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Sorry! ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ ║ ║ Help is not available for the current task. Please ║ ║ consult your user's manual for information on this topic. ║ ║ ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ General Help - Terminal Mode (1 of 2) - TERMINAL MODE - You are now in Terminal Mode. All of the PROCOMM PLUS functions are just a few keystrokes away. The screen you just saw is a list of those keystrokes. - ONLINE HELP - Pressing [Alt-Z] will usually get you detailed help for a particular function. When you are not sure what to do, try pressing [Alt-Z]. - STATUS LINE - In Terminal Mode, the 25th line of the screen is a dynamic display of current PROCOMM PLUS settings: Log File Status───┐ Printer Line Settings───┐ │ Status────┐ Duplex─────────┐ │ │ │ Line Status Emulation─────┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ MESSAGE AREA │ VT102 │ FDX │ 2400 N81 │ LOG CLOSED │ PRINT OFF │ OFFLINE General Help - Terminal Mode (2 of 2) PROCOMM PLUS emulates the following video display terminals: TTY, DEC VT52, DEC VT102, ANSI X3.64, IBM 3101, TeleVideo 900 series (910, 920, 925, 950, 955), Wyse 50, Wyse 100, Heath/Zenith 19, ADDS Viewpoint 60, Lear Siegler ADM3/5, plus a special "3270" emulation for use with IBM mainframe protocol convertors. The current emulation can be changed from the Setup Facility (Alt-S). The emulations respond to the the Ctrl-E (ENQ) enquiry character by sending the string stored for keyboard macro [Alt-0]. This "answerback message" is sent only if ENQ is set to ON in the Setup Facility ([Alt-S]). Outgoing key codes can be changed for each emulation by using the PROCOMM PLUS key mapping facility ([Alt-F8]). File Directory (1 of 1) The PROCOMM PLUS File Directory command lets you list the files in any directory or disk. At the prompt, enter any valid file specification. You may include a drive and path designator, as well as the DOS wildcard characters * and ?. If you press [Enter] without typing in a file specification, PROCOMM PLUS will list all the files in the current directory. If "MORE" appears at the bottom of the display, press any key to see additional files. If it doesn't, pressing any key will return you to Terminal mode. For more information, see the "File Directory" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. View a File (1 of 2) Use the View a File feature to examine a text file without leaving PROCOMM PLUS. You may use either the built in view utility or one of your own choosing. To use an external utility, specify the name of the program to use on the Files/Path Options screen of the Setup Facility. When you press [Alt-V], you will be prompted for the parameters (such as the filename) to pass to the external program. To use the built in view utility, specify the name of the file you wish to read at the prompt. Then use the following keys to move around the file: Press ... In order to ... [PgDn] To move to the next page. [PgUp] To move to the preceding page. [Home] To move to the beginning of the file. [Esc] To exit the view utility. View a File (2 of 2) For more information, see the "View a File" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Chat Mode (1 of 1) PROCOMM PLUS's Chat mode is particularly useful when using the CB Simulators on CompuServe or GEnie. Chat mode splits the screen so that what you type appears on the bottom of the screen, while text received from the remote appears on top. Limited line editing is provided for text that you type. Use the Backspace key to edit a line before it goes out. Text is sent to the remote only after you press [Enter]. CTRL-Q and CTRL-S keystrokes (XON and XOFF) get sent immediately. Printer and disk logging will occur if they are active when Chat mode begins. The redisplay buffer ([Alt-F6]) is available in Chat mode, as are the keyboard macros [Alt-0] to [Alt-0]. Press ESC to exit Chat mode. For more information, see the "Chat Mode" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Kermit Server Cmds (1 of 1) Use Kermit server commands to communicate with a remote Kermit server. For these commands to work properly, the remote Kermit must first be placed in server mode. If the remote Kermit does not support server mode, use [PgUp] and [PgDn] to perform Kermit file transfers. The following Kermit server commands are supported: Use ... In order to ... FINISH To terminate the Kermit session and return you to the system level. LOGOUT To terminate Kermit and log you off the remote computer. GET To receive a file from the Kermit server. SEND To transfer a file to the Kermit server. For more information, see the "Kermit Server Commands" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Translation Table (1 of 2) The PROCOMM PLUS translation table provides a means for you to strip or replace characters you receive from a remote computer. When [Alt-W] is pressed, a table of pairs of ASCII values will appear. If the translation table is active, PROCOMM PLUS "filters" the incoming data, replacing the character represented by the ASCII value in the first