture.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 105. Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If necessary, select the drive to which to write the data.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 106. Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If necessary, select the directory to which to write the data.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 107. Multi-Page Emulation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Some terminal emulations support multiple pages of video memory. To print only
the contents of the current screen, select Current Page. To print the contents
of all pages of video memory, select All Pages.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 108. Help for File Already Exists ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A file with the given name already exists in the designated path. The
available options are:
Append Add the new data to the end of the existing file.
Replace The new data will replace the contents of the existing file.
Cancel Stops the data capture operation and returns you to the previous
dialog so you can enter a different filename.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 109. Replace ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The new data will replace the contents of the existing file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 110. Append ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Add the new data to the end of the existing file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 111. Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stops the data capture operation and returns you to the previous dialog so you
can enter a different filename.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 112. Help for No Connection ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The dial connection has not been completed.
Choose:
Repeat
To redial.
Cancel
To return to the Session Manager.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 113. Repeat ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Repeat to redial.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 114. Help for Capture to Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete this dialog and choose OK to start saving all displayed data to a disk
file. You can type a specific file name or you can check the "Use temporary
files" box and Softerm will create a special SOFTEMP file. These files are
numbered sequentially from 000 through 999, such as: SOFTEMP.075
Data will continue to be saved until you stop the operation by choosing Close
Capture from the File Menu.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 115. Help for Send Command to Printer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to send command strings to your printer.
Note: If the printer cannot process the string as control codes, the string
will be printed as normal text.
Up to 30 characters may be typed at the input field. For instance, you could
enter the code to set an Epson or compatible printer to its compressed mode.
This code is 0F Hex, which is entered as:
[SI]
The first 32 ASCII characters (0 through 31) are control codes which can be
included by typing the appropriate acronym enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with the lead-in character, a
tilde '~'.) Acronyms are listed in ASCII Character Codes.
Choose Send to transmit the string to the printer or Cancel to exit without
taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 116. Printer Command String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Up to 30 characters may be typed in this field. For instance, you could enter
the code to set an Epson or compatible printer to its compressed mode. This
code is 0F Hex, which is entered as:
[SI]
The first 32 ASCII characters (0 through 31) are control codes which can be
included by typing the appropriate acronym enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with the lead-in character, a
tilde '~'.) Acronyms are listed in ASCII Character Codes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 117. Send ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Transmit the string to the printer.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 118. Help for Snap-Shot to Print ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete this dialog and choose OK to save the current display (but without
menus) to a printer. This is similar to taking a picture of your screen and
printing it immediately.
Important: If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a
predefined file name, the following procedure is used:
1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
first time you choose this option.
2. So long as you remain in the Session, choosing this option again will
append the new data to the file.
3. If you leave this Session and return, the data in the file will be
replaced if you use this option again.
If a file name was not provided when defining the DISK print device, a file
will be created automatically. The root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension
is a sequential numeric designator from 000 through 999, such as: SOFTEMP.075
So long as you remain in this Session, new data will be appended to the file.
If you leave this Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 119. Help for Capture in Progress ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Data Capture to Disk operation is active. You can exit this session and
either Save or Discard any data which is in the capture buffer. Whichever
method you choose, a file will have been created.
Save Data
Choose this push button if you want to save the contents of the capture
buffer to the disk file before the file is closed.
Discard Data
Choose this push button if you want to cancel the capture. The capture
buffer will be emptied and the file will be closed with no contents
unless one or more buffers have been copied to the disk. The file name
will appear in the directory, but the file may be empty.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 120. Add Form Feed ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If you check this box, a Form Feed printer control code will be sent when the
capture is completed, and the printer will advance the paper to the next page.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 121. Help for Snap-Shot to Disk ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete this dialog and choose OK to save the current display (but without
menus) to a disk file. This is similar to taking a picture of your screen and
saving it so it can be printed or edited later.
You can specify a file name to use, or let Softerm automatically create a file
for you.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 122. Use Temporary Files ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If 'Use Temporary Files' is checked, a file will be created automatically. The
root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension is a sequential numeric designator
from 000 through 999, such as: SOFTEMP.075
So long as you remain in the Session, new data will be appended to the file.
If you leave the Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 123. Help for Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This choice ends this Session Window (communications connection).
The Save settings box will be enabled if you have made changes to any of the
profiles and have not yet saved the changes.
To save changes, check this box and then choose Exit. Dialogs specific to each
changed profile will be presented and allow you to:
o Save changes to the current profile name
o Make a new profile
o Ignore the changes
To end this Session Window, click on Exit (or select it and press Enter).
To continue working with this Session Window, click on Do Not Exit (or select
it and press Enter).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 124. Save Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Save settings box will be enabled if you have made changes to any of the
profiles and have not yet saved the changes.
To save changes, check this box and then choose Exit. Dialogs specific to each
changed profile will be presented and allow you to:
o Save changes to the current profile name
o Make a new profile
o Ignore the changes
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 125. Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Close this communications connection and clear its resources from the
computer's memory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 126. Do Not Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the Exit sequence and return to the Session Window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 127. Save Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You have made changes to the active Terminal Emulation profile. To save the
changes so they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose
Save.
Choose Save As to make a new Terminal Emulation profile which is based on the
active profile and which has the changes.
Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 128. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Save to save the changes to the active profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 129. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Save As to make a new profile which is based on the active profile and
which has the changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 130. Save Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You have made changes to the active Connection Path profile. To save the
changes so they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose
Save.
Choose Save As to make a new Connection Path profile which is based on the
active profile and which has the changes.
Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 131. Save Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You have made changes to the active Keyboard profile. To save the changes so
they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose Save.
Choose Save As to make a new Keyboard profile which is based on the active
profile and which has the changes.
Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 132. Save Print Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You have made changes to the active Print Path profile. To save the changes so
they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose Save.
Choose Save As to make a new Print Path profile which is based on the active
profile and which has the changes.
Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 133. Save System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You have made changes to the active System Environment profile. To save the
changes so they will be in effect the next time you use this profile, choose
Save.
Choose Save As to make a new System Environment profile which is based on the
active profile and which has the changes.
Choose Cancel to ignore the changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 134. Connect (Dial) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this File Menu option to display the Admittance Process dialog so you
can redial a number or change the dialing parameters to dial a different
number.
This is a useful option if a general Session profile uses settings which are
applicable to several applications, and all you would like to do is change a
phone number.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 135. Disconnect (Hangup) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this File Menu option to break a communications connection without
exiting this terminal emulation window. You can use the Connect option to
redial using the same or different parameters.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 136. Using Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this option to receive help on how to use the Help system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 137. Help for Change Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
This dialog can be used to modify a Session profile using existing component
profiles. An empty field indicates that the current configuration data base
file does not contain that type of component profile.
Use the drop-down list boxes to select the component profiles.
When the necessary profiles are assembled and displayed, choose OK to save the
modified Session profile. You will be able to save changes to the profile's
current name or to make a new profile.
Choose Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 138. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type new or edit existing explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character
field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 139. Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the Terminal Emulation profile to be used by
this Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 140. Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the Connection Path profile to be used by this
Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 141. System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the System Environment profile to be used by
this Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 142. File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the File Transfer profile to be used by this
Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 143. Auto-Start ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If this box is checked, this Session profile will be activated automatically
when Softerm starts. Multiple sessions can be designated as Auto-Start, and
each will activate when Softerm starts (depending, of course, on the physical
resources available to the personal computer).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 144. Window Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This option determines the initial size of the Session Window.
Start Minimized
This Session will be minimized to an icon when it starts.
Start Windowed
This Session will be the size of a normal window when it starts. This is
the default setting.
Start Maximized
When started, this Session will use a window approximately 80 columns
wide and 25 rows deep.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 145. Help for Print Path Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window. Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.
Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 146. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 147. List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed. To
examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 148. Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 149. Help for Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window. Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.
Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 150. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 151. List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed. To
examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 152. Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 153. Help for File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you have finished, choose Temporary Save to put the changes into effect
for this one file transfer operation only and return to the File Transfer
dialog. Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by choosing Save
from the Settings menu.
Choose Cancel to return to the File Transfer dialog without taking any action.
Important: The Temporary Save is very temporary. Any changes which have been
made to the file transfer protocol settings will be in effect only for this
file transfer operation. Changes are lost as soon as the transfer is completed
or as soon as you exit the File Transfer dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 154. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 155. List of File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The settings applicable to the current file transfer protocol are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable setting and choose
Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 156. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 157. Temporary Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Temporary Save to put the changes into effect for this one file transfer
operation only and return to the File Transfer dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 158. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the File Transfer profile. The changes will
be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file
will be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 159. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 160. Help for Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window. Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.
Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 161. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 162. List of Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Settings which are applicable to the communications interface are grouped into
related sets of parameters and change according to the chosen communications
driver.
Select the parameter set you want to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 163. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Change to examine or modify the selected group of settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 164. Help for Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you have finished, choose OK to put the changes into effect and return to
the Session Window. Changes can be saved to the configuration data base by
choosing Save from the Settings menu.
Choose Cancel to return to the Session Window without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 165. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 166. List of Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
All general and terminal emulation-specific settings are available to be
examined and changed.
Select the settings group you wish to examine or change and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 167. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the settings group you wish to examine or change and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 168. Transmit Delay / Trigger String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Transmit Delay (also known as Character Delay) sets a delay between transmitted
characters.
The Host Trigger String provides a way for the host computer system to activate
a series of Softerm functions.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 169. Transmit Delay ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: This function also is known as Character Delay.
Some host computers are not able to receive the bursts of data which may result
when using some of Softerm's extended capabilities. The Transmit Delay option
allows an adjustable delay between transmitted characters, from 0 (no delay) to
255 (255 millisecond, or one-quarter second, delay). This option is in effect
only for data transmitted as a result of Keyboard Playbacks, remapped keys or
file transfer during online terminal operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 170. Host Trigger String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If defined, this 5-character maximum string always will be searched for
incoming data while terminal emulation is active. Case sensitivity is applied
to the matching of the defined host trigger string and incoming data (for
example, "c" does not equal "C" ).
When the trigger string has been received, the very next character is expected
to be either a 'K' indicating that a Keyboard Playback ID follows, or a 'C'
indicating that a Script Profile name or a Script file name follows. The
Script string is terminated by a carriage return:
<trigger string>K1
<trigger string>CS:\SOFTERM\HOST.SCR[CR]
When the trigger string is received, Softerm either will process the specified
Keyboard Playback ID or will perform the steps necessary to run the specified
Script Profile or Script file (if the Script Module is installed).
Note: Softerm first will search the active Configuration file for the Script
Profile name. If a matching profile name is not found, Softerm searches for a
matching Script file name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 171. Buffer Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm maintains two user-settable buffers to hold received data. The Capture
Buffer is used when captures to disk and print are activated, and the Receive
Buffer is used during file transfer receive operations.
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 172. Capture Buffer Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set the size of the data buffer for user- and host-initiated captures to disk
and print. A larger buffer size will improve data throughput under most
circumstances but will, of course, require more system memory.
Note: The buffer size can be changed "on-the-fly" any time that a capture
operation is not in progress.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 173. Receive Buffer Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This provides a buffer for received data when the Receive Pacing parameter is
set to None. The buffer also may improve system response when you are using an
especially fast PC and communications connection.
Note: Selecting the maximum buffer size is not always better. The larger the
buffer size, the more memory will be necessary to run the program.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 174. Help for Video Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
These options let you set default values which affect the appearance and
behavior of the display.
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 175. Cursor Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The cursor displayed during online terminal emulation may be Underline, Partial
Block, Half Block Top, Half Block Bottom, Centerline, or Full Block.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 176. Auto Line Wrap ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: This parameter also is referred to as Automatic New Line.
When enabled, this option specifies that the cursor should automatically move
to the first character position in the next line when data is entered in the
last position on the current line. If the current line is the last line on the
screen and scrolling is enabled, the screen will scroll.
If this option is disabled, the cursor will stick at the last position of the
current line. Additional data entered or received will overwrite the display
position until a cursor movement command, such as a carriage return, is
processed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 177. Page Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This option sets the scrolling mode of the terminal. When Page Mode is
enabled, scrolling is disabled and functions which normally cause scrolling
will cause a wraparound to the top row.
When Page Mode is disabled, scrolling is enabled and the cursor will continue
to scroll down one line at a time, each time the cursor is sent past the column
limit on the last line of the displayed screen area.
Note: Page Mode is dependent on the Auto-line Wrap option being enabled.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 178. CR after LF ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If this option is enabled, Softerm automatically performs a carriage return
function (cursor to first display position) in addition to a linefeed function
(cursor down one line) whenever a linefeed character (0A hex) is received. If
this option is disabled, no additional processing is performed for linefeed
characters.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 179. LF after CR ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If this option is enabled, Softerm automatically performs a linefeed function
(cursor down one line) in addition to a carriage return function (cursor to
first display position) whenever a carriage return character (0D hex) is
received. If this option is disabled, no additional processing is performed
for carriage return characters.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 180. Help for Printer Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
New Line On Close Capture is used to enable or disable the automatic newline
sequence (carriage return + line feed) when sending data to a printer. Most
users will prefer to leave this option disabled.
Append Disk Printer File On Close is provided primarily to handle hosts which
initiate printing of small amounts of data on a frequent basis. Most users
will prefer to leave this option enabled.
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 181. New Line On Close Capture ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Function: Enable or disable the automatic newline sequence (carriage return +
line feed) when sending data to a printer. Most users will prefer to leave
this box unchecked.
This option works with all data Capture to Printer operations. Softerm normally
appends a newline sequence to the end of a data capture. However, when
transmitting data, some hosts will initiate a capture, send a line of data,
terminate capture, and repeat the process until all data has been transmitted.
Appending the newline sequence each time would destroy the data's format.
Leave this option unchecked to stop the automatic newline sequence from being
appended and to maintain the data's format.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 182. Append Disk Printer File On Close ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Function: This option is provided primarily to handle hosts which initiate
printing of small amounts of data on a frequent basis. Most users will prefer
to leave this option checked.
Important: The action of this function depends on the selected Print Path and
whether or not a print device is busy.
Case 1: The Print Path uses a valid printer.
If the printer is available, all print activities (such as a capture to print
or a host-initiated print function) will be sent to the printer.
If Append Disk Printer File on Close is disabled and the printer is not
available (either off line, busy, etc.), all print activities (such as a
capture to print or a host-initiated print function) will be sent to a
temporary disk file. Each time the print activity is turned off, the temporary
file will be closed.
If Append Disk Printer File on Close is enabled and the printer is not
available (either off line, busy, etc.), all print activities (such as a
capture to print or a host-initiated print job) will be sent to a temporary
disk file. Each time the print activity is turned off, the temporary file
will, in effect, remain open. When printing is turned on again, the data will
be appended to the existing file.
The temporary file will be closed when one of the following happens:
1. You turn capture off from the File menu;
2. You clear the Append Disk Printer File on Close option;
3. You exit the Session Window; or
4. You exit Softerm.
Case 2: The Print Path uses a Disk printer
If Append Disk Printer File on Close is disabled, every time the print
activity is stopped, the disk file will be closed. Each new print activity
will overwrite the disk file.
If Append Disk Printer File on Close is enabled, every time the print activity
is stopped, the disk file will, in effect, remain open. Subsequent print
activity initiation will append the new data to the original file.
The disk file will be closed when one of the following happens:
1. You turn capture off from the File menu;
2. You clear the Append Disk Printer File on Close option;
3. You exit the Session Window; or
4. You exit Softerm.
Note: Simply turning capture off will not close the file if Append Disk
Printer File On Close is enabled.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 183. Help for Status Line Definition ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Determine the default setting for whether or not an information status line
will be displayed when in the Session Window (online terminal emulation).
If a status line is to be displayed, determine the default setting for the date
and time format to be used.
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 184. Status Line Time Format ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Date/Time
Choose this setting for the status line to display the current date and
time.
Connect Time
Choose this setting for the status line to display the length of time the
connection has been established.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 185. Status Line Display ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
On The status line will be displayed when you are in the Session Window
(online terminal emulation mode).
Off The status line will not be displayed when you are in the Session
Window (online terminal emulation mode).
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 186. Duplex [Echo] Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Set duplex to match the requirements of the host system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 187. Duplex Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Full Duplex
Characters entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote system
without being displayed or processed locally. The remote system
processes the characters and echoes them back to your screen.
Half Duplex
Characters entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote computer
and are processed and displayed locally.
Note: If you are connected to a host and your screen displays
ddoouubbllee characters, try toggling to full duplex mode. This
condition generally indicates that you are in half duplex mode and both
your system and the remote system are sending characters to your screen.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 188. Help for Answerback Message ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Answerback Message string depends on the specific terminal emulation.
If the string is defined and if it is used by a terminal emulation, Softerm can
be set to automatically transmit the Answerback Message when an answerback
function request is received.
An Answerback Message also can be transmitted with a keyboard function.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 189. Answerback Message ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Answerback Message string can contain up to 30 actual characters. Softerm
automatically will use horizontal scrolling in the field if the entire string
cannot be displayed as a result of non-displayable character codes.
Both displayable and non-displayable ASCII character codes may be included in
an answerback string. To enter non-displayable ASCII character codes, use the
acronym listed in ASCII Codes, such as [CR] for Carriage Return.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 190. Session Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Session Window (also called a Runtime Window) is a terminal emulation and
communications screen used for direct interaction with a remote computer
system. The number of windows which can be open at the same time is limited by
the PC's hardware or to a maximum of 32.
A Session Window is activated by starting a Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 191. Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Session profile is the unified profile that synthesizes all profile
modules.
When a session is started, the profile's saved settings are applied to the
activated on-line session.
Once you successfully configure a group of settings to perform a task, you name
the group as a profile and never need to configure that particular profile
again. You use the profile by the name you gave it.
From these profiled building-blocks, millions of Session profiles to perform
any asynchronous communications task can be created.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 192. Synopsis of Softerm Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Connection Path Profile
Defines the specific communications interface to be used by the
connection. It combines the information in the Modem profile, which
specifies the method of connection, such as modem or hardwire, and a
specific hardware communications port, such as COM1 or Novell ACS.
File Transfer Profile
Specify a file transfer protocol as the default for a Session profile.
Protocol-specific parameters can be saved as part of the File Transfer
profile.
Keyboard Profile
Enables the user to change key assignments (mappings). Keys can be be
mapped to output: a different character, a string of characters, a
function, or a combination of these. Note: Keyboard Record Mode Playback
IDs are treated as functions. Use the Keyboard profile to map a key to a
Playback ID.
Modem Profile
Defines the method of the communications interface, such as hardwire or a
specific modem, to be used by the connection.
Nationality Profile
Softerm is designed to operate correctly between personal computers and
host systems which do not use the United States character set.
When the host system transmits an О, we want to receive an О. Conversely,
when we send a с, we want the host to receive and understand it as a с.
Frequently, though, the host and the personal computer speak different
languages. The Nationality profile provides the translation between the
host system and the PC.
Print Path Profile
Specifies the default printer to be used by the Session. A printer can
be a serial or parallel device, a disk file, or a print queue which is
built in to the operating system.
Protocol Converter Profile
This profile applies only to the Ind$File File Transfer Protocol and
specifies which protocol converter is in the communications link between
the personal computer and the host.
Script Profile
Script Files are similar to Batch and Command files in that they automate
repetitive tasks. If a Script File profile is included in a Session
profile, it will be activated automatically when a Session profile
starts.
System Environment Profile
Maintains system-wide parameters for a Session profile. These include
the default print device, Nationality profile, disk drive and directory
path, user area (terminal emulation screen) colors, and the default Video
Code Page used by terminal emulation for character display.
Telephone Network Profile
Defines the Prefix and Suffix to be used to access a particular telephone
network, such as a PBX, and forms part of the Admittance Data.
Note: This profile is valid only when the Session profile includes a
Modem profile.
Terminal Emulation Profile
Provides the interface so the host system behaves as though it is
communicating with the correct hardware terminal unit. The emulation
correctly interprets host-initiated commands and control sequences and
transmits the appropriate controls back to the host.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 193. Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Connection Path profile defines the specific communications interface to be
used by the connection. The interface comprises the type, such as Standard
serial or the IBM Asynchronous Communications Device Interface, and the
specific hardware port, such as COM1 or COM3.
The Connection Path profile forms one half of the Access Protocol:
The Access Protocol, which provides end-to-end connections to remote computer
systems, is divided into two modules: the Connection Path profile and the
Admittance Data. The Connection Path profile contains the settings that are
constant to all sessions using a specific connection type, such as a COM port
connected to a modem. The Admittance Data contains the settings that are
variable to individual sessions using a specific connection type, such as the
phone number to be dialed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 194. Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Modem profile defines the method of the communications interface to be used
by the connection. It does not define a specific communications port; that is
done by the Connection Path profile. In addition, the Modem profile does not
have to include a modem in the definition.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 195. ASCII Character Codes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
These characters, codes and functions can be inserted in many of Softerm's
string entry fields. The first 32 codes (0 through 31 decimal), also called
the non-displayable characters, often are used as control codes. They can be
entered in a text field by typing the code's acronym (listed in the ASCII
column) between square brackets.
For example, a Carriage Return can be included in a string by typing the
acronym and placing it between square brackets, such as:
[CR]
Hex Dec ASCII Name Keyboard
00 0 [NUL] null Ctrl @
01 1 [SOH] start heading Ctrl A
02 2 [STX] start text Ctrl B
03 3 [ETX] end text Ctrl C
04 4 [EOT] end transmission Ctrl D
05 5 [ENQ] enquire Ctrl E
06 6 [ACK] acknowledge Ctrl F
07 7 [BEL] bell Ctrl G
08 8 [BS] backspace Ctrl H
09 9 [HT] horizontal tab Ctrl I
0A 10 [LF] line feed Ctrl J
0B 11 [VT] vertical tab Ctrl K
0C 12 [FF] form feed Ctrl L
0D 13 [CR] carriage return Ctrl M
0E 14 [SO] shift out Ctrl N
0F 15 [SI] shift in Ctrl O
10 16 [DLE] data link escape Ctrl P
11 17 [DC1] device control 1 Ctrl Q
12 18 [DC2] device control 2 Ctrl R
13 19 [DC3] device control 3 Ctrl S
14 20 [DC4] device control 4 Ctrl T
15 21 [NAK] negative ack Ctrl U
16 22 [SYN] synchronous idle Ctrl V
17 23 [ETB] end trans block Ctrl W
18 24 [CAN] cancel Ctrl X
19 25 [EM] end medium Ctrl Y
1A 26 [SUB] substitute Ctrl Z
1B 27 [ESC] escape Esc
1C 28 [FS] file separator Ctrl \
1D 29 [GS] group separator Ctrl ]
1E 30 [RS] record separator Ctrl ^
1F 31 [US] unit separator Ctrl _
20 32 space Space Bar
21 33 ! exclamation !
22 34 " quotation "
23 35 # number sign #
24 36 $ dollar sign $
25 37 % percent sign %
26 38 & ampersand &
27 39 ' apostrophe '
28 40 ( open parenthesis (
29 41 ) close parenthesis )
2A 42 * asterisk *
2B 43 + plus sign +
2C 44 , comma ,
2D 45 - minus -
2E 46 . period .
2F 47 / slash /
30 48 0 zero 0
31 49 1 one 1
32 50 2 two 2
33 51 3 three 3
34 52 4 four 4
35 53 5 five 5
36 54 6 six 6
37 55 7 seven 7
38 56 8 eight 8
39 57 9 nine 9
3A 58 : colon :
3B 59 ; semicolon ;
3C 60 < less than <
3D 61 = equal to =
3E 62 > greater than >
3F 63 ? question mark ?
