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- TRANSFER
-
- Version 5.7
-
- Copyright 1992-Steve Lewis
-
- NOW with HSlink BI-DIRECTIONAL protocol! (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
-
-
- The BATCHFLE file for Version 5.7 has a different format than that used
- with earlier versions of TRANSFER, in that the new version does not have
- "***" tacked onto the bottom of the file list. Be SURE to remake the
- BATCHFLE file, using MAKBATCH.EXE.
-
- Version 5.7 supports the new HSlink bi-directional transfer protocol!
- REGISTRATION is required to access this protocol.
-
- The PUMA protocol has been eliminated, due to its decreasing popularity.
-
- Version 5.7, when REGISTERED, checks all filenames (paths included), when
- uploading in the manual mode. If a file is not found, the user will be
- prompted to re-enter the filename. If uploading is from a floppy drive,
- user is prompted if drive door is open.
-
- Note also that TRANSFER may be used with the new GSZ.EXE and GSZ.COM
- programs. To use these programs, simply rename them DSZ.EXE or DSZ.COM.
-
- Version 5.7 of TRANSFER is distributed in its NONREGISTERED state. By
- registering TRANSFER, you will receive a file named "AUTHORIZ". This
- file contains your personal serial number and checksum, and when present in
- the SAME directory as TRANSFER, it will UNLOCK the SPECIAL features of
- Version 5.7. Your copy of AUTHORIZ will be compatible with ALL future
- versions of TRANSFER. You will NOT need to purchase AUTHORIZ again!
-
-
- These special features are;
-
-
- (1) May be configured for a FIXED PROTOCOL, thus
- eliminating the need to manually select the protocol.
-
- (2) May be configured for "Hotkeys", eliminating
- the necessity for carriage returns whenever
- possible.
-
- (3) When configured for BOTH the program-selectable protocol
- AND the "Hotkeys" modes, a carriage return <cr> entered
- in response to a question returns the user to the "Enter
- protocol" line of text, permitting the user to re-enter
- the protocol number.
-
- (4) When MANUALLY entering a filename for uploading, it is
- checked to make sure that it actually exists. If it
- doesn't exist, the user is prompted to re-enter the
- filename. If uploading is from a floppy drive, then
- user is prompted if drive door is open.
-
- (5) HSlink bi-directional protocol and Tasy protocols are
- supported.
-
-
-
-
- Version 5.7 of TRANSCFG.EXE prompts for the additional information, but
- UNREGISTERED versions will NOT be able to take advantage of this information.
-
- Future versions of TRANSFER will have MANY more SPECIAL features!
-
- Version 5.7 corrects a defect in earlier versions that permitted other than
- integral values to be entered for the protocol number. Additionally,
- Version 5.7 does not permit the entering of a blank line for the filename.
-
- When batch uploading with the MEGALINK protocol, A-L-L filenames MUST be
- from the S-A-M-E directory! The directory of the FIRST filename MUST be the
- directory for ALL the others. This limitation is due to the MLINK.EXE
- PROTOCOL, and is NOT due to the "TRANSFER.EXE" program.
-
- When changing versions of TRANSFER.EXE, A-L-W-A-Y-S change the following
- files as well;
-
- TRANSCFG.EXE
- MAKBATCH.EXE
-
- ..... BECAUSE THEY MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE
- PACKED WITH THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF
- TRANSFER.EXE !!!
-
- When installing a new version of TRANSFER, always RE-CONFIGURE with the
- latest TRANSCFG.EXE program!
-
- TRANSFER was written primarily as a file transfer shell for a communications
- program. If you are using PCPLUS, configure PCPLUS so you can shell out
- to TRANSFER by using the <ALT>J or <ALT>U keys.
-
- TRANSFER can be used in the MODEM mode, or in the DIRECT mode by using a
- "Null Modem" cable. In the MODEM mode, TRANSFER assumes that communications
- have already been established by the communications program, therefore,
- neither the modem nor COM port are initialized. In the DIRECT mode, the COM
- port is initialized to the communications speed specified in the configuration
- routine, and in addition is set to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
- After exiting TRANSFER in the DIRECT mode, you may want to manually reset
- your COM port.
-
-
- The following transfer protocols are supported by TRANSFER;
-
-
- (1) Xmodem/CHK SUM
- (2) Xmodem/CRC
- (3) Ymodem/(1K Xmodem)
- (4) Ymodem/CRC
- (5) Ymodem-G
- (6) Ymodem/Batch
- (7) Jmodem
- (8) Jmodem/Batch (NOW TRUE BATCH!)