column in each pair with the character represented by the value in the second column. To translate a given character, type the ASCII value of the character you wish to replace and press [Enter]. Now type the ASCII value of the replacement character and press [Enter]. To strip a character, enter 0 as the new value. The following keys perform other translation table functions: Press ... In order to ... [F1] Save changes you have made to disk. [F2] Display the other half of the translation table. Translation Table (2 of 2) [F3] Activate the translation table. If you made changes with the table turned off, be sure to save those changes before activating the table, as PROCOMM PLUS reads the PCPLUS.XLT file from the disk when this key is pressed. [F4] Deactivate the translation table. [Esc] Exit the translation table. For more information, see the "Changing the Translation Table" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Send Files (1 of 1) PROCOMM PLUS offers you a variety of protocols for transferring files to other computers. To send a file, begin the transfer procedure on the remote computer. Now press [PgUp]. PROCOMM PLUS displays a list of available file transfer protocols. Enter the number corresponding to the protocol you wish to use and press [Enter]. PROCOMM PLUS now asks you to name the file you wish to send. If you have the Filename Lookup option turned on, PROCOMM PLUS will search the screen for a valid filename and enter what it finds. To use that filename, simply press [Enter]. To use another filename, or if the lookup feature is disabled, simply type the name of the file to transfer and press [Enter]. PROCOMM PLUS will display a status screen to keep you informed of the progress of the transfer. For more information, see the "Send Files" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Receive Files (1 of 2) PROCOMM PLUS offers you a variety of protocols for transferring files to other computers. To receive a file, begin the transfer procedure on the remote computer. Now press [PgDn]. PROCOMM PLUS displays a list of available file transfer protocols. The amount of free space on the destination drive is also displayed. Type the number corresponding to the protocol you wish to use and press [Enter]. Depending upon the protocol chosen, PROCOMM PLUS may ask you for the name of the file you wish to receive. If you have the Filename Lookup option turned on, PROCOMM PLUS will search the screen for a valid filename and enter what it finds. To use that filename, simply press [Enter]. To use another filename, or if the lookup feature is disabled, simply type the name of the file and press [Enter]. If prompted for the file's name, you may include a path specification. If no path is included, the file will go to either the directory you have specified as the default path for downloaded files in the "Files/Path" section of the Setup Facility, or, if no such entry was made, to the current directory. Receive Files (2 of 2) PROCOMM PLUS will display a status screen to keep you informed of the progress of the transfer. For more information, see the "Receive Files" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Change Directory (1 of 1) PROCOMM PLUS allows you to change the current drive and directory you are logged to. The current directory is shown in the top border of the window. To change it, type the name of the new drive and/or directory and press [Enter]. Press [Esc] to return to terminal mode without making any changes. For more information, see the "Change Directory" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Keyboard Macros (1 of 2) Keyboard macros allow you to assign character strings to the keys [Alt-0] through [Alt-9], which may then be used to transmit the assigned string to the remote. Macro strings may be up to 50 characters long, and may contain imbedded control codes using the ^ translate convention described in the manual. To send the string you've assigned, simply press the appropriate key from terminal or chat mode. After creating a group of macros be sure to save them to disk, using the [S] option, or they will be discarded when you leave the current PROCOMM PLUS session. You may create and use any number of keyboard macro files for use with different systems. By default, PROCOMM PLUS will load the file called PCPLUS.KEY when it is brought up. Macro key files may also be loaded via the MLOAD script command. Multiple macro key files give you considerable flexibility in using different systems. One thing you can do is create different .KEY files for various systems that you call, then load the macros via a MLOAD command in a script file linked to that system in the Dialing Directory. If you use a consistent scheme (i.e. user ID in [Alt-1], password in [Alt-2]) you can simplify many of Keyboard Macros (2 of 2) your online tasks. Press ... In order to ... [] or [] Select a macro to revise. [R] Revise the highlighted macro. [L] Load a new .KEY file. To create a new file, use [C] to clear the existing macros, revise the new entries, then save the new file with the [S] command. [S] Save the current