40 64 @ at sign @
41 65 A A A
42 66 B B B
43 67 C C C
44 68 D D D
45 69 E E E
46 70 F F F
47 71 G G G
48 72 H H H
49 73 I I I
4A 74 J J J
4B 75 K K K
4C 76 L L L
4D 77 M M M
4E 78 N N N
4F 79 O O O
50 80 P P P
51 81 Q Q Q
52 82 R R R
53 83 S S S
54 84 T T T
55 85 U U U
56 86 V V V
57 87 W W W
58 88 X X X
59 89 Y Y Y
5A 90 Z Z Z
5B 91 [ open bracket [
5C 92 \ backslash \
5D 93 ] close bracket ]
5E 94 ^ circumflex ^
5F 95 _ underscore _
60 96 ` grave accent `
61 97 a a a
62 98 b b b
63 99 c c c
64 100 d d d
65 101 e e e
66 102 f f f
67 103 g g g
68 104 h h h
69 105 i i i
6A 106 j j j
6B 107 k k k
6C 108 l l l
6D 109 m m m
6E 110 n n n
6F 111 o o o
70 112 p p p
71 113 q q q
72 114 r r r
73 115 s s s
74 116 t t t
75 117 u u u
76 118 v v v
77 119 w w w
78 120 x x x
79 121 y y y
7A 122 z z z
7B 123 { open brace {
7C 124 | line |
7D 125 } close brace }
7E 126 ~ tilde ~
7F 127 [RUB] rubout (delete) Shift Backspace
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 196. What Is Softerm ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm is a Procognitive System program for asynchronous communications and
terminal emulation written specifically for the Presentation Manager of
Operating System/2.
For more information, double-click on one of these topics, or use the Tab key
to select a topic and then press Enter.
Procognitive System Design Standard
What Will Softerm Do
Quick Start
Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
Add (Create) Session Profiles
Session Manager Window - Description
Session Manager Menus - Synopsis
Modes of Operation
What is the Session Manager
Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
What Are Softerm Modules
Configuration (Profile) Data Base
Profiles - Description and Definition
Definitions
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 197. What Will Softerm Do ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm will let your PC communicate with other computer systems by:
1. Emulating exactly any of the supported terminals
2. Transfering data (uploading and downloading) between your PC and other
computer systems
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 198. What Are Softerm Profile Modules ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You customize your program by using Softerm's profile modules. The user
interface and features reflect your specific needs and make the program your
personal tool.
Softerm profile modules logically separate functionality and features into
objects. Modules can define a single feature or can be grouped together to
perform several functions.
By having a modular system, you can select the features you need. The Graphic
User Interface dynamically modifies the display to show only the modular
functionality that you chose. A modular architecture eradicates "Feature
Glut."
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 199. Softerm Session Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Session Manager is used to create and change profiles. It is the core of
Softerm.
Component profiles are created here and linked to form Session profiles which,
in turn, are activated to make the end-to-end communications connection.
Once the necessary Session profiles are created, the Session Manager no longer
needs to play a visible role. A Session profile can be set to activate
automatically when Softerm is started, avoiding the Session Manager completely.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 200. Configuration Data Base ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
All profiles are saved in the CUSTOM.MDB configuration file. In addition, a
backup copy, named CUSTOM.BAK, of this file is maintained automatically. If
CUSTOM.MDB becomes damaged, Softerm will use CUSTOM.BAK.
The Softerm configuration file uses multiple tree indices and variable record
lengths. The advantages of this system are:
1. Many specialized Session profiles can be created from a small number of
component profiles because, just like any other data base, data can be
used in multiple places.
2. Data manipulation can be performed very quickly.
3. Disks and directories are not cluttered with more files than necessary.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 201. Dial Modifiers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Dial Modifiers can be used in any dial string, such as Phone Number and modem
control fields.
The strings are free format; all characters except for the characters
significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)
Certain functions and control codes can be included in the dial string. The
functions are listed below. The first 32 ASCII characters (0 through 31) also
are control codes which can be included by typing the appropriate acronym.
These are listed in the ASCII column in ASCII Character Codes.
For example:
Acronym Decimal Value Name
[NUL] 0 Null character
[CR] 13 Carriage Return
[ESC] 27 Escape
[US] 31 Unit Separator
The following table lists the significant characters and functions used in the
number field:
0-9
Numeric digits valid for dialing
* and #
Valid touchtone special characters
[DIALTONE]
Wait for dial tone, maximum 3-second delay
[PAUSE_n]
Send a command string to the modem to pause it for n number of seconds,
where n can be an integer from 1 through 9
[PULSE]
Select Pulse dialing
[TONE]
Select Touchtone dialing
[VOICE]
Go voice after dialing
[WAIT_n]
Internal program pause for n seconds where n is an integer from 1 through
9
The functions [PULSE] and [TONE] may be intermixed freely in the number field
to indicate the type of dialing for remaining digits. If the modem does not
have the capability to switch between tone and pulse dialing within a number,
the [PULSE] and [TONE] functions are ignored except in the first character
position. If neither function is specified, dialing will default to either
pulse or touchtone depending on how the system definition Dial Mode is
specified. Once a [PULSE] or [TONE] function is used in dialing a phone
number, it becomes the new mode for subsequent digits dialed in the current
phone number.
The [VOICE] function is used in the last position of a dial string to indicate
that Softerm should go into voice mode instead of data mode. If your modem
supports this feature, it is returned to the command state after the number is
dialed.
[PAUSE_n] is used to insert an n-second pause within a dial string, such as
between a 9 to access an outside line and the phone number.
[WAIT_n] is not generally used. It is a more specialized function which
inserts a pause into the program itself. For example, the hangup command used
with a Hayes-compatible modem inserts a wait before and after the string which
returns the modem to its command state.
Functions and characters will be processed in the order that they are defined
in the number field during a dial operation. The following are examples of
valid number field entries:
[TONE]17195551212
[PULSE][DIALTONE]1-719-555-1212
[TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1] (719) 555-1212
[TONE]9[PAUSE_2[PULSE]5551212[VOICE]
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 202. Dead Key ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You will notice that some Keyboard profile functions are labeled "Dead Key."
Dead Keys supply the means with which to send and display non-standard
characters, such as characters which use diacritical marks.
"Dead" keys are so named because no action is taken until a valid follow-on key
is pressed, at which time the dead key and the valid key are combined to form a
character. Softerm treats "dead keys" as functions. That is, a key is mapped
as a dead key by selecting the appropropriate function name from the list, such
as "circumflex dead key."
For example, the AltGr-~ key could be remapped to place a tilde (~) over a
valid follow-on character, so that pressing AltGr-~ followed by "n" or "N"
would produce a ╨┤ or ╨╡.
Important: Valid follow-on characters for each dead key assignment are defined
by selecting Dead Keys... at the Keyboard Remap dialog box.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 203. Profiles - Description and Definition ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A profile is a named collection of settings and can include other profiles.
1. The Session profile is the unified profile that synthesizes all profile
modules. Activate a Session profile to form an end-to-end communications
connection.
2. A Simple Profile Module contains its own functional collection of
settings.
3. A Compound Profile Module contains its own functional collection of
settings and at least one other Profile Module.
For more information, double-click on one of these topics or use the Tab key
to select a topic and press Enter.
Summary and List of Softerm Profiles
Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
Profile (Configuration) Data Base
Profile Modules
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 204. Summary and List of Softerm Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. Every major function is defined by a profile.
2. All profiles are user named and then used by name.
3. Module profiles (Simple and Compound) are combined to form a unified
Session profile.
Softerm profiles are:
Session Profile Module, which contains:
Terminal Emulation Profile
Keyboard Profile
Script Profile
Connection Path Profile
Modem Profile (optional)
System Environment Profile
Nationality Profile
Print Path Profile
Connection Path Profile
(if a serial printer is used)
File Transfer Profile
Protocol Converter Profile
(only for the Ind$File protocol)
Telephone Network Profile (optional)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 205. Modes of Operation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When using Softerm, you will be in one of four Modes of Operation:
1. Terminal Emulation Mode
2. File Transfer Mode
3. User Interface Mode
4. Script
Terminal Emulation Mode
Terminal Emulation Mode transforms your PC into an asynchronous terminal.
The PC keyboard, PC video monitor, and PC Communications Path function as
a genuine terminal. Terminal Emulation mode is performed in the user
area of the Softerm Session Window.
File Transfer Mode
File Transfer Mode exchanges data with a remote computer system. This
process is accomplished with File Transfer Protocols. File Transfers are
invoked from the main action bar of the Softerm Session Window.
User Interface Mode
User Interface Mode facilitates control of all aspects of configuration
and operation. Softerm uses the Graphical User Interface (GUI) provided
by the operating system to effectively control operation and
configuration tasks.
Script Mode
Script files provide the means to automate repetitive tasks.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 206. Softerm Status Line ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If it is active, the standard Softerm Status Line appears on the last line of
the emulation window. The standard Status Line provides information "at a
glance." Some of this information never changes, some is either/or, and some
is either displayed or blank.
Status Line Indicators
Online
Indicates Softerm is ready for terminal communications with a host
computer. This field will show either Online or Local.
Local
Indicates that you have disconnected all communications with the
host. In addition, characters and commands entered at your keyboard
will act as though they were sent by the remote system. This field
will show either Local or Online.
Connect
Indicates that you currently have a connection and the DCD (data
carrier detect) signal is being received from the serial interface.
This is not a settable option. If a connection is not established,
this field will be blank.
Full Duplex
Indicates Softerm is operating in full duplex mode. Characters
entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote system without
being displayed or processed locally. The remote system processes
the characters and echoes them back to your screen.
Note: Duplex is changed from the Terminal Emulation Settings
dialog.
Half Duplex
Indicates Softerm is operating in half duplex mode. Characters
entered at the keyboard are transmitted to the remote computer and
are processed and displayed locally.
Note: If you are connected to a host and your screen displays
ddoouubbllee characters, try toggling to full duplex mode. This
condition generally indicates that you are in half duplex mode and
both your system and the remote system are sending characters to
your screen.
Note: Duplex is changed from the Terminal Emulation Settings
dialog.
Capture Off
This indicates that none of the capture modes to print or disk are
currently active. This field will show either Capture Off, Capture
Dsk or Capture LPT.
Capture Dsk
Indicates that a capture to disk is active. In this mode, data
received and processed during online terminal operation also is
written to disk.
Capture Lpt
This indicates that a capture to print is currently active. In this
mode, data received and processed during online terminal operation
also is sent to the printer.
Note: If you have defined your printer as DISK, the data will be
"printed" to a disk file.
UC and lc
Indicate the Caps Lock state of the keyboard. Pressing the Caps
Lock key toggles the state between upper and lower case.
Arrows
Indicates that the numeric keypad is in function mode with the
cursor positioning keys and the Home, PgUp, PgDn, and End keys
enabled. Pressing the NumLock key will toggle to numeric mode. This
field will show either the arrows or NumLock.
NumLock
Indicates that the keypad is in numeric mode. Pressing the NumLock
key will toggle to function mode.
07-01-91 12:00
Indicates the current date and time.
Connect: 00:45
Indicates the length of time (hours and minutes) the activity has
been connected to the remote system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 207. Quick Start ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To connect to (call) another system, start a Session profile. You may use an
existing Session profile; create a new Session profile; or modify an existing
profile to fit your own needs.
Using an Existing Session Profile
To connect to another system using an existing Session profile, follow these
steps:
1. Select a profile displayed in the Session Phonebook list box.
2. Select the Session menu from the Menu Bar.
3. Choose the Start option.
When the connection is established successfully, the Session Manager is
replaced by the Session Window (also called the Runtime Window; the online
screen; and the terminal emulation screen).
Create or Change a Session Profile
If you need to create a Session profile or modify and existing Session profile
to meet your requirements, choose one of the following topics:
Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
Add (Create) Session Profiles
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 208. Session Manager Window - Description ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The window Title Bar (the line of text at the top of the window) shows that
this is the Session Manager module of the Softerm program, and that CUSTOM.MDB
is the name of the configuration file. Softerm automatically looks for
CUSTOM.MDB when first starting. Any changes to the configuration will be saved
to this file.
Areas of the Session Manager Window
The Session Manager window is divided in the following main areas:
1. The Title Bar
2. The Menu Bar (also called the Primary Action Bar) from which you access
the Session, Options and Help menus
3. The Session Phonebook list box which shows the following information:
Session Name
This column shows the name you provided to this unified Session profile.
Changes are made by marking the name and choosing the appropriate menu
option.
Comments
This field displays the optional remarks associated with this Session.
Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen to view comments which
extend past the edge of the display area.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 209. Session Manager Menus - Synopsis ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Session Manager provides configuration control through these menus:
Session Menu
Use to:
1. Start individual Session profiles to form an end-to-end communications
connection.
2. Stop a Session and clear its resources from the computer's memory.
3. Create and modify Session profiles using component profiles which
already have been created.
4. Create and modify component profiles.
Options Menu
Set the default Session Manager window parameters.
Help Menu
Access various Help items for the program and for the operating system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 210. Change (or Examine) a Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To change, or just examine a Session profile, follow these steps:
1. Select a Session profile from the display.
2. Select Session from the Session Manager Primary Action Bar.
3. Choose Change.
4. Examine or change information in the Change Session Dialog by choosing
different existing profiles to link to this Session or choosing the Setup
profiles button to create or modify component profiles.
5. To save changes, choose Change and then Save or Save As.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 211. Add (Create) Session Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To make a new Session profile, follow these steps:
1. Select Session from the Session Manager Primary Action Bar.
2. Choose Add.
3. Choose component profiles from those available in each category. If
necessary, create component profiles by choosing the Setup profiles button
and then the appropriate profile's button.
Note: In general, Softerm requires only the Terminal Emulation and
Connection Path profiles to make an end-to-end connection. Other
profiles, such as File Transfer, System Environment, and Print Path can be
defined if they are needed.
4. Choose the Options button to set the Start Session and Auto Start
features.
5. Choose Add to save the new Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 212. Definitions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Communications Connection
This is the term which often is used to describe the complete
end-to-end connection between one computer system and another. It
is very similar to the telephone system.
Connection Path
Defines the specific communications interface to be used by the
connection.
The Connection Path profile combines the information in the Modem
profile, which specifies the method of connection, such as modem or
hardwire, and a specific hardware communications port, such as COM1
or Novell ACS.
Online screen
See Session Window
Runtime Window
See Session Window
Session Profile
Assembles the component profiles necessary to form a complete
communications connection between the personal computer and the
remote system. To completely automate the process of obtaining a
connection, the Session profile adds the pieces of information which
are specific to a connection; such as a telephone number.
Session Window
A Session Window (also called a Runtime Window) is a terminal
emulation and communications screen used for direct interaction with
a remote computer system. The number of windows which can be open
at the same time is limited by the PC's hardware or to a maximum of
32.
Terminal Emulation screen
See Session Window
Terminal Emulation
A software method which makes the personal computer appear to the
host computer as though it were a dedicated hardware terminal. It
ensures that the two systems speak the same "language".
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 213. Access Protocol ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Access Protocol provides end-to-end connections to remote computer systems.
To achieve a complete connection, the Access Protocol is divided into two
modules: the Connection Path profile and the Admittance Data. The Connection
Path profile contains the settings that are constant to all sessions using a
specific connection type, such as a COM port connected to a modem. The
Admittance Data contains the settings that are variable to individual sessions
using a specific connection type, such as the phone number to be dialed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 214. Procognitive System Design Standard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Procognitive System is one that extends "farther into the process of
generating, organizing, and using knowledge through interaction among men,
computers, and the body of knowledge."(1)
Criteria to be met by Procognitive Systems include:
1. Adjust to the level of need and sophistication of the individual user.
2. Build upon user success.
3. Allow the user to manage tasks by choosing user-named objects (profiles).
4. Provide the user with immediate feedback during decision-intensive
actions.
5. Offer an on-line Help subsystem to assist the user in operating the
program.
1. Smith, Linda C. "User Friendly Future: Applications of New Information
Technology." In What is User Friendly?, edited by F.W. Lancaster, pp.
109-110, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Graduate School of
Library and Information Science, 1986.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 215. Cursor Movement Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use these keys to move the cursor in the editing area.
Key: Function:
Up
Moves the cursor up one line.
Down
Moves the cursor down one line.
Right
Moves the cursor right one character.
Left
Moves the cursor left one character.
Ctrl+Right
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
Ctrl+Left
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
Home
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line.
End
Moves the cursor to the end of the current line.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 216. Action Bar Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use these keys to select the System icon and action bar items.
Key: Function:
F10
Switches between the action bar and the editing area.
Shift+Esc
Switches between the System icon and the editing area.
Right
Highlights the next action bar item or the System icon.
Left
Highlights the previous action bar item or the System icon.
Enter
Accesses the pull-down of the highlighted action bar item or System
icon.
Mnemonic
The mnemonic key is the key corresponding with the underlined letter
in the action bar items. It accesses the pull-down of the action
bar item containing the mnemonic.
Escape
Returns to the editing area.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 217. Menu Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use these keys to select pull-down items.
Key: Function:
Up
Moves up one pull-down item.
Down
Moves down one pull-down item.
Enter
Selects the highlighted pull-down item.
Mnemonic
The mnemonic key is the key corresponding with the underlined letter
in the pull-down items. It selects the pull-down item containing
the mnemonic.
Escape
Closes the pull-down.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 218. Dialog Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use these keys to select dialog box items.
Key: Function:
Tab
Moves to the next control group on the dialog.
Shift+Tab
Moves to the previous control group on the dialog.
Right
Moves to the next button on the dialog.
Left
Moves to the previous button on the dialog.
Up
Moves up one item in a selection box.
Down
Moves down one item in a selection box.
Page Up
Scrolls up one page in a selection box with scroll bars.
Page Down
Scrolls down one page in a selection box with scroll bars.
Spacebar
Switches a check box on and off.
Enter
Starts the activity for the selected pushbutton.
Escape
Exits the dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 219. System Keys ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use these keys to switch between, move, and size Presentation Manager windows.
Key: Function:
Alt+Tab
Switches to the next Presentation Manager window.
Alt+Shift+Tab
Switches to the previous Presentation Manager window.
Alt+Esc
Switches to the next application (including non-Presentation Manager
applications).
Ctrl+Esc
Switches to the Task List.
Alt+F4
Closes the active window.
Alt+F5
Restores the active window.
Alt+F7
Moves the active window.
Alt+F8
Sizes the active window.
Alt+F9
Minimizes the active window.
Alt+F10
Maximizes the active window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220. Softerm Overview ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm
Other Softronics Products
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Softronics, Inc.
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Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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Sales - (800) 225-8590
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.1. Concurrent Sessions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Concurrent Sessions
Multiple concurrent session windows can be run using Softerm. You can run as
many active simultaneous sessions windows as connection paths available to your
computer.
The example here shows you three concurrent session windows:
o European Office HDQ via a modem connected to COM1
o DEC 340 Graphic terminal emulation via TCP/IP telnet
o NASDAQ stock quotes via asynchronous communications server (NACS) on a
Novell Network.
To see over 30 connectivity types available, click on Connection Paths.
Other related topics include:
Session Window
Session Manager
Install Features
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.2. Session Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Session Window
Softerm's Session Window gives you easy point and click control over your
communications session. The Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses Common User
Access (CUA) standards to ensure that all functionality is easy to understand
and use.
On-Line Session Features include:
o Point and Click File Transfers
o Capture on-line session data to Disk or Print
o Screen Snapshot
o Scrollback replays your session
o Mark and Copy
o A dynamic sizing font for any size window
o Keyboard Remap using a graphical interface
o Learn-Mode Macros
o On-line configuration of Settings while Session is active
o Script File execution
o Session Icon indicates incoming data when session is minimized
o A responsive context-sensitive Help System
Other related topics include:
Concurrent Sessions
Session Manager
Install Features
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.3. Session Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Session Manager
The Session Manager gives you complete control over multiple concurrent
sessions. It is an all-encompassing yet easy-to-use database that gives you
complete communications from A to Z, from IBM to DEC, from TCP/IP to X.25.
Softerm's Procognitive User Interface adjusts to your level of technical
expertise, and the system builds upon success. You manage tasks by choosing
objects that you name and comment. Softerm provides immediate feedback during
decision-intensive actions. An on-line Help subsystem assists you while
operating the program. The Procognitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses
common user access conventions so you do not have to learn new methods of
operation.
You choose the features that you want and build a right-sizing communications
system. The User Interface dynamically builds menus to present only the
features that you picked. Only the terminal emulations and the communications
that you require are included in your run-time version.
Other related topics include:
Session Window
Install Features
Install Modules
Profile Modules
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.4. Install Features ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Install Features
Softerm provides you with the specific features you require and lets you
eliminate features you don't need. With Softerm's fast and easy installation
program you will be up and running quickly and with a precise configuration
without unwanted bells and whistles. You choose the features that you want and
create a communications system with exactly the right characteristics. The
User Interface dynamically builds menus to present only thefeatures that you
picked.
If you later find that you omitted a feature that you require,that feature can
easily be added to your Softerm configuration.
Session Manager Feature Choices include:
o New, Open and Save Communication Database Files
o Stop Session
o Add/Change Session and Profiles
o Setup Profiles
o Save Window
o Minimize on Use
o Show all (features)
o Session Manager Help
Run-Time Session Window Feature Choices include:
o Send File/Receive Files
o Connect/Disconnect
o Data Capture to Disk/Print
o Screen Snapshot
o Send Printer Command
o Session Scrollback
o Mark text
o Copy text
o Select Session Font
o Save Session Window
o Perform Terminal Keyboard Function
o Display Terminal Keyboard
o Keyboard Record (Macros)
o Start Script
o Change Terminal Emulation Settings
o Change Connection Path Settings
o Change System Environment Settings
o Change Keyboard Settings
o Change Print Path Settings
o Session Window Help
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.5. Install Modules ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Install Modules
Softerm lets you pick and choose the exact modules that your communications
system requires. With Softerm's fast and easy installation program you will be
up and running quickly and with a precise configuration without unwanted bells
and whistles. The User Interface dynamically builds menus to present only the
modules that you picked.
If you later find that you omitted a module that you require, it can easily be
added to your Softerm configuration.
Softerm Modules include:
Terminal Emulation
Keyboard
Connection Path
Modem
System Environment
Nationality
File Transfer
Protocol Converter
Script
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.6. Profile Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Profile Modules
Softerm is a procognitive system that gives you the ability to easily learn and
use data communications at your own pace. Through Softerm's Modules, you can
eliminate unnecessary features and with Profiles you can personalize the system
so while using Softerm you work with your names that you recognize and
understand. Softerm is the only procognitive communications software in
today's market.
Modules
Softerm modules logically separate functionality and features into objects.
Modules can be a single feature or are grouped together to perform various
functions.
By having a modular system, you can build a user-selectable feature set. The
Graphic User Interface dynamically modifies to display only the modular
functionality that you chose. A modular architecture eradicates "Feature
Glut."
Your program is customized by using Softerm's modules. The user interface and
features reflect your specific needs and make the program your own personal
tool.
Profiles
A profile is a user-named collection of settings and/or other profiles.
Profiling breaks down communications tasks into smaller more understandable and
manageable modules.
1. The Session Profile is the unified profile that synthesizes all
profile modules.
2. A Simple Profile Module contains its own functional collection of
settings.
3. A Compound Profile Module contains its own functional collection of
settings and at least one other Profile Module.
When a session is started, the profile's saved settings are applied to the
activated on-line session.
Once you successfully configure a group of settings to perform a task, you
name the group as a profile and never need to configure that particular
profile task again. You use the profile by the name you gave it to perform
its task. Profiling lets you create a mental model compatible with your own
thinking process, and makes expanded and advanced use transpire without
conscious effort, and over time, you achieve a higher level of user
interaction.
Millions of Session Profiles, performing any asynchronous communications task,
can be created from these profiled building-blocks.
Profile Summary
1. Every major function is defined by a Profile.
2. All Profiles are user named and then used by name.
3. Module Profiles (Simple and Compound) are manipulated to combine into
a unified Session Profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.7. Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Terminal Emulation
Softerm's terminal emulations are exact emulations. Every aspect of
functionality is retained. Every keystroke, every video presentation, every
printer function of the terminal being emulated is reproduced exactly. Our
attention to detail results in one single fact: if the original terminal works,
Softerm PC works. We guarantee it. Over 65 exact terminal emulations,
supporting both block and conversational modes, give your computer the ability
to flawlessly connect to your host, serially or through a LAN. Terminal
configuration and options for accessing a remote system can be completely
specified. Your host application and operating system will not be aware that
it is communicating with a PC. Connection between Micro and Mainframe can be
established via modem or direct connection.
