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Information about “TELIX”
This is a powerful communications program designed to meet the needs of
almost any user. Features include a large range of built-in file
transfer protocols, such as Zmodem, Compuserve Quick B, Xmodem,
Xmodem-1k, Xmodem-1k-g, Ymodem (TRUE), Ymodem-g, Kermit, SEAlink,
Telink, Modem7, and ASCII. Up to four "external" protocols can be
defined and called from within TELIX, making almost any kind of file
transfer possible.
Multiple dialing directories hold up to 1000 entries each. Also
provided are: automatic queue redialing for hard-to-reach numbers, DEC
VT100 and VT52 terminal emulation, full access to DOS including a DOS
shell, a host mode, a chat mode, and even an extensive SALT script
language to allow TELIX to perform automated logons. As an example of
the power of script files, the TELIX Host Mode is written in the SALT
script language.
FILE2300.TXT
Disk No: 2300
Disk Title: Telix
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title: Telix
Author Version: 3.12
Author Registration: $39.00
Special Requirements: Hard drive, and a modem.
This is a full-featured communications program designed to meet the
needs of almost any user. Features include a large range of built-in
file transfer protocols, such as Zmodem, Compuserve Quick B, Xmodem,
Xmodem-1k, Xmodem-1k-g, Ymodem (TRUE), Ymodem-g, Kermit, SEAlink,
Telink, Modem7, and ASCII. Up to four "external" protocols can be
defined and called from within TELIX. In this way, almost any kind of
file transfer is possible.
Multiple dialing directories, holding up to 1000 entries each, are fully
integrated into the system. There is also automatic queue redialing for
hard-to-reach numbers, DEC VT102 and VT52 terminal emulation, full
access to DOS including a DOS shell, a host mode, a chat mode, and even
an extensive SALT script language which allows TELIX to perform
automated logons. As an example of the power of script files, the TELIX
Host Mode is written in the SALT script language.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ <<<< PC-SIG Disk #2300 TELIX >>>> ║
╠═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ For installation instructions, type: README.DOC (press Enter) ║
║ ║
║ (c) Copyright 1990, PC-SIG Inc. ║
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
README.DOC
-[ TELIX EVALUATION DISK ]-------------------------------------------------
EXIS Inc., P.O. Box 130, West Hill, ON, Canada M1E 4R4
(416)-289-4641 voice, (416)-289-4645 FAX, (416)-439-8293 BBS
Telix Copyright (C) 1986,87,88,89 by Exis Incorporated
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
This copy of Telix comes to you in compressed form, for smaller size, and
more importantly so that its integrity can be assured. To extract the Telix
files and install them on your system, please run the install program (at
the DOS prompt), by placing this disk in drive A:, typing
A:INSTALL
and then pressing the Enter key (substitute B: for A: to install from B:).
Once the Telix documentation files, TELIX.DOC and SALT.DOC, are extracted,
they may be printed out by using the DOS copy command to copy the file to
the printer, for example:
copy TELIX.DOC prn
Once the manual has finished printing, see the section called 'Getting
Started'. Note that the Telix documentation is formatted to use 66
lines/page (as supported by most printers). Laser printers by default print
only 60 lines/page. Running the LASER66.COM program on this disk will set
up an HP Laserjet or compatible laser printer to print 66 lines/page.
See the file TELIX312.NEW for details about this version of Telix.
LICENSE.DOC
i
LICENSE
Telix is Copyright (c) 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 by Exis Inc.
Telix is not, nor has ever been, public domain or free software.
The commercial, registered version of Telix may not be duplicated
other than for backup purposes. A registered copy of Telix must be
treated like a book, in that the same registered copy of Telix may
not be used in more than one computer at the same time, just as a
book may not be read by more than one person at the same time
(without making an illegal copy).
Users are granted a limited license to use the User Supported, trial
version of Telix for a limited evaluation period of up to 45 days,
in order to determine if it suits their needs. Any other use of
Telix or use past this period requires registration.
All users are granted a limited license to copy the User Supported
version of Telix only for the purpose of allowing others to try it,
subject to the above restrictions as well as these:
Telix must be distributed in absolutely unmodified form, in-
cluding ALL program, documentation, and other files.
Telix may not be included with any other product for any reason
whatsoever without a license from Exis.
No charge or payment may be levied or accepted for Telix.
Bulletin Board system operators may post the unregistered, User Sup-
ported version of Telix on their BBS for downloading by their users
without written permission only if the above conditions are met, and
only if no special fee is necessary to access the Telix files (a
general fee to access the BBS is ok).
Distributors of User Supported and Public Domain software MUST ob-
tain written permission from Exis Inc. before distributing Telix and
must follow the above conditions. Permission is almost always
granted; this requirement is necessary to ensure protection for our-
selves and Telix users from unscrupulous individuals.
The following section contains information on registration and li-
censing.
ii
REGISTRATION/ORDERING INFORMATION
Registering Telix allows you to use the product after the trial pe-
riod. Registered Telix users get the current copy of Telix on disk
along with their own serial number, mailed notification of major
Telix updates, and priority when calling the Telix Software support
BBS (we guarantee no support to unregistered users). Most impor-
tantly, registered users know they are helping to make sure that
high-quality software like Telix continues to be sold in this low-
cost way.
Telix registration costs $39 US / $44 CDN, and includes a
'registered' copy of Telix on disk. An evaluation disk with the cur-
rent copy of Telix on it is also available for $10 US / $12 CDN.
This is to be used to try out Telix, and does not include registra-
tion (the right to use Telix after the evaluation period). The fee
covers the cost of diskette(s) and handling.
Payment may be in the form of check, money order, or with a VISA
card (we expect Mastercard availability before 2/90, please call for
confirmation). We also accept corporate purchase orders for amounts
of $39 US and over. All US dollar checks must be drawn on a US bank,
and all Canadian dollar checks must be drawn on a Canadian bank.
VISA orders can be charged in Canadian funds only.
To place an order, please use the order form on the following page,
or call us at (416)-289-4641 with your VISA card.
QUANTITY AND CORPORATE PURCHASES
The order form on the following page may be used to purchase mul-
tiple copies of Telix, with discounts as follows:
1 - 10 copies no discount
11 - 20 copies 10% discount
21 - 50 copies 15% discount
51 - 100 copies 22% discount
101 - 200 copies 30% discount
200+ copies 40% discount
Purchases of up to 50 copies are bulk purchases and include that
many copies of Telix on disk, as with single registrations. Pur-
chases of 51 or more copies are site licenses. Exis Inc. provides a
master copy of Telix and the appropriate number of diskette labels.
The licensee is responsible for copying the disks (backups of the
MASTER do not count towards the total copies in the license).
The name on the order form is considered the contact and is the per-
son with whom all correspondence will take place.
Note: All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice.
Discounts apply only to separate orders, they are not cumulative.
iii
Telix version 3.12 Invoice #891201-312
------------------------------------------------------------------
Remit to: Exis Inc., P.O. Box 130, West Hill, ON CANADA M1E 4R4
------------------------------------------------------------------
Quan Item US/CDN Price
___ Telix Registration................ @ $39/$44 ea $________
(includes serial #, registration +
program and manual on disk)
___ Telix evaluation disk............. @ $10/$12 ea $________
(includes program and manual
on disk, but not registration)
Add $1/copy for 3.5" disks $________
Subtotal $________
- Discount $(______)
Ontario residents please add Prov. Sales Tax (8%) $________
Shipping ($1/copy, max $10) $________
TOTAL $________
Check, money order, or VISA card payments accepted.
VISA can be charged in Canadian funds only!
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Payment by: ( ) Check or MO ( ) VISA ( ) PO # _______________
Name_______________________________________________________
Company_______________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Following information needed for VISA card payments only
Phone(______)________________ Other(______)________________
Card #_______________________________ Expiry date___________
Name of cardholder_____________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________
(VISA orders may also call voice: 416-289-4641)
Where did you hear of or obtain Telix?
_________________________________________________________
Comments below:
----------------------------------------------------[dist:PCSig]-
README.DOC
-[ TELIX EVALUATION DISK ]-------------------------------------------------
EXIS Inc., P.O. Box 130, West Hill, ON, Canada M1E 4R4
(416)-289-4641 voice, (416)-289-4645 FAX, (416)-439-8293 BBS
Telix Copyright (C) 1986,87,88,89 by Exis Incorporated
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
This copy of Telix comes to you in compressed form, for smaller size, and
more importantly so that its integrity can be assured. To extract the Telix
files and install them on your system, please run the install program (at
the DOS prompt), by placing this disk in drive A:, typing
A:INSTALL
and then pressing the Enter key (substitute B: for A: to install from B:).
Once the Telix documentation files, TELIX.DOC and SALT.DOC, are extracted,
they may be printed out by using the DOS copy command to copy the file to
the printer, for example:
copy TELIX.DOC prn
Once the manual has finished printing, see the section called 'Getting
Started'. Note that the Telix documentation is formatted to use 66
lines/page (as supported by most printers). Laser printers by default print
only 60 lines/page. Running the LASER66.COM program on this disk will set
up an HP Laserjet or compatible laser printer to print 66 lines/page.
See the file TELIX312.NEW for details about this version of Telix.
312BUGS.DOC
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Telix version 3.12 bugs and releases history, current as of August 14, '90
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Known bugs/problems in the _original_ Telix v3.12 release:
1) Destructive/Non-Destructive Backspace key setting could not be saved.
2) 'frename' script function would move file being renamed to current
directory, if it was in another directory on the same drive.
3) On a few individual PCs that we know of, Telix's routines to detect an
enhanced keyboard BIOS think that there is one, when there isn't,
leading to very strange results. This is more likely caused by
misbehaving keyboard related resident programs, rather than a Telix
bug. If the keyboard is thus completely unrecognized by Telix, the way
to get Telix running is to add the line 'ENHKB=OFF" in the TELIX.CNF
file (or change the existing line with this parameter).
4) In ANSI or VT102 mode, the escape code 'ESC [ L', which is used to
scroll lines down, would sometimes clear the first or first few entries
in the translate table on systems running in 43 or 50 line mode.
5) The Host Mode Remote Shell did not work properly on some systems. The
symptom is the shell just exiting as soon as it was entered.
6) Some time ago code was added to emulate (for conformity) a bug in the
MS-DOS ANSI.SYS driver in Telix's own ANSI terminal, but the new code
slightly messed up VT-102 terminal. The ESC[J and ESC[J1 terminal
escape sequences would reset part of the current line to Gray on Black
instead of the proper default colors.
Release history for Telix 3.12 'unregistered' (evaluation) version:
89-12-1 date on TELIX.EXE file.
Original release. All above bugs present.
90-4-30 date on TELIX.EXE file.
Fixes 1 through 5 above.
90-8-14 date on TELIX.EXE file.
Fixes 6 above.
Release history for Telix 3.12 'registered' version:
89-12-1 date on TELIX.EXE file (before branding).
Original relase. All above bugs present.
89-12-11 date on TELIX.EXE file (before branding).
Fixes 1 & 2 above. Adds documentation for vputchrs, vputchrsa, and
unload_scr SALT functions left out of SALT.DOC.
89-12-22 date on TELIX.EXE file (before branding).
When there is no existing TELIX.CNF file, or when updating from
Telix 3.11 or earlier, Telix will now turn enhanced keyboard support
off by default, instead of on as before, to work around problem 3
above... The option can be toggled on/off in the General Options
page of the Configuration Menu.
90-4-30 date on TELIX.EXE file (before branding)
Fixes 4 and 5 above.
90-8-14 date on TELIX.EXE file (before branding).
Fixes 6 above.
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LICENSE.DOC
i
LICENSE
Telix is Copyright (c) 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 by Exis Inc.
Telix is not, nor has ever been, public domain or free software.
The commercial, registered version of Telix may not be duplicated
other than for backup purposes. A registered copy of Telix must be
treated like a book, in that the same registered copy of Telix may
not be used in more than one computer at the same time, just as a
book may not be read by more than one person at the same time
(without making an illegal copy).
Users are granted a limited license to use the User Supported, trial
version of Telix for a limited evaluation period of up to 45 days,
in order to determine if it suits their needs. Any other use of
Telix or use past this period requires registration.
All users are granted a limited license to copy the User Supported
version of Telix only for the purpose of allowing others to try it,
subject to the above restrictions as well as these:
Telix must be distributed in absolutely unmodified form, in-
cluding ALL program, documentation, and other files.
Telix may not be included with any other product for any reason
whatsoever without a license from Exis.
No charge or payment may be levied or accepted for Telix.
Bulletin Board system operators may post the unregistered, User Sup-
ported version of Telix on their BBS for downloading by their users
without written permission only if the above conditions are met, and
only if no special fee is necessary to access the Telix files (a
general fee to access the BBS is ok).