macro set to a disk file. [C] Clear the existing macro set. This command does not erase the corresponding .KEY file. [ESC] Return to terminal mode. For more information, see the "Keyboard Macro" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Redisplay Buffer (1 of 2) Redisplay allows you to examine text that has scrolled off your screen. PROCOMM PLUS can redisplay the last 8,000 characters received, starting with the most recent screen. With this facility you can scroll through the saved text a line or a page at a time, find specific text strings, and even save screen snapshots to disk. Press ... In order to ... [PgUp] or Scroll one screen up or down. [PgDn] [] or [] Scroll one line up or down. [Home] Display the first (oldest) screen. [End] Display the last (most recent) screen. [F] or [/] Find specific text in the data. Simply type the text you want to find at the prompt. To continue searching for the same text, press [Enter] at the search prompt. Searches are not case sensitive. Redisplay Buffer (2 of 2) [Alt-G] Save a screen snapshot of the currently displayed screen. For more information, see the "Redisplay" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Line/Port Setup (1 of 1) PROCOMM PLUS supports a variety of line settings. You may select baud rate, parity and the number of data and stop bits, as well as 8 different serial ports. The current settings are displayed at the top of this window. To select a standard line setting, type the number (1-18) corresponding to the setting you wish to use and press [Enter]. To create a more custom setup, first select the closest standard setting as described above. Now customize that setting by typing parity, data and stop bits values 19-25 and pressing [Enter]. To select a COM port, type the number (26-33) corresponding to the port your modem is connected to and press [Enter]. If you choose COM3-COM8, be sure to specify the correct base address and IRQ line for the port in the "Modem Port Assignments" section of the Setup Facility. To make the settings you specify be in effect the next time you start PROCOMM PLUS, type 34 and press [Enter]. For more information, see the "Changing Line and Port Settings" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Elapsed Time (1 of 1) PROCOMM PLUS keeps track of how long you're connected to another computer. The current date and time are displayed, along with the elapsed time of the current call or the last call made if you are not on-line. Press "Esc" to return to terminal mode. Record Mode (1 of 1) PROCOMM PLUS uses Record mode to "learn" a remote computer's prompts and your responses-such as a log-on procedure-to create an ASPECT script file you can use to automate that procedure. Press [Alt-R] before beginning the task (such as dialing a system) and then specify a filename for the script file you want to create. Include the .ASP extension before pressing [Enter]. The message "RECORDING" appears on the left side of the Status line to remind you that PROCOMM PLUS is recording the remote computer's prompts and your responses. When the procedure you wish to record is over, press [Alt-R] again. You will probably want to "fine tune" the script file using your favorite editor. For more information, see the "Record Mode" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Menu Line (1 of 1) The Menu line is an alternative interface for PROCOMM PLUS. Select a function from the Menu line by either typing the first letter of the command, or by highlighting the command (using the [-] and [-] keys) and pressing [Enter]. The "hot key" used to activate the menu line may be changed in the "General Options" section of the Setup Facility. For more information, see the "Using the Menu Line" section of chapter 1, "Getting Started", in the manual. Script File Selection (1 of 1) To execute an ASPECT script file, type the name of the script file (without the .ASP extension) and press [Enter]. The name of the script file appears at the left of the Status line while it is being executed. To cancel execution of a script file, press [Esc], and answer 'Y' to the prompt. For more information, see the "Script Files" section of chapter 7, "Using PROCOMM PLUS Commands", in the manual. Host Mode (1 of 4) Host mode provides a convenient method of allowing other computers to connect with yours to transfer files, send messages via electronic mail, converse on-line, and even execute DOS commands. With the following exceptions, Host mode treats all local keystrokes as if they were sent by the remote user. Press ... In order to ... [Esc] Return to terminal mode (or script execution depending on how Host mode was started). [F1] Chat with user. The remote user is told that the system operator is on-line and the local console is placed into chat mode. (Unavailable when nobody is connected). [Ctrl-X] Terminate current user and prepare for next user. [F2] Perform a local logon. This key is available only while Host mode is waiting for a modem connection (the message "Waiting..." appears on the status line). This feature is Host Mode (2 of 4) useful for checking the "look