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********************* FLASH II DEMO - version 2.2 ********************
from: Missionware Software
354 N. Winston Drive
Palatine, IL 60067-4132
(708)359-9565
Thank you for taking an interest in our latest release of Flash
II. You'll be able to test as many of Flash II's features as possible
in this demo version. Naturally, many features of the program are
either disabled or limited. We'll discuss those limitations in this
message and also give you a few hints on how best to use this demo.
Before we get into a brief discussion on how to use this demo, here's
a list of features included in Flash II:
∙ DO script files compatible with older versions of Flash!
∙ All macros use the familiar Flash DO script format!
∙ Easily setup the parameters for each BBS you call...this includes
everything from ASCII upload/download options to baud rate!
∙ You can program up to 20 individual and separate macros for each
BBS plus an additional 10 global macros !
∙ Displays RLE & GIF pictures either on or off line! You can also
save or load these pictures for later review!
∙ Supports the following terminal types: TTY, VIDTEX, VT52, ANSI,
VT100, VT101, VT102, VT200, VT300 & PRESTEL.
∙ Now includes full support for RTS/CTS. This mode can now be turned
on and off by the user.
∙ Fully supports all Atari computers up through the Falcon. RS232
support includes all baud rates up through 38400 and includes all 4
serial ports (when available) on the TT030 and MegaSTE.
∙ Includes Automatic Answer mode!
∙ Includes Auto Boards mode - Preselect the board(s) you wish to dial
and when Flash II is launched either manually from the desktop by
you, or automatically by some other program launcher, Flash II will
wakeup and dial the board(s) you've got selected. It will also wait
for the proper time to dial these boards.
∙ Includes full featured GEM text editor with: merge, block
commands, cut & paste, search & replace, paragraph reformating; user
tab settings, page width, full keyboard cursor and delete control
and more!
∙ Supports the ST, IBM and DEC character sets, including IBM
graphics characters!
∙ Includes Silent Line for background file transfers!
∙ Supports the following upload/download protocols: ASCII, Xmodem,
Ymodem, Ymodem-G, Zmodem, Modem7, WXmodem, CIS B, Kermit and SEAlink!
And all of these protocols are built into the program...no external
modules required!!!
∙ Zmodem now supports the selection of AutoStart and Streaming
options. If you prefer to use an external Zmodem protocol with
Flash II, you can now force Flash II's Zmodem autostart mode to off.
For BBS' that don't support "streaming", this too can now be turned
off.
∙ Logs all on line time and calculates your approximate costs for you!
∙ New version written in assembler! Fast!
∙ Runs on all ST, STe and TT's
∙ Now supports "Install Application". You can create a DO script that
can be used to launch Flash II from the desktop and force it to dial
up and go online for you, all automatically!
∙ Both the Terminal and Editor have been enhanced significantly for
both speed and ease of use. You'll be amazed at how fast the new
Flash II is!
∙ A new "BReak" script command is added which permits the sending of a
terminal break to the host computer while a script is running. Many
other new scripts commands are also now included which support all
of the new features of Flash II version 2.2.
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Flash II is a very powerful telecommunications program. With
that power comes complexity. The program comes with a 228 page manual
that fully explains all of Flash II's features. There's no easy way
to try to reproduce that manual in a short read.me type of file.
Most of what you'll want to check is simple though, and we've
included a couple of files to help you along.
FLASH2.LST:
This file contains the board listings you'll be using to test Flash II.
The demo comes preconfigured for the four major online services. You
can change any of these configurations for whatever board you wish to
dial in to.
FLASH2.DEF:
This file holds default settings for Flash II's use when first booted.
Except for Silent Line (our background file transfer program), all
options set under the Options menu are saved in this file. Your
default transfer options are also saved here, as well as the status of
Auto Event Log and Auto Boards under the Phone menu.
Flash II now supports all Modem ports on all Atari
ST/TT/Falcon computers. Make sure that the serial cable you use
supports all features of your modem. Flash II will try to use all of
those features for best speed and performance.
If you have a hard drive, you'll want to run this demo from
that drive. Create a "FLASH2" folder and copy all of the files
included here into that folder. Run flash2d.prg from the folder and
you'll be all set. It's *very* important that both the flash2.lst and
flash2.def files are placed in the same folder as flash2d.prg!
The Flash II demo is limited to less than 50 minutes of actual
use, per session. A dialog warns you of this every 10 minutes or so,
and in fact, is the dialog that appears when you first boot Flash II.
Before trying to dial out the first time, please go through the
following options to make sure they are set up properly for your
system: Terminal, RS232, Modem (all under the Options menu).
TERMINAL OPTIONS:
These options are used to configure Flash II's default state
when it first starts up. We highly recommend that you work with these
default options to begin with. Later, as you gain more experience,
you might want to experiment a bit.
Click on "More Terminal Options" at the bottom left in the main
dialog. A second dialog appears. Up at the top are two
configurations for Control Codes and Character Codes. Leave these
both set to 7 BIT. These settings tell Flash II to strip the 8th bit
on any incoming data which helps prevent garbage data from appearing
on the screen. The Character Set should also be set to ATARI ST.
RS232 OPTIONS:
You'll need to select whatever baud rate your normally use in
this dialog. It comes preconfigured for 2400 baud, 8 data bits, no
parity, and 1 stop bit. When these settings are used in conjunction
with Control and Character Codes set to 7 BIT as noted above, Flash II
will work either in 7E1 or 8N1 mode while online, the two most common
modes in use today.
RTS/CTS only needs activation if you are operating at split
baud rates. Flash II will connect to your modem at speeds up to
19,200 baud. Your modem may be able to work a split rates - see the
operations manual for information.
MODEM OPTIONS:
The demo is preconfigured for Hayes compatible modems. If your
modem is Hayes command set compatible, you'll probably need to make no
changes to this dialog. If your modem is not Hayes compatible, you'll
need to configure Flash II for whatever commands your modem supports.
If you wish to use hardware connect/disconnect, make sure that
DCD is selected in this dialog. If you aren't sure whether your modem
and cable supports DCD, then select STRINGS. Use the default DCD
Connect Time of "30" seconds and DTR Disconnect Time of 0.1 seconds no
matter which method you use (DCD or STRINGS).
After all of these options are set, you'll want to save them so
that they'll be activated the next time you load Flash II. Move to
the File menu and select "Save Defaults". Your flash2.def file will
be updated with the new information entered.
FIRST TEST:
Before you actually try to dial out the first time, it's always
a good idea to make sure that Flash II is communicating with your
modem. Let's switch to the terminal mode to see if everything