Distributors of User Supported and Public Domain software MUST ob-
tain written permission from Exis Inc. before distributing Telix and
must follow the above conditions. Permission is almost always
granted; this requirement is necessary to ensure protection for our-
selves and Telix users from unscrupulous individuals.
The following section contains information on registration and li-
censing.
ii
REGISTRATION/ORDERING INFORMATION
Registering Telix allows you to use the product after the trial pe-
riod. Registered Telix users get the current copy of Telix on disk
along with their own serial number, mailed notification of major
Telix updates, and priority when calling the Telix Software support
BBS (we guarantee no support to unregistered users). Most impor-
tantly, registered users know they are helping to make sure that
high-quality software like Telix continues to be sold in this low-
cost way.
Telix registration costs $39 US / $44 CDN, and includes a
'registered' copy of Telix on disk. An evaluation disk with the cur-
rent copy of Telix on it is also available for $10 US / $12 CDN.
This is to be used to try out Telix, and does not include registra-
tion (the right to use Telix after the evaluation period). The fee
covers the cost of diskette(s) and handling.
Payment may be in the form of check, money order, or with a VISA
card (we expect Mastercard availability before 2/90, please call for
confirmation). We also accept corporate purchase orders for amounts
of $39 US and over. All US dollar checks must be drawn on a US bank,
and all Canadian dollar checks must be drawn on a Canadian bank.
VISA orders can be charged in Canadian funds only.
To place an order, please use the order form on the following page,
or call us at (416)-289-4641 with your VISA card.
QUANTITY AND CORPORATE PURCHASES
The order form on the following page may be used to purchase mul-
tiple copies of Telix, with discounts as follows:
1 - 10 copies no discount
11 - 20 copies 10% discount
21 - 50 copies 15% discount
51 - 100 copies 22% discount
101 - 200 copies 30% discount
200+ copies 40% discount
Purchases of up to 50 copies are bulk purchases and include that
many copies of Telix on disk, as with single registrations. Pur-
chases of 51 or more copies are site licenses. Exis Inc. provides a
master copy of Telix and the appropriate number of diskette labels.
The licensee is responsible for copying the disks (backups of the
MASTER do not count towards the total copies in the license).
The name on the order form is considered the contact and is the per-
son with whom all correspondence will take place.
Note: All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice.
Discounts apply only to separate orders, they are not cumulative.
iii
Telix version 3.12 Invoice #891201-312
------------------------------------------------------------------
Remit to: Exis Inc., P.O. Box 130, West Hill, ON CANADA M1E 4R4
------------------------------------------------------------------
Quan Item US/CDN Price
___ Telix Registration................ @ $39/$44 ea $________
(includes serial #, registration +
program and manual on disk)
___ Telix evaluation disk............. @ $10/$12 ea $________
(includes program and manual
on disk, but not registration)
Add $1/copy for 3.5" disks $________
Subtotal $________
- Discount $(______)
Ontario residents please add Prov. Sales Tax (8%) $________
Shipping ($1/copy, max $10) $________
TOTAL $________
Check, money order, or VISA card payments accepted.
VISA can be charged in Canadian funds only!
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Payment by: ( ) Check or MO ( ) VISA ( ) PO # _______________
Name_______________________________________________________
Company_______________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Following information needed for VISA card payments only
Phone(______)________________ Other(______)________________
Card #_______________________________ Expiry date___________
Name of cardholder_____________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________
(VISA orders may also call voice: 416-289-4641)
Where did you hear of or obtain Telix?
_________________________________________________________
Comments below:
----------------------------------------------------[dist:PCSig]-
README.DOC
-[ TELIX EVALUATION DISK ]-------------------------------------------------
EXIS Inc., P.O. Box 130, West Hill, ON, Canada M1E 4R4
(416)-289-4641 voice, (416)-289-4645 FAX, (416)-439-8293 BBS
Telix Copyright (C) 1986,87,88,89 by Exis Incorporated
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
This copy of Telix comes to you in compressed form, for smaller size, and
more importantly so that its integrity can be assured. To extract the Telix
files and install them on your system, please run the install program (at
the DOS prompt), by placing this disk in drive A:, typing
A:INSTALL
and then pressing the Enter key (substitute B: for A: to install from B:).
Once the Telix documentation files, TELIX.DOC and SALT.DOC, are extracted,
they may be printed out by using the DOS copy command to copy the file to
the printer, for example:
copy TELIX.DOC prn
Once the manual has finished printing, see the section called 'Getting
Started'. Note that the Telix documentation is formatted to use 66
lines/page (as supported by most printers). Laser printers by default print
only 60 lines/page. Running the LASER66.COM program on this disk will set
up an HP Laserjet or compatible laser printer to print 66 lines/page.
See the file TELIX312.NEW for details about this version of Telix.
LICENSE.DOC
i
LICENSE
Telix is Copyright (c) 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 by Exis Inc.
Telix is not, nor has ever been, public domain or free software.
The commercial, registered version of Telix may not be duplicated
other than for backup purposes. A registered copy of Telix must be
treated like a book, in that the same registered copy of Telix may
not be used in more than one computer at the same time, just as a
book may not be read by more than one person at the same time
(without making an illegal copy).
Users are granted a limited license to use the User Supported, trial
version of Telix for a limited evaluation period of up to 45 days,
in order to determine if it suits their needs. Any other use of
Telix or use past this period requires registration.
All users are granted a limited license to copy the User Supported
version of Telix only for the purpose of allowing others to try it,
subject to the above restrictions as well as these:
Telix must be distributed in absolutely unmodified form, in-
cluding ALL program, documentation, and other files.
Telix may not be included with any other product for any reason
whatsoever without a license from Exis.
No charge or payment may be levied or accepted for Telix.
Bulletin Board system operators may post the unregistered, User Sup-
ported version of Telix on their BBS for downloading by their users
without written permission only if the above conditions are met, and
only if no special fee is necessary to access the Telix files (a
general fee to access the BBS is ok).
Distributors of User Supported and Public Domain software MUST ob-
tain written permission from Exis Inc. before distributing Telix and
must follow the above conditions. Permission is almost always
granted; this requirement is necessary to ensure protection for our-
selves and Telix users from unscrupulous individuals.
The following section contains information on registration and li-
censing.
ii
REGISTRATION/ORDERING INFORMATION
Registering Telix allows you to use the product after the trial pe-
riod. Registered Telix users get the current copy of Telix on disk
along with their own serial number, mailed notification of major
Telix updates, and priority when calling the Telix Software support
BBS (we guarantee no support to unregistered users). Most impor-
tantly, registered users know they are helping to make sure that
high-quality software like Telix continues to be sold in this low-
cost way.
Telix registration costs $39 US / $44 CDN, and includes a
'registered' copy of Telix on disk. An evaluation disk with the cur-
rent copy of Telix on it is also available for $10 US / $12 CDN.
This is to be used to try out Telix, and does not include registra-
tion (the right to use Telix after the evaluation period). The fee
covers the cost of diskette(s) and handling.
Payment may be in the form of check, money order, or with a VISA
card (we expect Mastercard availability before 2/90, please call for
confirmation). We also accept corporate purchase orders for amounts
of $39 US and over. All US dollar checks must be drawn on a US bank,
and all Canadian dollar checks must be drawn on a Canadian bank.
VISA orders can be charged in Canadian funds only.
To place an order, please use the order form on the following page,
or call us at (416)-289-4641 with your VISA card.
QUANTITY AND CORPORATE PURCHASES
The order form on the following page may be used to purchase mul-
tiple copies of Telix, with discounts as follows:
1 - 10 copies no discount
11 - 20 copies 10% discount
21 - 50 copies 15% discount
51 - 100 copies 22% discount
101 - 200 copies 30% discount
200+ copies 40% discount
Purchases of up to 50 copies are bulk purchases and include that
many copies of Telix on disk, as with single registrations. Pur-
chases of 51 or more copies are site licenses. Exis Inc. provides a
master copy of Telix and the appropriate number of diskette labels.
The licensee is responsible for copying the disks (backups of the
MASTER do not count towards the total copies in the license).
The name on the order form is considered the contact and is the per-
son with whom all correspondence will take place.
Note: All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice.
Discounts apply only to separate orders, they are not cumulative.
iii
Telix version 3.12 Invoice #891201-312
------------------------------------------------------------------
Remit to: Exis Inc., P.O. Box 130, West Hill, ON CANADA M1E 4R4
------------------------------------------------------------------
Quan Item US/CDN Price
___ Telix Registration................ @ $39/$44 ea $________
(includes serial #, registration +
program and manual on disk)
___ Telix evaluation disk............. @ $10/$12 ea $________
(includes program and manual
on disk, but not registration)
Add $1/copy for 3.5" disks $________
Subtotal $________
- Discount $(______)
Ontario residents please add Prov. Sales Tax (8%) $________
Shipping ($1/copy, max $10) $________
TOTAL $________
Check, money order, or VISA card payments accepted.
VISA can be charged in Canadian funds only!
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Payment by: ( ) Check or MO ( ) VISA ( ) PO # _______________
Name_______________________________________________________
Company_______________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Following information needed for VISA card payments only
Phone(______)________________ Other(______)________________
Card #_______________________________ Expiry date___________
Name of cardholder_____________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________
(VISA orders may also call voice: 416-289-4641)
Where did you hear of or obtain Telix?
_________________________________________________________
Comments below:
----------------------------------------------------[dist:PCSig]-
TELIX.DOC
T E L I X
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Program Reference Manual
Copyright (C) 1986,1987,1988,1989 by Exis Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Exis Inc.
P.O. Box 130, West Hill, ON CANADA M1E 4R4
(416)-289-4641
(416)-289-4645 fax
(416)-439-8293 BBS
Telix v3.12 COPYRIGHT ii
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Telix is Copyright (c) 1986, 1987, 1988 by Exis Inc.
This document is Copyright (c) 1988,1989 by Exis Inc.
No parts of Telix or this document may be copied in part or in
whole, except as provided in the License in the following pages.
Disclaimer
Exis Inc. makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied,
including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this software
and accompanying documentation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL EXIS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES (INCLUDING
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF
BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM, EVEN IF EXIS INC. HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Trademarks
Telix is a trademark of Exis Inc.
Many product names found throughout this manual are trademarks of
various companies.
Telix v3.12 License iii
LICENSE
Telix is Copyright (c) 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 by Exis Inc.
Telix is not, nor has ever been, public domain or free software.
The commercial, registered version of Telix may not be duplicated
other than for backup purposes. A registered copy of Telix must be
treated like a book, in that the same registered copy of Telix may
not be used in more than one computer at the same time, just as a
book may not be read by more than one person at the same time
(without making an illegal copy).
Users are granted a limited license to use the User Supported, trial
version of Telix for a limited evaluation period of up to 45 days,
in order to determine if it suits their needs. Any other use of
Telix or use past this period requires registration.
All users are granted a limited license to copy the User Supported
version of Telix only for the purpose of allowing others to try it,
subject to the above restrictions as well as these:
Telix must be distributed in absolutely unmodified form, in-
cluding ALL program, documentation, and other files.
Telix may not be included with any other product for any reason
whatsoever without a license from Exis.
No charge or payment may be levied or accepted for Telix.
Bulletin Board system operators may post the unregistered, User Sup-
ported version of Telix on their BBS for downloading by their users
without written permission only if the above conditions are met, and
only if no special fee is necessary to access the Telix files (a
general fee to access the BBS is ok).
Distributors of User Supported and Public Domain software MUST ob-
tain written permission from Exis Inc. before distributing Telix and
must follow the above conditions. Permission is almost always
granted; this requirement is necessary to ensure protection for our-
selves and Telix users from unscrupulous individuals.
The following section contains information on registration and li-
censing.
iv
REGISTRATION/ORDERING INFORMATION
Registering Telix allows you to use the product after the trial pe-
riod. Registered Telix users get the current copy of Telix on disk
along with their own serial number, mailed notification of major
Telix updates, and priority when calling the Telix Software support
BBS (we guarantee no support to unregistered users). Most impor-
tantly, registered users know they are helping to make sure that
high-quality software like Telix continues to be sold in this low-
cost way.