and feel" of your system and for performing Host functions without a connection. Several host mode operating characteristics are defined in the "Host Mode Options" section of the Setup Facility (help with Host mode options is available from within that section of the Setup Facility). Before running Host mode, confirm the Host mode options setup as well as these settings: Current All files in this directory will be available for directory downloading! Default path This is where files uploaded from remote users will be for downloaded placed. This directory should be different than the files current directory so that you may review uploaded files before making them available to everyone. Line/port setup The baud rate should be set to the highest speed supported by your modem, unless you have 'Connection type' set to direct. Also, both computers should be using the same line settings. Host Mode (3 of 4) Modem setup Your modem should respond correctly to both the auto-answer function as well as the hangup function. Additionally, if you have Host mode auto baud detect on, your modem must return the connect strings specified in the "Modem Result Messages" setup. When a remote user connects and tries to access your system, there are three actions Host mode may take depending on the user's name, whether or not the user is found in PCPLUS.USR, and your 'System type' definition. Deny access This occurs if a new user tries to access a closed system or if a defined user is unable to enter the correct password after three tries. Allow normal This occurs when a defined user logs on with a '0' access privilege or when a new user logs on to an open system. Allow full This occurs only when a defined user logs on with a access privilege that has been set to '1'. Host Mode (4 of 4) Once a remote user has been validated, the file PCPLUS.NWS is displayed (if it exists) and the main menu is presented. For more information, see chapter 9, "Using Host Mode", in the manual. Key Mapping (1 of 2) PROCOMM PLUS lets you remap (redefine) any of 61 keys for each of its supported terminal emulations. Remapping a key changes the codes sent by that key when it is pressed. Press [Space], [PgUp] or [PgDn] to select the emulation you wish to modify. To change a key definition, press the key you wish to change, then enter the new code and press [Enter]. To exit the keyboard mapping screen, press [ESC]. If you wish to keep the changes you have made press "Y", otherwise press "N" to abandon the changes. [Num Lock] must be active to get keypad 0 through keypad 9 and keypad period. Use notation like that shown below to include control characters in a key's definition. To enter a Ctrl-^ hold [Ctrl] and press [^]. You will see »^^« on the screen. To enter the delete character (ASCII 127), hold [Ctrl] and press the Backspace key. You will see »DEL« on the screen. Key Mapping (2 of 2) Below are some common control characters used by the emulations: ^[ .............. Escape ^H .............. Back Space ^I .............. Tab ^J .............. Line Feed ^M .............. Carriage Return For more information, see the "Changing the Keyboard Mapping" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Dialing Directory (1 of 5) The PROCOMM PLUS Dialing Directory automates most of your dialing tasks. Each directory holds information for 200 of your most often-called systems, and you may have as many directories as will fit on your disk. The information stored for each entry includes the name and phone number, the communications parameters, the default terminal emulation and file transfer protocol, plus some historical data. You can also link command files to Dialing Directory entries to provide custom setup configurations or to perform logon sequences automatically. The current active COM port, line settings and duplex mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen, along with a display of active dialing codes. To move through a directory's entries, use the following keys. Press ... In order to ... [] or [] Highlight the previous or next entry. [PgUp] or Display the previous or next page of entries. [PgDn] Dialing Directory (2 of 5) [Home] Display the first page of the directory. [End] Display the last page of the directory. [F] or [/] Find an entry or number. Simply enter the search text at the prompt and press [Enter]. Searches are not case sensitive, and you may search on any part of the entry's name or number. [A] Find the same text again. [G] Go to a specific entry. Enter the entry number at the prompt and press [Enter]. You can dial entries in your Dialing Directory in several ways. To dial a single system, highlight the system's entry using [] and [] and press [Enter]. Dialing Directory (3 of 5) To dial a number not in your Dialing Directory press [M], enter the number and press [Enter]. To dial a series of numbers in a "circular list" use [] and [] to highlight an entry to be dialed then press [Space] to "mark" it. The entry will be marked by a at the left. You may mark up to 15 entries. To dial the marked entries, press [Enter]. You may also dial one or more numbers