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QCOM.EXE
Revision 2.93
July 11, 1992
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Copyright 1990-1992 by RTFM Software and Richard W. Turenne
Winnipeg, Mb.
All Rights Reserved
All users are granted a limited license to try QCom for a reasonable
evaluation period to determine its' suitability.
QCom is USER SUPPORTED. It is not Public Domain and is not free.
This means, if you decide to use this program, please show your
support by registering it with the author.
To add INCENTIVE, those who register will be shown how to utilize
the user defineable functions. Users can pre-define other
external dos functions, or other external protocols, or batch files,
and access them with a single keystroke. Additionally, they will be
able to eliminate the "nag" screen when ending QCom.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of one floppy drive, 256K or more memory, and a modem of
course.
INTRODUCTION to QCom:
QCOM is a compact communications program that attempts to pack in
maximum of function, form and ease of use into a small package. It
was decided to primarily use external protocols for files transfers
because there are many available from which to choose. And as the
technology of protocols progresses, it's a simple matter to keep your
communication software operating at the current state of the art.
Note: All references to DSZ also apply to GSZ by Omen Technology.
QCOM is tailored to use the shareware program DSZ by Omen Technology
to handle most file transfers. When a file is to be transferred,
QCOM passes the proper commandline to DSZ which then handles all the
work of transferring and error checking. It provides commonly used
Xmodem, Ymodem and Zmodem transfer methods.
(QCom can also be set up to use any other external protocol. See the
section on OTHER EXTERNAL PROTOCOLS.)
When the file transfer is finished, QCOM resumes control.
NOTE:
DSZ.COM must be present in the default directory or in the DOS
path if you wish to transfer files. DSZ or GSZ may be obtained from
many local online sources.
FIRST TIME SETUP AND CONFIGURATION:
Run the QCom Setup utility called QS.EXE. Enter Com Port, screen
colors and select your modem from the list. Pressing ENTER will
update the QCom configuration file. Follow any instructions
relating to modem switches or jumpers.
Run QCOM. Wait a few moments while the modem is being initialized.
An error message usually means the modem has not been properly
initialized. Correct modem initialization is critical to all
operations that involve the modem. If the string from QCom Setup
is incorrect, please advise the author so that corrections can be
made.
In the mean time, you may need to refer to your modem instruction
manual if you still have problems. One way to check initialization
is to press ALT-M when at the terminal screen to reinitialize the
modem.
If you get "ERROR" back from the modem then there is something in the
string that it doesn't understand. Refer to your modem manual to
remove any incorrect modem commands from the string. Pressing ALT-O
when in QCom allows you to edit the modem string contained in the
configuration file. Also see the Trouble Shooting section that
follows later.
All configuration data is stored in the text file called QCOM.CFG.
If you wish, you can edit the file with any ascii editor as long as a
few rules are adhered to:
a)The sequence and number of items in the file must not be altered.
b)Each line should be no longer than 80 characters. Longer lines
are truncated to 80 characters.
c)Comments, if used, must be kept behind semicolons.
d)The editor must not insert any hidden formatting or control
characters into the text. If in doubt about your editor, edit it
within QCom using ALT-O.
CONFIGURATION CONTINUED...
NOTE:
The "|" character will send a carriage return to the modem. The
"~" is a half-second pause to allow the modem time to execute the
commands in the initialization string. Some modems need more time
than others. The pause is executed by QCom and the modem will not
actually receive the "~" character.
Function key definitions are shown in the last ten lines. You can
configure your own "macros" here. Control codes can be sent with
the use of the "^" character.
Example:
^[ = an escape character
^M = a carriage return
Refer to any good ASCII chart for others.
COMMANDLINE PARAMETERS:
In addition to specifying a script, the user can specify an
alternate configuration file and an alternate phone directory file.
This allows network users to have CFG and FON files tailored to
their individual needs.
Switches are:
/S = load and execute script file
/C = load alternate configuration file
/P = load alternate phone directory
Usage is: QCOM [/Sfilename.SCR] [/Cfilename.CFG] [/Pfilename.FON]
Users may use the options in any sequence. The switches (/S,/C,/P)
must NOT have a space preceding the filename. When the commandline
options are not used, QCom defaults to QCom.CFG and QCom.FON.
TERMINAL EMULATION:
This version has built-in support for ANSI-BBS and straight TTY.
Pressing ALT-K will toggle between the two.
STATUS LINE EXPLANATION:
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Alt-Z:Help │SEC │ Host system name Online 05:55:55 │Z│ COM1:2400N8
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| |||| | | | | |
Commands |||| | | | | |
Script on -- ||| | | | | |
Echo On ----- || | | | | |
Capture On --- | | | | | |
Alarm Off ----- | | | | |
Host name --------------- | | | |
Carrier status --------------------------- | | |
Time connected ----------------------------------- | |
Transfer protocol -------------------------------------- |
Communication port, baud, parity and databits ------------------
FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOLS:
Transfer protocols are what DSZ uses as a method of flow-control and
error-checking when transferring files. These protocols are
specified when adding to the Dialing Directory. The Dialing
Directory is displayed when you press ALT-D.
The use of ZModem protocol is recommended if the host computer has
the option available. QCom defaults to ZModem with crash recovery
and Moby Turbo enabled (z-rm). This can be changed by bringing up
the configuration screen with ALT-O and editing the default ZModem
line.
When selecting XModem protocol, QCom defaults to using the built-in
XModem instead of DSZ's. This can be changed by editing the
appropriate line in QCom.CFG (press ALT-O in QCOM).
If it becomes necessary to change your transfer protocol while on-
line, you can do so by pressing ALT-T. A box will pop up to allow
you to make the change. The current protocol is displayed in the
right-hand box on the status line (see STATUS LINE EXPLANATION
below). It is VERY important that the protocols at the receiving and
transmitting ends are the same, otherwise DSZ will