- (9) Zmodem/Batch (Z-MODEM 90)
- (10) Super8K
- (11) Super8K/Batch
- (12) Super8K-G
- (13) Super8K-G/Batch
- (14) K9Xmodem
- (15) K9Xmodem/Batch
- (16) Cmodem
- (17) Cmodem/Batch
- (18) WXmodem
- (19) WXmodem/Batch
- (20) Tmodem/Batch
- NEW! (21) HSlink/(BI-DIRECTIONAL!---REGISTRATION REQUIRED!)
- (22) Nmodem
- (23) Tasy/Batch (REGISTRATION REQUIRED!)
- (24) Megalink/batch
- (25) Hyperprotocol/CRC
- (26) Hyperprotocol/Checksum
-
-
- *INSTALLATION*
-
-
- XFR57.ZIP contains five files;
-
- TRANSFER.EXE
- TRANSFER.DOC
- TRANSCFG.EXE
- MAKBATCH.EXE
- MAILER
-
- On some Bulletin Boards, the files may be contained in XFR57.LZH,
- XFR57.ARC, or XFR57.PAK.
-
-
-
- TRANSFER.EXE requires the following files to operate;
-
- DSZ.COM (or DSZ.EXE) * (Required for Protocols #4-#6, #9) See par. 2
- SUPERK.COM * (Required for Protocols #1-#3, #10-#19)
- SUPERK.000 * (Comes w/SUPERK.COM) (Required for Protocols #1-#3, #10-#19)
- JBATCH.COM * (Required for Protocols #7, #8)
- JBA.COM * (Required for Protocols #7, #8)
- TMODEM.EXE * (Required for Protocol #20)
- HSLINK.EXE * (Required for Protocol #21) *(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
- NMODEM.EXE * (Required for Protocol #22)
- TASY.EXE * (Required for Protocol #23) *(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
- CMODEM.EXE * (Comes w/SUPERK.COM) (Required for Protocols #16, #17)
- MLINK.EXE * (Required for Protocol #24)
- HYPERP.EXE * (Required for Protocols #25, #26)
- TRANSFER.EXE
- TRANSFER.BAT (Created by TRANSCFG.EXE)
- TRANSFER.CFG (Created by TRANSCFG.EXE)
- MODE.COM * (DOS file-Resides in DOS directory)
- BATCHFLE (Optional. Created by MAKBATCH.EXE)
- AUTHORIZ (Optional. Needed to unlock special features)
-
- *=USER SUPPLIED!
-
-
- VERY IMPORTANT---READ!!!
-
-
- The TRANSFER.EXE program needs to be able to locate the TRANSFER.CFG file
- in order to operate. TRANSCFG.EXE automatically creates a batch file named
- TRANSFER.BAT, and places it in the root directory. This batch file
- automatically changes the drive and directory to the location of the
- TRANSFER.EXE and TRANSFER.CFG files, which must exist in the SAME directory.
- All the transfer protocol files may exist in ONE separate directory. If
- SUPERK.COM and SUPERK.000 do not exist in the same directory as TRANSFER,
- then SUPERK.COM must be configured so that it can find its overlay file,
- SUPERK.000. To do this, type SUPERK @, which will bring SUPERK into the
- Configuration Mode, and then specify both the "wrkpath" to SUPERK.COM and the
- "Ovlpath" to SUPERK.000. They must BOTH be set to point to the directory where
- the SUPERK and other protocol files reside. If the directory is named "FILES",
- then SUPERK expects the two paths to be shown in the following format;
-
-
- C:\FILES\
-
-
- Note that when running TRANSCFG.EXE, the path to the above directory
- must be entered in the following format;
-
-
- C:\FILES (NO ending backslash!!!)
-
-
- The same rule applies to JBATCH.COM, which must be able to locate the JBA.COM
- file. Type JBATCH @, and specify the path to JBA.COM using the same format
- as above.
-
-
-
- NOTE:To take FULL advantage of the features of the user-supplied protocol
- files, ALWAYS use REGISTERED versions of these files!!!!!!!
-
- UNREGISTERED versions of NMODEM will N-O-T support file transfers
- outside of the directory that NMODEM resides in!