For terminals that include Multi-national Character Sets, Softerm provides
comprehensive support. Over 10 Multi-national Character Sets can be selected,
including Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish (Graphic
Adapters are not required to use International Character Sets).
New terminals are constantly being added to the Terminal Emulation Library.
After completion of a new terminal emulation, it is made available to Softerm
users, free of charge, on the Softronics BBS (a preconfigured session is
included with every copy of Softerm, allowing you immediate access to the
Softronics BBS). Because of Softerm's continued growth and improvements, it is
the only emulation/communications program you will ever need. As your needs
change, Softerm supplies the connection.
Softerm Modular
Softerm Modular gives you the entire Softerm Terminal Emulation Library in
every package. No matter what Host System, Mainframe, or BBS connection you
require, Softerm Modular delivers. No other communications software on today's
market comes close. Softerm Modular is the most complete terminal emulation
software available.
Softerm GroupWare
With Softerm GroupWare, you choose the specific terminal emulation you need
from the Softerm Terminal Emulation Library. Your enterprise network users will
gain right-sizing terminal connectivity to your company's host computer system.
No more, no less. GroupWare also includes seven basic terminal emulations that
provide access to most BBS systems: The DEC series, TTY, ANSI, and more.
The Softerm Terminal Emulation Library
ADDS Regent 20, 25, 40, 60
ADDS Viewpoint, Viewpoint/78
AT&T 610
ANSI 3.64
Data General D200, D410
Data Media DT80
Datapoint 3601, 8220
Digital (DEC) VT 320, 220, 100, 52, VT131, VT240/241, VT340/341
Esprit 6310, 105C
Hazeltine 1400/1410, 1420, 1421, 1500, 1520, 2000
Hewlett Packard 2622A, 2392A, 700-94
Honeywell VIP 7205, 7801, 7803, 7813
IBM 3101-10, 3101-20, 3162, ANSI
IBM TN3270, TN5250
Kimtron KT7
Lear Siegler ADM-2, ADM-3A, ADM-5, ADM-11
Microdata Prism II
Perkin Elmer 1251
Prime PST100
Soroq IQ120
Qume 102
Tandberg 2200
Tandem 6530
Tektronics 4010/4014
Televideo 910, 912, 921, 925, 950, 955
Texas Instruments 931
TRS-80 Model 16 Console
Tymnet 78
Wang 2110
Wyse WY50, WY60 (with PC Term personality)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.8. System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
System Environment
Setup the communications environment your liking. Choose colors, disk paths,
printers, and multi-national video presentations for your communications
sessions. Have one session display white text on a blue background, have
another session display black text on a red background. The communications
environment is completely at your control.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.9. File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
File Transfer
Softerm offers all of the most popular file transfer protocols. The selection
of protocols ensures that any type of file on a remote system is obtainable. By
using Softerm, your PC will exchange information with a wide variety of
mainframes, minis, and BBS systems. Maximum accessibility is guaranteed. And
Softerm's list of protocols continues to grow. When new communications
protocols become popular, Softerm adds them.
The File Transfer Protocol Library
IND$FILE
The IBM IND$FILE protocol operates with the IBM VM/CMS, MVS/TSO and CICS
host environments. Unique profiling support for IBM 7171 Model 1, 9370,
3708, 3174 with 3020, and S/1 Yale IUP protocol converters is also included.
All file types can be downloaded and uploaded to/from the IBM Information
Network. Softerm's implementation of IND$FILE supports code page conversion.
Kermit
Kermit Protocol, developed by Columbia University Center for Computing
Activities, has become an industry standard for asynchronous file transfers
between computer systems. Softerm supports a full implementation of Kermit
Protocol, with or without sliding windows. Two modes of Kermit are
contained within Softerm: Dumb mode, in which commands are issued at both
ends of the transfer, and Smart mode. Smart mode allows your PC to become a
Kermit-Server; this provides the ability to access files from unattended
mainframes, minis, and micros.
Honeywell Kermit
Support is also available for Honeywell's implementation of Kermit and
Kermit server, which includes support for GCOS Mapping.
The Honeywell Kermit Protocol will handle all packet negotiation between
Softerm and Honeywell Systems, including file transfers will logged onto the
host as a Text Mode terminal.
Softrans
The Softerm Softrans protocol is an intelligent protocol designed
specifically for file transfers between computer systems, either serially or
through a LAN. Softrans transfers any type of data using a 7-bit system and
provides automatic binary encoding and decoding, CRC-16 error checking with
automatic retransmission, and data compression. Softrans also supports
unattended operation; your PC can become an efficient Softrans-server with
Softrans as the protocol.
The source code for Softrans is provided by Softronics in FORTRAN 77. And
Softrans has already been adapted to many host systems making it easy to
take full advantage of this powerful transfer protocol. You not only receive
a high level protocol for your PC, but for your host system as well.
Softrans operates, error free, over any public network making it perfect for
transparent file transfer between mainframes, minis, and micros. Most
public networks are priced on a character basis regardless of distance. For
diverse geographical locations, Softrans is the most economical and reliable
transmission medium available.
XMODEM and XMODEM CRC Protocols
Softerm includes an implementation of the standard public domain protocols,
XMODEM and XMODEM CRC, which may be used for file transfer between computer
systems. XMODEM is a popular protocol used by many bulletin board systems.
The protocol operates in block mode and allows any type of data to be
transferred imposing no restrictions on the contents of the data. XMODEM
uses asynchronous transmission with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
XMODEM and XMODEM CRC (1k) Protocols
This implementation of Xmodem is the same as Xmodem and Xmodem CRC
protocols, except the default data block size is 1024 bytes as opposed to
128 bytes. This protocol greatly enhances throughput of data during a file
transfer because of the larger block size.
YMODEM and YMODEM (1k) Protocols
The Ymodem protocol is sometimes refered to as Ymodem Batch, which is an
extension of Xmodem and Xmodem CRC protocols, with the additional
functionality that allows multiple file transfers with a single command.
YMODEM-g and YMODEM-g (1k) Protocols
Ymodem-g, which is an extension of Ymodem, provides maximum throughput when
using an error-free modem or communications link, such as X.PC or an MNP
error correcting capable modem. There is no dual protocol enveloping, which
is undesirable on an error-free data link.
ZMODEM
The new and popular ZMODEM protocol is now used by most public BBS systems.
Softerm gives you a full implementation with the following features:
o Incomplete receives can be resumed at the point of interruption
o Automatic 16 bit or 32 bit CRC error checking
o Run length encoding (data compression)
o Handles data block sizes of 128 to 1024 characters
o Simple block or streaming modes
Character File Send/Receive (ASCII)
The Character File Transfer provides maximum flexibility for text files.
Character File Transfer allows files comprised of the standard ASCII
character set to be exchanged with other systems.
Send files using the Character File Transfer can be accomplished in a simple
block or streaming mode. If an end of block terminator string is defined,
Softerm can insert the terminator after a pre-specified maximum block size.
If an acknowledge string is specified, Softerm waits for the acknowledge
string to be received after transmitting the terminator. Echo wait can also
be specified; with echo wait, Softerm will not transmit a character until
the previously transmitted character is echoed back. If an acknowledge
string is not specified, file transfer operates in a streaming mode until
completed.
Capturing files using the Character File Transfer permits an optional
initialization string to be transmitted to the host computer. A termination
string can also be specified. Character File Transfer allows character
codes to be translated to different character codes or removed as they are
sent. Softerm provides all possible controls for performing character file
transfers. With Softerm, text file transfer is efficient and extremely
flexible.
Softerm Modular File Transfer
The entire File Transfer Library is included in every copy of Softerm
Modular. With Softerm Modular, no file is inaccessible. A point and click
send file/receive file makes uploading and downloading simple and fast.
Softerm's unique profiling capabilities let you create and name your own
configurations of file transfer protocols. Softerm Modular is truly the
most complete communications available.
Softerm GroupWare File Transfer
With GroupWare, File Transfer is an optional module. If your enterprise
network requires file transfer capabilities, the, entire file transfer
protocol library is only $10.00 per user. The choice is yours, GroupWare
never overwhelms you with unwanted features.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.10. Script Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Script
Included with Softerm is a powerful script language for automating any
communications task. Over 30 commands can be used to provide intelligent
communications with any host system. Script files can be generated to
automatically perform any simple or complex communications task: logon or
logoff procedures, file transfers, callback, unattended operation, and any task
that can be performed manually. Comprehensive support for variables allow
script files to adapt to the dynamic requirements of a changing environment.
By using script files, the operator is freed from complicated and time
consuming tasks. Scripts can even be set to automatically start when a session
is initiated.
Softerm Modular
Scripting is a standard feature of Softerm Modular.
Softerm GroupWare
With GroupWare, Scripting capability is an optional module. If your enterprise
network requires automation of communications, the Script File Module is only
$10.00 per user. The choice is yours, GroupWare never overwhelms you with
unwanted features.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.11. Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Connection Path
Softerm offers the most compete connectivity available in communications
software. Connection through TCP/IP, X.25, DEC LAT, Network
Gateway/Interfaces, Asynchronous Communications Servers, and Serial Ports.
Softerm Modular
Softerm Modular gives you the entire Connection Path Library in every package.
No matter what connectivity you require, Softerm Modular delivers. No other
communications software on today's market comes close. Softerm Modular is the
most complete communications software available.
Softerm GroupWare
With Softerm GroupWare, you choose the specific connectivity you need from the
Connection Path Library. Your enterprise network users will gain right-sizing
connectivity to your company's host computer system. No more, no less.
GroupWare also includes basic COM1 through COM4.
The Connection Path Library
TCP/IP - Socket Support and Interfaces
Softronics TCP/IP (includes W W = Microsoft Windows
TCP/IP Kernal for each user) O = OS/2
3 Com 3 Plus Open W,O
Novell LAN Workplace for DOS W
Novell LAN Workplace for OS/2 O
PC/TCP (supports SLIP) W,O
PC/NFS (supports SLIP) W,O
NCSA/MIT (supports SLIP) W,O
OS/2 2.0 Communications Manager O
OS/2 2.0 Extended Services O
KA9Q W
Winsock W
TCP/IP - Redirectors/Interfaces
Novell LAN Workplace for DOS W
LAN Workplace for OS/2 O
Hughes LAN Systems, Prolinc W
Excelan TCP/IP W
3Com Associates, BAPI W
Prime Telnet W
Interlan TCP/IP W
Interrupt 14 - Redirectors/Interfaces
Allen Bradley, PLP (Personal W
LAN Program)
3Com BAPI W
Banyan Vines W
Hughes LAN Systems, Prolinc W
Novell Excelan TCP/IP W
Other Interrupt 14 W
Other - Redirectors/Interfaces
Banyan Vines RASYNC W
Novell LAN Workplace for DOS W
Novell LAN Workplace for OS/2 O
Asynchronous Communication Server
(ACS) Gateway and Interfaces
Novell ACS (NACS) W,O
Novell NASI/NCSI W,O
3Com Bridge CS/100 W
3Com Bridge CS/200 W
3Com Bridge CS/400 W
Softerm ACS W,O
IBM ACS W,O
IBM LANACS W,O
IBM ACDI O
Crystal Point, Sparkle W,O
Banyan Vines W
AT&T StarLAN AGS W,O
X.25 Gateway and Interfaces
Eicon, Access for Windows W,O
Eicon, Access for OS/2 O
(Developing Now)
Novell PCOX W
DEC LAT and Interfaces
Novell Pathworks O
Digital Equipment Corporation W
(DEC), SLAT
Meridian Technologies SLAT W
Serial Adapters
(RS232: Modem/Direct Connect)
COM1 through COM4 W,O
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.12. Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Keyboard
Softerm's Graphical Keyboard Remapping capability allows complete translation
of keys. Any customization of an emulation is possible. All Base, Shifted,
Control, Alt and AltGR keystrokes, generate whatever character, character
string, terminal function or keyboard function you need. Of course, Softerm
comes with the keyboard already ergonomically configured to standard key
output. Softerm not only supplies the most accurate terminal emulations
available, it gives you the benefit of custom tailoring these emulations.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.13. Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Nationality
Softerm Modular's global communications supports many multi-national
environments. One-of-a-kind profiling of multi-national serial translations
gives you the ability to configure your communications environment to operate
precisely with host computers in many different countries.
o Multi-national keyboard support
o Dead Key support
o Multi-national host character/host code page support
o Supports both 7-bit to 8-bit and 8-bit to 8-bit character translations
to allow multi-national support in all communications environments
o Localized versions of Graphic User Interface (GUI) available
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Swedish
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.14. Protocol Converter Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Protocol Converter
Unique profiling support for IBM 7171 Model 1, 9370, 3708, 3174 with 3020, and
S/1 Yale IUP protocol converters
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 220.15. Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Modem
Softerm offers support for all of the latest modems and willsupport any Hayes
compatible.
As with all of Softerm's modules, each modem configuration can be profiled by
the user, and later used by its user name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Procognitave Systems ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Procognitave Systems
Softerm is a Procognitive System for asynchronous communications and terminal
emulation written specifically for the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of
Operating System/2 (OS/2) Presentation Manager (PM) and Microsoft Windows,
Standard and Enhanced modes.
Procognitive System Definition
A system that extends "farther into the process of generating, organizing, and
using knowledge through interaction among men, computers, and the body of
knowledge."1
Procognitive System Criteria
1. Facilitate seemingly unconscious learning during interaction between
user and system.
2. Achieve a higher level of user interface interaction through
protracted use.
3. Adjust to the individual user by allowing a user-built feature set.
4. Build upon user success.
5. Allow the user to manage tasks by manipulating user-named objects.
6. Provide the user with immediate feedback during decision-intensive
actions.
7. Assist the user with on-line Help.
1. Smith, Linda C. "User Friendly Future: Applications of New Information
Technology" In "What is User Friendly?" pp. 109-110, Graduate School of
Library and Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
(1986)
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 221. Softerm Modular ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm Modular
Communications/Terminal Emulation Software for Windows and OS/2
Features
o Procognitive Modular design allows for individual "Customization" of
feature set and functionality
o Profiling lets users "Personalize" their communications environment
o Graphic User Interface (GUI) uses Common User Access (CUA) standards
Global Connectivity
o Uniform support included for both Windows and OS/2 platforms
Includes over 60 terminal emulations
o Exact emulations supporting all terminal functions
o Block, Page, and Conversational Modes
o Printer Pass-through
o Double High - Double Wide Character support
o 132 Columns supported in a single session window
Extensive LAN/Gateway Connectivity
o Optimized support for LANs
o TCP/IP
o X.25
o DEC LAT
o NetBIOS
o Interrupt 14
Telnet and FTP (TCP/IP) Socket Level Support
o Multi-Session Telnet
o FTP Interactive
o FTP Batch with Script Language Support
Numerous File Transfer Protocols
o IND$FILE
o Kermit (Dumb Mode)
o Kermit (Smart Mode, Kermit Server)
o Honeywell Kermit
o Softrans (some Host's Source Code Included)
o Xmodem and Xmodem 1k
o Ymodem and Ymodem 1k
o Ymodem-g and Ymodem-g 1k
o Zmodem
o Character (ASCII) File Send/Receive
o Filtering/Edit Options during File Transfer
Session Management
o Unlimited number of Personalized Named and Commented Sessions
o Point and Click Start for consistent automatic Session connection
o Construct Sessions with user-built profiles
o Multiple concurrent sessions run within their own window
o Auto-dial Phonebook
o Auto-start Sessions
o Pre-profiled sessions for most on-line services, for example: Compuserv,
EXIS/LEXIS, Dow Jones, Softronics BBS, and many more
On-Line Sessions
o Scrollback replays session
o Dynamic sizing font for any size window
o Session Icon indicates incomming data when session is mimimized
o Capture on-line session data to disk or print
o Point and Click File Transfer
Keyboard Management
o Graphic Keyboard presentation for keyboard management
o Unlimited number of Personalized Named and Commented Keyboard Profiles
o Keyboard remapping allows any terminal function, keyboard function,
character, character string, or any combination to be mapped to any key or
shifted key (Shift, Ctrl, Alt, AltGr)
o Find Function shows where to find any key output
o Point and click to perform any keyboard or terminal keyboard function
Full-featured
o Robust Script Language
o All-inclusive context-sensitive Help
o Record Mode Keyboard Macros automation of repetitive keyboard tasks
o Password Security
o Comprehensive Install Program
o Host Mode
o Extensive User's Manual
o Mark and Copy session data to Operating System Clipboard
o Multi-National Support
o Multi-national keyboard support
o Dead Key support
o Multi-national host character/host code page support
o Supports both 7-bit to 8-bit and 8-bit to 8-bit character translations to
allow multi-national support in all communications environments
Localized versions of Graphic User Interface (GUI) available
o Danish
o Dutch
o Finnish
o French
o German
o Italian
o Norwegian
o Portuguese
o Spanish
o Swedish
Technical Assistance
o Hotline Technical Assistance
o Custom Script Files, keyboard remapping, macros, session configurations
o 24 Hour on-line Softronics BBS
o 24 Hour on-line update service on the Softronics Product Support
Roundtable on GEnie
o On-site training available
Terminal Emulations
o ADDS Regent 20, 25, 40, 60
o ADDS Viewpoint, Viewpoint/78
o ANSI 3.64 Mode
o AT&T 610
o Data General D200, D410
o Data Media DT80
o Datapoint 3601, 8220
o Digital (DEC) VT52, VT100/VT102, VT131, VT220, VT320
o DEC Graphic Terminals VT240/241, VT340/341
o Esprit 6310
o Hazeltine 1400/1410, 1420, 1421, 1500, 1520, 2000
o Hewlett Packard 2622A, 2392A, 700-94
o Honeywell VIP 7205, 7801, 7803, 7813
o IBM 3101 Model 10, Model 20
o IBM 3162
o IBM ANSI
o IBM TN3270, TN5250
o Kimtron KT7
o Lear Siegler ADM-2, ADM-3A, ADM-5, ADM-11
o Microdata Prism II
o Perkin Elmer 1251
o Prime PST100
o Soroq IQ120
o Qume 102
o Tandberg 2200
o Tandem 6530
o Tektronics 4010/4014
o Televideo 910, 912, 921, 925, 950, 955
o Texas Instruments 931
o TRS-80 Model 16 Console
o TTY compatible
o Tymnet 78
o Wang 2110
o Wyse WY50, WY60 (with PC Term personality)
File Transfer Protocols
o IND$FILE
- IBM VM/CMS, MVS/TSO and CICS host environments
- Unique profiling support for IBM 7171 Model 1, 9370, 3708, 3174 with
3020, and S/1 Yale IUP protocol converters
- supports code page conversion
o Kermit
- Dumb Mode
- Smart Mode (Kermit Server)
o Honeywell Kermit
- support for GCOS mapping
- handles packet negotiations on Honeywell systems
o Softrans
- transfers any type of data using a 7-bit system
- provides automatic binary encoding and decoding
- CRC-16 error checking with automatic retransmission
- data compression
- supports unattended operation
- operates error free over any public network
- source code for DEC, UNIX, and Data General hosts
o XMODEM
- XMODEM
- XMODEM CRC
- XMODEM Big Block (1k)
- XMODEM CRC Big Block (1k)
o YMODEM
- YMODEM
- YMODEM g
- YMODEM Big Block (1k)
- YMODEM g Big Block (1k)
o ZMODEM
- incompete receives can be resumed at the point of interruption
- automatic 16 bit or 32 bit CRC error checking
- run length encoding (data compression)
- handles data block sizes of 128 to 1024 characters
- simple block or streaming modes
o Character File Send/Receive (ASCII)
- simple block or streaming mode
- end of block terminator string can be defined
- Echo wait can be specified
Network Support
o Network Operating Systems
Novell
Netware
3Com Associates
3 Plus Open 3 Plus Share
AT&T
StarLAN
Artisoft
Lantastic
Banyan
Vines
Ungermann Bass
Net1
DEC
Pathworks
IBM
OS/2 LAN Server PC LAN Program
Microsoft
LAN Manager Network
Tiara Computer Systems
10Net
o Network Hardware
Ethernet Adapters
3Com
Addtron Technology
Artisoft Lantastic
Castelle
CNET, Inc.
Codenoll
Compex
DCA
D-Link
DSI
Everex
Gateway Communications
Hayes
IBM
IMC Networks Corporation
National Semiconductor
Novell
Pure Data, Inc.
Racal Interlan
SMC
Thomas-Conrad
Tiara Computer Systems
Transition Engineering
Ultratek, Inc.
Xircom, Inc.
Arcnet Adapters
CNET, Inc.
D-Link
Everex
Pure Data, Inc.
SMC
Thomas-Conrad
Tiara Computer Systems
Xircom, Inc.
Token Ring Adapters
3Com
Castelle
D-Link
General Technology
IBM
Intel Corporation
Madge Net, Inc.
Olicom
Pure Data, Inc.
Proteon
SMC
Star-Tek
Thomas Conrad
Tiara Computer Systems
Ungerman Bass
Xircom, Inc.
StarLAN
AT&T
Twisted Pair
3Com
Artisoft
Compex
D-Link
DCA
DSI
Everex
Gateway Communications
IMC Networks Corporation
Intel Corporation
Intellicom
Kodiak Technology
MiLAN
Mylex Corporation
Pure Data, Inc.
Racal Interlan
SMC
Thomas-Conrad
Tiara
Utlratek, Inc.
Addtron Technology
Fiber Optics
Codenoll
DSI
D-Link
SMC
Thomas-Conrad
Transition Engineering
Addtron Technology
Connection Paths - Connectivity/Gateway Support
Unless otherwise noted, connectivity supported in both Windows and OS/2
o TCP/IP - Socket Support and Interfaces
3Com Associates
3 Plus Open (TCP/IP Configuration)
Novell
LAN Workplace for DOS (Windows only)
LAN Workplace for OS/2 (OS/2 only)
FTP Associates
PC/TCP (supports SLIP)
Sunsoft, Inc.
PC/NFS (supports SLIP)
University of Clarkston (public domain)
NCSA/MIT (supports SLIP)
OS/2 1.3 Extended Edition
Communications Manager (OS/2 only)
OS/2 2.0 Extended Services
Communications Manager (OS/2 only)
KA9Q
o TCP/IP - Redirectors/Interfaces
Novell
LAN Workplace for DOS
Int 14 (Windows only)
TSU (Windows only)
Telnet (Windows only)
TELAPI (Windows only)
LAN Workplace for OS/2 (OS/2 only)
Hughes LAN Systems
Prolinc
Int 14 (Windows only)
Excelan
Excelan TCP/IP
Int 14 (Windows only)
Telnet (Windows only)
3Com Associates
BAPI
Int 14 (Windows only)
Int 14 (Windows only)
Prime Corporation
Prime Telnet
Int 14 (Windows only)
Telnet (Windows only)
Interlan
Interlan TCP/IP
Int 14 (Windows only)
o Interrupt 14 - Redirectors/Interfaces
Allen Bradley
PLP (Personal LAN Program)
Int 14 (Windows only)
3Com Bridge
BAPI
Int 14 (Windows only)
Banyan
Vines
Int 14 (Windows only)
Hughes LAN Systems
Prolinc
Int 14 (Windows only)
Novell
Novell Excelan TCP/IP
Int 14 (Windows only)
Other Interrupt 14
o Other - Redirectors/Interfaces
Banyan
Vines
RASYNC (Windows only)
BASYNC (Windows only)
Novell
LAN Workplace for DOS (Windows only)
LAN Workplace for OS/2 (OS/2 only)
o IBM OS/2 Redirector/Interface
Asyncronous Communications Device Interface (ACDI) (OS/2)
o Asynchronous Communication Server (ACS) Gateway and Interfaces
Novell
Novell ACS (NACS)
NetBIOS
NASI/NCSI
NetBIOS
3Com Bridge
CS/100 (Windows only)
Int14
CS/200
Int14
CS/400
Int14
Softronics
Softerm ACS
SPX/IPX
NetBIOS
IBM
IBM ACS
NetBIOS
LANACS
NetBIOS
ACDI (OS/2 only)
Crystal Point
Sparkle
NetBIOS
Banyan
Vines (Windows only)
AT&T
StarLAN AGS
NetBIOS
o X.25 Gateway and Interfaces
Eicon
Access for Windows
ITI (Windows only)
Access for OS/2 (Developing Now) (OS/2 only)
Novell
PCOX (Windows only)
o DEC LAT and Interfaces
Novell
Pathworks (OS/2 only)
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)
SLAT (Windows only)
Meridian Technologies
SLAT (Windows only)
o Serial Adapters (RS232: Modem/Direct Connect)
COM1 through COM4
IBM Asynchronous Communications Device Interface (ACDI)
ACDI COM1 through COM3 (OS/2 only)
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalHelp
UniversalNLV
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 222. Softerm PC Classic ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm PC Classic
Communications and Terminal Emulation Software for DOS
Softerm PC Classic guarantees Connectability: Exact terminal emulations are
your key to achieving communications with your mainframe computer, with no loss
of functionality.