Telix registration costs $39 US / $44 CDN, and includes a
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Telix v3.12 Contents vi
C O N T E N T S
1 Introduction.............................................1
1.1 Program Description.................................1
1.2 The Telix Philosophy................................1
1.3 Machine Requirements................................2
1.4 Telix Files.........................................2
1.5 Start-Up Directory..................................3
2 Getting Started..........................................4
2.1 Starting a Telix Session............................4
2.2 Terminal Mode.......................................5
2.2.1 The Help/Status Screen............................5
2.2.2 The Status Line.................................6
2.3 Communications Parameters...........................6
2.4 Using Telix Menus...................................7
2.5 Entering and Editing Strings........................7
2.6 Output String Translation...........................7
2.7 Ending a Telix Session..............................8
3 Program Features.........................................9
3.1 Hang-Up.............................................9
3.2 Capture File........................................9
3.3 Printer.............................................9
3.4 Usage Log...........................................9
3.5 Scroll-Back........................................11
3.6 Keyboard Definitions/Macros........................11
3.7 DOS Shell..........................................12
3.8 DOS Command........................................13
3.9 Editor.............................................13
3.10 DOS and File Functions............................13
3.11 Screen Image......................................14
3.12 The Translate Table...............................14
3.13 Chat Mode.........................................15
3.14 Clear Screen......................................16
3.15 Local Echo........................................16
3.16 Add Line Feeds....................................16
3.17 Break Signal......................................16
3.18 DOORWAY Mode......................................17
3.19 Miscellaneous Functions...........................17
3.19.1 Sending Modem Strings...........................17
3.19.2 Setting the Screen Size.........................17
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C O N T E N T S (cont.)
4 The Dialing Directory...................................18
4.2 Editing an Entry...................................20
4.3 Adding Entries.....................................20
4.4 Clearing Entries...................................20
4.5 Finding an Entry...................................20
4.6 Dialing............................................20
4.6.1 Long Distance Codes............................21
4.7 Other Functions....................................22
4.7.1 Inserting Blank Entries........................22
4.7.2 Deleting Entries...............................22
4.7.3 Revising Long Distance Codes...................22
4.7.4 Creating a Dialing Directory...................22
4.7.5 Loading a Dialing directory....................23
4.7.6 Printing the Dialing directory.................23
4.8 Automatic Queue Redial.............................23
4.9 The Quick Dial Bar.................................24
5 File Transfers..........................................25
5.1 Downloading (Receiving) Files......................25
5.2 Uploading (Sending) Files..........................26
5.3 File Transfer Protocols............................26
5.4 Which One to Use...................................28
6 The Telix Configuration Menu............................29
6.1 Screen and Color Settings..........................29
6.3 General Settings...................................32
6.4 Modem and Dialing settings.........................33
6.5 Filenames and Path Settings........................35
6.6 ASCII Transfers....................................36
6.7 Protocol options...................................38
6.8 Kermit Transfers...................................40
6.9 Comm port setup....................................40
6.10 Saving Changes and Leaving........................40
7 Terminal Emulation......................................41
7.1 TTY................................................41
7.2 ANSI-BBS...........................................41
7.3 VT102..............................................41
7.4 VT52...............................................42
8 Using Script Files......................................43
9 Host Mode...............................................45
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C O N T E N T S (cont.)
10 Appendix A - Command Summary by Keystroke..............50
11 Appendix B - Troubleshooting (Problems/Solutions)......51
12 Appendix C - Product Support...........................54
13 Appendix D - Installing External Protocols.............55
14 Appendix E - Dialing Directory File Format.............56
15 Index..................................................57
Telix v3.12 Introduction 1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Program Description
Telix is a full-featured communications program for PCs run-
ning the PC/MS-DOS operating system, that is able to meet the
needs of almost any user. Telix features include:
- an extensive range of built-in file transfer protocols,
including Zmodem, Compuserve Quick B, Xmodem, Xmo-
dem-1k, Xmodem-1k-g, Ymodem (TRUE), Ymodem-g, Kermit,
SEAlink, Telink, Modem7, and ASCII. Telix allows up to
four 'external' protocols to be defined and called from
within Telix. In this way, almost any kind of file
transfer is possible from within Telix.
- powerful multiple dialing directories, holding up to
1000 entries each. An entry contains many pieces of in-
formation required for communicating with remote ser-
vices, such as the phone number and communications pa-
rameters.
- automatic queue redialing for hard-to-reach numbers.
- reliable DEC VT102 and VT52 terminal emulation. Keys
may be redefined by the user.
- extensive SALT script language which allows Telix to
perform automated logons and many more complicated
functions. As an example of the power of script files,
the Telix Host Mode is written in the SALT script lan-
guage.
- full access to DOS including a DOS shell, a DOS Command
option, and full path support.
- A Host Mode with file transfers, operator paging, a Re-
mote DOS shell, and two access levels.
- A Chat Mode, keyboard macros, a scroll-back buffer,
session capture, usage log, translate table, and a va-
riety of other features, detailed in this manual. Above
all however, Telix is FAST, and has powerful, friendly,
user interface.
1.2 The Telix Philosophy
When Telix was written, a basic idea was kept in mind. It was
felt that a powerful program could be simple to operate, with
no loss of speed in order to achieve this ease of use.
Telix v3.12 Introduction 2
1.3 Machine Requirements
Telix will run on an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, or true compatible
with one hard drive and one floppy drive, or two floppy
drives, and with at least 180k of free memory. This is memory
available after DOS has been loaded. For a few functions, such
as the DOS Shell, more memory is helpful. Telix will support
up to 8 defined comm ports (COM1 through COM4 are predefined),
any number of disk drives, and a printer connected to the
parallel port.
To get full use of Telix your modem must meet certain stan-
dards as well, especially for the Host Mode script. The Car-
rier Detect signal should not be forced high (on) by the mo-
dem, so that Telix can tell when you are online. This is usu-
ally controlled by the setting of a dip switch on the modem,
or a modem command. The DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal
should not be ignored by the modem.
1.4 Telix Files
Telix comes with a number of files and creates more in its
normal operation. Some files included in the Telix package
are:
TELIX.EXE - The Telix program itself
TELIX.DOC - The Telix program reference manual
CS.EXE - The SALT script language compiler
SALT.DOC - The SALT script language reference
CONVERTF.EXE - Converts phone directories to Telix for-
mat
HOST.SLT - The Host Mode script file (source)
HOST.SLC - The Host Mode script file (compiled)
HCONFIG.SLT - Host Mode configuration script (source)
HCONFIG.SLC - Host Mode config. script (compiled)
*.KEY - The various key definition files for the
terminals supported by Telix
Files (optionally) created and used by Telix include:
TELIX.FON - The default dialing directory file
TELIX.LD - The Long Distance Codes file
TELIX.CAP - The default session capture file
TELIX.IMG - The screen image save file
TELIX.KEY - The default user key macros defini-
tion file
HOST.CNF - The Host Mode configuration file
Telix at one time or another can have a number of files open,
especially during Host Mode and a few other instances. If
Telix tells you it is having problems opening files then it is
probable that including the line:
Telix v3.12 Introduction 3
'files=20'
in your CONFIG.SYS file could clear up the problem. This al-
lows DOS to open more files (the default is 'files=8'). For
more information on the config.sys file see your DOS manual.
1.5 Start-Up Directory
When you run Telix it will remember the disk directory you ran
it from. After this point, even if you have changed the cur-
rent directory with the 'Change directory' command, Telix will
know that it should look for its program files on the start-up
directory. Some files will also be written on this directory
unless you specify another.
If you set the environment variable 'TELIX', Telix will have
another (even better) way of knowing where to look for its
files. The command form at the DOS prompt is:
set TELIX=pathname
where pathname is a the legal DOS pathname of the directory in
which the Telix files are located. Do not leave any space be-
tween the '=' and the arguments. For example, if you used 'set
TELIX=C:\TELIX\', Telix would know to look for its files in
the Telix directory on drive C. This way, no matter where you
run it from, Telix will always be able to find its files. To
reset this environment variable to nothing the command is:
set TELIX=
For more information on environment variables see your PC/MS-
DOS manual.
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2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 Starting a Telix Session
To start the Telix program type the following while at the DOS
prompt:
Telix [O] [Q] [B] [Sfilename] [Cfilename] [Ffilename]
The letters in the square brackets are optional command line
switches affecting what Telix will do upon start-up. The
square brackets should not be entered. The order and case of
the options does not matter but they MUST be separated by at
least one blank.
Specifying the 'O' option upon start-up tells Telix that you
are already online (connected to a host systems), and that it
should not try to initialize the modem.
The 'Q' option in the command line chooses quiet mode for the
current session. When quiet mode is on Telix will not sound
any alarms (e.g., when a file transfer is over), no matter
what the default setting for alarms is. This is useful for
those late night sessions. Any bell characters sent by the re-
mote system are still sounded however.
Specifying 'B' in the command line forces Telix to use the
PC's BIOS for all screen write operations, whatever the de-
fault setting for screen writes might be. This is useful when
you want to run Telix in a multi-tasking environment such as
Topview or MS Windows for just one session. Note that Telix is
DESQview aware, so you do not have to use this mode for
DESQview.
The 'S' option indicates that a script file (explained else-
where) is to be run immediately upon start-up. The 'S' should
be followed immediately (no blanks) by the name of the script
file to execute.
The 'C' option indicates that another Telix configuration file
than the standard TELIX.CNF should be used. If it doesn't ex-
ist, it will be created. In this way, you may have multiple
configurations for Telix. The name of the configuration file
should immediately follow the 'C', and should include the ex-
tension.
Telix v3.12 Getting Started 5
The 'F' option indicates that another dialing directory (FON)
file than the default TELIX.FON should be loaded at start-up.
The name should immediately follow the 'F'. Note that another
dialing directory file may also be loaded from within Telix
(in the dialing directory screen).
Upon starting, Telix will display a title screen for a period
of 25 seconds or until you press a key. Please read the mes-
sage on the title screen carefully. After you are past the ti-
tle screen, you will be in 'terminal mode' unless Telix can't
find the configuration file (usually TELIX.CNF), in which
case it will ask you a few questions about your machine and
modem, and then will write a configuration file for you.
2.2 Terminal Mode
Immediately after starting Telix, and for most of the time
while using it, you will be in Telix's terminal mode. While in
this mode any normal (ASCII) characters you type will be sent
to the modem port, and any incoming characters will be printed
on the screen. It is from the terminal mode that most Telix
commands are initiated. Most commands are selected by pressing
two keys at the same time. For example, to access the dialing
directory, you would press Alt-D. That is, while holding down
the Alt key, you press the D key.
2.2.1 The Help/Status Screen
While in terminal mode, pressing the Alt-Z sequence will
switch you to a help screen showing you a summary of all the
available commands. If the key for a command is pressed while
the help screen is still on, the screen will be turned off and
the command will be executed.
On the bottom of the help/status screen is some information
regarding some current settings and the status of the current
connection, as follows (in slightly compressed form).
+------------------------------------------------------------+
| Time..10:39:00 Online .... No | Capture...Off |
| Date..06-29-88 | Printer...Off |
| Baud..2400 Terminal .. VT102 | Script....None |
| Comm..N,8,1 Port ...... COM1 | Reg. Key..TELIX.KEY |
| Echo..Off Add LF .... Off | Dial Dir..TELIX.FON |
+------------------------------------------------------------+
Items included are: the current time and date, the connect
status, the elapsed time for the call in progress, the current
communications parameters, the state of the capture file and
printer, the currently executing script file (if there is
one), the current dialing directory, the current keyboard
macro definition file, and a few other items.
Telix v3.12 Getting Started 6
2.2.2 The Status Line
Telix has an optional status line which may be displayed at
the bottom or top of the screen (it may be controlled via the
Telix Configuration Menu). The status lines displays the cur-
rent communications setting such as baud rate and parity, the
state of the Capture file, whether or not the printer is on,
the currently executing script file (scripts are explained
elsewhere), and whether Telix is On-line or Off-line.
2.3 Communications Parameters
Pressing Alt-P allows you to change the Communications Parame-
ters. This is the format in which Telix sends data over the
modem, and expects to receive it in. After pressing Alt-P a
window is displayed with the current parameters at the top,
and the options in the rest of the window. To change a value
press the letter of the setting you want.
+-| Comm Parameters |----------------+
| |
| Current: 2400,N,8,1,COM1 |
| |
| Speed Parity Data |
| |
| A: 300 J: None Q: 7 |
| B: 1200 K: Even R: 8 |
| C: 2400 L: Odd |
| D: 4800 M: Mark Stop |
| E: 9600 N: Space |
| F: 19200 S: 1 |
| F: 38400 T: 2 |
| F: 57600 O: N-8-1 |
| F: 115200 P: E-7-1 |
| |
| 1: COM1 3: COM3 5: COM5 7: COM7 |
| 2: COM2 4: COM4 6: COM6 8: COM8 |
| |
| Choice, or <Enter> to exit? |
+------------------------------------+
There are a number of parameters that can be changed. The baud
rate is the speed that you want to communicate at (it should
really be called bps rate, which stands for bits per second.
1200 baud and 2400 baud are the two most common speeds in use,
and represent about 120 and 240 characters per second, respec-
tively. Baud rates all the way up to 115200 are supported by
Telix, however a fast PC is needed for the higher rates (a
stock 4.77 MHz XT can handle 9600 and possibly 19200 baud,
higher rates need an AT class computer). Parity is a form of
error checking. Allowable parities are None, Even, and Odd.