-
- UNREGISTERED versions of TMODEM do NOT support batch downloading of
- more than ONE file. If you requst more than one file, only the first
- file requested will be sent!
-
- When uploading in Cmodem, if the file is located in the root directory,
- it must be entered as;
-
-
- C:\\FILENAME
-
- Yes, TWO backslashes are used!
-
-
- If however, the file is located in the directory C:\TEST\, then it must be
- entered as;
-
-
- C:\TEST\FILENAME
-
-
- A-L-W-A-Y-S READ THE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PROTOCOL DRIVER YOU ARE USING,
- IN ORDER TO KNOW ITS LIMITATIONS!
-
-
-
- The TRANSFER.CFG file is created by using the TRANSCFG.EXE configuration
- program. To run the program, simply type "TRANSCFG" and enter the requested
- information. The configuration program creates the configuration file, named
- TRANSFER.CFG, which MUST be present for TRANSFER to operate, as well as
- TRANSFER.BAT, which is placed in the root directory of the drive where the
- TRANSFER files reside.
-
-
- If the download directory is named FILES, and is a subdirectory of a directory
- named PCPLUS, it should be entered in the TRANSCFG program as;
-
- C:\PCPLUS\FILES
-
- If the DOWNLOAD directory is a subdirectory of the root directory, it
- should be entered as;
-
- C:\FILES
-
- If the DOWNLOAD directory is the root directory, simply enter the drive
- letter followed by a colon;
-
- C:
-
-
- Do NOT enter it as;
-
- C:\
-
-
- The above rules also apply for specifying the location of the protocol files,
- and the location of the TRANSFER files.
-
-
-
- ************** IMPORTANT **************
-
- TRANSFER.EXE WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE NECESSARY
- PROTOCOL FILES. IT WILL CHECK FOR BOTH THE COM AND EXE VERSIONS OF THE SAME
- FILES. IT WILL ALSO CHECK FOR NECESSARY SUPPORTING FILES. IF THE REQUIRED
- FILES FOR A GIVEN PROTOCOL ARE NOT PRESENT IN THE DIRECTORY INDICATED IN THE
- CONFIGURATION FILE, THEN THE LISTING OF THAT PROTOCOL IN THE MENU WILL BE
- BLANKED-OUT! KEEP IN MIND THAT IF AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SELECT ANY OF THE
- LOCKED-OUT PROTOCOLS, A MESSAGE WILL APPEAR, INFORMING THE USER THAT THE
- REQUIRED FILES ARE NOT PRESENT IN THE SPECIFIED DIRECTORY, AND TRANSFER WILL
- ABORT!
-
-
- If it is desired to operate in the "TEXTFILE" mode, listing files to be
- uploaded in a textfile named BATCHFLE, then BATCHFLE needs to be created by
- running the MAKBATCH.EXE program. To run this program, simply type "MAKBATCH"
- and follow the instructions. This will AUTOMATICALLY cause the file BATCHFLE to
- be created, conforming to the following format;
-
-
- <full path>\FILENAME1
- <full path>\FILENAME2
- .
- .
- .
- <full path>\FILENAMEn
- ***<cr> (The 3 asterisks denote the END of the list)
-
-
-
- If TRANSFER is configured to operate in the "TEXTFILE" mode, rather than the
- "MANUAL" mode, then if a batch protocol is chosen and (U)pload is selected,
- file transfer will AUTOMATICALLY proceed, the files being chosen from the
- listing in BATCHFLE.
-
-
-
-
- Written by Steve Lewis for the IBM PC using DOS 2.0 or
- later, including DOS 5.0
-
- TRANSFER is supplied for personal, private use. Feel free to
- distribute TRANSFER given these restrictions:
-
- o the program shall be supplied in its original,
- unmodified form, which includes this documentation;
-
- o no fee is charged.
-
- o commercial use is prohibited, except when operated with
- a legal copy of AUTHORIZ.
-
- o the program may not be included - or bundled - with
- other goods or services. Exceptions may be granted
- upon written request only.
-
- If you are using TRANSFER and find it of value, you are urged
- to register it by sending $15 to the address shown below. In return
- you will receive a copy of AUTHORIZ, containing your personal serial
- number. An order form, entitled "MAILER", is enclosed for your
- convenience.
-
-
- Please make checks payable to:
-
- Steve Lewis
- 405 South Sunnyvale Ave.
- #210
- Sunnyvale, CA 94086
-
-
-
- Voice: (415) 469-6623