with or without dialing codes by using the [D] command. Press [D] and at the prompt enter one or more entry numbers separated by spaces. You may include dialing codes with each entry specified. Other commands are available in the Dialing Directory as well. Press ... In order to ... [R] Revise the highlighted entry. More help is available on revising by pressing [Alt-Z] after selecting the [R] command. Dialing Directory (4 of 5) [E] Erase one or more entries. To erase a single entry, highlight the entry using [] and [] and press [E]. To erase multiple entries, marked the entries as described above and press [E]. Any number of entries may be erased at one time. [L] Print the current Dialing Directory to your printer or a disk file. [P] Examine or revise dialing codes. More help is available on dialing codes by pressing [Alt-Z] after selecting the [P] command. [X] Load a different Dialing Directory. If the directory specified does not exist, a new one will be created. You can have as many directories as will fit on your disk. [T] Toggle the directory display. By pressing [T] you can change the information displayed for each entry. Dialing Directory (5 of 5) [C] Turn off marks on all the marked entries. For more information, see chapter 7, "Using the Dialing Directory", in the manual. Dialing Codes (1 of 2) PROCOMM PLUS lets you specify up to 10 dialing codes. Each dialing code represents a series of characters to be dialed along with a telephone number when the code is encountered. Dialing codes are used to provide access to alternate long-distance carriers, to dial through an office PBX or switchboard equipment, or for other situations when your dialing command must contain characters other than just the number. You can use dialing codes by including one or more before, within, or after the telephone number in a Dialing Directory entry, or by typing one or more codes before or after the entry number when you dial a computer by typing the entry number (the [D] command from the Dialing Directory menu). This menu allows you to revise or erase dialing codes. Press ... In order to ... [] or [] Highlight the dialing code to be revised to erased. [R] Revise the highlighted dialing code. Dialing Codes (2 of 2) [E] Erase the highlighted dialing code. For more information, see the "Adding or Changing a Dialing Code" section of chapter 6, "Using the Dialing Directory", in the manual. Revising an Entry (1 of 2) Each entry in a Dialing Directory consists of the following information: the name of the system, its telephone number, the baud rate and line settings, the duplex mode, an optional script file to execute, the default protocol and terminal emulation for that entry plus some historical information. Use this screen to add or alter Dialing Directory entries. When editing the name, number and script file fields you may use the following keys: Press ... In order to ... [-] or [-] Move the cursor to the right or left. [Home] Move the cursor to the beginning. [End] Move the cursor to the end. [Ins] Switch between Insert and Overtype mode. [Del] Delete the character at the cursor. Revising an Entry (2 of 2) [Backspace] Delete the character to the left of the cursor. [Tab] Delete all characters. [Ctrl-End] Delete all characters from the cursor to the end. When editing the other fields, use [] and [] to highlight the value you wish to use, and then press [Enter]. If you wish to leave a field unchanged, press [Enter]. After editing all the fields you will be asked whether you want to CLEAR THE LAST DATE AND TOTAL. PROCOMM PLUS keeps track of the last date you connected to each system, and the total number of times you've connected to each system. Press [Y] to clear that data, N to keep it. PROCOMM PLUS will then ask whether you want to ACCEPT THIS ENTRY. Enter [N] to make more revisions, or [Y] to put the entry into the Dialing Directory. If you accepted the entry PROCOMM PLUS will ask whether to SAVE ENTRY TO DISK. Press [Y] to make the entry permanent, or [N] to keep the entry for the current session only. Setup Facility (1 of 3) The Setup Facility lists nine sets of specifications that you may customize to fit your particular needs and desires. When you select a set, PROCOMM PLUS displays a specifications screen that shows what's currently in effect. To select the set of specifications you want to see: - Press the letter key corresponding to the first letter in the set of specifications. OR - Use the [] and [] keys to highlight it, then press [Enter]. You can change a specification in one of four ways, depending on the particular specification: - By selecting from one of several choices (such as ON and OFF). - By typing a word or phrase (such as a message). - By typing a number (such as the length of a time interval). - By selecting from one of several colors (for windows). Setup Facility (2 of 3) To change a multiple-choice specification: When the cursor is in the specification you want to change, press [Space] to display another option, then press [Enter] to use the displayed option, or press [Esc] to cancel the change. To change a word or phrase