Data bits is the number of bits in each character. Allowable
values are 7 and 8. Finally, the number of stop bits parameter
Telix v3.12 Getting Started 7
can be set to either 1 or 2. The most common format for BBS
use is a baud rate of 1200 or 2400, 8 data bits, no parity,
and 1 stop bit. On many large networks such as Compuserve, the
data format used is E71.
The communications parameters menu also allows you to select
the communications port you want to use. Note that by default
only the first four comm ports are defined (the last four are
duplicates of COM1).
Changing any parameters changes them only for the duration of
the current communications session. If you want a set of pa-
rameters to be the default when you start Telix, use the Telix
Configuration Menu.
2.4 Using Telix Menus
Whenever Telix must ask you to select an item from a group of
options, it uses the same basic type of menu. The options will
be arranged vertically for a vertically oriented menu, and
next to each other for a horizontally oriented menu. There are
two ways to select the item that you want. Each menu option
has one of its letters in bold text; pressing that letter will
select the corresponding option. As well, one option in the
menu is always highlighted in inverse video. The arrow keys on
the PC's keypad will move the highlight up and down or left
and right. When the highlight is over the option you want to
select, press Carriage Return.
2.5 Entering and Editing Strings
While using Telix, you will often have to enter a string of
characters, for example a filename, or a list of numbers to
dial. Telix gives you full editing powers when you enter a
string. As you type characters, you may use the Backspace key
to delete previously entered characters. The Left and Right
arrow keys allow you to move back and forth in the string to
edit what you have entered. By default, any characters you en-
ter overwrite any that are already there. Pressing the Ins key
will place Telix in insert mode, and any existing characters
are pushed ahead as you type. Pressing Ins once more places
you back in overwrite mode. Finally, pressing the Ctrl-Left
and Ctrl-Right arrow keys allows you to move back and forth in
the string by increments of a word.
2.6 Output String Translation
In quite a few instances while using Telix, the user must
specify a string to be sent out over the modem port. Sometimes
this string must contain characters which can not be printed
on the screen, for example, control characters, and even
pauses. There has to be a way of indicating these special
Telix v3.12 Getting Started 8
characters, and it is done through the use of special charac-
ters called translation characters. When these translation
characters are encountered in an output string they are trans-
lated into other characters. The default translation charac-
ters are:
^ - when this character is encountered in an output
string it will make the following character a con-
trol character. For example, ^A will send out the
code for Control-A. A few common control characters
are ^M, which is the Carriage Return character, ^J,
which is the Line Feed character, and ^[, which is
the Esc character. To send out the ^ character it-
self, use two ^'s, as explained above.
~ - when this character is encountered it will make
Telix pause for 1/2 a second. There is no way to
send the actual ~ character out. Two in a row will
be converted to two pauses.
There is one thing to keep in mind. These characters are only
translated on strings sent out to the modem, for example, the
dialing prefix, the hang-up string, a keyboard macro, the mo-
dem initialization string, and a few other cases.
2.7 Ending a Telix Session
To exit the Telix program, press Alt-X. Telix will ask you if
you really want to exit. Press 'Y' to confirm the exit, 'N' or
Esc to return to Telix.
If Telix detects that you are still on-line (connected to an-
other computer), it will also present a third option,
'Hang-Up'. If this option is selected, Telix will make sure
that the connection is broken before exiting.
Telix v3.12 Program Features 9
3. PROGRAM FEATURES
3.1 Hang-Up
Pressing Alt-H will make Telix attempt to hang-up the modem.
Unless this is disabled in the configuration Menu, Telix first
attempts to hang up the modem by turning off a signal on the
RS-232 port called the DTR line. This works with most modems.
If this doesn't work, Telix then sends the hang-up string de-
fined in the Configuration Menu to the modem. If this still
doesn't work and Telix detects that you are still online,
Telix will warn you. If Telix is consistently telling you that
hang-ups fail even when they work, your modem is almost cer-
tainly overriding the Carrier Detect signal. See the appendix
on common problems for the solution to this.
3.2 Capture File
Telix allows you to capture (record) data coming in from the
comm port and printed on the terminal screen, to a disk file.
To open the capture file, press Alt-L. You will be prompted
for the filename to save the log to. Press Return to use the
default filename. All data is added to the end of the file if
it exists already. To turn off the log press Alt-L again and
select the "Close" option. To temporarily pause capturing data
to the file, press Alt-L and select the "Pause" option. While
capturing is paused, any characters received are not saved to
the file. To then un-pause capturing, press Alt-L and select
the "Unpause" option.
3.3 Printer
The printer may be toggled on and off by pressing Ctrl-@ to
record information coming in from the comm port and printed on
the terminal screen. If Telix hangs when printer logging is
turned on, the printer is turned off, and should be turned on
to proceed.
3.4 Usage Log
Telix allows a usage log to be opened, which keeps track of
calls you make and file that you transfer. This is handy for
keeping a record of your long distance calls, for example. The
Usage Log is toggled on and off with the Alt-U key. If it is
currently closed, you are prompted for the name to open it to
(TELIX.USE is the default). If it is currently opened, then it
is closed. You may also set the Usage Log to be opened by de-
fault at Telix start-up (via the Configuration Menu).
Telix v3.12 Program Features 10
Following is a sample portion of a log:
88-05-17 00:12:41 Telix Usage Log Created.
88-05-29 00:12:41 Telix Usage Log Opened.
88-05-29 00:13:06 Connected with : TBoard
88-05-29 00:13:06 ++ At phone # : 123-4567
88-05-29 00:13:06 ++ Settings : 2400,N,8,1
88-05-29 00:14:53 Hangup command selected.
88-05-29 00:16:25 Connected with : Joe's BBS
88-05-29 00:16:25 ++ At phone # : 1-987-654-3210
88-05-29 00:16:25 ++ Settings : 2400,N,8,1
88-05-29 00:17:17 Download using Telink protocol.
88-05-29 00:17:19 ++ File : D:\DL\ZTC100.ARC
88-05-29 00:41:09 ++ Chars per second : 165
88-05-29 00:41:11 ++ File : D:\DL\SRC100.ARC
88-05-29 00:58:26 ++ Chars per second : 165
88-05-29 00:58:28 ++ File : D:\DL\OPT100.ARC
88-05-29 01:22:54 ++ Chars per second : 165
88-05-29 01:23:11 Hangup command selected.
88-05-29 01:23:12 Exiting Telix.
88-05-29 01:23:12 Telix Usage Log Closed.
The log is quite simple in form and easy to understand. Lines
that start with '++' are a continuation of the previous line.
Following is a listing of possible entries:
Key Log Entry
---- -----------------------------------------------
Alt-U Telix Usage Log Created.
Telix Usage Log Opened.
Telix Usage Log Closed.
Alt-D Connected with : (entry name)
++ At phone # : (phone number)
++ Settings : (comm settings)
Alt-R Download using (name) protocol.
++ File : (pathname)
++ Chars per second : (CPS)
++ Transfer aborted.
Alt-S Upload using (name) protocol.
++ File: (pathname)
++ Chars per second : (CPS)
++ Transfer aborted.
Alt-H Hangup command selected.
Alt-X Exiting Telix.
The entries on the right are related to the commands shown on
the left. Note that a script file has the ability to stamp
text into the Usage Log, so other entries are possible.
Telix v3.12 Program Features 11
3.5 Scroll-Back
To review past screens of characters press Alt-B. You will be
in the Scroll-Back display. You will be able to move through
the last one thousand to 64 thousand characters received
(depending on the setting in the Configuration Menu) by using
the arrow keys to scroll line by line, the Home and End keys
to go to the beginning and end of the buffer, and the PgUp and
PgDn keys to scroll through the buffer a page at a time.
To find a certain string in the buffer press 'F'. Telix will
prompt for the string to search for. If the string is found
the line containing it will be placed at the top of the
screen. To search for the same string as last time press Re-
turn when asked for the search string.
To save the screen image to a file press 'I'. Telix will
prompt you for the file to save the image to. If the file al-
ready exists, the screen image will be appended to it. To
print out a screen image to your printer press Shift-PrtSc.
3.6 Keyboard Definitions/Macros
Telix will let you assign text to a key so that it is sent to
the comm port when that key is pressed. This is usually called
a keyboard macro, and is useful in saving keystrokes (for ex-
ample, you can assign your name to a key). Telix actually
keeps two key definitions tables in memory at all times (each
table holds the text assigned to each key), the user table and
the terminal table. The terminal table is used for terminal
emulation key assignments. When Telix is told to start emulat-
ing a certain terminal, it loads into this table definitions
specific to that terminal. Therefore, for each terminal there
is a key definition file which is loaded as needed. The user
table on the other hand is relatively constant. You might want
to assign your name to the Atl-1 key for example. This kind of
definition would be put in the user table.
When a key is pressed, Telix follows this procedure: If there
is a definition for that key in the terminal key table, send
that text; otherwise if there is a definition in the user
table for that key, send the text; otherwise if the key repre-
sents an ASCII value, send that value; otherwise if the key is
a Telix command (like Atl-D), perform that command.
The keyboard definition/macro editor is entered with the Alt-K
key sequence from terminal mode. Telix will ask you if you
want to access the user or the terminal key definition table.
Unless you wanted to modify the keys for a specific terminal,
you would always select the user table. Telix will present the
following menu:
Load Save Clear Display displayKey Edit eXit
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To load definitions from a previously saved key definition
file into memory, select the 'Load' option. Telix will ask for
the name of the key definition file (and use the extension
'.KEY' if none is specified). Current key assignments will be
cleared. The standard key definition file is "TELIX.KEY" and
is loaded at start-up if it exists.
To save the current key definitions to a disk file, select the
'Save' option. Telix will ask what file to save them to, and
use the extension '.KEY' if none is specified.
Selecting 'Clear' will clear all the current key definitions
in this table.
Selecting 'Display' will show what text is assigned to each
key.
Selecting 'displayKey' will allow you to look at what is as-
signed to one specific key, by pressing it when prompted.
To actually enter or edit the text assigned to a key, select
'Edit'. Telix will print the existing definition and allow you
to edit it. Enter the characters that you want the key to send
when pressed. Control characters and pauses can be included in
the definition in the manner described previously in the man-
ual under Output String Translation. Remember that if you make
any changes they will be lost when you exit Telix unless you
use the 'Save' option as described above, to save them to
disk.
Telix also allows you to run a script file when a certain
function key is pressed. If a function key definition has an
'@' character as its first character Telix will assume the
rest of the definition is the name of a script file, and will
try to execute it. For example pressing the function key whose
definition is '@logon' would run the script file called
'logon.scr'. If you really want to send out an '@' character
as the first character in the key definition, then use two of
them instead. e.g., the definition '@@Hello' would send out
'@Hello'.
3.7 DOS Shell
Pressing Alt-J will let you jump to a DOS shell. You will see
the DOS prompt and will be able execute any DOS command, for
example 'dir'. If there is enough memory left, you can even
run programs. To exit the DOS shell type 'exit' and press Re-
turn. You will be back in Telix with the screen undisturbed
from before your jump to the shell. In order to run the DOS
shell, there must be enough memory left, and Telix must be
able to find the file called COMMAND.COM. If either of these
requirements is not met, Telix will tell you so. (The file
COMMAND.COM is the DOS command interpreter. It is usually
pointed to by the DOS environment variable COMSPEC. See your
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DOS manual for more information). If you run a serial port re-
lated program in the shell, there is a good chance that it
will re-initialize the com port and another piece of informa-
tion called the com interrupt vector. If this happens, Telix
will notice and re-initialize the port to the old values when
you return from the shell.
3.8 DOS Command
Pressing Alt-V allows you to enter one DOS command or filename
to run. This command is then executed and control is returned
to Telix. As can be seen this is similar to the DOS shell, but
is useful when you have only one command to enter. There are
many uses for this command. For example, if your file viewing
utility is called 'List', you could press Alt-V and then enter
'List TELIX.DOC'. This would load your file view utility and
let you look at the TELIX.DOC file. After you terminated this
program you would be back in Telix. Any DOS command is legal,
for example 'copy a:*.arc c:', or 'ren data dat1'. If for some
reason you might want Telix to pause after the command is fin-
ished, add a ';' character to the end of the command string,
for example 'type TELIX.DOC;'. This stops the last screen-full
typed from scrolling by too quickly when control returns to
Telix.
3.9 Editor
Pressing Alt-A will allow you to run your favorite editor from
within Telix. In order to do this you must go to the Con-
figuration Menu and supply the full name and path of your edi-
tor in the 'Filenames and paths' area. As well, there must be
enough memory left, and if you specified a batch file to be
run, Telix must be able to find the DOS command processor COM-
MAND.COM.
