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H I T / A n s i
---------------
Version 2.21
(c) 1989-93 Hansco Information Technologies, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Demo Guide
Hansco Information Technologies, Inc.
185 West Avenue Suite 304
P.O. Box 477
Ludlow, Mass. 01056
Phone (413) 547-8991
FAX (413) 547-8505
General Information
-------------------
HIT/Ansi allows a PC running DOS to function as an
intelligent terminal to a host system running Xenix or Unix.
The system allows you to "hot-key" back and forth between
DOS and the Unix terminal. The terminal supports up to twelve
"multi-screens" (depending on the Unix version.)
HIT/Ansi emulates the following terminals:
* SCO Xenix/Unix Color Console
* AT&T/Interactive/SunSoft Unix Console
* Wyse 60
* PC-Term
* DEC VT-100
The following features are also provided:
* Local printing to a parallel printer or disk file
* Color support on CGA/EGA/VGA
* Automatic Dialer for modems
* Script Language for automated logins
* File transfer with ASCII/binary file detection
* Non-resident mode for creating "turn-key" systems
* A second auxiliary serial device can be controlled
* Xmodem/Ymodem file transfer (not available in DEMO)
Hardware and Software Requirements
----------------------------------
The minimal requirements for HIT/Ansi are:
* IBM PC XT/AT, PS/2 or 100% compatible computer
* 256K total system RAM (HIT/Ansi uses about 64K)
* Monochrome, CGA, EGA or VGA display adapter
* 1 floppy disk drive
* 1 serial port
* MS-DOS/PC-DOS 3.1 or higher
* Host system running SCO Xenix 286/386 2.2+,
SCO Unix 3.2+ or AT&T/Interactive Unix 3.2+
The following are optional requirements for additional
features:
* 1 additional serial port (for auxiliary port)
* 1 parallel port (for local printing)
Note that to use HIT/Ansi as a TSR (resident) program, you
may need to increase the memory in your computer to 640K if
you use large DOS programs such as WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3,
etc.
Running the Demo
----------------
To run the HIT/Ansi demo, first be certain that you have
connected the serial port on your PC to a serial port on the
host Unix system. (Remember when connecting a PC to a
standard serial port on the Unix system that you will need a
NULL-MODEM type serial cable.) Check that the serial port
on the Unix system is properly initialized and is enabled.
On the PC where you will run HIT/Ansi, change to the drive
and/or directory where you have copied the demo. At the DOS
prompt, type:
DEMO (and press ENTER)
You will see the HIT/Ansi start-up screen. HIT/Ansi is now
loaded as a TSR program. At any point you may press the
"hot-key" (Alt and Right-Shift simultaneously) which will
"pop up" the Unix terminal session. Pressing the "hot-key"
again will return you to DOS.
Installing Additional Features
------------------------------
HIT/Ansi includes special Unix drivers to support the
following features:
* SCO VP/ix
* WordPerfect 5.0
* SCO Multiscreens/Local Printing
* Computone Intelliview/Intelliprint
* File transfer
To install support for any or all of these features, first
be certain that you have started the HIT/Ansi demo.
Next, login (or su) to the Unix system as the super-user
(normally root). At the Unix '#' prompt, press the Alt and
'X' keys simultaneously.
You are now asked for a script file name. Type:
INSTALL (and press ENTER)
Answer the questions on the screen to install support for
the features you want.
If you later want to remove previously installed support,
follow the above procedure but type "REMOVE" instead of
"INSTALL".
Special Keys
------------
Because HIT/Ansi is a terminal emulator, there are some
predefined keys which perform special functions. They are:
* Alt-Right Shift : The "hot-key" used to "pop up"
the Unix terminal session.
* Alt-Left Shift : A clear key which cancels local
printing, auxiliary port I/O and keyboard
lock modes.
* Alt-S : Activates system setup mode which allows
you to define port names, baud rates,
special keys, colors, and other
parameters.
* Alt-H : Displays a help screen showing current
special key definitions and script
language commands.
* Alt-O : Sends a hangup command to the modem.
* Alt-T : Used to initiate an Xmodem/Ymodem file
transfer (not available in DEMO).
* Alt-D : Activates the automatic dialer.
* Alt-X : Executes a script file.
You may redefine these keys by entering setup mode and
selecting the Key Definitions option.
Transferring Files
------------------
NOTE: This DEMO version of HIT/Ansi can only transfer files
which are 8,192 bytes or smaller.
To transfer a file from DOS to Unix:
1. Log on to the Unix system.
2. At the Unix $ prompt, type: hrcv [dos_path_name]
(If you omit the dos_path_name, a window will appear
allowing you to enter the name.)
3. A status window appears showing you the progress of the
transfer. Press ESC at any time to abort the transfer.
4. The $ prompt returns when the transfer is complete or
when an error occurs.
To transfer a file from Unix to DOS:
1. Log on to the Unix system.
2. At the Unix $ prompt, type: hsend unix_path_name
(You MUST specify a valid unix path name.)
3. A status window appears showing you the progress of the
transfer. Press ESC at any time to abort the transfer.
4. The $ prompt returns when the transfer is complete or
when an error occurs.
Special Concerns
----------------
If you experience missing characters or garbage characters
during terminal operation, here are some things to check:
1. Are you running at a baud rate above 9600? If you
are using a 4.77 mhz PC, you cannot run at a baud
rate above 9600. The original PC does not have
enough speed to keep up with higher baud rates. Try
running at 9600 baud.
2. Do you have other TSRs loaded on your PC? There is
no standa