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XPCOM Version 1.4 October 1993
Changes in this version.
* XPCOM now swaps fully out of memory when running external
programs. XPCOM will use either extended memory, expanded
memory or a disk file for swapping. In that order.
Note HIMEM.SYS or equivalent is required for using
extended memory. Also note that if you are running a computer
that does not have extended memory, this may take a few seconds.
The only item left in memory is a small less than 3K loader
program.
THIS CHANGE SHOULD ALLOW ANY PROGRAM TO BE EXECUTED FROM
WITHIN XPCOM.
* Non-Standard IRQs and Port Addresses are handled. To active
this feature, select the "IRQ" button in the commmunication
port parameter setup window. Supports IRQ 2-7.
* Call sign is automatically copied to the F2 ( other stations call)
and ALT-C Entry screens upon connect in pactor. This was done
to allow easier relinking on dropped pactor links.
* Removed all floating point routines saving about 22K of memory
when running XPCOM.
* Note Monitor Window Size is now in the number of ROW and
not a percentage as in earlier versions.
Example -> If 5 is entered 5 lines will be reserved
for the Monitor window.
* Now includes partial rig control. To invoke the rig control
press ALT-O. This will bring up the rig panel on the bottom
of the screen and enter the freq into the log.
* Rig Control has been Modified to include real time updates
when using Kenwood, ICOM and Yaesu FT767.
Rig control is always initialized on startup. If rig
type is Kenwood, an "AI1" command is issued to start
automatic data transfer. This is necessary as older
Kenwood did not send status automatically.
* Creates data file when record is found within SAMS Call Book.
File includes call, address, city, state , class, and year
born. may be used as address label. This file is placed in
the download file directory for XPCOM. File name is SAM.DAT
* If rig interface is being used the current frequency is
maintained in the log. Normally XPCOM would clear the entry
anytime that a new call was entered via F2.
* XPCOM now supports the Buckmaster CD ROM callbook. To utilize
the CD ROM. Press ALT-F7. Be sure to read ICALL.DOC in this
ZIP file. If entry is found, data will be appended to the
log. This is available in all Non-Packet modes.
The data file is BUC.DAT and is located in your XPCOM Download
directory.
* Rig Interface now supports the Tentec Paragon.
* XPCOM now supports ANSI color. To activate the color capability
either click the mouse on the status bar (ANSI Off), press CTRL-A
or go to the setup menu and click or press enter on the menu
item ANSI Mode On. VT100 emulation.
Note > In ANSI mode the Echo as Sent highlighting is
disabled to preserve the colors in ANSI pictures.
To reactivate the Highlighted Echo as Sent text
return ANSI Mode to Off.
* XPCOM Log files are no longer compatible with older version ( 1.3 )
of XPCOM. There is a small utility called "LOAD.EXE" that will
create the new format files. Be sure to make a backup of your
version 1.3 XPLOG.DAT and XPLOG.NDX files.
* XPLOG Version 2.2 and above must be used with version 1.4 of
XPCOM.
* Mail Box may now be entered by pressing F1.
* Mail Box supports ANSI, if ANSI is "ON" in the program.
* Added full path to file saves. Prevents files
from being saved in the wrong directory after using the Help
system.
* Corrected program lockup when the TNC mailbox was connected to.
This error would occur only if the CONSTAMP was enabled.
This error could also happen in Pactor and possibly AMTOR
mode.
* Added clearing the com port to the Paragon Rig Interface.
Added delay to Paragon VFO Switch.
* Fixed bug that occured when using the Page Up or Page Down
keys from the ALT-Z Help Screen. Program would go into an
endless loop.
* Fixed F2 Key in Packet. This is used to do a search using the
external logbook. If the user had the Display Mini Log Option
enabled. The program would lock up and crash after entering the
second call sign.
* Changed rig interface for TenTec Paragon. Frequency will be
now be entered only when the log entry is being saved. ALT-O
rig panel operates normally.
This technique may also be used for the Yaesu FT1000, FT990
and FT890.
* Added Screen Blanker to XPCOM.
The screen blanker is off by default. To activate the screen
blanker start XPCOM as shown below.
XPCOM /b## where ## is the blank time in minutes
example
XPCOM /b15 This will start the blanker after
15 minutes of no keyboard activity.
To escape the blanker press any key.
Blanker is set to 20 minutes by default.
* Added TMAIL status to Main Screen for AMTOR and Pactor operation.
The Tmail On indicator is mousable and may also be toggled by
pressing ALT-J.
* Modified SAM log book interface to write the current entry
information to SAM.DAT. This file will be located in the
DOWNLOAD DIRECTORY.
* Modified text for Communication Parameters menu. Changed from
Port One Communications Parameters to TNC One Communications
Parameters. Same change was made the TNC Two communications
screen.
* Editor calls now default to the UPLOAD Directory. All
View calls default to the DOWNLOAD directory.
* Corrected the file selector for the scroll back function.
Older version did not display the entry line for the
filename. This is corrected.
* Added error checking to make sure that required files are
present in the XPCOM directory.
* Added word wrapping for Packet window scroll back, allows
easier viewing when using resized windows.
* Corrected problem with Mailbox operation for AEA TNC'S.
Earlier versions would not always place the Message
description correctly.
* Modified AutoSearch routine for Pactor. Earlier versions
would not work correctly if CONSTAMP was ON.
* Added routine to check the configuration file (XPCOM.TUI)
version. Will report an error and exit to DOS if
configuration file is incorrect.
73 and Have fun...
Gary KF7XP