3.10 DOS and File Functions
Pressing Alt-F will display a menu of some common DOS op-
erations. For convenience, a few commands available elsewhere
have been included.
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+-| DOS Functions |------+
| |
| Jump to DOS shell |
| Files directory |
| Change drive/directory |
| Delete file |
| DOS command |
| Run editor |
| Exit |
| |
+------------------------+
1: Jump to DOS Shell. This performs the same function as the
Alt-J command.
2: Files directory. Telix will prompt you for the optional
filespec, for example '*.doc'. If you want to list all
the files in the current directory then just press Re-
turn. Telix will then do one of two things. If you have
defined a directory program to use (in the Configuration
Menu), Telix will run it. Otherwise Telix will use its
own internal directory program, which is similar to the
DOS 'dir' command but also displays the time it would
take to transfer each file shown. The time is correct for
the current default upload file transfer protocol.
3: Change drive/directory. The current directory is dis-
played and you are asked to enter a new one. You can en-
ter a new drive, a new directory, or both. This will be-
come the current directory. Note that this is slightly
different from the DOS 'chdir' command.
4: Delete file. You are asked to enter the filename of the
file to delete.
5: DOS command. This performs the same function as the Alt-V
command.
6: Run editor. This performs the same function as the Alt-A
command.
3.11 Screen Image
Pressing Alt-I saves an image of the screen to the Telix
Screen Image file. This file is usually called TELIX.IMG, but
can be renamed in the Configuration Menu. If the file exists,
the image is added to the end of it.
3.12 The Translate Table
Sometimes it is necessary for certain incoming or outgoing
characters to be changed to another value or stripped alto-
gether. For this purpose, Telix keeps in memory and incoming
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and an outgoing character 'translate table'. For every charac-
ter in the ASCII set, the table defines what it should be
changed to. By default, no character translation is performed,
as for each character, the new value is defined to be the same
as the old one. The translate table facility is entered by
pressing Alt-W while in terminal mode. Telix will ask whether
you want to work with the incoming or outgoing table, and then
display the translate table screen with the following menu at
the bottom:
Load Clear Save Edit Other eXit
Most of the screen is used to display translation values. Each
column holds on the left the original character (ASCII value),
and on the right the new character. Only half the ASCII set
can be displayed on one screen. Select the 'Other' option to
toggle the display to show the other half of the character
set.
The 'Load' option is used to load a previously saved translate
table definition file. Telix will ask for the filename, in-
cluding extension.
The 'Clear' option is used to reset all values in the trans-
late table in memory, so that no translation is performed.
The 'Save' option is used to save the current translate table
definition to a disk file. Telix will ask for the file name to
save the table to. You must include the extension if needed (a
common extension for this purpose is '.XLT").
The 'Edit' option is used to actually edit the translate
table. Telix will ask for the old ASCII value, and the new
one. If the new value of a character is defined as 0, that
character is completely striped.
It is sometimes useful to have an incoming and/or outgoing
translate table load automatically when Telix is run. If the
file TELIXIN.XLT exists at Telix start-up, it is assumed to be
a default incoming character translate table, and is loaded
into that slot. Similarly, if the file TELIXOUT.XLT exists at
start-up, it is assumed to be the default outgoing translate
table, and loaded.
3.13 Chat Mode
Normally while using Telix with a remote host, your characters
are not echoed by Telix. When you type a character, it is sent
to the remote host, which checks it and then sends it back to
you, and only then is it printed on your screen. However if
two users want to chat with each other this becomes a problem,
because each user's software expects the other side to echo
the characters back, and since it doesn't, nothing is printed.
Telix has a special Chat Mode to deal with this.
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When you press Alt-Y Telix enters Chat Mode. Any characters
you type are printed on your screen immediately, without hav-
ing to be echoed by the other side. As well, it takes only a
Carriage Return to advance to a new line, a Line Feed charac-
ter is not needed immediately afterwards. Telix also splits
the streams of text. Any characters you type are displayed on
the bottom half of the screen, while the characters coming
from the remote side are displayed on the top half of the
screen. When you wish to exit Chat Mode, press the Esc key.
3.14 Clear Screen
To clear the screen press Alt-C. The screen will be cleared to
the default colors, and the cursor will be placed in the upper
left-hand corner.
3.15 Local Echo
Pressing Alt-E will toggle local echo on and off. If local
echo is on, characters you type are printed on the screen. If
local echo is off characters you type are not printed on the
screen, they must be sent back to you by the remote host to be
printed by the screen. Most hosts are set up so that local
echo should be off; they will do the echoing. This is called a
full duplex host. Often however when talking to another user,
or when talking to a half duplex host, local echo must be
turned on to see the characters you type.
3.16 Add Line Feeds
When a line of characters is received from a remote system, it
is usually terminated by a Carriage Return followed by a Line
Feed character. If the Line Feed character is missing lines
will overwrite each other. If this seems to be happening when
you are connected to a remote host then you must make Telix
add Line Feeds to each incoming Carriage Return. Pressing
Shift-Tab will toggle the adding of Line-Feed characters. If
this option is on, every time a Carriage Return is received, a
Line Feed is added immediately after it.
3.17 Break Signal
Some hosts require the use of a special modem signal called a
Break signal, to do certain tasks like end transmissions. To
make Telix send a Break signal to the remote host press Ctrl-
End.
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3.18 DOORWAY Mode
Pressing Alt-= while in Terminal Mode will toggle DOORWAY mode
on/off. DOORWAY mode is used by the DOORWAY utility, and sev-
eral other applications. While in DOORWAY mode, when a key is
pressed Telix simply sends its raw scan code out the serial
port, as returned by the PC's BIOS keyboard function. Note
that since for any key except Alt-=, Telix just sends the
value to the serial port, you must first switch out of DOORWAY
mode to perform any Telix function.
3.19 Miscellaneous Functions
Pressing Alt-M while in Terminal Mode will cause Telix to dis-
play the Misc. Functions menu
+-| Misc. Functions |-----+
| |
| Send Modem Init string |
| Send Auto-Answer string |
| 80x25 screen |
| 80x43 screen |
| 80x50 screen |
| eXit |
| |
+-------------------------+
3.19.1 Sending Modem Strings
To re-send the Modem Init string defined in the Modem and di-
aling page of the configuration Menu, select the first option
of the Misc. Functions Menu.
To send the Modem Auto-Answer string defined in the Modem and
dialing page of the configuration Menu, select the second op-
tion of the Misc. Functions Menu. If this string is properly
defined, the modem will be placed in auto-answer mode.
3.19.2 Setting the Screen Size
The third through fifth options of the Misc. Functions Menu
deal with setting the screen size (height). These options are
valid only on EGA and/or VGA systems. Note that a standard EGA
system can switch only between 25 and 43 lines, and can not
handle 50. Note that some VGA cards can switch only between 25
and 50 lines, and can not handle 43. Trying to use one of
these options on a system not equipped with an EGA or VGA
video card is not allowed.
Telix v3.12 The Dialing Directory 18
4. THE DIALING DIRECTORY
Telix allows you to keep telephone numbers in files called di-
aling directories. A dialing directory is variable sized and
can hold from 1 to 1000 entries. Besides the number, many
other fields of information are stored, such as the communica-
tions parameters needed to talk to the service. All the fields
are described below. The default dialing directory file is
called TELIX.FON, but you can have as many directories as you
want and load them as needed.
To access the dialing directory press Alt-D while in terminal
mode. A small window will appear, asking you to enter the en-
tries to dial or to press Return to see the dialing directory.
For the moment just press Return. This first window is simply
a very quick way to dial your most commonly called numbers.
Once you have pressed Return the dialing directory will ap-
pear.
4.1 The Display
Most of the screen is taken up by a window showing 15 (or
more, depending on the screen mode) of the possible 1000 en-
tries in the dialing directory. On the bottom of the screen is
a menu of options, here shown on two lines so that it will
fit:
Dial List Toggle Find Manual Redial Add Edit Clear
Unmark Other eXit
This menu works in a similar manner to the other menus found
in Telix, as described in the section 'Using Telix Menus'. In
addition, since dialing is such a common function, if any nu-
meric key is pressed, it is assumed that the 'List' function
is wanted and this number is carried over as the first digit
entered for that function. At the same time you may view the
dialing directory. To scroll through the directory one entry
at a time, use the Up and Down arrow keys. Use PgUp to go back
one page, and PgDn to go forward one page. Press Home to go to
the beginning of the directory, and End to go to the end of
the directory. It should be emphasized that whenever the line
'Scroll with Up, Down, Home, End, PgUp, and PgDn' is dis-
played, you may scroll through the directory.
For each entry, many items are stored. All the fields can not
be displayed at the same time; you may toggle which fields are
shown on the screen by selecting the 'Toggle' command. Each
entry contains information under the following headers:
Name: This is the name of the remote service (i.e., Com-
puserve, Genie, Telix Software Support BBS, etc.).
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Number: This is the phone number which Telix should dial to
reach the remote service.
Line Format: These are the communication parameters (such as
baud rate, parity, etc.) needed to talk to this service.
Script: A script file may be linked to each entry in the dial-
ing directory. When Telix connects to this service, that
script file is then run, and may for example automatically
log-on, entering your name and password as needed, for greater
convenience and speed.
LastCall: This is the date of the last successful call you
made to this remote service.
Total: This is the total number of successful calls you've
made to this number.
Terminal: This is the terminal Telix should start emulating
when a connection has been reached to this number.
P: This is the first letter of the protocol which should be
set as the default if a connection is reached to this number.
E: This controls whether local echo should be on or off when a
connection is reached with this number.
L: This controls whether the Add Line Feeds setting should be
on or off when a connection is reached with this number.
H: This controls whether Telix will strip the high (most sig-
nificant) bit of incoming characters in terminal mode.
BD: This controls whether a received backspace sequence is de-
structive (that is, if the character backspaced over should
also be erased).
BK: This controls what value the Backspace key sends, either
Backspace, or Del.
DP: This (advanced) setting is used to tell Telix what Dialing
Prefix to use when dialing this entry. One use for it is to
turn on or off MNP (error correcting) support in modems, to
avoid delays when the number called does not support it any-
way.
Password: This filed may hold a password for the remote ser-
vice represented by this entry. The password may be used by a
script file to automatically perform a log-on operation.
Please note that this field is not encrypted, so if security
is a problem, do not store your passwords in the dialing di-
rectory!
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4.2 Editing an Entry
To edit the currently highlighted dialing directory entry se-
lect 'Edit' from the dialing directory menu. A window will ap-
pear with the old contents of the entry. You may edit each
field, starting with the first (name). to leave the contents
of a filed as-is, press Return. Pressing Esc one or more times
will get you out of the edit window without any changes being
made.
Once all the fields have been edited, Telix will ask you if
the 'Last Call' and 'Total Calls' fields should be cleared.
Answer yes or no as needed. Telix will then ask for confirma-
tion before writing any changes to disk.
4.3 Adding Entries
To add a blank entry to the end of the dialing directory, se-
lect 'Add' from the dialing directory menu. A dialing direc-
tory may hold up to 1000 entries.
4.4 Clearing Entries
To clear an entry or a range of entries select 'Clear' from
the dialing directory menu. Telix will ask you to select the
range of entries to clear, by moving the highlight bar and
pressing Enter. After confirming your choice, Telix will clear
the selected entries back to empty entries.
4.5 Finding an Entry
To search for a particular entry in the dialing directory se-
lect 'Find' from the dialing directory menu. You will be asked
to give the string to search for. If Telix finds the entry
with that string in it, that entry will be highlighted. If
while searching for the string Telix reaches the end of the
directory, it will wrap around to the beginning and continue
the search. If the string still can not be found Telix will
say 'Sorry, string not found'. If you want to search for the
same string as last time, just press Return when asked for the
search string.
4.6 Dialing
Telix allows you to dial a group of dialing directory entries
repeatedly until a connection is established, or you abort the
attempt. Selecting the 'Dial' function from the dialing direc-
tory menu will make Telix commence dialing in sequence all the
currently marked entries.
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You may also dial a user-entered list of entries, by selecting
the 'List' function from the dialing directory menu. Telix
will ask you to enter up to 10 entries to dial in sequence (to
make List dialing even more convenient, you may also select
the 'List' function by pressing a numeric key while in the di-
aling directory menu; this number is then carried over and en-
tered as the first digit in the string you are asked to en-
ter). While you are entering the list of entries to dial you
may also scroll through the directory as described above. If
you specify more than one entry to dial, each should be sep-
arated by a space.
Sometimes you may want to dial a number that is not in the di-
aling directory. To do this select the 'Manual' option of the
dialing directory menu, which stands for 'manual dial'. You
will be asked to enter a number to be sent to the modem. What-
ever you supply will be sent out exactly as is, except for
Long Distance codes (see below), which are still valid.