Softerm PC Classic guarantees Accessibility: Advanced communications
capabilities are your key to transporting data between your PC and mainframe
applications.
Softerm PC Classic is the most comprehensive terminal emulation and
communications program available today! With more emulations, more script file
capabilities, multiple concurrent port access, Local Area Network (LAN)
support, and simultaneous background execution; Softerm PC provides a complete
communications environment for even the most demanding applications.
The benefits are enormous.
Exact emulations, with all keyboard and display characteristics built in, for
over 60 popular conversational and block mode terminals. Keyboard remapping
allows redefinition of the keyboard layout to suit personal customization and
standardization requirements. Extended character support provides 132 columns
of text and over 20 International character sets. Keyboard macros, with a
built in learn mode, provide single keystroke access to often used key
sequences in host applications. A built-in phone book that remembers names,
numbers, communications settings, logon sequences, and even a notes field for
personal reminders. And, you can hot key right into terminal emulation for a
session with your host, and return to the exact point at which you left your PC
application.
A rich and powerful script language, coupled with an intuitive menu driven
presentation, provides advanced communications capabilities to all users, from
novice to experienced. Operations involving dialup, logon, file transfers in
either direction, host applications dialogue, and signoff can be automated
using the script language. Simple and complex procedures are reduced to a
single command. With conditional processing, error detection, and variables,
scripts can be made both reliable and user friendly. Scripts can be initiated
by you, by your host, or by time and/or date.
Softerm PC even supplies the final catalyst for uniting host and PC
applications. Seamless Remote Virtual-Disk (SRV-Disk), pioneered by Softronics
and embodied in the File Agent, provides seamless integration of file transfers
between remote systems and PC applications. From within any PC application,
data may be read from or written to your host. Transparently. Effortlessly.
Softerm PC is easy to install and simple to use. A comprehensive installation
program will have first-time users, as well as communications experts, on-line
and operating Softerm within minutes. When you are connected to your host
system, Softerm remains transparent until you need it; and when you need
Softerm, it immediatly responds with menus and commands that are human
engineered to be functionally descriptive. Through the use of Script Files and
Keyboard Macros, Softerm can be configured so that any operation involves no
more than one keystroke.
The list of features goes on: an integrated full screen text editor, complete
DOS file management utilities, a Background Mail Monitor, local file copying
and printing. The bottom line for you is:
Softerm PC guarantees productivity!
SOFTERM FUNCTIONS
Terminal Emulation
Connectability.In a world of countless Mainframe, Mini, and Micro systems,
Softerm PC provides connectivity through exact terminal emulation. Over 50
exact emulations are included in Softerm. All functions are present. Every
keystroke, every video presentation, every printer function of the terminal
being emulated is reproduced exactly within the limits of the PC hardware.
And Softerm operates serially or through a LAN. With Softerm as the
connection, your PC is transformed into the terminal of your choice.
The connection between micro and mainframe goes beyond the functions of the
native terminal; Softerm integrates the abilities of the PC with mainframe
resources. During terminal emulation, Softerm allows use of disk, printer,
keyboard macros, or your favorite PC application. Only a few keystrokes
separate you from file transfer, screen capture to disk or print, background
printing and job control, a text editor, disk utilities, queue management,
and keyboard remapping. Softerm will record an entire session with your
host by toggling data capture on and off. Softerm gives you a capability
not present in native terminals: the ability to use the power of a PC and
terminal simultaneously.
Softerm PC is a dynamic emulation package which adapts as your PC
environment changes. New emulations are constantly being added to the
Softerm Library. After completion of a new emulation, it is made available
to Softerm users, free of charge, on the General Electric Network for
Information Exchange (GEnie). Enhancements or program corrections for
existing emulations are distributed in the same manner. Because of
Softerm's continued growth and improvements, it is the only
emulation/communications program you will ever need. As your needs change,
Softerm supplies the connection.
Exact Emulations Softerm's terminal emulations are exact emulations. Every
aspect of functionality is retained. Our attention to detail results in one
single fact: if the original terminal works, Softerm PC works. We guarantee
it. Over 50 exact emulations, supporting both block and conversational
modes, give a PC the ability to flawlessly connect to your host, serially or
through a LAN. Terminal configuration and options for accessing a remote
system can be completely specified. Your host application and operating
system will not be aware that it is communicating with a PC. Connection
between Micro and Mainframe can be established via modem or direct
connection.
Softerm PC can be made memory resident. With Softerm in memory, you can
toggle between terminal emulation and foreground application with a Hot Key
eliminating the problem of terminating a running program to access remote
systems. Softerm preserves the last terminal screen and PC application
screen in memory.
132 Column Display
For terminals that support 132 column display, Softerm provides the entire
video display. All of the popular graphic adapters are supported: EGA, CGA,
and Hercules (MGA). Softerm even provides 132 column capability for PCs
without a graphic adapter through horizonal scrolling (scrolling the screen
from left to right).
Multinational Character Set
For terminals that include International Character Sets, Softerm provides
comprehensive support. Over 10 International Character can be selected,
including Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish (Graphic
Adapters are not required to use International Character Sets).
Keyboard Remapping
Softerm's keyboard remapping capability allows complete translation of keys.
Any customization of an emulation is possible. All Control and Alt
combinations, character, number, cursor, and function keys generate whatever
characters you need. In addition, any key can be remapped to an unlimited
number of keystroke sequences. Of course, Softerm comes with the keyboard
already ergonomically preconfigured to standard key output. Softerm not
only supplies the most accurate emulations available, it gives you the
benefit of custom tailoring these emulations.
General Communications
Accessibility. An integral attribute for communications programs is the
ability to access and transport information to or from a wide variety of
systems; Softerm provides this accurately and fast. Background
communications permit four serial and three parallel ports to concurrently
transfer data. Whether your PC connects serially or through a LAN, Softerm
guarantees accessibility. With the seven file transfer protocols included
in Softerm, no file is unreachable. And Softerm constantly improves; as new
protocols are introduced to the communication world, Softerm adds them.
Softerm PC maintains accessibility in a rapidly changing environment.
File Transfer
Softerm supports file capture/send during active terminal emulation or while
executing other PC applications. File transfer between computer systems can
be initiated by the operator using convenient menu- driven procedures, or
multi-port background transfers can be achieved transparently using Script
Files. The seven File Transfer Protocols supplied by Softerm provide
state-of- the-art communications. Our own protocol, Softrans, gives
error-free transfer for any type of data; the source code for Softrans is
provided ready for your host system. The popular public domain protocols,
Kermit, Kermit-Server, XMODEM, and XMODEM CRC make Softerm easily adaptable
to any system. Character File Transfer allows maximum flexibility with text
file transfers. In addition, Softerm includes Crosstalk and Hayes
Verification protocols. Facilities for making your PC a stand-alone file
server are also provided by Softerm.
File transfer protocols included in Softerm PC are:
o Softrans Protocol
o Kermit Protocol
o Kermit-Server Protocol
o XMODEM and XMODEM CRC Protocols
o Crosstalk Protocol
o Hayes Verification Protocol
o Character File Transfer (capture/send)
(for details see separate Protocol Summary brief)
Script Files
Included with Softerm PC is a powerful script language for automating any
communications task. Over 30 commands can be used interactively or in a
script file to provide intelligent communications with any host system.
Script, or command, files can be generated to automatically perform any
simple or complex communications task: logon or logoff procedures, file
transfers at predetermined times, callback, unattended operation, and multi-
port concurrent background communications. Comprehensive support for
variables allow script files to adapt to the dynamic requirements of a
changing environment. Script files can be executed with Softerm's keyboard
macros making even the most difficult communications procedure as simple as
pressing one key. By using script files, the operator is freed from
complicated and time consuming tasks.
Host Mode
Softerm enables a PC to become an unattended, remote access system through
the use of Host Mode. Files can be accepted or sent by Host Mode, and up to
four serial ports can be active conducting simultaneous communications.
Softerm even provides optional logon security for remote users. The
possibilities Host Mode presents are unlimited. A PC can be used as a file
source for any remote system, a file server for after-hours work, or a
bulletin board for public use. And with Softerm's concurrent capabilities,
Host Mode can take place in the background leaving the foreground available
to perform other tasks. Host Mode operates, serially or through a LAN,
with any of the seven protocols supplied by Softerm.
Phone Utilities
Phone utilities include a user phone directory with auto-dial capabilites.
Each entry in the Softerm phone book has fields for name, number,
communications parameters, and notes. Communications parameters include the
number of data and stop bits, parity, and speed; each time an entry from the
phone book is selected, the parameters are automatically set. Also, the
phone book contains a field for an initial transmit string which is
automatically sent as soon as a connection is established; the string can
contain any characters or keyboard macros, and provides automatic logons,
instant access to necessary areas of the host system, or instigation of any
job which can be activated from your keyboard. Having the parameters
recorded in Softerm's phone book makes phone communications simple and fast.
The directory can be stored on floppy or hard drive with no restrictions on
number of entries.
Utilities
A full compliment of PC utilities are provided by Softerm. These handy
utilities, providing access to disk, printer, screen, and modem, can be
initiated while in emulation or PC applications. Softerm PC gives you full
use of your system during any phase of operation.
Disk File Management
While using terminal emulation or PC applications, Softerm's Disk File
Management options allow full command of PC devices. Disk File Management
can flexibly manipulate data between video, disk, and printer providing the
user with a capability never before present in a standard terminal. Softerm
even gives the option of reformatting files during the transfer.
Disk Utilities
Softerm's disk utilities allow file deletion and renaming, directory
display, and default path setting. While memory resident, Softerm provides
the benefit -- to any PC application -- of performing routine disk
procedures without exiting to DOS.
Full Screen Text Editor
Softerm PC provides a full-featured text editor. The editor can process two
documents concurrently and supports functions such as block operations,
insertion/overwrite, read/write to disk, keyboard macro editing,
forward/backward search, search and replace, and more. While terminal
emulation is active, received data is captured to a buffer up to 64K in
size. When the editor is invoked, the contents of the capture are displayed
allowing the information to be edited and/or transferred to disk or print.
This prevents flip-flopping between Softerm and an external text editor.
With Softerm residing in memory, the text editor can be accessed from any PC
application.
Communications Agent (Red Ring)
At the core of Softerm PC is the Communications Agent (Comm-Agent). The
Comm- Agent is a powerful communications manager which provides features not
found in other communications packages. All resources of the PC are fully
managed by the Comm-Agent. The Comm-Agent can be installed and made
resident in memory, with or without terminal emulation, to become an
extremely useful extension of the operating system. Once installed in
memory, the features of the Comm- Agent can be utilized at any time, even
while other programs are active. Using the Comm-Agent, you can access
communications functions, disk utilities, the text editor, keyboard macros,
queue management, and disk file management without terminating the
application currently executing. The Comm- Agent can be used as a
background program allowing communications to take place concurrently with
the execution of foreground PC applications. Also, the Comm-Agent functions
as a background print program which provides a multi- port print spooling
capability allowing concurrent printing while other programs execute. The
Comm-Agent enhances the functionality of your personal computer by creating
the ability to process a different job for each port -- saving you time and
money.
Background Job Control
A unique feature of Softerm is its ability to process multiple jobs
concurrently in the background. The Comm-Agent incorporates a
multi-tasking, interrupt- driven, prioritized scheduler to manage the
concurrent operations of up to four serial and three parallel ports. Each
port can execute communications tasks, such as file transfer or script file
execution, simultaneously without interrupting foreground applications.
Keyboard Macros
To simplify keyboard operations, Softerm PC provides keyboard macro
capabilities. Virtually any keyboard operation can be incorporated into a
macro. Users can then perform long and complicated interactions by simply
pressing one key. Inputing iterative processes such as repetitious data
entry, logon and logoff procedures, or traversing host menus can be
eliminated by Softerm. Softerm PC supports up to 36 different keyboard
macros for any series of keystrokes. Softerm gives you the ability to build
macros from Learn Mode, an extremely useful and easy to use feature. Any
combination of keystrokes can be captured and automatically built into a
macro simply by turning on Learn Mode. Even the most non-technical person
can create keyboard macros.
Queue Management
The Comm-Agent provides a job queue for each COM and LPT port as well as a
Time queue. The Time queue can be used for file transfer or script files
which have a deferred execution until a specific time. Jobs may be managed
by the operator from any phase of emulation or application. Also, utility
programs are provided to allow inter-program and DOS queuing to the
Comm-Agent for background execution. Softerm allows a maximum of 127 active
jobs.
Modem Support
Softerm supports an extensive list of modems, including any Hayes
compatible. A single user-interface for all modems allows the user to change
modems without learning new command and convention procedures for dialing.
Menu Control
Softerm employs an easy-to-use, menu-driven format for terminal
configuration, file transfer, utility access, modem configuration, and data
capturing processes. At any time during an emulation session, a Help Screen
can be displayed providing an instant keyboard template.
DOS Interface
Softerm PC provides a consistent interface to MS or PC DOS regardless of
version. This provides easy customization for future releases of DOS.
Upgrades of Softerm, to new versions of DOS, are made available to Softerm
users at no additional charge. Softerm is always up to date.
System Management
System Management changes the personality of Softerm to suit the personal
computer and/or LAN of your choice. This unique method of system definition
provides a cohesive integration with different makes of IBM, IBM
compatibles, semi-compatibles, and LANs. Just select the correct system
file, and Softerm is ready to execute. Our extensive list of compatible
systems is always growing (see Specifications Sheet for a complete list).
Local Area Network (LAN) support: Softerm is NetBIOS compatible and operates
over most LANs. Softerm also provides full-featured custom LAN support (see
Specification Sheet for a complete list).
FILE AGENT
Seamless Remote Virtual Disk
Encompassing Softerm PC is the File Agent. The File Agent is an
undetectable file manager which works in concert with host systems providing
seamless integration of host data into PC applications. With the File Agent
and Comm- Agent residing in memory, information from mainframes, minis, or
other micros can be transparently accessed and united with the foreground
application currently executing. Remote transfer of data is accomplished,
with end user simplicity, through the use of Seamless Remote Virtual- Disk
(SRV-Disk).
What is SRV-Disk?
SRV-Disk utilizes a remote disk resource as though it were a local disk
drive. Remote file retrieve and save are achieved by local DOS syntax.
Additional hardware or code alterations are not needed. Through the File
Agent, host disk and I/O system become a transparent extension to DOS. Each
call is examined; if the call is local, it is given to DOS for execution,
otherwise the File Agent redirects the call to the remote operating system.
During redirection, the File Agent translates DOS commands into the
appropriate host operating system convention. Users do not have to learn
any new commands. SRV-Disk transforms a desktop computer into much more than
a basic, solitary PC. Softerm is the gateway to a new and innovative PC
environment; an environment in which every personal computer can share the
resources of a mainframe without the operator having to learn new
communications procedures or operating systems.
How is SRV-Disk used?
During the execution of a PC application (ie. WordPerfect, dBase, Lotus,
etc.), a file needs to be retrieved or saved to the host. When the PC
application prompts for the local device specifier and filename (ie.
C:Filename), C: is substituted by a device specifier such as H:Filename.
The specifier, H:, signifies the file to be retrieved/saved is located at
the host. After encountering an SRV-Disk specifier, Softerm, through the
File Agent, redirects file I/O requests. A saved file is automatically
written to the host disk drive, while retrieved files are transparently
delivered into the application. WordPerfect, dBase, Lotus, or any PC
application will work unchanged without terminating.
SRV-Disk supports the DIR command. To view a directory on a remote system,
simply type the correct drive specifier and the DIR command. The directory
appears on your screen, and by means of familiar pointing and selecting
techniques, users may traverse among directories and choose the file they
desire.
Why use SRV-Disk?
Many non-technical people find the intricacies of communications programs
unfamiliar and hard to understand. To educate these people takes time and
money and many simply do not want to learn. SRV-Disk solves this problem.
If someone can use WordPerfect, dBase, Lotus, or any PC application, they
can use SRV- Disk.
Mainframes can be used as PC file reservoirs. With nearly unlimited
storage, any amount of files, in any PC file format can be saved on the
company computer. Whether you need to keep Lotus, WordPerfect, dBase, or
any other type of file on the mainframe, Softerm accesses the file from
within the application. And, SRV-Disk is ideal for resident programmers use
with in- house development. SRV-Disk calls can be made from within custom
programs.
Preconfigured versions are available.
Softerm can be ordered with preconfigured SRV-Disk capabilities for many
popular hosts including Digital (DEC) and Data General. A preconfigured
version for mainframe WordPerfect is also available. Softerm even supplies
a remapped keyboard allowing PC WordPerfect commands to be accepted by the
host system. Whether you are operating WordPerfect on your mainframe
through terminal emulation, or using PC WordPerfect, the keyboard commands
are identical. For more information about preconfigured versions of
Softerm, contact Softronics, Inc.
Background Mail Monitor
Softerm provides a passive background utility for receiving electronic mail.
Softerm constantly monitors for incoming mail, and when it is transmitted to
your PC, an automatic foreground message notifies you that mail has been
sent. The message can be read immediately, or you can Hot Key to the message
at a later time. Parameters can be set to control the initial message
notification time, the time elapsed between reminder notifications, and the
Hot Key keystroke. Softerm supports most electronic mail systems including
DEC's All In One, Data General's CEO, and the WordPerfect Office. .
Multiple Concurrent Emulations Using Add-A-Termninal!
Softerm makes it possible to run four different terminal emulations
simultaneously. Concurrent active emulations can be accomplished with
multiple serial ports or through a LAN. Softerm achieves multiple
emulations by working in conjunction with a companion Softronics' product,
Add-A- Terminal. For more information about concurrent emulations and
Add-A- Terminal, contact Softronics, Inc.
USER SUPPORT
Reference Manuals
Softerm PC includes two referenace manuals to meet the varying needs and
abilities of Softerm users. The Users' Guide is a task-oriented description
of Softerm's most frequently used functions including examples and tips. A
comprehensive Techincal Reference Manual provides over 600 pages of indexed
material explaining every technical detail of Softerm.
Quick Reference Cards
A color-coded General Reference card provides quick access to any of
Softerm's emulation, macro, text editor, phone book, and utility functions.
The File Transfer and File Agent Reference Card includes a list of
Communications Agent and File Agent commands.
Technical Support
An expert Technical-Support staff is available for hotline telephone support
from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). Problems and questions
about Softerm will be promptly solved free of charge for the first six
months. A wide variety of optional technical services are available
including remapping the keyboard for custom emulations, preconfiguring
Softerm to fit specialized needs, custom programing of script files, and
on-site training. We have a level of technical service that suits your
specific purpose.
Money Back Guarantree
Softerm comes with a conditional money-back guarantee. If Softerm does not
work on your system, or operate as advertised, Softronics will correct the
problem or refund your money.
SOFTERM PROVIDES FULL-FEATURED SUPPORT FOR LANS!
Softerm now supports any NetBIOS compatible LAN. Softerm also operates over
some single-vendor LANs and their asynchronous servers. For a complete list
of compatible LANs and asynchronous servers see the specification sheet. A
special configuration program ensures optimum functionality over the LAN.
All PCs acquire 40 exact terminal emulations for interfacing with a wide
range of remote host systems. With Softerm, each LAN client gains
accessibility to mainframes, minis, micros, public information services, and
other LANs. File transfers, to or from remote systems or between PCs within
the LAN, occur without passing through the file server. Softerm provides
access to all client's files, allowing every PC to become a file server (see
Host Mode section of this document). And all clients can concurrently
support four serial and three parallel activities offering unparalleled
connectivity. For example, your home PC can connect through modems to your
office PC which is attached to a LAN. Your home PC can now send and receive
files directly to or from the file server. This can be accomplished in the
background on the home and the office PC while using your favorite
application in the foreground. All features of SRV-Disk and Background Mail
Monitor are supported. SRV-Disk provides a multi- directional link to each
client allowing file transfer from within PC applications. Background Mail
Monitor connects you to electronic mail systems, such as the WordPerfect
Office, Data General's CEO, and Digital's All In One. For more information
about SRV-Disk and the Background Mail Monitor, see the File Agent section
of this document.
Softerm's phone utilities provide an easy interface to the syntax and naming
conventions of the LAN's Network Operating System and asynchronous servers
(see Phone Utilities section of this document). Softerm can reside on the
file server in a common directory for all LAN clients. Personal directories
can be maintained for specific configurations of each individual client.
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm Modular
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalHelp
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Softerm ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server)
What is an Asynchronous Communications Server?
Asynchronous Communications Servers (ACS) allow Local Area Network users to
share modems, fax boards, serial ports, or other asynchronous devices across
the Network.
Softronics' Softerm Asynchronous Communications Server (SACS) complies with IBM
ACS (LANACS) standards, yet works across most LANs and with a variety of
communications software.
What other software do I need?
Most people are familiar with communications packages used to call a local BBS
or transfer files between computers. Softerm ACS -- any ACS -- still requires
this software.
Unlike dialing a modem in the same machine, however, communications software
now needs a way to tell the network to go find the modem, dial the number, and
return the responses. While most ACS packages use proprietary communications
software, SACS works with popular communications programs that can be
configured for IBM ACS.
SACS talks to networks two ways.
Many networks (3Com, IBM PC Net and PC LAN, StarLAN) communicate using NetBIOS,
and most others, including Novell and Banyan, supply NetBIOS emulators. Many
network versions of communications software use NetBIOS to talk to an IBM ACS:
Softerm PC, and network versions of ProComm and Crosstalk, are the most
prominent examples. SACS works with all these.
SACS v2.0 also communicates directly with Novell's IPX, eliminating the need to
use Novell's NetBIOS emulator. Only Softerm PC currently supports IPX
addressing with SACS.
Modem Sharing
Communications servers let users share modems the way file servers let users
share files. With a communications server and compatible software, LAN users
gain access to Wide-Area Networking, E-mail, or electronic bulletin boards
without installing a modem or serial connection in each workstation.
Softerm Asynchronous Communications Server (SACS) offers severaladvantages:
1. Works with virtually any network operating system (NOS). SACS works with
IBM LANs, 3Com, StarLAN, and other NetBIOS networks; SACS also works with
Novell under NetBIOS, or directly with IPX when Softerm PC is used as the
communications software.
2. Works with many popular communications packages. NetBIOS operation is
supported by Softerm PC, ProComm, Crosstalk, and other popular packages.
Novell IPX communication is available with Softerm PC.
3. Supports up to 32 connections per ACS using widely-available serial cards
from Digiboard, AST, and standard COM ports. No proprietary hardware
needed.
4. Non-dedicated operation up to four ports. SACS runs in about 80K of memory
and is designed for background operation. Word processing or data entry
workstations are ideal as SACS servers.
Remote LAN Access
SACS helps users in the field or at home get work done on your LAN in the
office. By using SACS with a remote package like PCAnywhere or Carbon Copy,
callers can use the SACS server as a remote workstation.
Setting up a remote workstation entails the following (see diagram):
Your SACS server/remote workstation can be any PC that has at least three
serial ports.