in a specification: When the cursor is in the specification you want to change, you can use these keys to change it: Press ... In order to ... [-] or [-] Move the cursor to the right or left. [Home] Move the cursor to the beginning. [End] Move the cursor to the end. [Ins] Switch between Insert and Overtype mode. [Del] Delete the character at the cursor. [Backspace] Delete the character to the left of the cursor. Setup Facility (3 of 3) [Tab] Delete all characters. [Ctrl-End] Delete all characters from the cursor to the end. To change a number or character specification: When the cursor is in the specification you want to change, type the number or character. If the number is some time interval, PROCOMM PLUS indicates whether the units are seconds or milliseconds. Press [Enter] to use the new specification, or press [Esc] to cancel the change. To change a color specification: Press [-] to select whether you want to specify the color of the window's background, its foreground (the text in the window), or what's highlighted in the window. Press [Space] to select a different color. If you want your changes to be in effect the next time you use PROCOMM PLUS, you must save the changes before exiting. If you exit without saving your changes, they will be in effect only until you exit PROCOMM PLUS. For more information, see chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Modem General Options (1 of 2) Initialization Specifies a series of commands that PROCOMM PLUS sends to command the modem every time you start PROCOMM PLUS or exit Host mode. Dialing command Specifies the command that tells your modem to dial. Dialing command Specifies the character that tells your modem to begin suffix executing a dialing command. Hangup command Specifies the command that tells the modem to hang up the line (disconnect). Auto answer Specifies the command that tells the modem to answer all command calls automatically. The command you specify here is what PROCOMM PLUS sends to your modem when you press [Alt-Y] or when you start Host mode. Wait for Specifies how long PROCOMM PLUS will wait for a connection connection after dialing. You can override this specification when you're dialing. Modem General Options (2 of 2) Pause between Specifies how long PROCOMM PLUS will pause before dialing calls another number after no connection is made in dialing the preceding number. Auto baud Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will automatically change detect its baud rate when a connection is made at a different baud rate. Drop DTR to Specifies whether you want PROCOMM PLUS to hangup by hangup dropping the DTR line. For more information, see the "Modem Result Messages" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Modem Result Messages (1 of 2) When you attempt to make a connection with another computer, your modem indicates the result by sending a result message (also called a status message or a status code) to your computer. This message appears on your display; in addition, PROCOMM PLUS uses it to decide whether to maintain the connection or to hang up dial again. To ensure that PROCOMM PLUS recognizes the messages sent by your modem, you need to tell PROCOMM PLUS what those messages are. By changing the messages in the MODEM RESULT MESSAGES specifications screen, you can change the messages PROCOMM PLUS will recognize. Check your modem's manual to find out what messages it sends. 300 to 19,200 Specifies the message your modem sends if a connection is baud connect made at the indicated baud rate. message Note: The default message for 300 baud is followed by the ^M control code, which represents a carriage-return. The ^M at the end of the message enables PROCOMM PLUS to distinguish the default connect message for 300 baud from the default connect messages for other baud rates, all of which include the 300-baud connect message within them. Modem Result Messages (2 of 2) No connect Specifies the messages your modem sends if a connection is message 1 to 4 not made. For more information, see the "Modem Result Messages" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Modem Port Assignments (1 of 1) PROCOMM PLUS is capable of working with any of eight COM ports, COM1 through COM8. On this screen you can specify the base address and the interrupt line for each COM port. You normally need not be concerned with these specifications unless you are installing a COM port from COM3 through COM8. If you are installing one of these COM ports, see the documentation accompanying the hardware you're installing to find out how to set the base address and IRQ line for that port on the hardware. When you select a COM port to change, PROCOMM PLUS puts the cursor in the base address. After you press [Enter] , it moves the cursor to the IRQ line for that port. For more information, see the "Modem Port Assignments" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Terminal Options (1 of 2) Terminal Specifies the terminal PROCOMM PLUS will emulate when emulation connected to another computer. See appendix F, Terminal Emulation, for the codes transmitted under