4.6.1 Long Distance Codes
A Long Distance code is an advanced dialing option which adds
some flexibility. There are four Long Distance code charac-
ters: !, @, $, and +, which when encountered while dialing
expand to user-defined strings (see section below on revising
Long distance codes).
If Telix is dialing a number from a dialing directory entry,
and one of the Long Distance code characters is encountered in
the number, Telix will instead send whatever string has been
assigned to that code. For example, a dialing directory entry
could contain the phone number '!967-1111'. If the string
'9,,' was assigned to the ! LD code character, Telix when di-
aling this entry would first send the 9 followed by the com-
mas, and then send the rest of the digits.
LD codes may also be used with the 'List' dial function. When
you place one of them in front of or behind an entry number to
dial, it will be expanded to a string. For example you could
have the exclamation sign '!', be expanded to '9,', or any
string you specify. You may place up to 3 Long Distances codes
in front and one Long Distance code after each entry number.
For example, specifying the entry '+21!' would send the string
for the '+' Long Distance code, followed by the number from
entry 21, followed by the string for Long Distance code '!'.
The string
'10 +15 20!'
entered at the prompt would dial entry 10, then entry 15 with
a Long Distance code in front of it, and finally entry number
20, with a Long Distance code after it. These numbers are re-
dialed repeatedly until a connection is reached. To learn
about the redial window see the Redial function below.
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4.7 Other Functions
Selecting 'Other' from the dialing directory menu will present
a menu of secondary functions, dealing with the deletion or
insertion of entries in the dialing directory, with revising
Long Distance Codes, and with the handling of dialing directo-
ries (Telix allows you to have as many dialing directories as
needed and switch among them at will).
4.7.1 Inserting Blank Entries
To insert blank entries in the dialing directory, select
'Insert' from the dialing directory 'Other' menu. Entries will
be inserted at the current position of the highlight bar.
Telix will ask how many entries to insert and will ask for
confirmation before proceeding.
4.7.2 Deleting Entries
To delete an entry or a range of entries in the dialing direc-
tory select the 'Delete' option from the dialing directory
'Other' menu. The range to delete is selected by moving the
highlight bar. After confirming your choice, the entries will
be deleted and any following entries will move up to where the
deleted entries were.
4.7.3 Revising Long Distance Codes
To revise the Long Distance codes, select the option called
'Edit_LD' from the dialing directory 'Other' menu. There are
four Long Distance code characters: ! @ - +. As described in
the section on dialing, when you place one of them in front of
or behind a number to dial, it will be expanded to a string.
After selecting this option you will be shown a menu of the
available long distance codes. Selecting an LD Code will let
you modify the text currently assigned to it. After you have
made your changes, you must save them to disk with the 'Save
changes' option, if you want to use them every time you run
Telix.
4.7.4 Creating a Dialing Directory
To create a blank dialing directory (which can later be modi-
fied), select the option called 'Create' from the dialing di-
rectory screen's 'Other' menu. Telix will ask you for the name
the new directory should use. Any legal DOS filename is suit-
able, and there is no default extension. Telix will then cre-
ate the blank directory on disk. The current dialing directory
is not be affected and will stay in memory.
Telix v3.12 The Dialing Directory 23
4.7.5 Loading a Dialing directory
To load another dialing directory select the 'Load' option
form the dialing directory screen's 'Other' menu. Telix will
ask for the name of the new directory and then load it into
memory. Telix does not assume any default extension, so if the
directory you want to load has one, include it (e.g.,
TELIX.FON). The new directory becomes the default directory
for the rest of the session or until you load another one.
4.7.6 Printing the Dialing directory
Selecting the 'Print' option from the dialing directory
screen's 'Other' menu allows you to print out the current di-
aling directory, to the printer, the serial port, or any de-
vice or disk file. Telix will ask you for the device or file
to print to. Enter the name or press Return to use the 'PRN'
device (printer). Since these are DOS devices, Telix has no
way of knowing, for example, things such as whether or not
your printer is online. So if Telix seems to lock-up here,
make sure your printer is on and it is set to online.
4.8 Automatic Queue Redial
When Telix has one or more numbers to dial, it redials repeat-
edly until a connection is made. To keep you informed of the
status of the redial Telix displays a status window, and
alerts you when a connection is established. The status window
is similar to the figure below.
+-| Redial |-------------------------------------------------+
| |
| Redial started at 20:15:33 Press: T to change dial time |
| Attempt #10 20:19:27 D to delete from list |
| |
| This attempt: Dialing My Favorite BBS ... 22 |
| number: 967-1111 |
| Last Attempt: Busy |
| |
| Press Space to cycle to next number, Esc to exit. |
+------------------------------------------------------------+
Information included in the status window is the time redial
was started, the time the current attempt was started, the
status of the last attempt, the status of the current attempt,
and a countdown timer for the current attempt.
If you are dialing all the marked entries with the dialing di-
rectory 'Dial' command, when a connection is reached, the mark
is taken off the entry connected to, so that when you later
select the 'Dial' function again, only the remaining entries
are dialed. If you are dialing a list of entries selected with
the 'List' dialing directory command, when a connection is es-
Telix v3.12 The Dialing Directory 24
tablished the entry connected to is taken out of the list, so
that when you later select the 'Redial' command from the dial-
ing directory or the Alt-Q command from terminal mode, only
the remaining entries will be shown.
While redialing, you have the option of changing the time that
Telix waits for a connection, and also the option of deleting
a number from the list to dial, by pressing 'T' and 'D'
respectively.
Normally, when a connection has been reached, Telix sounds an
alarm to alert you of this. If a script file is linked to the
entry however, the alarm is skipped so that the script may im-
mediately proceed. It is thus the responsibility of the linked
script to alert the user of the fact that a connection has
been reached.
Pressing Alt-Q while in the terminal mode or selecting 'Redial
last' from the dialing directory menu will allow you to redial
one or more numbers that you entered previously using the
'List' command, so that you do not have to re-enter them. You
will be shown the list and asked to edit it until you are sat-
isfied, and then to press Return.
4.9 The Quick Dial Bar
You may have noticed that after you press Alt-D an inverse bar
is displayed on the bottom of the screen, asking you to select
the entries to dial or press Return to see the Dialing direc-
tory. Up to now, you have just pressed Return to go on to the
Dialing Directory, but this bar is a quick way to dial com-
monly called directory entries whose numbers you have memo-
rized. You may enter a list of entries to dial just as if you
had used the 'List' command of the dialing directory menu.
This saves the dialing directory from having to be displayed
on the screen if you already know the entry or entries you
want to dial. The Quick Dial Bar can also be used to dial a
number manually. To do this just preface the number with an
'm'. For example, 'm967-1111' would dial 967-1111, just as if
you had used the 'Manual' dial option of the Dialing Di-
rectory. Either lowercase or uppercase 'm' is accepted. The
use of the Quick Dial Bar may be disabled via the Configura-
tion Menu.
Telix v3.12 File Transfers 25
5. FILE TRANSFERS
Sending files from one computer to another is one of the most
useful things you can do with your modem. Telix supports a
full assortment of the most popular file transfer protocols,
including Xmodem, Xmodem-1k, Xmodem-1k-g, Zmodem, Compuserve
Quick B, Kermit, Ymodem, Ymodem-g, SEAlink, Telink, Modem7,
and ASCII. Telix's file transfers are very fast, surpassing
most programs in speed by a respectable margin. All file
transfers use a 10 Kbyte buffer, and full error detection is
standard.
Telix allows you to define up to four external protocols,
which are completely integrated into the file transfer menus.
when you select one of these protocols, Telix executes a DOS
batch file or Telix script file, which must then call the ap-
propriate external driver for the protocol. In this way, you
may add virtually any file transfer protocol to Telix. Adding
external protocols is defined in the section on the Configura-
tion Menu.
5.1 Downloading (Receiving) Files
To start downloading (receiving) a file from a remote host,
you must usually inform the remote host of the files that you
want it to send to you. You must then start the download on
the Telix side. Pressing the Alt-R key will display a menu
asking which file transfer protocol you would like to use:
+-| Download file |-+
| |
| Which Protocol? |
| |
| ASCII |
| CIS Quick B |
| Kermit |
| Modem7 |
| SEAlink |
| Telink |
| Xmodem |
| 1k-Xmodem |
| G-1k-Xmodem |
| Ymodem (Batch) |
| YmodEm-g |
| Zmodem |
| Quit |
| |
+-------------------+
If any external protocols are defined, they are also shown as
part of the menu.
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If you have selected Xmodem, Xmodem-1k, Xmodem-1k-g, or ASCII,
as the protocol, Telix will ask you for the filename to save
the file to. Telix always watches what you type while online,
and will often know the name of the file you want to transfer,
in which case this name will be displayed and all you have to
do to accept it is press Return. Any legal DOS filename is
valid, including a path. If the filename you supply already
exists, Telix will ask you to confirm your choice or give an-
other filename. If you select any other protocol, the remote
sender of the file will supply the name to save the file to.
If you have entered a download directory name in the
Configuration Menu, Telix will automatically save download
files there if you don't specify another path. Telix has auto-
matic incoming file protection. If the name is supplied by the
host and exists already the file is renamed by using numerals
in the extension, as needed.
During the transfer, a full status window is displayed showing
the elapsed time, the number of bytes received, and an approx-
imate Character Per Second rating, which can give an idea of
the effective speed of the transfer. Batch protocols will also
display the expected file size and file transfer time. For
ASCII transfers, a status window is not displayed, only a sin-
gle status line at the top of the screen. To abort a file
transfer at any time press the Escape key.
5.2 Uploading (Sending) Files
To start uploading (sending) a file to a remote host you must
also usually inform the host of the file you will be sending
it. To start the upload on the Telix end press the Alt-S key.
This will display a menu asking you which file transfer proto-
col you want to use to send the file. After you have selected
the protocol, you will be asked for the file(s) to send. You
may use the wildcard characters ? and * (see your DOS manual,
for more information about wildcard characters). During the
file transfer, a full status window is displayed, unless you
are using ASCII protocol, in which case only a status line is
displayed. Information shown is the expected time the transfer
will take, the time remaining, the number of bytes to send,
the number of bytes left, and an approximate Character Per
Second rating, which can give an idea of the effective speed
of the transfer. To abort a transfer at any time press the Es-
cape key.
5.3 File Transfer Protocols
Xmodem - This is the most popular protocol in use today, but
it is slowly being replaced by quicker and more reliable
protocols. Xmodem sends files in blocks of 128 characters at a
time. When the receiving computer is satisfied that the block
has arrived intact, it signals so and waits for the next
block. Error checking is a checksum or a more sophisticated
Telix v3.12 File Transfers 27
Cyclic Redundancy Check. Telix supports both and will auto-
matically use the right one. During a download, Telix will at-
tempt to use the CRC, but will switch to checksum if it seems
the host does not support CRC. The Xmodem protocol also needs
a setup of no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. If your
communications parameters are different from these when you
start an Xmodem transfer, Telix will switch to the required
setup for the transfer, and back to the original setup after
it is finished. In the Configuration Menu, you may enabled Re-
laxed Xmodem timing. This is for use with remote services that
can not tolerate strict timing during Xmodem transfers.
Xmodem-1k - This is a small variation of the above that uses
blocks that are 1 Kilobyte (1024 bytes) in size. This protocol
is still mistakenly called 'Ymodem' by many programs, but peo-
ple are gradually moving over to the proper name.
Xmodem-1k-g - This is a variation of the above that is meant
for error-free channels such as error correcting modems or
null modem cable links between two computers. It achieves
great speed by sending blocks one after another without wait-
ing for acknowledgement from the receiver. Because of this
however, it can not re-send blocks in case of errors (and thus
the need for an error-free link). If an error is detected by
the receiver, the transfer is aborted. This protocol is still
mistakenly called 'Ymodem-g' by many programs, but people are
gradually moving over to the proper name.
Compuserve Quick B - This protocol is used only on the Com-
puserve Information Service. It is quite fast and specially
suited for the networks used in accessing CIS, which have
large turnaround delays. This is a windowed protocol, which
basically means that unless errors are detected, data is being
sent at all times. A CIS Quick B transfer is totally con-
trolled by Compuserve. After telling CIS what file(s) to send,
the user does nothing. Telix, in terminal mode, then detects
the command from CIS which tells it to start the transfer
(note that CIS Quick B transfer must be enabled in the Config-
uration Menu, or they will not work).
Zmodem - This advanced protocol is very fast and incredibly
reliable, and offers many features. Zmodem can transfer a
group of files in one batch, and keeps the exact file sizes
and dates. Zmodem can detect and recover from errors quickly,
and can resume an interrupted transfer at a later time (this
feature, called Crash Recovery, may be toggled in the
'Protocol options' page of the Configuration Menu). Zmodem is
also very well suited for satellite links and packet switched
networks.