Configure SACS for only two of the ports, one the modem, the other used to
connect to the remote package. Using the ANSERCNF utility included with SACS,
tell SACS to redirect the modem port to the other serial port.
Using a null modem cable, connect the second SACS port, the one to which modem
calls are redirected, to the third port, the one left out of the SACS
configuration.
Install remote software, such as PCAnywhere or Carbon Copy, and configure it
for the port not used for SACS. Select 'Hardwire' for the modem type (also
called 'Null' in some packages).
Load the network shell, then start SACS, then run the remote package and set
it for AutoAnswer. SACS will answer incoming calls, redirect them to the
remote package, and callers have immediate access to the LAN.
Common questions about remote configuration:
Do all incoming calls have to be directed to the remote? What if I want some
callers to have LAN access, but others to have access to the minicomputer?
No problem. Using SACS' USERCNF utility you can define different connection
paths for different callers. If you're using a Digiboard 8i serial board, for
example, you can define a user REMOTE who will always connect to a specific
port -- the port connected to the remote package. Other users can be defined
(e.g., TERMINAL1, RTERMINAL, RICK, SUZY) to connect to other ports, or to
connect to the first available port. SACS gives you flexibility.
What about security? I don't want everyone to have access to my network.
SACS offers extremely tight security through its ANSERCNF and USERCNF
utilities. Password requirements can be defined for users through USERCNF, and
separate password requirements for each port can be specified in ANSERCNF.
Supervisors also can establish Access Rights Masks, explained in detail in the
SACS users guide.
What's the difference between a remote connection through SACS and a Remote
Asynchronous Bridge, like the one packaged with Novell ELSII and above? Why
wouldn't I use what I already paid for?
Remote access through SACS, as detailed above, is essentially terminal
emulation -- only screen and keyboard I/O are passed across the telephone
line, while all the work is done by the workstation on the LAN.
Remote Asynchronous Bridges pass everything across the phone line, just like
passing programs and data across a network, except that an async bridge at
2400 b.p.s. is roughly 4,000 times slower than an Ethernet connection on a
LAN. A database query that might take 15 seconds across Ethernet requires
more than 15 hours across an asynchronous bridge, hardly the best use of time
and money. (Novell and other suppliers, to their credit, recommend only using
asynchronous bridges for file transfer.)
Using a remote package, only keyboard and video signals travel at 2400 b.p.s.,
a little slower than most people type. All processing and disk I/O is done on
the host workstation at network speeds.
Asynchronous Gateway
SACS provides an inexpensive solution to mainframe or minicomputer access
through a LAN.
Serial ports from the SACS server can be hardwired to the asynchronous
terminal connections of a host computer just by using a null modem cable. By
installing additional serial boards, up to 32 users can get to the host
through each SACS server -- and there's no limit to the number of SACS you can
install on each network.
(Well, okay, you're limited by your pocket book, since each SACS software
package is licensed for only one SACS server. To set up multiple SACS servers,
you'd need to buy the appropriate number of licensed SACS copies.)
Softerm Modular Workgroup from Softronics is designed expressly for this
environment. Modular Workgroup is network- wide terminal emulation that runs
stand-alone, requires no communications package, and is priced and licensed
per gateway.
Things You CAN'T Do with SACS
You can't have more than one person use one modem at the same time. Everyone
on the LAN can get to the modem, but only one person can use it at a time.
When he's finished, someone else can use it.
You can't put more than one modem on a phone line. Devices to do that are
called multiplexers, they're expensive, and they require hardware.
SACS won't create workstations. If SACS is used for remote LAN access, the
caller must have a workstation on the LAN to connect to! SACS is not an
operating system: it can't create microprocessors out of thin air.
SACS Technical Specifications
(Expert SACS)
Memory requirements: 80K
ACS type: IBM ACS (LANACS)
Networks supported: Novell (IPX or NetBIOS)
Any NetBIOS network
Maximum number of connections: 32 per ACS
(hardware dependent)
Maximum numbers of SACS per LAN: unlimited
(licensed to generate only one SACS from each package)
Maximum transfer rate: 115,200 bps
(hardware dependent)
Serial boards supported: DigiBoard
(8i recommended)
AST
IBM Asynchronous Adapter
Communications programs supported: Softerm PC (IPX or NetBIOS)
ProComm (Network version)
Crosstalk (Network version)
... and others with IBM ACS support
Remote packages supported: PCAnywhere
Carbon Copy
... and others
Installation time: 30 minutes
(excluding optional hardware)
Operating modes: non-dedicated up to 4 ports
dedicated up to 32 ports
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalHelp
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Softerm GroupWare
"Softerm GroupWare is the only product of its kind! It's always the right
size."
When you need to access remote host computer systems through your PC network,
Softerm GroupWare delivers enterprise oriented communication solutions.
GroupWare gives you uniform operating system support for Windows and OS/2. You
choose the specific feature set for your communications needs. Choose from an
extensive communications and terminal emulation library, pick the feature set
to suit your enterprise requirments, and Softerm GroupWare will be tailor-made
to your exact specifications.
Why pay for something you don't want? Softerm Workgroup is rightsizing
communication software for your environment.
Standard GroupWare Module Set includes:
o Terminal Emulation Module
Standard Terminal Emulations:
ANSI 3.64
DEC VT320, VT220, VT100, VT52
IBM 3101-20, 3101-10
IBM ANSI
TTY Compatible
The Terminal Emulation of your choice from the Terminal Emulation
Library.
Choose from over 60 exact terminal emulations. All terminal functions are
present. Every keystroke, every video presentation, every
printerfunction of the terminal being emulated is reproduced exactly. A
graphical representation of the keyboard provides quick and easy
remapping of the terminal keyboard. Multiple terminal sessions run
uninterrupted within their own window.
o Connection Path Module
Standard Connection Path:
COM1 through COM4 for all client PCs
The Connection Path of your choice from the Connection Path Library.
Choose from Softerm's many Network Connectivity/Gateways
Redirectors/Interfaces including Novell, 3Com, TCP/IP, X.25, Asynchronous
Communications Servers and many more.
o Session Manager Module
The Session Manger comes complete with a personalized session phonebook.
Procognitive Point and Click communications management provides easy
on-line operation for all levels of users -- from novice to advanced.
o Session Window Module
Pick the functionality you want. Softerm's dynamic menu system displays
your chosen feature set for all users or individualize for each specific
workstaion while eliminating unwanted features. Choose or eliminate Data
Capture, Screen Snapshot, Session Scrollback, Mark and Copy, Save Window,
Perform Keyboard Function, Display Keyboard, Keyboard Record Mode
(Macros), On-Line Settings options, Help, and many more.
o Windows, OS/2 and DOS Modules
Pick the operating system for each user. Softerm GroupWare contains
support for Windows, OS/2 and DOS. Users can migrate between platforms
as their needs dictate.
Optional GroupWare Modules include:
o File Transfer Module
Includes all of the current popular file transfer protocols: IND$FILE,
Kermit, Kermit Server, XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM, and ASCII Character File
Transfer.
o Script Module
Automate your communications with GroupWare's feature-rich Script
Language.
o Additional Terminal Emulation Modules
Add as many additional Terminal Emulations as your enterprise system
requires.
o Additional Connection Path Modules
No matter how you connect, whether it's through Local Area Networks,
X.25, TCP/IP or LAT, Softerm WorkGroup has the connectivity solution.
Mix and match many Connection Path modules for a multitude of
accessability.
The Terminal Emulation Library
Choose the emulation(s) that you require.
ADDS Regent 20, 25, 40, 60
ADDS Viewpoint, Viewpoint/78
AT&T 610
Data General D200, D410
Data Media DT80
Datapoint 3601, 8220
Digital (DEC) VT131, VT240/241, VT340/341
Esprit 6310
Hazeltine 1400/1410, 1420, 1421, 1500, 1520, 2000
Hewlett Packard 2622A, 2392A, 700-94
Honeywell VIP 7205, 7801, 7803, 7813
IBM 3162
IBM TN3270, TN5250
Kimtron KT7
Lear Siegler ADM-2, ADM-3A, ADM-5, ADM-11
Microdata Prism II
Perkin Elmer 1251
Prime PST100
Soroq IQ120
Qume 102
Tandberg 2200
Tandem 6530
Tektronics 4010/4014
Televideo 910, 912, 921, 925, 950, 955
Texas Instruments 931
TRS-80 Model 16 Console
Tymnet 78
Wang 2110
Wyse WY50, WY60 (with PC Term personality)
The Connection Path Library
Choose the connectivity that you require.
TCP/IP - Socket Support and Interfaces
3 Com 3 Plus Open W,O W = Microsoft Windows
Novell LAN Workplace for DOS W O = OS/2
Novell LAN Workplace for OS/2 O
FTP Software PC/TCP W,O
Sun Microsystems PC/NFS W,O
NCSA/MIT W,O
OS/2 2.0 TCP/IP O
Winsock (API) W
TCP/IP - Redirectors/Interfaces
Novell LAN Workplace for DOS W
LAN Workplace for OS/2 O
Hughes LAN Systems, Prolinc W
Excelan TCP/IP W
3Com Associates, BAPI W
Prime Telnet W
Interlan TCP/IP W
Redirectors (Int 14, 6A, 6B)
Allen Bradley, PLP (Personal W
LAN Program)
3Com BAPI W
Hughes LAN Systems, Prolinc W
Other Interrupt 14 W
Novell LAN Workplace for DOS W
IBM OS/2 Redirector/Interface
Asyncronous Communications Device
Interface (ACDI) O
Asynchronous Communication Server
(ACS) Gateway and Interfaces
Novell ACS (NACS) W,O
Novell NASI/NCSI W,O
3Com Bridge CS/100 W
3Com Bridge CS/200 W
3Com Bridge CS/400 W
Softerm ACS W,O
IBM ACS W,O
IBM LANACS W,O
IBM ACDI O
Crystal Point, Sparkle W,O
Banyan Vines W
AT&T StarLAN AGS W,O
X.25 Gateway and Interfaces
Eicon, Access for Windows W,O
Eicon, Access for OS/2 O
(Developing Now)
Novell PCOX W
DEC LAT and Interfaces
DEC Pathworks O
Digital Equipment Corporation W
(DEC), SLAT
Meridian Technologies SLAT W
Serial Adapters
(RS232: Modem/Direct Connect)
COM1 through COM4 W,O
Softerm GroupWare Pricing
Standard Module Set
$10.00 per User (Must purchase in 5 User increments)
Optional Module
Optional Module Module Price Per User
Terminal Emulation $ 10.00
File Transfer 10.00
Connection Path 10.00
Script File 10.00
(Must purchase in 5 User increments)
Adding Additional Users to your current GroupWare configuration At any time in
the future, you can effortlessly expand your GroupWare enterprise system as
your needs dictate. Additional Modules or more users can be easily added to
GroupWare. Additional Users and Modules
Customization
Need a terminal emulation, connection path, or special feature that is not
currently supported? Call us. Softronics is constantly adding new
functionality to the GroupWare Module offering. Just call (800) 225-8590
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm Modular
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalHelp
UniversalNLV
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 225. Softerm ProDOS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm ProDOS
SOFTERM ProDOS GUARANTEES CONNECTABILITY
Exact Terminal emulations are your key to achieving communications with your
mainframe computer, with no loss of functionality.
SOFTERM ProDOS GUARANTEES ACCESSIBILITY
Advanced communications capabilities are your key to transporting data between
your Apple and mainframe applications.
SOFTERM ProDOS PROVIDES EASE OF USE
Easy to remember key sequences make features instantly accessible and pull down
menus provide easy access to commands and procedures.
Softerm ProDOS is the most comprehensive terminal emulation and communications
program available for the Apple II family. Whether you use an Apple IIgs, IIe,
IIc, or II+, Softerm provides the connection to virtually any host computer
system. Your Apple will have access to Digital (DEC), Data General, IBM,
Hewlett-Packard, Honeywell, NCR, public information systems, local BBSs, and
other micros. No other communications package for the Apple offers the
extensive connectivity found in Softerm ProDOS .
Softerm provides a complete communications environment for even the most
demanding user. Error-free file transfers in the ProDOS file format operate at
speeds up to 9600 baud whether you are connected by means of a modem or
hardwired directly to the host system, no file is unreachable.
TERMINAL EMULATION
Connectability. In a world of countless Mainframe, Mini, and Micro systems,
Softerm ProDOS provides connectivity through exact terminal emulation. Over
20 exact emulations are included in Softerm. All functions are present. Every
keystroke, every video presentation, every printer function of the terminal
being emulated is reproduced exactly within the limits of the Apple hardware.
With Softerm as the connection, your Apple is transformed into the terminal of
your choice.
The connection between micro and mainframe goes beyond the functions of the
native terminal; Softerm integrates the abilities of the Apple with mainframe
resources. During active terminal emulation, Softerm allows use of disk,
printer, and keyboard macros. Only a few keystrokes separate you from file
transfer, screen capture to disk or print, and disk utilities. Softerm will
record an entire session with your host by toggling data capture on and off.
Softerm gives you a capability not present in native terminals: the ability to
use the versatility of an Apple and terminal simultaneously.
Softerm's terminal emulations are exact emulations. Every aspect of
functionality is retained. Our attention to detail results in one single fact:
if the original terminal works, Softerm ProDOS works. We guarantee it. Over
24 exact emulations, supporting both block and conversational modes, give an
Apple the ability to flawlessly connect to your host. Terminal configuration
and options for accessing a remote system can be completely specified. Your
host application and operating system will not be aware that it is
communicating with an Apple. Connection between Micro and Mainframe can be
established via modem or direct connection.
FILE TRANSFER
Softerm provides file capture/send with three file transfer protocols.
Softrans, our own proprietary protocol, provides error-free data transfer of
any file type. The source code for Softrans, written in Fortran 77, can be
obtained for many host systems; an executable version for the DEC VAX VMS or
Data General AOS and AOS/VS operating systems can be purchased on magnetic tape
ready to load on your host.
The standard public domain protocol, XMODEM, is also included. XMODEM provides
easy access to files on most public information services and local bulletin
boards.
Character File Transfer offers easy and reliable transfers of ASCII text files.
Maximum flexibility in text file transfers is achieved by using a streaming or
simple block mode transmission. If block mode is specified, Softerm provides
options for user-definable fixed or variable block size, end of block
terminator and acknowledge character strings, end of block delay, and character
echo wait.
HOST MODE
Your Apple can become a remote file server with Softerm. While using our
unique Host Mode, files can be uploaded or downloaded to your Apple from a
remote location. Any of the three File Transfer Protocols included in Softerm
can be used to access files while in Host Mode.
SCRIPT FILES
Softerm ProDOS provides an extensive command language for automating
communications tasks. Processes such as logon, logoffs and file transfers can
be completely self-operating.
KEYBOARD MACROS
Softerm provides keyboard macros during active terminal emulation. Iterative
keystrokes and repetitious data entry can be combined into one keystroke. A
macro editor permits all macros to be assembled and edited while on-line to a
remote system.
MODEM SUPPORT
An extensive list of modems, internal and external, are supported. Any Hayes
compatible modem up to 9600 baud will operate with Softerm.
AUTO-DIAL PHONE BOOK
A user phone directory provides an easy method for storing frequently called
numbers. Each entry allows you to store the communications parameters of that
number and Softerm will automatically set those parameters when the call is
made.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Free hot-line technical support is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Mountain
Time, Monday through Friday for the first 90 days after the purchase of Softerm
ProDOS . Our well-trained staff of engineers will find a solution to your
technical problems.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Softerm ProDOS has a conditional money-back guarantee. If Softerm fails to
work on your system, or does not operate as advertised, Softronics will fix the
problem or refund your money within 30 days of purchase (proof of purchase
required).
TERMINAL EMULATIONS INCLUDED
ADDS Regent 20, 25, 40, 60
ADDS Viewpoint
Data General D200
Datapoint Datastation 3601
Digital Equipment (DEC) VT52, VT100, VT102
Hazeltine 1400/1410, 1500, 1520
Hewlett Packard 2622A
Honeywell VIP7205, VIP7801, VIP7803
IBM 3101 Model 10, 3101 Model 20
Lear Siegler ADM-3A, ADM-5
TeleVideo 910, 925, 950
User Defined
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
An asynchronous serial interface is required for connecting to another
computer system or modem. Equipment required includes an 80-column video
board, serial or parallel printer. 64k Memory and ProDOS version 1.1 or
higher.
The following interface hardware is supported.
o Apple Communications Card
o Apple Parallel Printer
o Apple Serial Interface (Printer Only)
o Apple Super Serial Card
Coming soon - support for:
o ALS Dispatcher Serial Interface* Dasis 108 Serial and Parallel
o Bit 3 Dual-Comm Plus
o CCS 7710, 7711, 7720, 7728
o Epson APL Printer Interface
o Franklin Ace Dual Interface Card
o Interactive Structures PKASO Interface
o Intra Computer PSIO
o Microtek Apple Dumpling-GX, Apple Dumpling-16
o Microtek SV-622C Serial Interface
o Mountain Computer CPS Multifunction Card
o MPC AP-SIO
o Orange Micro Grappler , Grappler+
o Practical Peripherals Micro Buffer II
o Prometheus VERSAcard
o Transend ASIO, APIO, AIO, AIO II
o Videx PSIO Parallel/Serial I/O
o Wesper Micro Wizard BPO
The following 80-column boards are supported:
o Apple IIe 80-column Text Cards
o Techcom Enterprises SuperVision
o Videx Videoterm, Ultraterm
Coming soon - support for:
o ALS Smarterm , Smarterm II* Applied Engineering Viewmaster
o Basis 108 80-column
o Bit 3 Full-View 80
o Computer Stop Omnivision
o Franklin 80-column
o M&R Sup'R'Terminal
o Micromax Viewmax 80
o Microtek Magnum 80
o STB Systems STB-80
o Vista Computer Vision 80
o Wesper Micro Wizard 80
The following auto-dial modems and modem cards are supported by the Softerm
Phone Book:
o ANY HAYES COMPATIBLE MODEM
o Applied Engineering Datalink
o Hayes Micromodem II , IIe
o Hayes Smartmodem 300 & 1200
o Multi-Tech MT212C
o Multi-Tech Modem II
o NEC N212BR Auto Dial/Auto Logon
o Novation Apple-Cat II 300 & 1200 (212)
o Prometheus ProModem
o Racal-Vadic VA212
o Rixon R212A
o Signalman Mark XII
o Transcend ModemCard
o UDS 212A/D
o US Robotics Password
o US Robotics 212A
o Ven-Tel MD212 Plus
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm Modular
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalHelp
UniversalNLV
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 226. UniversalHelp ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
UniversalHelp
UniversalHelp is the first product of its type for simultaneous authoring of
Windows and OS/2 Help. Used in conjunction with Microsoft Word for Windows,
UniversalHelp transforms the leading Windows word processor into a fully-
functional Help authoring and conversion system.
Simultaneous Authoring of Windows and OS/2 Help
Developers who create an application for both Windows and OS/2 can author the
accompanying Help system concurrently for both environments using
UniversalHelp. Help can be exported to Windows Rich Text Format (RTF) and OS/2
Information Presentation Facility (IPF) source files on demand.
Interactive WYSIWYG Environment
UniversalHelp is an interactive What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG)
environment that simulates the Windows Help system. Never again struggling
with foot notes, hidden text, or "markup" tags, Windows and OS/2 Help authors
can:
o Enter hypertext controls in a point-and-click manner.
o Test hypertext and hypergraphic jumps before compiling a Help system.
o Create "popup definition" topics on-the-fly.
o Delete a topic and all references to that topic through a one-step
process.
o Browse through previously written topics in a window while authoring in
another window.
Powerful Word Processing
UniversalHelp was developed to run in conjunction with Microsoft Word for
Windows. Using Word as a platform enables the author to have full access to
its rich assembly of features:
o Spelling checker, thesaurus, grammer checker
o Glossary
o Find and replace
o On-the-fly list and table creation
o Drag-and-drop text editing
o and much more...
Who Should Use It?
UniversalHelp is designed for all Windows and OS/2 Help authors, particularly
those who:
o need to create similar Help for Windows and OS/2. already have Help for
Windows or OS/2 and want to convert it quickly to the other format.
o have little or no experience working with Help and do not want to
struggle with the complexities of RTF or IPF format.
o are experienced in authoring Help, but want to speed up their current
processes without sacrificing any functionality.
o need to create multiple language versions of a Help system.
UniversalHelp can be used in combination with UniversalNLV to create
National Language Versions (NLV) of Help.
System Recommendations
o IBM-PC compatible computer with a 386 or higher coprocessor
o 4 MB of RAM
o VGA or Super VGA display
o 2.5 MB or greater of hard disk space
o Microsoft Windows 3.0 or higher
o Microsoft Word for Windows 2.0
Ordering Information
UniversalHelp is available for $645.00. To order, call Softronics at
800/225-8590 or fax 719/548-1878.
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm Modular
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalNLV
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 227. UniversalNLV ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
UniversalNLV
UniversalNLV is the first translator's software of its type for simultaneous
translation of Windows and OS/2 Help and graphical user interfaces into
National Language Versions (NLV). Used in conjunction with Microsoft Word for
Windows, UniversalNLV transforms the leading Windows word processor into a
fully-functional GUI Help translating and conversion system.
I. HELP TRANSLATION
Simultaneous Translation of Windows and OS/2 Help
Developers who create an application for both Windows and OS/2 can translate
the accompanying Help system concurrently for both environments using
UniversalNLV. Help can be exported to Windows Rich Text Format (RTF) and
OS/2 Information Presentation Facility (IPF) source files on demand. It
also imports existing Windows RTF and OS/2 IPF source files.
Point & Click WYSIWYG Environment
When translating Help, UniversalNLV features an interactive What-You-See-Is-
What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) environment displaying the original Help composition
on the left and a translating window on the right.
Verifies Translations
While allowing freedom for the translator during editing, UniversalNLV
performs validity checks on the output to ensure that the proper controls
are translated or defined for each topic of an NLV Help system. It
eliminates functional testing of new language versions by maintaining
referential integrity between original Help and its NLV translated
derivatives.
Powerful Word Processing
UniversalHelp was developed to run in conjunction with Microsoft Word for
Windows. Using Word as a platform enables the author to have full access
to its rich assembly of features:
o Spelling checker, thesaurus, grammer checker
o Glossary
o Find and replace
o On-the-fly list and table creation
o Drag-and-drop text editing
o and much more...
II. GUI TRANSLATION
A Systematic Approach
When translating GUI elements, UniversalNLV works in combination with two
program utilities to provide a systematic approach to GUI translation.
UniversalNLV imports GUI text from a program utility which copies GUI text
from original source code. UniversalNLV presents the original text string
in a display-only window for the user to translate into a separate window,
maintaining integrity between the original and translated strings. After the
translation is completed, it exports an NLV version of the GUI source text
to a second program utility which replaces original GUI text with the
translated strings into a copy of the original source code. UniversalNLV
Extractor and Inserter program utility source code are also provided.
Saves Time and Money
Using UniversalNLV:
o reduces functional verification testing of National Language Versions up
to 75% by maintaining referential integrity between original source files
and NLV translated derivatives.
o reduces time and cost of translations.
o guarantees uniform translations of frequent occurances of GUI text.
System Recommendations
o IBM-PC compatible computer with a 386 or higher coprocessor
o 4 MB of RAM
o VGA or Super VGA display
o 2.5 MB or greater of hard disk space
o Microsoft Windows 3.0 or higher
o Microsoft Word for Windows 2.0
Ordering Information
UniversalNLV is available for $845.00. To order, call Softronics at 800/225-
8590 or fax 719/548-1878.
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm Modular
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalHelp
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 228. WinSong ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
WinSong
Electronic Music Software for Windows
You probably already know how to use WinSong because...
...WinSong is like a Word Processor for music. You can easily write and edit
music. You can cut, paste, move and copy notes and symbols in your musical
composition. WinSong even takes dictation while you play and then prints the
sheet music.