each terminal emulation. Duplex Specifies the Duplex mode that will be in effect when you start PROCOMM PLUS. Software flow Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS is to use software flow control control (XON/XOFF). Hardware flow Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will use hardware flow control control (RTS/CTS). This setting is sometimes useful if you're using a high-speed modem. Line wrap Determines whether PROCOMM PLUS will wrap to the next line when it receives a line greater than 80 characters in length. Screen scroll Controls if PROCOMM PLUS will scroll the screen up one line when a [CR] is received and the screen is full. Terminal Options (2 of 2) CR translation Specifies whether or not PROCOMM PLUS will add a line-feed to each carriage-return received from the remote computer. BS translation When set to DESTRUCTIVE, receiving a Backspace character moves the cursor to the left and deletes the character there. When set to NON-DESTRUCTIVE, the cursor moves to the left but does not delete the character there. Break length Specifies the length of a break (time delay) sent by PROCOMM PLUS when you press [Alt-B]. Enquiry (ENQ) Specifies how PROCOMM PLUS will respond if the other computer sends an ENQ control character (Ctrl-E). When set OFF, PROCOMM PLUS ignores the ENQ. When set ON, it will respond by sending character string assigned to the Alt-0 keyboard macro. When set to CIS B, PROCOMM PLUS will begin a COMPUSERVE B file transfer. For more information, see the "Terminal Options" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Kermit Options (1 of 1) Kermit is typically used for file transfers with a mainframe computer system. To determine the specifications to use in this set-up screen, consult the system administrator for the system to which you will be connecting. To change any of the specifications, press the letter key next to it, then change it as directed at the bottom of the screen. General Options (1 of 2) Exploding Specifies if PROCOMM PLUS opens windows by exploding them windows from the center outward. Sound effects Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will generate sounds when it opens or closes windows. Alarm sound Specifies whether or not PROCOMM PLUS will use your computer's speaker to signal the end of file transfers, connects during redials, and other events. Alarm time Specifies how long PROCOMM PLUS will sound the alarm. Translate table Specifies whether or not PROCOMM PLUS uses the translation table to translate (or strip) characters being received from the other computer. Aborted Specifies what happens to files being downloaded if the downloads file transfer is aborted. General Options (2 of 2) Transmit pacing Specifies the delay between sending each character in a string (commands sent to the modem, macros, and terminal control sequences such as function keys and cursor control). Call logging Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will keep a log of all completed calls. Filename lookup Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will look for a filename on the screen when you press [PgDn] or [PgUp] to begin a file transfer. Menu line Specifies whether the Menu line is active. Menu line key Specifies the key that will activate the Menu line. Snow removal Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will attempt to eliminate snow on the screen. For more information, see the "General Options" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Host Mode Options (1 of 1) Welcome message Specifies the message that PROCOMM PLUS sends to the other computer when it connects to your computer with PROCOMM PLUS in Host mode. System type Specifies whether new users can access your system. When set to OPEN, PROCOMM PLUS allows new users to access your system. Auto baud Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will automatically change detect its baud rate to match the rate that the modems connected at. Connection type Specifies whether the remote system is connected to your system by a modem or by a direct connection. For more information, see the "Host Mode Options" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. ASCII Transfer Options (1 of 2) These specifications control how data is transmitted or received if you're using the ASCII file-transfer protocol. Echo locally Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will display on your screen data that's being sent to the other computer. Expand blank Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will replace blank lines lines with line containing a space. Expand tabs Specifies whether PROCOMM PLUS will replace tab characters with eight spaces in files being uploaded. Character Specifies the delay between sending each character to the pacing other computer. Line pacing Specifies the delay between sending each line of data to the other computer. Pace character If you specify a pace character, PROCOMM PLUS waits to receive that character from the remote computer before sending the next line. You specify a pace character using its ASCII (numeric) value. ASCII