SEAlink - SEAlink is an advanced version of Xmodem developed
by System Enhancement Associates. It is a sliding window pro-
tocol SEAlink is 15 to 25 percent faster than regular Xmodem.
SEAlink passes a file's name, size, and date when transferring
it, and can be used to send more than one file at a time.
Telix v3.12 File Transfers 28
ASCII - in an ASCII transfer, it is as if the sender is ac-
tually typing the characters and the receiver is just record-
ing them. There is no form of error detection used. Usually
only ASCII files can be sent in this way, as binary files con-
tain characters which would foul-up the screen.
Ymodem - This protocol is a variation on Xmodem, which al-
lows for multiple files to be sent per transfer. While trans-
ferring files, it keeps the correct name, size, and date, and
may use 128 or 1024 byte block sizes.
Ymodem-g - This protocol is a variation on the above, which
achieves very high transfer rates by sending blocks one after
another without waiting for acknowledgement. This however
means than an error-free link such as an error-correcting mo-
dem or null modem cable between two computers is needed. If an
error is detected by the receiver, the transfer is aborted.
Telink - This protocol is mainly found on Fido bbs systems.
It is basically the Xmodem protocol using CRC checking with an
extra block sent ahead of the file telling its name, size, and
date. This protocol allows more than one file to be sent at a
time.
Modem7 - Modem7 is a close cousin to Xmodem that passes the
filename before starting the transfer, thus taking away some
of the user's work. It is common on CP/M systems. This proto-
col allows more than one file to be sent at a time.
Kermit - The Kermit protocol; was developed to make it eas-
ier for computers of different types to send files to each
other. Almost any computer using Kermit can be set up to send
files to another computer using Kermit (the same can be said
of Zmodem however). Various options in the Kermit protocol
implemented in Telix can be tailored to the user's needs in
the Configuration Menu, option 'Kermit transfers'.
5.4 Which One to Use
Telix supports a large number of built in file transfer proto-
cols. To this can be added external protocols. It can get con-
fusing to decide which one to use. When both sides of the con-
nection only support one protocol, then obviously that is the
one to use, no matter what its deficiencies. Otherwise some
protocols are a better choice than others. On Compuserve, CIS
Quick B should be used. For most purposes, Zmodem is the best
all around protocol. It is very fast and very reliable. Ymo-
dem-g and Xmodem-1k-g are slightly faster. However these two
protocols need an error-free link. After that, Ymodem,
SEAlink, and Xmodem-1k are quite fast and pretty reliable. The
last choice would be Xmodem and its close cousins Telink and
Modem7. ASCII transfers are suitable only for text files and
do not perform any error detection or correction, so they are
to be avoided if possible.
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6. THE TELIX CONFIGURATION MENU
Telix has many features which can be customized. These include
things like the screen setup, the communications parameters,
and many other items. The default values for these parameters
are stored in a file called TELIX.CNF, the configuration file.
Telix will automatically read this file upon starting up. The
first time you use Telix, this file is created for you with
some standard default values. Pressing Alt-O while in terminal
mode brings up the Telix Configuration Menu, which allows you
to change all these default settings.
+-| Configure Telix |------------+
| |
| Change which default settings? |
| |
| Screen and color |
| Terminal Options |
| General settings |
| Modem and dialing |
| Filenames and paths |
| ASCII transfers |
| Protocol options |
| Kermit transfers |
| Comm port setup |
| Write changes to disk |
| Exit |
| |
+--------------------------------+
The first seven options are parameter areas, the last two deal
with leaving the Configuration Menu.
6.1 Screen and Color Settings
The fist item of the Configuration Menu allows you to set the
screen and colors default settings. After picking this option
you will be shown a menu listing the various parts of the
screen displays (e.g., menu foreground colors). If you pick
one of these items you will be allowed to scroll through the
possible colors for it by using the arrow keys. When you have
selected the right colors, press Return. If you want to leave
the colors menu without selecting one press Esc.
Another setting on the 'Screen and colors' menu is the 'Screen
write mode'. If you pick this option you will be asked in
which way you want Telix to write to the screen. This depends
on the video adapter present in your system. The first option
is a direct screen write. This is the fastest mode, and should
be used if you have a monochrome adapter, an EGA adapter, or
another video adapter that never gets snow. The second option
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is a direct screen write with port checks. This method is
slightly slower. You should use this method if you screen gets
snow on it or it flickers while executing the DOS 'dir' com-
mand. One card with which you should use this is the
color/graphics adapter. Don't use this option if your video
card doesn't need it, as it may interfere with communications.
The final method is a screen write with BIOS calls. You should
use this method with applications like Topview or DoubleDOS.
This method is quite slow however. Note that you do not need
this mode to run Telix under DESQview, since Telix is DV
aware.
Another setting on this menu is 'Default screen size'. This
allows you to pick an alternate default screen size of 80x43
or 80x50. Note that these modes require an EGA or VGA card.
Note also that many EGA cards can not do 80x50, and some VGA
cards can not do 80x43.
When you have finished picking the colors, select the 'Keep
changes & exit' option if you want to keep the color changes
you have made, or the 'exit' option if you want to discard
them.
6.2 Terminal Options
Selecting the second option of the Configuration Menu shows a
screen of settings related to Telix operation while in termi-
nal mode (with some extending to other areas of Telix). To se-
lect a setting to change type the letter beside it. Telix will
then allow you to change the old setting. Press Esc at this
point to exit without changing anything. Options include:
A: The default communications parameters. These include
baud, data bits, parity, and stop bits. Note that this
will not change the current settings, only the defaults
the next time you run Telix.
B: The default communications port. This can be COM1
through COM8. Note that this will not change the cur-
rent port, only the port used the next time you run
Telix.
C: The terminal Telix emulates by default. Allowable ter-
minals are "TTY", "ANSI-BBS", "VT102", "VT52", and
"AVATAR". Note that this will not change the current
port, only the port used the next time you run Telix.
D: The Status Line. Telix allows a status line to be dis-
played at the bottom or top of the screen. The status
line shows some useful information. This option con-
trols whether Telix displays the status line at the
bottom or top of the screen, or not at all.
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E: Local echo on/off. This controls whether or not Telix
should echo on the screen any characters you type while
in Terminal mode. This is usually off for BBS use. Lo-
cal echo on is often also called Half Duplex, while lo-
cal echo off is called Full Duplex.
F: Add line feeds on/off. This controls whether or not
Telix should add line feeds to incoming Carriage Re-
turns characters while in terminal mode. If you are
connected to a remote system and lines are overwriting
each other, this should be on, otherwise it should be
off.
G: Strip high bit on/off. Telix can strip the high (most
significant) bit from incoming data bytes while in ter-
minal mode. This is sometimes useful because it allows
the high/parity bit of incoming text to be ignored.
H: Received backspace destructive on/off. This setting
controls how Telix treats incoming backspace charac-
ters. If backspace characters are destructive, Telix
backs up over the previous character and erases it,
otherwise the existing character is not erased.
I: Backspace key sends. Normally, Telix sends Backspace
when the Backspace key is pressed, and DEL when Ctrl-
Backspace is pressed. This option allows these settings
to be swapped.
J: XON/XOFF software flow control on/off. This controls
whether or not Telix should use the XON/XOFF software
handshaking protocol while in terminal mode and during
ASCII file transfers. This should usually be on.
K: CTS/RTS hardware handshaking on/off. Hardware handshak-
ing is used with high speed modems and null modem cable
links to regulate the flow of data. If the modem sup-
ports Hardware handshaking this should be on. If a null
modem cable is being used and these signals are valid
over the cable, this should be on.
L: DSR/DTR hardware handshaking on/off. Hardware handshak-
ing is used with high speed null modem cable links to
regulate the flow of data. If a null modem cable is be-
ing used and these signals are valid over the cable,
this should be on. Often a null modem cable will allow
one type of hardware handshaking to be used, but not
the other.
M: Compuserve Quick B transfers on/off. Compuserve Quick B
transfers are initiated by Compuserve, which sends a
special character. Telix, upon detecting this character
while in terminal mode, starts the transfer. This op-
tion allows this recognition to be disabled.
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N: Zmodem auto-downloads on/off. Telix, while in Terminal
Mode, can detect the packet from another computer send-
ing files using the Zmodem protocol, and automatically
begin a Zmodem download on the local end. This option
allows this feature to be disabled.
O: Answerback string. Some systems require that the termi-
nal program send an identification string when an ENQ
(Ctrl-E) character is received. You may define such an
'answerback' string here. If this string is empty,
nothing is sent. As well, note that the answerback
string is not sent if Compuserve Quick B transfers are
enabled (above), as Ctrl-E is used as part of that pro-
tocol.
6.3 General Settings
The third option of the Configuration Menu allows you to
change some general default settings. They are:
A: Sound (on/off). If this is off Telix will not make ANY
sounds.
B: Alarm sound (on/off). If this is off Telix will not
make ANY alarm sounds, but will still beep when it re-
ceives the bell code from the remote host, unless the
sound option is also off.
C: Keep aborted downloads (on/off). If this is on, Telix
will keep files which were aborted during a download.
Otherwise Telix will delete these files.
D: Show free space for downloads (on/off). This setting
controls whether or not Telix will display the free
space on the disk when you start a download. The option
to turn it off is provided because the free space dis-
play takes a few seconds for large hard disks.
E: Use of Quick Dial Bar (on/off). When you press Alt-D to
access the dialing directory, Telix normally first dis-
plays the Quick Dial Bar at the bottom of the screen,
which allows you dial entries without having to view
the dialing directory. If you would rather go directly
to the dialing directory when you press Alt-D, set this
option to Off.
F: Confirm Hang-up (on/off). Setting this option to on
will make Telix ask for confirmation before hanging up,
when Alt-H is pressed.
G: Usage Log on by default (on/off). If this option is set
to on, Telix will open the standard Usage Log
"TELIX.USE" at program start up. Otherwise the usage
log must be manual turned on if needed.
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H: Scroll-Back buffer size. This setting controls the size
of the Telix Scroll-Back buffer (in kilobytes). For
changes to this setting to take effect you must save
the changes to disk and restart Telix.
I: Capture file buffer size. This is the size of the disk
buffer that Telix should use for the Capture file when
it is opened. Values from 0 to 4 Kilobytes are allowed.
A larger buffer size means the disk is accessed less
often.
J: Date format. This is the format that Telix should use
when displaying dates. Allowed formats are MMDDYY, DDM-
MYY, and YYMMDD.
K: Date separator character. This is the character that
Telix will print between parts of the date when dis-
playing a date. The default character is the hyphen (-
).
L: Time formatThis is the format that telix should use
when displaying times. Allowed formats are 12-hour and
24-hour.
M: Time separator character. This is the character that
Telix will print between parts of the time when dis-
playing a time. The default character is the colon (:).
N: Enhanced keyboard support. This option allows you to
turn off Telix's support for the enhanced (101) key-
board. This should normally be left on, unless there
seems to be a keyboard problem.
O: Shell: 16550 buffer on. This option allows you to spec-
ify whether the buffer on the 16550a comm chip should
be left on or off during a DOS shell. If it is in-
stalled in your PC, Telix normally recognizes and en-
ables the buffer on this chip at all times, for greater
efficiency, but there are still a few comm application
that users might want to run from the shell which can
not handle the chip with the buffer turned on.
6.4 Modem and Dialing settings
Selecting the fourth option of the Configuration Menu shows a
screen-full of default settings that Telix uses to control the
modem and its output. The default configuration that Telix
comes with is set up for Hayes compatible modems. These modems
use the 'AT' command set. By changing these settings Telix can
work with almost any modem. The parameters are:
A: Modem initialization string. This string will be sent
to the modem when Telix first starts. Different modems
might need different strings. The default string is set
up for Hayes compatible modems. It is:
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'ATZ^M~~~AT S7=45 S0=0 V1 X1^M where:
AT is the modem attention code.
Z resets the modem to default state
^M sends the terminating Carriage Return
character to the modem.
~~~ pauses to give the modem time
AT is the modem attention code.
S7=45 makes the modem wait 45 seconds for a con-
nection.
S0=0 turns off auto answer.
V1 makes the modem respond with words.
X1 makes the modem give extended result
codes. It is important that if your modem
supports a higher 'X' value, you use that
instead. For example, on a Hayes 2400,
'X4' enables BUSY signal detection.
^M sends the terminating Carriage Return
character to the modem.
B: Dialing prefix 1. A Dialing prefix is what Telix sends
to the modem when dialing, before the number, for exam-
ple, 'ATDT' for Hayes compatible modems. There are
three dialing prefixes allowed, and in the dialing di-
rectory you may chose which one to use for each entry.
One use for this is if your modem support MNP, to de-
fine two prefixes which turn MNP support on and off,
thus avoiding the delay when you call a system that
doesn't support MNP.