...Winsong is like a Tape Recorder. The Windows Graphical User Interface works
just like a multi-track tape recorder -- point and click buttons for Play,
Record, Rewind, Fast-forward, and Stop. Your musical arrangements can be
orchestrated using up to 64 musical tracks.
...WinSong is like a Player Piano. It plays music on any MIDI compatible
instrument. So it is not limited to being just a Player Piano; it is also a
Player Guitar, a Player Organ, a Player Synthesizer, a Player Drum set, a
Player Saxophone, and a Player Clarinet.
But most of all, WinSong is fun to use. Immediately, you'll become a musician.
If you already understand the concept of a word processor, if you already know
how to use a tape recorder, if you have the desire to play music, then you
already know how to use WinSong. And WinSong runs in Windows, so you know it's
easy-to-use.
As soon as you start WinSong, you effortlessly begin composing your own songs.
It's as simple as pointing the mouse and clicking the buttons. WinSong
positions musical notes on the staff and then plays back your composition. It's
that simple.
WinSong is a wholesome activity for whole family participation or individual
enjoyment. Kids have fun while they learn music. During the Christmas season,
WinSong plays all of your favorite Christmas Carols. You can even have an
old-fashioned sing-along.
If you're a musician, all the better!
For musicians who play by ear, WinSong is a dream come true. You can record
what you play and WinSong will write the sheet music. Expand your creativity
by recording your songs on one MIDI instrument like a guitar, and have WinSong
play it back on another MIDI instrument like a piano. Copyright your own songs
after WinSong prints the sheet music.
For musicians who read music, WinSong is the ultimate creative tool. Break
free from the tedious and stifling aspects of writing music. You can
concentrate all of your artistic imagination on composing. WinSong
automatically performs all time-consuming tasks of music notation.
WinSong works with any standard MIDI song file.
WinSong comes with MIDI songs so that you can immediately begin having fun with
music. WinSong works with any commercially available MIDI music. There is a
wealth of WinSong compatible music on many public Bulletin Boards Systems
(BBS), such as Compuserve.
WinSong is the lowest price and highest value in music software.
WinSong is a Composer, Tape Deck, and Juke Box -- all in one.
Composer
Look at how easy-to-use and fun WinSong is. Just push the button for the
musical symbol you want, and drag-and-drop that symbol on the staff. WinSong
plays back your song while you compose. As the music plays, the musical
notation horizontally scrolls on the computer display. You see the notes as
they are being played.
With no musical training and minimal computer skills, you can immediately
write professional musical compositions
o Play music that you compose played through any MIDI compatible instrument.
o Print sheet music from your musical compositions
o Great for learning music, yet fully-featured for any professional
musicians to perform
o Input songs from printed sheet music and play
o Singers can create their own accompaniment
o Select musical symbols, such as notes, time signatures, sharps, flats, and
others, from the note palette and position them on the staff with the
mouse
o Watch your music scroll by as it is played
o A great teaching tool and incredibly fun to use.
o Cut, copy, paste, insert, merge, erase, clear portions or whole
compositions
o Transpose whole pieces of music between any key
o WinSong offers unique control of computer operations from the MIDI
keyboard
o Lyrics can be added to the music using mixed fonts, sizes and styles
o Includes four pre-defined clefs: treble, alto, bass, and percussion
o Supports multiple clefs per measure
o Includes rests within beam groups
o Performs global rebeaming of notes
o Supports different meters and varied tempos in a single composition
o Highest rhythmic value supported: Dotted Whole Note
o Lowest rhythmic value supported: 32nd Note
o No limit to the maximum number of measures in a composition
o Maximum number of staves in a composition: 64
o Supports user configurable note palette
o Supports multiple MIDI channels per staff
o Adjustable margins for individual stave systems, page margins, and page
sizes
o Can place any symbol, character, graphic shape, text, or block of text on
the page
Tape Deck
The Tape Deck is a complete recording studio. As you can see, arranging music
with WinSong is a guided path. You don't have to memorize musical or computer
commands. WinSong will not let you make mistakes.
o Record music as you play on any MIDI compatible instrument
o A fully functional easy-to-use MIDI sequencer
o A MIDI music studio that will have you instantly creating and playing your
own orchestra, band, or single instrument arrangements
o Transcribes any performance into standard notation with a click of a
button
o Reads external sequencer files that support the standard MIDI file format
o Record step-time via a MIDI instrument
o Supports complex time signatures and time signatures up to 256 over a 64th
note
o Supports standard and user-definable, non-standard key signatures
o Sends MIDI start, stop and continue commands
o Sends and receives MIDI Clock data
o Note resolution equals 120 ticks per quarter note
o Overdubbing each of the 64 tracks
o Edit individual events
o Quantize, Cut, Copy, Paste, Transpose, Change Volume, Length, Pitch, for
each MIDI Channel
o Move, Loop, Transpose, and adjust the Volume of entire tracks
o Program time signatures and tempo changes
o Read and Write standard MIDI files
Juke Box
The Juke Box is a fun-to-use player piano. It will give you hours of
enjoyment. Just tell the Juke Box what songs -- from one to 100, from Jingle
Bells to Bach -- you want to hear, and it plays your songs for you.
o Play your own song lists
o Great for sing-alongs with family and friends
o If you're a musician, use the Juke Box to queue up your song sets
o Pick music to suit your mood
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm Modular
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
UniversalHelp
UniversalNLV
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 229. Strategic Alliance ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Strategic Alliance: Bundling Softronics Software
Executive Overview
Softronics, Inc. provides products, product components, and custom developed
software for bundling with companies possessing the opportunity to market
software. Whether DOS, Windows, OS/2, Presentation Manager, all of the above,
or combinations, Softronics delivers the right package without delay. Eliminate
expensive Research and Development gambles - you already know the product
works. This unique strategic alliance gives you exactly what you need: on-time
solutions to your market and technology with proven results.
Bundling lets you capitalize on your company's identity and reputation by
unifying products into an exclusive solution for your customers - a unique
product with your Name, your Packaging. Software bundling binds your products
with our software producing exponential market opportunities.
A performance-based rate schedule allows you to immediately capitalize and
maximize your profits. The larger your product sales, the less of a percentage
you pay to Softronics. A true sliding-scale rate structure makes it possible
for you to enjoy a greater profit margin. And this is an alliance without
fixed up-front obligation; at your discretion, the bundling agreement can be
discontinued with a ninety day notice. This kind of business relationship
assures you are in control of your own destiny and free to make all decisions
necessary to make the bundled product a success in your market.
Technical Assistance Plans are available to suit your needs. Softronics can
offer full support to your customer base or merely help your company's
Technical Assistance Department. Our Technical Assistance experts are trained
in solving unique problems involving Communications, Hardware
incompatibilities, Local Area Networking, and User Interface difficulties. We
have a level of Technical Service to meet your requirements.
There is nothing like Softronics' Bundling products anywhere. A strategic
alliance with Softronics will add considerable breadth and functionality to
your product line. We can assist you with product marketing literature and
help you determine optimum pricing for the bundled product. We know PC
communications and connectivity. You know your market. Together, we become
more dynamic, more profitable.
Strategic Alliance Agreement Philosophy
The primary challenge of a strategic alliance is striking an equitable
agreement. The agreement must facilitate a business structure that adapts and
flourishes in the dynamic market. The agreement must also ensure neither
company becomes an unwilling hostage to the alliance and provide a formula for
fair revenue sharing during the bundled products' life cycle.
Since the combined product is marketed by you and carries your company's name,
there is no question that you must have full control over product pricing and
business decisions. Through the Strategic Alliance agreement, your company is
free to maximize sales results by discounting, seeding the market with
no-charge copies, adding/removing functionality, issuing corporate site
licenses for the product, and using any other tactic that direct response
channels dictate. The combined product is truly yours to market as you see
fit.
The revenue formula must recognize that the strategic partner's products can be
in different phases of life cycles - one trending up and the other trending
down. For example, one product could be a large-scale high-priced piece of
equipment or software, while the other product only contributes a small
fraction of the overall combined benefit. During the life of the relationship,
market demand and changing technology can affect the pricing of one or both
products.
Revenue generated by the combined product will be distributed according to the
value-based price that each party brings to the relationship. The Strategic
Alliance agreement ensures that both parties share equally in pricing discounts
while you maintain the freedom to push or pull the product through the
marketplace.
The strategic alliance is a tandem bicycle. You're in the front seat. You
steer. You set the tempo. You change the gears. We pedal.
See Also:
Strategic Alliance : Bundling Softronics Software
Softronics address and phone information
Other Softronics Products
Softerm PC Classic
Softerm ProDOS
Softerm GroupWare
Softerm ACS
WinSong
UniversalHelp
UniversalNLV
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 230. Softronics Address and Phone Numbers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softronics Information
Softronics, Inc.
5085 List Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Sales - (800) 225-8590
Office - (719) 593-9540
Tech Support - (719) 593-9550
(900) 884-7638
FAX - (719) 548-1878
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 231. Help for Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is an optional profile. You will not need to make a special Keyboard
profile if the following are true:
1. You are using a 101-key keyboard,
2. You do not need to remap any keys, and
3. You will not assign Record Mode keyboard macros to a key.
The Keyboard profile provides almost total control over the keyboard by
changing key assignments (mappings). Keys can be mapped to output:
A different character
A string of characters
A function
A combination of all
Note: Keyboard Record Mode Playback IDs are treated as functions. Use the
Keyboard profile to map a key to a Playback ID.
Important: A Keyboard profile is linked to a Terminal Emulation profile and
passes its characters to the emulation. The emulation then is responsible for
how the characters are passed to the display and to the host.
Add
Use to create a new Keyboard profile and add it to the configuration data
base file.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose
Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 232. List of Keyboard Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all Keyboard profiles which are present in the
configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a Keyboard profile. To examine or modify a profile,
select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 233. Add Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 234. Change Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and select Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 235. Delete Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and select
Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 236. Help for Add Keyboard ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete this dialog to define the physical layout of your keyboard, the
terminal emulation which will use this keyboard definition, and the default
nationality of your keyboard.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 237. Keyboard Layout ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose from the list of keyboard types the one which most closely matches the
keyboard you are using, such as 101-Key Enhanced.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 238. Terminal Keyboard Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the terminal emulation to which this Keyboard profile will be linked.
This list shows installed terminal emulations. If only one emulation has been
installed, only that one will appear on this list.
Note: This parameter ensures that a key mapping for one terminal emulation is
not attached accidentally to an incompatible terminal emulation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 239. Nationality ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the nationality which best describes the default nationality and
physical key mapping of your keyboard.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 240. Help for Keyboard Profile Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete the Keyboard Profile Settings dialog to create a complete description
of a keyboard mapping which can be linked to a Terminal Emulation profile.
To make changes to a Keyboard setting, select the applicable string from the
list box and choose Change.
When you are finished, select Save or Save As to retain the settings or select
Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 241. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any desired remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 242. List of Keyboard Profile Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The setting strings applicable to the current keyboard are displayed. To
examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 243. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 244. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Select Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 245. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 246. Help for Save Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Select Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Select Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 247. Name for Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 248. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 249. Help for Delete Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Keyboard profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the Keyboard profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Keyboard profile is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 250. Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all Session profiles which use this Keyboard profile.
Deleting the Keyboard profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Keyboard profile is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 251. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 252. Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence. Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 253. Help for Softerm Session Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help from any dialog or
field, simply press F1. Help for push buttons can be obtained by selecting a
button and pressing F1.
Softerm Session Manager
The Session Manager provides the tools to setup (create, change and delete)
component profiles and assemble them to form Session profiles. All profiles
are maintained in the configuration data base file, CUSTOM.MDB. In addition, a
backup data base file, CUSTOM.BAK, is maintained automatically. If the primary
file becomes damaged, Softerm will use the backup.
Session profiles contain all the information to successfully complete an
end-to-end communications session.
One or more Session profiles can be set to activate automatically when Softerm
is started.
Important: The maximum number of active sessions is 32. Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.
Connect to Another System
To call (connect to) another computer system, start the appropriate Session
profile. When a connection is established, the Session Manager transfers
control to a Session Window. This window also is called a Runtime Window, a
Terminal Emulation Window or the Online Window.
For more information, double-click on one of these topics, or use the Tab key
to select a topic and then press Enter.
What Will Softerm Do
Quick Start
Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
Add (Create) Session Profiles
Session Manager Window - Description
Session Manager Menus - Synopsis
Modes of Operation
What is the Session Manager
Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
What Are Softerm Modules
Configuration (Profile) Data Base
Profiles - Description and Definition
Definitions
What is Softerm Custom
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 254. Session Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this menu to:
o Start a new communications connection in a new Session Window
o Stop a running Session Window
o Manage (add/change/delete) Session Profiles
o Setup (manage) component profiles
Important: The maximum number of active sessions is 32. Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 255. Start Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Activate the Session profile whose name is highlighted.
Important: The maximum number of active sessions is 32. Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 256. Stop Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When you choose Stop from the Session Menu, a list of all active sessions is
displayed. You can stop one or more Sessions. When a Session is stopped, all
its resources are cleared from memory and any active connections are
terminated.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 257. Exit Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the System icon's Close option to quit Softerm, no matter how many Sessions
are active. All active connections are broken and all resources are cleared
from memory.
Important: If any Session Windows are active and the program detects that
changes have been made to any profiles used by the window, you will be able to
save the changes before exiting.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 258. Configure Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Session Manager's Configure Menu options are designed to create and change
entire Session profiles and update the Configuration Data Base file.
However, because all profile management subsystems can be reached from the Add
and Change Session dialogs, and because these dialogs clearly show which
profiles are necessary to create a complete Session profile, you may find it
convenient to use this method.
Note: The Profile Management option available from the Options menu is
designed to quickly create and change profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 259. Add Configuration ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This option is intended to assemble a new Session profile using existing
component profiles. If a field is empty, no component profile has been
created. However, component profiles can be created and modified from this
menu.
Note: A Session profile generally consists of Terminal Emulation, Connection
Path and System Environment profiles, but there are exceptions.
Important: If a profile field is greyed, the module has not been installed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 260. Change Configuration ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to examine or modify a Session profile. Select the appropriate profile and
choose this option.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 261. Delete Configuration ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to remove a Session profile from the display and the configuration file.
Select the profile you wish to remove and choose this option.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 262. Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Session Manager's Options menu provides control over the appearance amd
behavior of the Session Manager window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 263. Setup Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This Session Manager Session Menu option is designed to quickly create, change,
examine and delete multiple profiles.
When this option is chosen, a dialog presents a list of all installed Profile
Managers (such as Terminal Emulation, Keyboard, Print Path).
Choose the button of a Profile Module name to modify or examine an existing
profile or create new profiles.
Important: If a profile name is greyed, the module has not been installed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 264. Save Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use to save the current position and size, and the setting of the Minimize On
Use option of the Session Manager window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 265. Minimize on Use ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If this option is checked, the Session Manager window will minimize to an icon
as soon as a Session profile is started.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 266. Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use these choices to find out how to use help, to get general help, to go to a
list of keys, to go to the help index, or to view product and copyright
information.
Help index
Displays the help index.
General help
Descriptions of the Softerm Session Manager and profiles.
Using help
How to use the Help system.
Keys help
Displays a list of keys.
Product information
Displays product and copyright information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 267. Keys Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Double click on one of the following groups to get help for keys that do a
specific task:
Cursor movement keys
Action bar keys
Menu keys
Dialog keys
System keys
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 268. Help for Softerm Session Manager ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Help
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help from any dialog or
field, simply press F1. Help for push buttons can be obtained by selecting a
button and pressing F1.
Softerm Session Manager
The Session Manager provides the tools to setup (create, change and delete)
component profiles and assemble them to form Session profiles. All profiles
are maintained in the configuration data base file, CUSTOM.MDB. In addition, a
backup data base file, CUSTOM.BAK, is maintained automatically. If the primary
file becomes damaged, Softerm will use the backup.
Session profiles contain all the information to successfully complete an
end-to-end communications session.
One or more Session profiles can be set to activate automatically when Softerm
is started.
Important: The maximum number of active sessions is 32. Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.
Connect to Another System
To call (connect to) another computer system, start the appropriate Session
profile. When a connection is established, the Session Manager transfers
control to a Session Window. This window also is called a Runtime Window, a
Terminal Emulation Window or the Online Window.
For more information, double-click on one of these topics, or use the Tab key
to select a topic and then press Enter.
What Will Softerm Do
Quick Start
Change (or Examine) Session Profiles
Add (Create) Session Profiles
Session Manager Window - Description
Session Manager Menus - Synopsis
Modes of Operation
What is the Session Manager
Synopsis of Softerm Profiles
What Are Softerm Modules
Configuration (Profile) Data Base
Profiles - Description and Definition
Definitions
What is Softerm Custom
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 269. Help for Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose to display the copyright and product information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 270. OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Press to clear the copyright information.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 271. Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 272. OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save all Session Manager profiles to the indicated file
name and directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 273. Help for Stop Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This dialog displays a list of all active sessions. One or more Sessions can
be stopped. When a Session is stopped, all its resources are cleared from
memory and any active connections are terminated.
Choose Stop to stop the Session.
Choose Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 274. List of Active Sessions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays the names of all active Sessions. To stop a Session, select
the name and choose Stop.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 275. Stop ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the selected Session and its connection (if it is active). Clear the
Session's resources from the computer's memory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 276. Help for Exit Session ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Quit Softerm, no matter how many Sessions are active. All active connections
are broken and all resources are cleared from memory.
Important: If any Session Windows are active and the program detects that
changes have been made to any profiles used by the window, you can save the
changes before exiting by checking the Save Settings box.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 277. Save Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Changes have been made to one or more profiles. Check this option box if you
want to save the changes before exiting.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 278. Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Deactivate all Session Windows and exit Softerm.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 279. Do Not Exit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit this dialog without taking any action. Return to the Session Manager.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 280. Using Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this option to receive help on how to use the Help system.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 281. Help for System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is an optional profile. A System Environment profile maintains
system-wide parameters for a Session profile by assembling Nationality and
Print Path profiles, and setting a Default Directory, Video Code Page and
Colors.
Important: This is a particularly powerful and useful profile. For example,
even though only 25 Keyboard Playback files can exist in a directory, each
Session profile can be assigned a different Default Path to a directory which
contains its own set of Keyboard Playback files. The Default Path setting also
affects the default directory used for file transfer operations and files
created automatically when a "disk" printer is used.
Using a different Color combination for each Session gives you a handy visual
reference which identifies which Session Window you are working with. This is
especially useful if you have several Sessions active at the same time.
In an international communications environment, the Nationality profile and
Video Code Page help customize the communications display for each task.
Providing a System Environment profile for each Session helps to eliminate
confusion.
Add
Use to create a new Keyboard profile and add it to the configuration data
base file.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose
Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 282. List of System Environment Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all System Environment profiles which are
present in the configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a System Environment profile. To examine or modify a
profile, select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 283. Add System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 284. Change System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 285. Delete System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and choose
Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 286. Help for System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
A System Environment profile maintains system-wide parameters for a Session
profile by assembling Nationality and Print Path profiles, and setting a
Default Directory, Video Code Page and Colors.
Important: This is a particularly powerful and useful profile. For example,
even though only 25 Keyboard Playback files can exist in a directory, each
Session profile can be assigned a different Default Path to a directory which
contains its own set of Keyboard Playback files. The Default Path setting also
affects the default directory used for file transfer operations and files
created automatically when a "disk" printer is used.
Using a different Color combination for each Session gives you a handy visual
reference which identifies which Session Window you are working with. This is
especially useful if you have several Sessions active at the same time.
In an international communications environment, the Nationality profile and
Video Code Page help customize the communications display for each task.
Providing a System Environment profile for each Session helps to eliminate
confusion.
To make changes to a System Environment setting, select the applicable string
from the list box and choose Change.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 287. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 288. List of Nationality Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is an optional entry. In many cases, no Nationality profile will be
required.
This drop-down list displays all existing Nationality profiles. If one is
required, select it, or choose Setup profiles to examine, change or create one.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 289. Setup Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to examine, change or create a Nationality profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 290. List of Print Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is an optional entry. However, it generally is useful to link a
predefined print device to a Session.
This drop-down list displays all existing Print path profiles. If one is
required, select it, or choose Setup to examine, change or create one.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 291. Setup Print Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to examine, change or create a Print Path profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 292. List of System Environment Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The settings applicable to the System Environment are displayed. To examine or
modify any settings, select the applicable setting and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 293. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose this button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 294. Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 295. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 296. Help for Save System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 297. System Environment Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 298. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 299. Delete System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the System Environment profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the System Environment profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to experience difficulties, unless a new System Environment
profile is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 300. Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all Session profiles which use this System Environment
profile.
Deleting the System Environment profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to experience difficulties, unless a new System Environment
profile is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 301. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 302. Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence and exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 303. Default Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type the complete default path, such as:
S:\SOFTERM\USER\RIK
You also can use the Drive and Directory list to select the Default Path.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 304. Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If necessary, use this list to select the drive.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 305. Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If necessary, use this list to select the directory.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 306. List of Code Pages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The drop-down list shows all supported Code Pages. Choose the most appropriate
for your application.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 307. Help for Set Video Code Page ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Video Code Page determines the appearance of the characters displayed in
the Client Area (Terminal Emulation screen) by outgoing and received data and
by messages displayed by Script file functions. Although most are identical
(for example, 041 hex always displays an "A"), many of the upper ASCII range
(80 - FF Hex) produce different characters. For example, 09B hex produces the
dollar ($) currency symbol using the United States Code Page (437), but a
lower-case stroked "o" using the Multinational Code Page (850).
Important: The Video Code Page does not affect characters transmitted between
the host system and the terminal emulation. Such character translation is
handled by the active Nationality profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 308. Set ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Accept (set) the displayed Video Code Page.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 309. Help for Default Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If you plan to perform several operations in a particular directory, setting
the Default Directory is a good way to avoid having to enter complete path
names each time you want to access files.
The Default Path affects Keyboard Playback ID files, file transfer operations,
and printing.
Each active Session can have its own Default Path.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 310. OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose OK to accept the dialog and continue.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 311. Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 312. Help for Setup Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This dialog presents all the Compound Profile modules which are installed.
Choose the appropriate Profile Module name button to transfer to that profile's
manager so you can modify or examine an existing profile or create new
profiles. Note that Simple Profile modules are accessed through the related
Compound Profile manager.
When you are finished, if you reached this dialog from the Add or Change
Session dialog, select Cancel to return to that dialog.
If you reached this dialog from the Session menu's Setup Profiles option,
select Close to return to the Session Manager window.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 313. Select Profile Modules ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the appropriate Profile Module name button to modify or examine an
existing profile or create new profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 314. Setup Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When you choose Setup, the manager for the marked profile is activated. You
can create, examine, change and delete profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 315. Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 316. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 317. Help for Options Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This dialog lets you set the Start Session and Auto Start parameters for this
Session profile.
The Start Session parameter determines the initial size of the Session Window.
Auto Start determines if this Session profile will be activated automatically
when Softerm starts. Multiple sessions can be designated as Auto-Start.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 318. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 319. Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 320. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 321. Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 322. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 323. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 324. Close ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Close to leave this dialog and continue.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 325. Help for Add Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
This dialog is intended to be used to assemble a new Session profile using
existing component profiles. An empty field indicates that the current
configuration data base file does not contain that type of component profile.
Use the drop-down list boxes to select the component profiles.
If you need to create, examine or modify a component profile, choose the Setup
profiles button and then the appropriate profile button.
Select the Options button to set the default window and Auto Start parameters
for the Session profile.
When the necessary profiles are assembled and displayed, choose Add to add the
completed Session profile to the configuration data base file.
Note: A Session profile generally requires, as a minimum, Terminal Emulation,
Connection Path and System Environment profiles, but there are exceptions.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 326. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 327. Terminal Emulation Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the Terminal Emulation profile to be used by
this Session profile.
If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, choose the Setup profiles button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 328. Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to set the default window and Auto Start parameters for this
Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 329. Connection Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the Connection Path profile to be used by this
Session profile.
If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, choose the Setup profiles button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 330. Setup Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select this button to transfer to the Setup Profiles dialog to examine, create,
modify or delete profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 331. System Environment Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the System Environment profile to be used by
this Session profile.