Transfer Options (2 of 2) CR translation Specifies how PROCOMM PLUS will perform will process (upload) carriage-return characters in files you send to the remote computer. LF translation Specifies how PROCOMM PLUS will process line-feed (upload) characters in files you send to the remote computer. CR translation Specifies how PROCOMM PLUS will process carriage-return (download) characters in files you receive from the remote computer. LF translation Specifies how PROCOMM PLUS will process line-feed (download) characters in files you receive from the remote computer. For more information, see the "ASCII Transfer Options" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. File/Path Options (1 of 2) Default Specifies the filename PROCOMM PLUS will use for logging filename for when you press [Alt-F1]. The filename you specify here log files will be the one PROCOMM PLUS will use unless, when you select that command, you enter a different filename before pressing [Enter]. Default Specifies the filename PROCOMM PLUS will use for saving filename for the contents of the screen when you press [Alt-G]. screen snapshot files Default path Specifies the path (the disk drive and/or directory) that for downloaded PROCOMM PLUS will use for saving files you receive from a files remote computer. Program name Specifies the command that starts the editor or word for editor hot processor you want PROCOMM PLUS to access when you press key [Alt-A]. File/Path Options (2 of 2) Program name Specifies the command that starts the view utility you for view want PROCOMM PLUS to access when you press [Alt-V]. If utility hot key you don't specify a view utility here, PROCOMM PLUS uses its own built-in view utility. Program name Specifies the command that starts the program you want to for user hot be able to run by pressing [Alt-J]. key 1 Program name Specifies the command that starts the program you want to for user hot be able to run by pressing [Alt-U]. key 2 For more information, see the "File/Path Options" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Color Options (1 of 1) Press any key (except [Esc]) to remove the instructions from the color options screen. Press to select the window whose colors you want to specify. Press - to select whether you want to specify the color of the window's background, its foreground (the text in the window), or text that's highlighted in the window. Press [Space] to select a different color. When you're done, press [Esc]. If you want to change the colors of all windows to black and white, start PROCOMM PLUS using the /b switch. Be sure to save your changes so that the windows will be displayed in black and white for all future PROCOMM PLUS sessions. For more information, see the "Color Options" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. Protocol Options (1 of 1) External Specifies the program you want to use for uploading when protocol upload you select one of the external protocols (number 14, 15 filenames and 16) for uploading. External Specifies the program you want to use for downloading when protocol you select one of the external protocols (number 14, 15 download and 16) for downloading. filenames The program names you specify here for external protocols will appear in the list of protocols that's displayed when you press [PgDn] or [PgUp] to receive or send a file. You can then enter any parameters the program may require (such as the name of the file to be transferred, the baud rate, or the COM port to be used). XMODEM type Specifies whether to use NORMAL or RELAXED timing for file transfers using the XMODEM protocol. For more information, see the "Protocol Options" section of chapter 8, "Customizing PROCOMM PLUS", in the manual. PCEDIT Help (1 of 2) PCEDIT is a simple ASCII text editor. It handles lines up to 80 characters long with a maximum of 500 lines per file. The following is a list of keys to press for available functions: Ins: Switch between INSERT and OVERTYPE mode. Del: DELETE CHARACTER at cursor. Backspace: DELETE CHARACTER at left of cursor. F1 or Alt-I: INSERT LINE at cursor. F2 or Alt-D: DELETE LINE at cursor. Ctrl-End: ERASE from cursor to end of line. F6 or Alt-S: SEARCH for a character string. Home: Go to FIRST CHARACTER in the line. End: Go to LAST CHARACTER in the line. Ctrl-Home or Ctrl-PgUp: Go to TOP OF FILE. Ctrl-PgDn: Go to END OF FILE. PgUp: UP one screen. PgDn: DOWN one screen. Alt-B: MARK BLOCK for COPY, MOVE or DELETE. F3: SAVE - Save file, return to editing. F4: FILE - Save file, exit to DOS. Alt-X or F5: QUIT - Exit (with option to not save changes). PCEDIT Help (2 of 2) PCEDIT has several built in macros for use with the ASPECT script language. Press one of the keys below to automatically insert the indicated macro at the cursor position. KEY MACRO KEY MACRO ────── ───── ──────── ───── Alt-A: ASSIGN Alt-F1: IF Alt-C: CLEAR Alt-F2: ELSE Alt-F: FATSAY Alt-F3: ENDIF Alt-G: GET Alt-F5: SWITCH Alt-H: HANGUP Alt-F6: CASE Alt-L: LOCATE Alt-F7: ENDCASE Alt-M: MESSAGE Alt-F8: ENDSWITCH Alt-P: PAUSE Alt-F9: ATSAY Alt-R: RGET Alt-F10: ATGET Alt-T: TRANSMIT Alt-W: WAITFOR END OF HELP