If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, choose the Setup profiles button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 332. Setup System Environment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to transfer to the System Environment Module to examine, create,
modify or delete profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 333. File Transfer Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the File Transfer profile to be used by this
Session profile.
If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, choose the Setup profiles button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 334. Setup File Transfer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to transfer to the File Transfer Module to examine, create, modify
or delete profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 335. Auto-Start (Session Profile) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If this box is checked, this Session profile will be activated automatically
when Softerm starts. Multiple sessions can be designated as Auto-Start, and
each will activate when Softerm starts (depending, of course, on the physical
resources available to the personal computer).
Important: The maximum number of active sessions is 32. Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 336. Start Session Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This option determines the initial size of the Session Window.
Start Minimized
This Session will be minimized to an icon when it starts.
Start Windowed
This Session will be the size of a normal window when it starts. This is
the default setting.
Start Maximized
When started, this Session will use a window approximately 80 columns
wide and 25 rows deep.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 337. Add Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to add this Session profile to the current configuration
data base file. You will be prompted to provide a name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 338. Help for Save Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 339. Name for Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 340. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 341. Help for Change Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
This dialog is intended to be used to modify a Session profile using existing
component profiles. An empty field indicates that the current configuration
data base file does not contain that type of component profile.
Use the drop-down list boxes to select the component profiles.
If you need to create or modify a component profile, choose the Setup profiles
button and then the appropriate named component profile button.
Select the Options button to set the default window and Auto Start parameters
for the Session profile.
When the necessary profiles are assembled and displayed, choose OK to save the
modified Session profile. You will be able to save changes to the profile's
current name or to make a new profile.
Note: A Session profile generally requires, as a minimum, Terminal Emulation,
Connection Path and System Environment profiles, but there are exceptions.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 342. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type new or edit existing explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character
field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 343. Terminal Emulation Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the Terminal Emulation profile to be used by
this Session profile.
If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine or change a
profile's settings, choose the Setup profiles button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 344. Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to set the default window and Auto Start parameters for this
Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 345. Setup Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select this button to transfer to the Setup Profiles dialog to examine, create,
modify or delete profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 346. System Environment Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the System Environment profile to be used by
this Session profile.
If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, choose the Setup profiles button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 347. Setup System Environment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to transfer to the System Environment Module to examine, create,
modify or delete profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 348. File Transfer Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the drop down list to choose the File Transfer profile to be used by this
Session profile.
If the required profile is not available or if you need to examine a profile's
settings, choose the Setup profiles button
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 349. Setup File Transfer ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to transfer to the File Transfer Module to examine, create, modify
or delete profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 350. Auto-Start (Session Profile) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If this box is checked, this Session profile will be activated automatically
when Softerm starts. Multiple sessions can be designated as Auto-Start, and
each will activate when Softerm starts (depending, of course, on the physical
resources available to the personal computer).
Important: The maximum number of active sessions is 32. Your system hardware
may limit the number which can be active at the same time.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 351. Window Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This option determines the initial size of the Session Window.
Start Minimized
This Session will be minimized to an icon when it starts.
Start Windowed
This Session will be the size of a normal window when it starts. This is
the default setting.
Start Maximized
When started, this Session will use a window approximately 80 columns
wide and 25 rows deep.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 352. OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to accept the displayed Session profile components. You
will be able to save this profile using its existing name, or use the Save As
option to provide a new name -- in effect, creating a new Session profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 353. Help for Delete Session Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Delete to completely remove the indicated Session profile from the
display and from the configuration data base file.
Important: This does not delete any component profiles. All the information
assembled by this Session profile remains in the data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 354. Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Remove the selected Session profile from the display and the configuration data
base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 355. Do Not Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit this dialog without taking any action. Do not remove the selected Session
profile from the display and the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 356. Help for Telephone Network Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Telephone Network profile defines the Prefix and Suffix to be used to
access a particular telephone network, such as a PBX, and forms part of the
Admittance Data.
Note: This profile is valid only when the Session profile includes a Modem
profile.
Add
Use to create a new Telephone Network profile and add it to the
configuration data base file.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose
Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 357. List of Telephone Network Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all Telephone Network profiles which are
present in the configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a Telephone Network profile. To examine or modify a
profile, select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 358. Add ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 359. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 360. Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the profile you wish to remove from the configuration data base file and
choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 361. Help for Telephone Network Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete the Telephone Network Settings dialog to define the Prefix and Suffix
to be used to access a particular telephone network, such as a PBX, and forms
part of the Admittance Data.
Note: This profile is valid only when the Session profile includes a Modem
profile.
To make changes, select the applicable string from the list box and choose
Change.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 362. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 363. List of Telephone Network Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Settings which are applicable to the Telephone Network are grouped into related
sets of parameters. Select the parameter set you wish to modify or examine and
choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 364. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the parameter set you wish to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 365. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 366. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 367. Help for Save Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 368. Name for Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 369. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 370. Help for Delete Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Telephone Network profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the Telephone Network profile may cause the affected Session
profile(s) to experience difficulties, unless a new Telephone Network profile
is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 371. Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all Session profiles which use this Telephone Network
profile.
Deleting the Telephone Network profile may cause the affected Session
profile(s) to experience difficulties, unless a new Telephone Network profile
is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 372. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 373. Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence. Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 374. Help for Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is an optional profile.
Caution:
1. Significant problems can be created by the incorrect use of this feature.
2. The Nationality profile does not affect characters displayed in the
Terminal Emulation user area. The Video Code Page setting in the System
Environment profile determines which characters appear.
3. The Nationality profile only affects characters transmitted between the PC
and the host systems. It does not affect keyboard output.
Softerm is designed to operate correctly between personal computers and host
systems which do not use the United States character set.
When the host system transmits an О, we want to receive an О. Conversely, when
we send a с, we want the host to receive and understand it as a с.
Frequently, though, the host and the personal computer speak different
languages. The Nationality profile provides the translation between the host
system and the PC.
Add
Create a new Nationality profile and add it to the configuration data
base file.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose
Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 375. List of Nationality Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: This is an optional profile. In most cases, you will not need to
use one.
The list box shows the names of all Nationality profiles which are present in
the configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a Nationality profile. To examine or modify a profile,
select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 376. Add Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 377. Change Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 378. Delete Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the profile you wish to remove from the configuration data base file and
choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 379. Help for Nationality Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
This is an optional profile. In most cases, you will not need to use one.
Caution:
1. Significant problems can be created by the incorrect use of this feature.
You should have a thorough understanding of the host system's requirements
before translating characters. If character translation is necessary, the
requirements may be satisfied by choosing a Predefined Translation.
2. The Nationality profile does not affect characters displayed in the
Terminal Emulation user area. The Video Code Page setting in the System
Environment profile determines which characters appear.
3. The Nationality profile only affects characters transmitted between the PC
and the host systems. It does not affect keyboard output.
Softerm is designed to operate correctly between personal computers and host
systems which do not use the United States character set.
When the host system transmits an О, we want to receive an О. Conversely, when
we send a с, we want the host to receive and understand it as a с.
Frequently, though, the host and the personal computer speak different
languages. The Nationality profile provides the translation between the host
system and the PC.
Complete the Nationality Settings dialog to create a complete description of a
character mapping which can be linked to a Session profile through a System
Environment profile.
To make changes to a Nationality setting, select the applicable string from
the list box and choose Change.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings
or choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
Softerm Internal Values
Because a starting point is required for translation, Softerm uses the
following standards for storage and display:
o Values in the range 0 through 7F hexadecimal are stored and displayed using
the United States ASCII standard representation. For example, Softerm
associates hexadecimal value 41 with the character 'A'.
o Values in the range A0 through FF hexadecimal are stored and displayed using
the International Standards Organization 8859-1 standard. For example,
Softerm associates hexadecimal value A5 with the character 'Γöñ'.
o The 32 values in the range 80 through 9F hexadecimal are reserved for
internal use by Softerm.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 380. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 381. List of Nationality Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
All applicable groups of settings are displayed. To examine or modify any
settings, select the applicable setting and choose Change.
Note: We recommend that you change settings only if you are familiar with your
host system's requirements
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 382. Change Nationality Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or change and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 383. Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 384. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 385. Help for Save Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 386. Nationality Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 387. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 388. Help for Delete Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Nationality profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the Nationality profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Nationality profile is added in its
place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 389. System Environment Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all System Environment profiles which use this Nationality
profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 390. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 391. Do Not Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 392. Help for Remap Incoming Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this dialog to remap a single received character to a single character.
Example:
The host system associates the value 24 hexadecimal with the character 'О'.
Softerm associates that value with the character '$'.
When the host sends value 24, we want Softerm to understand that its meaning is
О.
Use the Incoming Translation drop-down list box to choose the value sent by the
host system. This might appear similar to:
24(H) 36(D) 44(O)
Use the Translated Character drop-down list box to choose the character which
represents the character as Softerm should understand it. This might appear
similar to:
О Upper case umlaut A C4H
Choose the Translate push button when the Incoming Translation and Translated
Character fields show the correct translations. Another dialog will ask if you
want to automatically map the reverse translation. This would be the normal
procedure.
Example:
Before being transmitted to the host, the value C4 hexadecimal would be
translated back to the value 24 hexadecimal.
Choose OK to update the translate table when you are finished making the
incoming translations.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 393. Incoming Translation Values ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the Incoming Translation drop-down list box to choose the value sent by the
host system. This might appear similar to:
24(H) 36(D) 44(O)
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 394. Translated Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use the Translated Character drop-down list box to choose the character which
represents the character as Softerm should understand it. This might appear
similar to:
О Upper case umlaut A C4H
Choose Translate to make the change.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 395. Translate ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When the Incoming Translation and Translated Character fields show the correct
translations, choose the Translate push button to make the change. Another
dialog will ask if you want to automatically map the reverse translation. This
would be the normal procedure.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 396. Help for Translate Reverse ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If you choose Apply, the reverse of the displayed translation will be added to
the Outgoing Character Translation table. In most cases, this will be the
desired action. If it is not the case, choose Do Not Apply.
Example:
If the Incoming Translation is:
24(H) -> О
the reverse:
О -> 24(H)
automatically will be added to the Outgoing Character Translation table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 397. Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Outgoing Character
Translation table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 398. Do Not Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Do not add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Outgoing Character
Translation table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 399. Help for Remap Outgoing Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this dialog to:
o Remap a single transmitted character to another single character.
o Remap a single transmitted character to a sequence of up to four characters.
Note: In general, most Outgoing Data Translations will have been created by
choosing Translate Reverse when Incoming data was translated. However, the
host system might require a code sequence to represent a character.
Single Character Translation
Use the Outgoing Translation list to select the value which is used by Softerm
and which must be translated to the equivalent value used by the host system,
such as:
О Upper case umlaut A C4H
Use the list of Translated Character values to select the equivalent value
which is understood by the host system, such as:
24(H) 36(D) 44(O)
When the fields are correct, choose Translate. Another dialog will ask if you
want to automatically map the reverse translation. This would be the normal
procedure.
When finished, choose OK to add all translations to the appropriate tables.
Choose Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.
Multiple Character Translation
A single character may need to be sent as a multi-character string. For
example, the host may recognize the following Escape sequence as the О
character:
Esc A : (01BH 041H 03AH)
In this case, you would display the following string in the Outgoing
Translation list:
О Upper case umlaut A C4H
Using the Translated Character values list, you would select these three
strings:
1B(H) 27(D) 33(O)
41(H) 65(D) 101(O)
3A(H) 58(D) 72(O)
When the list is correct, choose Translate.
If the list is not correct, choose Clear to erase the entire list so you can
start again.
When finished, choose OK to add all translations to the appropriate tables.
Choose Cancel to exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 400. List of Outgoing Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this list to select the value which is used by Softerm and which must be
translated to the equivalent value used by the host system, such as:
О Upper case umlaut A C4H
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 401. List of Translated Character Values ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this list to select the equivalent value or sequence which is understood by
the host system, such as:
24(H) 36(D) 44(O)
You will notice that the above string is displayed in the Current Translations
list.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 402. List of Current Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays either:
The single value to which a single outgoing character can be translated, such
as:
24(H) 36(D) 44(O)
or up to four codes which will be transmitted to the host to represent a single
character, such as:
1B(H) 27(D) 33(O)
41(H) 65(D) 101(O)
3A(H) 58(D) 72(O)
If the displayed values are not correct, choose Clear to erase the display so
you can start again.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 403. Translate. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
When the fields are correct, choose Translate. Another dialog will ask if you
want to automatically map the reverse translation. This would be the normal
procedure.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 404. Clear ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Clear to erase all entries displayed in the Current Translations list.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 405. Help for Select Predefined Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If translations are required, choosing a predefined set probably will be all
you will need to do. If additional translations are necessary, it may be
easier to modify a predefined table than to create a table.
The drop-down list displays Code Pages (as defined by IBM Corporation) and the
DEC Multi-National set.
Select the appropriate predefined translation and choose OK.
Choose Cancel to exit without taking any action.
Note: After choosing a predefined translation, you can choose the View/Delete
Data Translations settings option to examine the contents of the table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 406. List of Predefined Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If translations are required, choosing a predefined set probably will be all
you will need to do. If additional translations are necessary, it may be
easier to modify a predefined table than to create a table.
The drop-down list displays Code Pages (as defined by IBM Corporation) and the
DEC Multi-National set.
Select the appropriate predefined translation and choose OK.
Choose Cancel to exit without taking any action.
Note: After choosing a predefined translation, you can choose the View/Delete
Data Translations settings option to examine the contents of the table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 407. Help for View/Delete Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Use this dialog to display all Incoming and Outgoing translations defined for
this profile and to delete selected combinations. When you delete an Incoming
Translation, it means that the character will not receive special processing
when it is received by Softerm.
Delete Incoming
When an Incoming character is selected from the drop-down list, such as:
8B(H) 139(D) 213(O)
the character to which it will be translated is shown in the Translated
character field, such as:
o Lower case o 6FH
To delete this character from the translation table, choose Mark for Delete.
The display will change to resemble:
8B(H)* 139(D)* 213(O)
You can Mark as many as you want.
Important: The deletions will not be accomplished until you choose Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK. If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will have been taken. Delete Outgoing
When an Outgoing character is selected from the drop-down list, such as:
[ACK] Acknowledge 06H
the value (or sequence of values) to which it will be translated is shown in
the Translated Characters list, such as:
7E(H) 126(D) 176(O)
To delete this character from the translation table, choose Mark for Delete.
The display will change to resemble:
[ACK]** Acknowledge **06H
You can Mark as many as you want.
Important: The deletions will not be accomplished until you choose Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK. If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will have been taken.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 408. List of Incoming Translations ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This drop-down list will show all incoming values which receive special
processing by Softerm.
When you delete an Incoming Translation, it means that the character will not
receive special processing when it is received by Softerm.
To delete an Incoming Character from Softerm's translate table, select it from
the list and choose Mark for Delete. You can Mark as many as you want.
Important: The deletions will not be accomplished until you choose Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK. If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 409. Translated Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field only displays the character representation used by Softerm for the
value transmitted by the host.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 410. Outgoing Character ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This drop-down list will show all Outgoing Characters which receive special
processing by Softerm.
When you delete an Outgoing Translation, it means that the character will not
receive special processing when it is transmitted by Softerm.
To delete an Outgoing Character from Softerm's translate table, select it from
the list and choose Mark for Delete. You can Mark as many as you want.
Important: The deletions will not be accomplished until you choose Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK. If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 411. List of Translated Characters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list only displays the value or sequence of values transmitted by Softerm
to represent the correct character to the host.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 412. Mark for Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to mark the Incoming Character to be removed from Softerm's
translate table.
Important: The deletions will not be accomplished until you choose Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK. If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 413. Mark for Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to mark the Outgoing Character to be removed from Softerm's
translate table.
Important: The deletions will not be accomplished until you choose Delete and
exit the dialog by choosing OK. If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no
action will be taken.
Note: Choose the Help push button for a more detailed explanation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 414. Delete. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Delete to remove the marked translations from Softerm's translate table.
Important: The deletions will not be accomplished until you exit the dialog by
choosing OK. If you exit the dialog by choosing Cancel, no action will be
taken.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 415. Help for Translate Reverse ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If you choose Apply, the reverse of the displayed translation will be added to
the Incoming Character Translation table. In most cases, this will be the
desired action. If it is not the case, choose Do Not Apply.
Example:
If the Outgoing Translation is:
О -> 24(H)
the reverse:
24(H) -> О
automatically will be added to the Incoming Character Translation table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 416. Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Incoming Character
Translation table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 417. Do Not Apply ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Do not add the reverse of the displayed translation to the Incoming Character
Translation table.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 418. Modem Profile Module ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Modem profile forms a part of any Connection Path profile which could use a
modem, whether or not one is used. Many connections fall into this category.
A Modem profile defines the method of the communications interface to be used
by the connection. The method can be Standard COM (serial port) or IBM's ACDI,
either of which can be a hardwire connection or one which uses some type of
modem. The Modem profile does not define a specific communications port; that
is done by the Connection Path profile.
Important: If a Connection Path requires a Modem profile, but none is
provided, it will default to using a Standard COM hardwire method.
Add
Use to create a new Modem profile and add it to the configuration data
base file.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose
Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 419. List of Modem Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all Modem profiles which are present in the
configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a Modem profile. To examine or modify a profile, select
it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the configuration data base
file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 420. Add Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 421. Change Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 422. Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 423. Communications Interface Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose either Standard COM or ACDI.
Note: Do not choose ACDI if you are not using ACDI.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 424. Communications Interface Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose either Standard COM or ACDI.
Note: Do not choose ACDI if you are not using ACDI.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 425. Help for Connection Method ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The connection methods are listed. Select:
o Hardwire if the PC is connected directly to the host system or through a
local area network which is connected directly to the host system.
o Auto-dial for most other applications. The Admittance Data dialog will
include Telephone Network profile and Telephone Number fields to further
automate the connection procedure.
o Auto-answer if you will use this Session profile to place your PC in Host
Mode.
o Manual if your modem is not in the list of supported modems, or if you want
to issue commands directly to the modem from the online screen
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 426. List of Connection Methods ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The connection methods are listed. Select:
o Hardwire if the PC is connected directly to the host system or through a
local area network which is connected directly to the host system.
o Auto-dial for most other applications. The Admittance Data dialog will
include Telephone Network profile and Telephone Number fields to further
automate the connection procedure.
o Auto-answer if you will use this Session profile to place your PC in Host
Mode.
o Manual if your modem is not in the list of supported modems, or if you want
to issue commands directly to the modem from the online screen
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 427. Help for Country ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Country identifier is used by ACDI to enforce your country's network
requirements for communicating over telephone networks. Choose the appropriate
country name from the drop-down list.
Note: If the Country is set to Germany, France or Spain, the only applicable
modem will be the Racal Vadic 2422S.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 428. List of Country Codes ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box displays all supported country definitions. Select the one which
is appropriate to the phone system to be used.
Note: If the Country is set to Germany, France or Spain, the only applicable
modem will be the Racal Vadic 2422S.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 429. Choose Modem ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
From the list of supported modems choose the most appropriate.
Note: If the Country is set to Germany, France or Spain, the only applicable
modem is the Racal Vadic 2422S.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 430. List of Modems ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box displays all supported modems. Select the one which is most
applicable.
Note: If the Country is set to Germany, France or Spain, the only applicable
modem is the Racal Vadic 2422S.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 431. Help for Modem Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete the Modem Settings dialog to create a complete description of the
communications method to be used by the connection and which can be linked to a
Connection Path profile.
Important: If a Connection Path requires a Modem profile, but none is
provided, it will default to using a Standard COM hardwire method.
To make changes, select the applicable string from the list box and choose
Change.
Note: Modem settings strings can use modem-specific control characters and any
of the Dial Modifiers.
Note: We recommend that you change strings only if you are familiar with your
modem and your phone system's requirements.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 432. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Place any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 433. List of Modem Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The modem setting strings applicable to the current connection method are
displayed. To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and
choose Change.
Note: We recommend that you change strings only if you are familiar with your
modem and your phone system's requirements.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 434. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Change to examine or modify the selected modem setting string.
Note: We recommend that you change strings only if you are familiar with your
modem and your phone system's requirements.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 435. Save with Current Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 436. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 437. Help for Save Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 438. Name for Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 439. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 440. Help for Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Modem profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the Modem profile may cause the affected Session profiles to fail.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 441. Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all Session profiles which use this Modem profile.
Deleting the Modem profile may cause the affected Session profiles to fail
unless this is replaced by a new Modem profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 442. Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 443. Do Not Delete Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence. Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 444. Help for Dialing Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Define the Dialing Prefix and Dialing Suffing strings.
The Dialing Prefix will be transmitted to the modem before the telephone
number. This string commands the modem to dial the phone.
The Dialing Suffix will be transmitted to the modem to indicate the end of the
modem dialing command. This usually is a Carriage Return.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 445. Dialing Prefix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to be transmitted to the modem before the telephone
number. This string commands the modem to dial the phone.
If your modem is in a data group or modem pool, the first part of the string
may be a sequence of commands, separated by appropriate pauses, used to connect
to the CBX or computer. If your PC is directly connected to a modem, this
string should contain the dialing commands for that modem.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 446. Dialing Suffix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to indicate the end of the modem dialing command.
This usually is a Carriage Return [CR].
If your PC is connected to a modem or ROLMphone 244PC, or has direct control
through a CBX or computer, other commands may be added to the string.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 447. Device Initialization String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Softerm will send this string to the modem before attempting to establish the
connection.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 448. Initialization String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a maximum of 255 characters to specify the modem command string that
initializes the modem and sets the defaults. The first part of this string
might be a command to take the modem out of its native command set and put it
in the Hayes Attention or V.25bis command mode.
Softerm will send this string to the modem before attempting to establish the
connection.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 449. Response Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
You can change the default messages which will be displayed in the following
circumstances:
o Successful Command Response
o Unsuccessful Command Response
o Incoming Command Response
o Valid Connection Response
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 450. Successful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a successful command.
The successful command response for a Hayes modem is the OK response. For
V.25bis, it is the VAL response.
Command strings can consist of one or more commands. Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 451. Unsuccessful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a command error.
The unsuccessful command response for a Hayes modem is the ERROR response. For
V.25bis, it is the INV response.
Command strings can consist of one or more commands. Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 452. Incoming Call Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 24 characters to specify the response for an incoming call.
This is the Hayes RING response and the V.25bis INC response. When the port is
configured for the DTE to perform the auto-answer delay, Softerm monitors for
this response prior to commanding the modem to answer an incoming call.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 453. Valid Connection Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 24 characters to indicate the message returned from the modem to
your PC when a valid connection is made.
For a Hayes modem, the message is CONNECT. There is no defined response for
V.25bis modems.
If your modem does not return a message for a valid connection or if you have
set the device initialization string so that the connection response will not
be returned, leave this field empty.
Some modems can change speed to match the speed of the answering modem, and
they will include as part of this message the speed at which they connect. Do
not include modem speed as part of this string. Do not include a Carriage
Return or Line Feed at the end of this response.
If your modem does error corrections or compression, be sure this is the modem
response for the COM port speed and not the response describing the link
between the modems.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 454. Device Carrier Exchange Timeout ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Specify the number of seconds to allow for the connection to be established.
This is the amount of time Softerm will wait for the connection to be completed
before reporting an error. This accepts a value from 1 through 255 seconds.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 455. Timeout ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Specify the number of seconds to allow for the connection to be established.
This is the amount of time for which Softerm will wait for the connection to be
completed before reporting an error. This accepts a value from 1 through 255
seconds.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 456. Call Failure Type and Response Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: This option is provided primarily for ACDI communications interfaces and
non-United States telephone systems.
Modems return a response string which indicate why a connection was not
established. Softerm matches the response string to a call failure type which
is used in further processing. To successfully edit the response strings, you
must know the exact response strings returned by your modem.
Note: It may be more clear to read the dialog from right to left.
Example 1:
This shows the default strings for a Hayes modem using the Standard COM
communications interface and an auto-dial connection method:
Type Response String
Busy NO CARRIER
Other NO DIALTONE
Wrong number BUSY
Other NO ANSWER
Example 2:
This shows the default strings for a Racal Vadic 2422S modem using the ACDI
communications interface, an auto-dial connection method and the Spain country
setting:
Type Response String
Wrong number CFIET[CR][LF]
Busy CFINT[CR][LF]
Other CFIAB[CR][LF]
Type
In the first example, Softerm processes the NO CARRIER response string as a
Busy signal type. Using the drop-down list, you could set Softerm to process
the NO CARRIER response string as Other, Wrong Number or None.
Response String
The Response String field can contain 24 characters and can be edited. As
shown in the second example, a modem might report CFIET rather than NO CARRIER.
If the correct string was not shown, it would have to be changed so Softerm
would recognize that response from the modem. If an invalid string is entered,
Softerm will ignore it and no special processing will occur.
Note: This field is not case sensitive.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 457. Help for Hangup String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to specify the hangup command to force the modem from
data mode to command mode and to cause it to hangup. For example, this would
be ATH0 for a Hayes-compatible modem.
This field should be left blank if your PC connects to a CBX to get to the
modem.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 458. Hangup String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to specify the hangup command to force the modem from
data mode to command mode and to cause it to hangup. For example, this would
be ATH0 for a Hayes-compatible modem.
This field should be left blank if your PC connects to a CBX to get to the
modem.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 459. Voice-to-Data Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
These modem control commands can be used only when your PC has direct control
of the local modem. They cannot be used when your asynchronous device is a
ROLMphone 244PC.
Originate String
Force a directly-connected modem to go online using Originate Frequency
after you have finished your voice transmission.
Answer String
Force a directly-connected modem to go online using answer frequency
during a voice conversation or when the modem is controlling auto-answer
delay.
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 460. Voice-to-Data Originate String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to create a string of commands to force a
directly-connected modem to go online using Originate Frequency after you have
finished your voice transmission. For example, this would be ATD for a
Hayes-compatible modem.
This command can only be used when your PC has direct control of the local
modem. This string is not used when your asynchronous device is a ROLMphone
244PC.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 461. Voice-to-Data Answer String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to create a string of commands to force a
directly-connected modem to go online using answer frequency during a voice
conversation or when the modem is controlling auto-answer delay. For example,
this would be ATA for a Hayes-compatible modem.
This command can only be used when your PC has direct control of the local
modem. This string is not used when your asynchronous device is a ROLMphone
244PC.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 462. Auto-Answer Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Auto-Answer Enable and Disable strings are applicable only if:
1. You are using a modem which is capable of being placed in the Auto-Answer
mode
2. You will be using it in that mode
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 463. Auto-Answer Enable String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to put the modem in
auto-answer mode. For example, this would be ATS0=1 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.
This command string is used only if you have configured the modem to control
auto-answer.
If your PC does not have its own directly-connected modem, but must go through
a CBX or a computer to get to a modem, this string will contain the sequence of
commands, separated by appropriate pauses, to direct the CBX or computer to
gain access to a modem or have a call answered on behalf of your PC.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 464. Auto-Answer Disable String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to disable the modem's
auto-answer mode. For example, this would be ATS0=0 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 465. Help for Auto-Answer String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to put the modem in
auto-answer mode. For example, this would be ATS0=1 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.
This command string is used only if you have configured the modem to control
auto-answer.
If your PC does not have its own directly-connected modem, but must go through
a CBX or a computer to get to a modem, this string will contain the sequence of
commands, separated by appropriate pauses, to direct the CBX or computer to
gain access to a modem or have a call answered on behalf of your PC.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 466. Auto-Answer String ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 255 characters to specify the command to put the modem in
auto-answer mode. For example, this would be ATS0=1 for a Hayes-compatible
modem.
This command string is used only if you have configured the modem to control
auto-answer.
If your PC does not have its own directly-connected modem, but must go through
a CBX or a computer to get to a modem, this string will contain the sequence of
commands, separated by appropriate pauses, to direct the CBX or computer to
gain access to a modem or have a call answered on behalf of your PC.
This string normally ends with a carriage return or other end of command
character.
Any ASCII character and the dial modifiers can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 467. Help for Response Strings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
You can change the default messages which will be displayed in the following
circumstances:
o Successful Command Response
o Unsuccessful Command Response
o Incoming Command Response
Note: These Response Strings are applicable for ACDI connections which use an
auto-dial modem and have the Country specified as German, France or Spain.
Note: The only applicable modem is the Racal Vadic 2422S.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 468. Successful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a successful command.
The default successful command response is VAL[CR][LF].
Command strings can consist of one or more commands. Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 469. Unsuccessful Command Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 24 characters to indicate the response to a command error.
The default unsuccessful command response is INV[CR][LF].
Command strings can consist of one or more commands. Each command within a
string is ended by a carriage return character. Softerm halts transmission of a
command string after each carriage return and monitors for a successful or
unsuccessful command response.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 470. Incoming Call Response ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type up to 24 characters to specify the response for an incoming call.
The default incoming call response is INC[CR][LF].
When the port is configured for the DTE to perform the auto-answer delay,
Softerm monitors for this response prior to commanding the modem to answer an
incoming call.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 471. Line Interface Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose one of the following settings:
Switched / DSR Always Asserted
Select this option if this interface uses the same equipment and transmission
lines that are used for voice or telephone communications and if the Data Set
Ready line from the modem or interface device is always asserted. Before data
is transmitted, a connection must be established.
Switched / DSR Not Always Asserted
Select this option if this interface uses the same equipment and transmission
lines that are used for voice or telephone communications and if the Data Set
Ready line from the modem or interface device is compatible with the CCITT
V.24 or RS-232C recommendation and DSR is not always asserted. Before data is
transmitted, a connection must be established.
Non-switched
Select this option if you are using a leased or private line which is
permanently connected and always available. Non-switched lines may use the
same network equipment as switched lines and may even be routed through common
carrier exchange offices, but they are connected permanently rather than being
routed through switching equipment.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 472. Help for Telephone Network Prefix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This string is optional.
The Prefix string will be transmitted immediately after the Dialing Prefix and
before the telephone number, or equivalent.
Note: The Dialing Prefix depends on the Connection Path and may not be a
configurable option.
The Telephone Network Prefix could be a string required to obtain an outside
phone line (such as 9,,) or a special number for long-distance access. This
string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and the dial
modifiers.
The following are examples of valid Telephone Network Prefix and Suffix entries
using the dial modifiers:
Network Prefix Phone # Network Suffix
1. [TONE] 17195939530
2. [PULSE][DIALTONE] 1-719-593-9530
3. [TONE]9[PULSE] 5551212 [VOICE]
4. [TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1]
1-719-593-9530
Notice that in example 4, the entire first line is the Telephone Network Prefix
string.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 473. Telephone Network Prefix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type the Prefix string which will be transmitted immediately after the Dialing
Prefix and before the telephone number, or equivalent.
The Telephone Network Prefix could be a string required to obtain an outside
phone line (such as 9,,) or a special number for long-distance access.
This string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and and the
dial modifiers.
Note: For additional information, choose the Help push button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 474. Help for Telephone Network Suffix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This string is optional.
The Suffix string will be transmitted immediately before the Dialing Suffix and
after the telephone number, or equivalent.
Note: The Dialing Suffix, which is defined in the Modem profile, depends on
the Connection Path and may not be a configurable option.
The Telephone Network Suffix could be a long-distance dialing account number.
This string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and the dial
modifiers.
The following are examples of valid Telephone Network Prefix and Suffix entries
using the dial modifiers:
Network Prefix Phone # Network Suffix
1. [TONE] 17195551212
2. [PULSE][DIALTONE] 1-719-555-1212
3. [TONE]9[PULSE] 5551212 [VOICE]
4. [TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1]
1-719-555-1212
Notice that in example 4, the entire first line is the Telephone Network Prefix
string.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 475. Telephone Network Suffix ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type the Suffix string which will be transmitted immediately before the Dialing
Suffix and after the telephone number, or equivalent.
The Telephone Network Suffix could be a long-distance dialing account number.
This string can include modem-specific controls, ASCII character and the dial
modifiers.
Note: For additional information, choose the Help pushbutton.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 476. Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help from any dialog or
field, simply press F1. Help for push buttons can be obtained by selecting a
button and pressing F1.
Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.
The Handshake Transmission and Phone Number fields accept any ASCII character
and dial modifiers can be used in any Phone Number string.
Phone Number strings are free format; all characters except for the characters
significant to the dial operation, and function acronyms enclosed in square
brackets ( [ ] ), are considered to be formatting characters and are ignored.
(If you need to send a '[' or ']', precede it with a tilde '~'.)
The following are examples of valid number field entries:
[TONE]17195551212
[PULSE][DIALTONE]1-719-555-1212
[TONE] [DIALTONE] 8 [PAUSE_1] 0160 [PAUSE_1] (719) 555-1212
[TONE]9[PULSE]5551212[VOICE]
The Admittance Data forms one half of the Access Protocol.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 477. Telephone Network Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is optional.
If required, choose the name of the Telephone Network profile which defines the
Prefix and Suffix to be used to access a particular telephone network, such as
a PBX.
If a profile needs to be created or changed, select Setup.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 478. Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to examine, create or change a Telephone Network profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 479. Phone Number ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is optional.
Type the telephone number to be dialed. This field accepts a maximum of 64
characters, and may contain modem-specific controls, ASCII character and dial
modifiers.
You can enter a normal phone number, such as:
555-1212
or, if you are using a communications server, the number could be in the form
of a Server Name and a phone number or a Target ID, such as:
Info_Service
If you are using such an arrangement, please refer to the documentation for
your network for server-specific number strings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 480. Handshake Transmission ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is optional.
Enter a string to be transmitted to the host as soon as a valid connection is
made. This could be as simple as a carriage return, [CR], to "wake up" the
remote system. Any ASCII character can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 481. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 482. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 483. Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help from any dialog or
field, simply press F1. Help for push buttons can be obtained by selecting a
button and pressing F1.
Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.
The Handshake Transmission field accepts any ASCII character.
The Admittance Data forms one half of the Access Protocol.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 484. Handshake Transmission ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is optional.
Enter a string to be transmitted to the host as soon as a valid connection is
made. This could be as simple as a carriage return, [CR], to "wake up" the
remote system. Any ASCII character can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 485. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 486. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 487. Help for Admittance Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Important: Help is available at all times. To access help from any dialog or
field, simply press F1. Help for push buttons can be obtained by selecting a
button and pressing F1.
Use this optional dialog to add the final bits of information to automate a
connection.
The Handshake Transmission field accepts any ASCII character.
The Admittance Data forms one half of the Access Protocol.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 488. Manual Connect Mode ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The Connection Path is using a manual-dial modem. Choose:
Originate Mode
Force a directly-connected modem to go online using Originate Frequency.
This is the default setting.
Answer Mode
Force a directly-connected modem to go online using answer frequency.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 489. Handshake Transmission ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field is optional.
Enter a string to be transmitted to the modem as soon as a valid connection is
made. This could be as simple as an "attention" command, such as AT and a
carriage return, [CR].
Any ASCII character can be used.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 490. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 491. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to create a new profile which is based on the profile to
which you have made changes.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 492. Help for Print Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
A Print Path profile specifies the default printer to be used by the Session.
A printer can be a serial or parallel device, a disk file, or a print queue
which is built in to the operating system.
Add
Use to create a new Print Path profile.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose
Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 493. List of Print Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all Print Path profiles which are present in
the configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a Print Path profile. To examine or modify a profile,
select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 494. Add ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Add to create a Print Path profile and add it to the configuration data
base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 495. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 496. Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the profile you wish to remove from the configuration data base file and
choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 497. Help for Add Print Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list shows all available printer devices. Select a printer device and
choose OK.
Note: A parallel print device is selected by choosing the hardware port to
use, such as LPT1 or LPT2.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 498. List of Printer Types ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list shows all available printer devices. Select a printer device and
choose OK.
Note: A parallel print device is selected by choosing the hardware port to
use, such as LPT1 or LPT2.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 499. Help for Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete the Print Path Settings dialog to create a complete description of a
serial printer which can be linked to a Session profile.
A serial printer requires a Connection Path profile. If an appropriate
Connection Path profile does not exist, choose Setup and create one. If you
are using an older serial printer which does not support XON/XOFF pacing, you
will want to set the Serial Printer Settings.
To make changes, select the applicable string from the list box and choose
Change.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 500. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 501. List of Connection Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This field requires an entry.
A Serial Printer requires a Connection Path profile to specify the port and
communications parameters, such as baud rate and flow control, to use. Either
select an appropriate existing profile or choose Setup and create a profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 502. Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to create a Connection path profile to be used by the serial
printer.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 503. List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed. To
examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 504. Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 505. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to save any changes you have made to the profile's present
name. Choose Save As to make a new profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 506. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose this button to make a new profile. A dialog will prompt you to provide
a new name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 507. Help for Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete the Print Path Settings dialog to create a complete description of a
parallel or disk printer which can be linked to a Session profile.
To make changes, select the applicable string from the list box and choose
Change.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 508. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 509. List of Print Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The setting strings applicable to the current print device are displayed. To
examine or modify any settings, select the applicable string and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 510. Change Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 511. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the Print Path profile. The changes will be
applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file will
be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 512. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 513. Help for Save Print Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Completing this dialog and choosing Save will add this profile to the
configuration data base file. Type a name which means something to you and
choose Save, or choose Cancel and stop the process. All changes will be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 514. Print Path Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 515. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 516. Help for Delete Print Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Print Path profile you have selected to delete is linked to any Session
profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the Print Path profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new Print Path profile is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 517. Profiles Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all profiles which use this Print Path profile.
Deleting the Print Path profile may cause the affected profiles to experience
difficulties, unless a new Print Path profile is added in its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 518. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 519. Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence. Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 520. Help for Printer File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Use this profile to provide a predefined path and file name to be used by the
DISK print device. Each Session profile can use a DISK print device which is
routed to a different path and file name, or to the same path and file name.
Note: If the active Print Path uses a DISK print device which has a predefined
file name, the following procedure is used:
1. If the file already exists, the new data will replace existing data the
first time the file is opened.
2. So long as you remain in the Session, opening the file again will append
the new data to the file.
3. If you leave the Session and return, the data in the file will be replaced
if the file is opened again.
If a file name was not specified when defining the DISK print device, a file
will be created automatically. The root consists of SOFTEMP and the extension
is a sequential numeric designator from 000 through 999, such as: SOFTEMP.075
So long as you remain in the Session, new data will be appended to the file.
If you leave the Session and return, a new SOFTEMP file will be created.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 521. Printer File Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a file name to which print data will be written any time this Print Path
is active and a printer function is used. Include a drive and directory if
necessary, or use the Drive and Directory listings to change the path displayed
at the top of this dialog.
Example:
DISKPRNT.FIL
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 522. Drive ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If desired, choose another drive to which to write data.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 523. Directory ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If desired, choose another directory to which to write data.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 524. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the System Environment profile. The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 525. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 526. Save System Environment Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Completing this dialog and choosing Save will add this profile to the
configuration data base file. Type a name which means something to you and
choose Save, or choose Cancel and stop the process. All changes will be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 527. System Environment Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 528. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 529. File Transfer Profile Module ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If a File Transfer profile is not created, the session will not be able to
transfer files. If a File Transfer profile is created but not linked
specifically to a Session profile, the Session will use the first File Transfer
profile it finds in the configuration data base.
The File Transfer profile lets you link a file transfer protocol to a Session
profile. Protocol-specific parameters can be saved as part of the File
Transfer profile. Of course, they can be changed "on-the-fly".
Add
Use to create a new File Transfer profile.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify and choose Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 530. List of File Transfer Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all File Transfer profiles which are present in
the configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a File Transfer profile. To examine or modify a profile,
select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the configuration data
base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 531. Add File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 532. Change File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 533. Delete File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 534. Help for File Transfer Protocol ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box displays all installed File Transfer protocols. Select one and
choose OK.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 535. List of File Transfer Protocols ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box displays all installed File Transfer protocols. Select one and
choose OK.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 536. Help for File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete the File Transfer Protocol Settings dialog to create a complete
description of a File Transfer Protocol which can be used as a stand-alone
resource or which can be linked to a Session profile. Protocol settings can be
fine-tuned and set for specific applications.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 537. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 538. List of File Transfer Protocol Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The settings applicable to the current file transfer protocol are displayed.
To examine or modify any settings, select the applicable setting and choose
Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 539. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the setting you wish to examine or modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 540. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the File Transfer profile. The changes will
be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file
will be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 541. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 542. Help for Save File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 543. Name for File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 544. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 545. Delete File Transfer Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the File Transfer profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the File Transfer profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new File Transfer profile is added in its
place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 546. Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all Session profiles which use this File Transfer profile.
Deleting the File Transfer profile may cause the affected Session profiles to
experience difficulties, unless a new File Transfer profile is added in its
place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 547. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 548. Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence. Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 549. Help for Connection Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
A Connection Path profile defines the specific communications interface to be
used by the connection. The interface comprises the type, such as Standard COM
(serial) or the IBM Asynchronous Communications Device Interface, and the
specific hardware port, such as COM1 or COM3.
Add
Use to create a new Connection Path profile.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify and choose Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 550. List of Connection Path Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all Connection Path profiles which are present
in the configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a Connection Path profile. To examine or modify a
profile, select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 551. Add Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 552. Change Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 553. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 554. Add Connection Path ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the appropriate communications interface, such as ACDI or Standard COM,
and select OK. If required, the specific COM port is selected in the next
dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 555. List of Communications Interfaces ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose the appropriate communications interface, such as ACDI or Standard COM,
and select OK. If required, the specific COM port is selected in the next
dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 556. Help for Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
The Connection Path Settings let you adjust the characteristics of the
connection. These include the Communications Parameters which control the
speed (baud rate) of the connection, and Flow Control, which determines the
handshaking method to be used to prevent data loss.
Note: These parameters are governed by the host computer system.
Important: If the Modem profile field is left blank, a default hardwire
connection method will be used.
To make changes, select the applicable setting from the list box and choose
Change.
When you are finished, you can choose Save or Save As to retain the settings or
choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 557. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 558. Modem Profile Field ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If this field is left blank, a default hardwire connection method will be used.
The drop-down list box will show the names of existing Modem profiles which are
applicable to the communications interface.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 559. Setup Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to create, examine or change a Modem profile. If this field is
left blank, a default hardwire connection method will be used. The drop-down
list box will show the names of existing Modem profiles which are applicable to
the communications interface.
A Modem profile does not necessarily define a modem. It also includes ACDI and
hardwire connections.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 560. List of Connection Path Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Settings which are applicable to the communications interface are grouped into
related sets of parameters and change according to the chosen communications
driver.
Select the parameter set you want to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 561. Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Change to examine or modify the selected group of settings.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 562. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to this Connection Path profile. The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 563. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 564. Help for Save Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 565. Name for Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 566. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 567. Delete Connection Path Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Connection Path profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the Connection Path profile probably will cause the affected Session
profiles to fail.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 568. Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all Session profiles which use this Connection Path profile.
Deleting the Connection Path profile probably will cause the affected Session
profiles to fail.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 569. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 570. Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence. Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 571. COM Port ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the physical serial (COM) port you want to assign to this connection.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 572. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the Telephone Network profile. The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 573. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 574. Save Telephone Network Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Completing this dialog and choosing Save will add this profile to the
configuration data base file. Type a name which means something to you and
choose Save, or choose Cancel and stop the process. All changes will be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 575. Telephone Network Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 576. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 577. Help for Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
A Terminal Emulation profile provides the interface so the host system believes
it is communicating with the correct hardware terminal unit. The emulation
correctly interprets host-initiated commands and control sequences and
transmits the appropriate controls back to the host.
Important: Terminal Emulation and Keyboard profiles are linked.
Add
Use to create a new Terminal Emulation profile and add it to the
configuration data base file.
Change Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose
Change.
Delete Profile
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration
file and choose Delete.
Close
Return to the point from which you accessed this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 578. List of Terminal Emulation Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box shows the names of all Terminal Emulation profiles which are
present in the configuration data base file.
Choose Add to create a Terminal emulation profile. To examine or modify a
profile, select it and choose Change. To remove a profile from the
configuration data base file, select it and choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 579. Add Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Create a profile and add it to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 580. Change Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to modify or examine and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 581. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Select the existing profile you wish to remove from the configuration file and
choose Delete.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 582. Help for Add Terminal Emulation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box displays all supported terminal emulations. Select the one which
is most applicable.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 583. List of Terminal Types ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The list box displays all supported terminal emulations. Select the one which
is most applicable.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 584. Help for Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Help is available for each field and push button. Press F1 when the
field or push button is selected.
Complete the Terminal Emulation Settings dialog to create a complete
description of an emulation which can be linked to a Session profile. Terminal
emulation-specific settings can be fine-tuned and set for specific
applications.
Note: If no special Keyboard profile for this emulation has been created, a
general keyboard definition will be applied to this Terminal Emulation profile.
The keyboard definition will default to a 101-key keyboard and will include the
basic functions for the terminal emulation.
To make changes, choose the applicable setting from the list box and select
Change.
When you are finished, select Save or Save As to retain the settings or choose
Cancel to exit the dialog without taking action.
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 585. Comment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type any explanatory remarks in this optional, 64-character field.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 586. List of Keyboard Profiles ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This is an optional entry. If no special Keyboard profile is linkded to this
emulation, a general keyboard definition will be applied to this Terminal
Emulation profile. The keyboard definition will default to a 101-key keyboard
and will include the basic functions for the terminal emulation.
Important: Only Keyboard profiles which are applicable to this Terminal
Emulation are listed here. This prevents accidentally attaching inappropriate
key functions to a Terminal Emulation.
Choose Setup to transfer to the Keyboard Profile manager to create, examine and
delete Keyboard profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 587. Setup Keyboard Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Choose Setup to transfer to the Keyboard Profile manager to create, examine and
delete Keyboard profiles.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 588. List of Terminal Emulation Settings ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Each terminal emulation has settings which are grouped by function. For
example, all buffer-related settings are grouped on the Buffer Definitions
dialog. In some cases, there will be no difference between emulations as to
the functions available and the options for each function. In other cases,
some emulations will have functions with more options than others, and more
functions than others.
Note: All functions and options have default settings which experience has
shown to be correct for most requirements. In general, these settings will not
need to be changed.
To examine and change settings, select the function name and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 589. Change Setting ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
To examine and change settings, select the function name and choose Change.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 590. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the Terminal Emulation profile. The changes
will be applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base
file will be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 591. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 592. Help for Save Terminal Emulation Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 593. Terminal Emulation Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 594. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 595. Delete Terminal Emulation Module Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
If the Terminal Emulation profile you have selected to delete is linked to any
Session profiles, they will be listed.
Deleting the Terminal Emulation profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to fail, unless a new Terminal Emulation profile is added in
its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 596. Sessions Using Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
This list displays all Session profiles which use this Terminal Emulation
profile.
Deleting the Terminal Emulation profile probably will cause the affected
Session profiles to fail, unless a new Terminal Emulation profile is added in
its place.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 597. Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Delete the profile from the configuration data base and exit this dialog.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 598. Do Not Delete Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Stop the delete sequence. Exit this dialog without taking any action.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 599. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the Nationality profile. The changes will be
applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file will
be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 600. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 601. Help for Save Nationality Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 602. Nationality Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 603. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 604. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save any changes you have made to the Modem profile. The changes will be
applied to the current profile name and the configuration data base file will
be updated.
Note: To save the changes to a different profile name, use the Save As button.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 605. Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: Save As is a good choice when major changes have been made to a working
profile. The changes can be tested without replacing the working version.
The Save As button is active when:
1. You have chosen to Add a profile to the configuration data base. In this
case, all profile information is new.
2. You have made changes to an existing profile. In this case, you will make
a new profile which is based on the original profile because you want to
retain the original profile.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 606. Help for Save Modem Profile ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name for this profile to complete this dialog.
Choose Save to add this profile to the configuration data base file.
Choose Cancel to exit the dialog without taking any action. All changes will
be lost.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 607. Modem Profile Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Type a name which means something to you. The name can use a maximum of 20
characters, including spaces.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 608. Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Save the profile to the configuration data base file.