C: Dialing prefix 2:
D: Dialing prefix 3.
E: Dialing postfix. This is the string Telix should send
after the number when dialing. On Hayes compatible
modems this is just a Carriage Return character, '^M'.
F: Connect string. This is the string which the modem
sends upon getting a connection. e.g., 'CONNECT'
G: No connect strings. These are up to four strings which
the modem sends when it has failed to make a connection
while dialing, for example 'NO CARRIER', 'BUSY', etc.
H: Hang-up string. This is the string Telix should send to
the modem to make it hang up. The default string works
for Hayes compatible modems and is:
'~~~+++~~~ATH0^M' where
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~~~ pauses Telix for 1 1/2 secs.
+++ escapes the modem into command mode.
~~~ pauses Telix for 1 1/2 secs.
AT is the modem attention code.
H0 tells the modem to hang up.
^M sends the terminating Carriage Return
character to the modem.
Before sending this string to the modem Telix always
tries to hang-up the modem by a faster way that works
with MOST modems. This is done by dropping (turning
off) a special signal called the DTR (Data Terminal
Ready) line on the RS-232 port. If dropping the DTR
makes the modem hang-up then the hang-up string is not
sent to the modem.
I: Auto Answer string. This is the string that Telix
should send to the modem upon entering Host Mode. This
string should allow the modem to automatically pick up
the phone when it rings, and initialize it in any other
ways that might be necessary.
J: Dial cancel string. This is the string Telix should
send to the modem to cancel the current dialing at-
tempt. On most modems all that is necessary is a Car-
riage Return character, "^M".
K: Dial time. This is the amount of time Telix should wait
for a connection while dialing. This should usually be
set to be greater than the amount of time the modem
waits for the connection.
L: Redial pause;. This is the number of seconds Telix
should wait between attempts while redialing.
M: Auto baud detect (on/off). If this option is on and
Telix dials a number, it will check the modem connect
message for a baud rate indication. If the baud is dif-
ferent than was specified for the entry being dialed,
Telix switches to the new baud rate. This option only
works with Hayes compatible modems. This option must
not be enabled when you have told the modem to maintain
a constant or locked baud rate between the computer and
the modem, as is often done with high-speed, error cor-
recting modems, or modems supporting MNP (e.g. USR HST,
Hayes V-Series, etc.).
6.5 Filenames and Path Settings
The fifth option of the Configuration Menu allows you to
change several filename and pathname defaults. They are:
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A: Download directory. This is the disk directory in which
Telix should save files which are downloaded
(received). The user can override this by giving a full
pathname when prompted.
B: Upload directory. This is the disk directory where
Telix should look for files to be uploaded. The user
can override this by giving a full filename when
prompted.
C: Script directory. This is the directory in which Telix
should look for script files when trying to execute
them. The user can override this by using a full path-
name in front of the filename when specifying it.
D: Default Capture file. This is the default name Telix
should use when opening the capture file. The user can
override this.
E: Default Usage Log. This is default name Telix should
use when opening the Usage Log. The user can override
this.
F: Directory program. This is the name of the disk di-
rectory program the Telix should run when you select
the 'Files directory' command. If you do not specify a
program here Telix will use an internal routine that
also displays the amount of time it will take to trans-
fer each file in the directory. An example of a program
you could specify here is 'dir/p', which would use the
DOS dir command with pauses at each page full, to dis-
play the directory.
G: Screen Image file. This is the file that Telix should
save screen images (generated with the Alt-I command)
to. the default name is TELIX.MSG.
H: Editor name. This should be name of your editor, in-
cluding the extension of the name (EXE, COM, or .BAT
for batch files), for example "c:\editor.com'. The in-
dicated file must either be in the current directory,
in a directory included in the DOS Path, or the name
must include the full path. You need to set this param-
eter only if you want to run your editor using the Alt-
A, Run Editor command.
6.6 ASCII Transfers
The sixth option of the Configuration Menu allows you to cus-
tomize Telix ASCII file transfers to your needs, so that Telix
may work with almost any system. The options are:
A: Strip high bit during transfers (on/off). If this pa-
rameter is on, the high (most significant) bit of each
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character sent for uploads, or received for downloads,
is stripped. This can be used to ignore parity. On the
other hand, the upper 128 characters in the IBM ex-
tended ASCII character set are then converted to the
lower value.
B: Remote abort character. This is the character which
when received during an ASCII upload or download, is
taken to mean that the remote end is wants to abort the
transfer. One possible value might be 24 (Ctrl-X).
C: Local echo. If this is on, Telix will echo characters
locally while uploading. This should normally be off.
D: Expand blank lines. If this is on, when Telix is send-
ing a file and it encounters a blank line, it will add
a space to that line. This is very useful for systems
that assume a blank line means "end of file", or for
uploading a message on most bulletin boards.
E: Pace character. This is the ASCII value of the char-
acter that Telix should wait for before sending each
line. If this value is 0, Telix will not wait for any
character.
F: Line Pacing. This is the amount of time (in 1/10 sec-
onds), that Telix should wait before sending each line.
This delay is often not necessary, but for some bbs's
for example, it's vital.
G: Character pacing. This is the time delay (in millisec-
onds) that Telix should wait between each character. As
the PC's hardware clock does not have enough resolu-
tion, this is a software loop based delay. Therefore, a
value of 1 here will delay a 4.77 MHz XT approximately
1 millisecond, and faster PCs for a proportionally
smaller time period.
H: Upload CR translation. This is what Telix should do
with Carriage Return chars when uploading ASCII files.
The three options are to do nothing, to strip them, or
to add a Line Feed character afterwards.
I: Upload LF translation. This is what Telix should do
with Line Feed characters when uploading ASCII files.
The three options are to do nothing, to strip them, or
to add a Carriage Return before each.
J: Download CR translation. This is exactly the same as
setting E (above), but applies when downloading ASCII
files.
K: Download LF translation. This is exactly the same as
setting F (above), but applies when downloading ASCII
files.
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6.7 Protocol options
The seventh item of the configuration Menu allows you to con-
figure external protocols, as well as a couple of other set-
tings.
An external protocol is simply a file transfer protocol that
is implemented outside of Telix. You specify the name of the
protocol, the key used to select it on the file transfer menu,
and define how it is to be called. Items 'A' through 'D' are
the definitions for the four external protocols allowed. When
you select a definition to edit, Telix will ask a series of
questions:
Key: This is the key that should be pressed to select
this protocol when the file transfer menu is displayed.
Protocol Name: This is the name Telix will display on the
file transfer menu for this protocol.
Upload Filename: This is the name of the DOS batch file
or Telix script file to call when the user selects an up-
load using this protocol.
Download filename: This is the name of the DOS batch file
or Telix script file to call when the user selects a
download using this protocol.
BAT or Script: This controls whether the above two file-
names are DOS batch files or Telix script files.
DL Name: This option controls whether or not Telix should
ask for the name of the file when performing a download
using this protocol. In many protocols, the sender passes
the name of the file(s) to the receiver, so Telix
shouldn't ask for the download name.
See the Appendix titled 'External Protocols' for information
about what information is passed to the batch or script files
when an external transfer is selected.
Other settings on this page are:
E: File xfer disk buf. size This option allows you to set
the size of the disk buffer used by telix during file
transfers from 1k to 10k (kilobytes) in size. A larger
value is more efficient with floppy disk systems, while
a smaller value can get around problems with disk con-
trollers or Extended memory use on some hard-disk sys-
tems.
F: Relaxed Xmodem timing. This option controls whether or
not Telix should use relaxed timing when performing an
Xmodem transfer. When calling some services, this op-
Telix v3.12 Telix Configuration Menu 39
tion must be turned on because they can not tolerate
strict timing.
G: Filename guessing. This option controls Telix's use of
filename guessing. When you selected a file transfer to
be performed, telix can often guess the name of the
file to be transferred, based on your past keystrokes.
This option may be turned off here. As well, you may
specify that Telix gives only guesses which it is al-
most certain are filenames, or gives its 'Best try',
which may include guesses with extra characters which
are not necessarily part of the filename.
H: Zmodem receive crash recovery. When an aborted Zmodem
transfer must be resumed, this option should be turned
on. While this option is on, if a file being downloaded
using Zmodem already exists on the disk (and is shorter
than the file the sender has), Telix will tell the
sender to send only the bytes needed to complete the
file. This option should be used with care. The possi-
bility exists that a file with the same name but dif-
ferent contents exists on each system, in which case
you do not want only some of the data transferred.
I: Zmodem send crash recovery. When this option is on,
during a Zmodem upload of files, Telix will try to tell
the sender to resume aborted transfers. This option
should be used with care, as some systems do not sup-
port crash recovery, and will behave unpredictably.
J: Allow Zmodem 32 bit CRCs. Real speed freaks may turn
off the use of 32 bit CRC error checking (still quite
reliable 16 bit CRCs are used instead), to get on the
order of a quarter to a half of a percent speed in-
crease in Zmodem transfers.
K: Zmodem window size. Zmodem normally sends data in
streaming mode, never pausing unless the other side re-
quests a resend due to an error being detected. In some
environments, a pause for acknowledgments can be more
efficient. The window size (in kilobytes) is the maxi-
mum amount of data the protocol should seed before
waiting for a reply. A value of 0 indicates streaming
mode should be used.
L: Zmodem file type. This option allows you to specify
whether the file being transferred with the Zmodem
protocol is 'Binary', 'ASCII', or 'Either'. Binary
means that Telix will make sure no end-of-line conver-
sion is done on files received or sent. ASCII means
that on a download, as long as the other side doesn't
override this, Telix will assume the file being re-
ceived is a text file and will make sure the end of
each line has a Carriage Return followed by a Line
Feed, by adding the CR if the file has only LFs at the
Telix v3.12 Telix Configuration Menu 40
end of each line. An ASCII setting when sending will
make Telix tell the other system to do end-of-line con-
version, although the other system may override this.
Finally, a setting of Either (the default), will make
Telix assume the file is binary, unless the other sys-
tem indicates otherwise. DO NOT use a setting of
'ASCII' for file that are not ASCII text files, as bi-
nary files will be corrupted by this option.
6.8 Kermit Transfers
The eighth option of the Configuration Menu allows you to con-
figure Telix's implementation of the Kermit protocol to your
needs. The options will not be described here, due to the fact
that the Kermit protocol is relatively complicated, and if you
must change one of these parameters, you should already know
what it means.
6.9 Comm port setup
The ninth option of the Configuration Menu allows you to con-
figure/define the communications ports. Telix supports defini-
tions for 8 comm ports. By default, the first four comm ports
are defined to the standards for COM1 through COM4. The last
four comm ports are by default duplicates of COM1. For each
port you may define the base address (in hexadecimal) of that
port, as well as the interrupt request number (irq) to use.
Unless you are absolutely sure about your information, do not
play around with these values! Wrong values could cause unex-
pected and possibly disruptive results.
6.10 Saving Changes and Leaving
Once you have picked your default options you can save them to
the configuration file by selecting the option 'Write setup to
disk'. If you want to keep any changes just for the current
session, then exit the Configuration Menu using the option
'Exit'.
Telix v3.12 Terminal Emulation 41
7. TERMINAL EMULATION
A video display terminal is basically a relatively dumb com-
puter which is linked up to another computer (over a cable or
modem link) and displays what that computer sends to it. A
mainframe or mini computer has a large amount of processing
power and can drive a number of terminals at the same time.
There are many different terminal types. Each one follows its
own codes for controlling how information is displayed on the
screen. For example, there are sequences to clear the screen,
move the cursor, scroll the display, and so on. Most terminals
also have special keys which send special sequences back to
the main computer.
Telix can emulate several terminals. While in terminal mode,
you may change the terminal type Telix is currently emulating
by pressing Alt-T. The default terminal can also be set in the
'Terminal settings' page of the Configuration Menu. Following
are the choices Telix offers:
7.1 TTY
A TTY (Teletype) terminal is very stupid. It basically dis-
plays all the values it receives, except for about 5 or 6 Con-
trol codes (such as Carriage Return), which move the cursor
and ring the bell. Telix does not have any special key defini-
tions for this terminal type.
7.2 ANSI-BBS
This is a subset of the real ANSI terminal type defined by the
American National Standards Institute. Many BBS programs, when
told to do so, can send sequences supported by this terminal
to make screen display more interesting and colorful.
The ANSI.KEY file contains definitions for the arrow keys, and
is automatically read when this terminal is selected. These
definitions are supported by some full screen editors, for ex-
ample.
7.3 VT102
The DEC VT102 terminal is one of the most popular (and most
emulated) terminals in existence. It was developed by Digital
Equipment Corporation. The VT102 terminal has a large number
of functions. Telix supports all of these except for 132 col-
umn mode and double height mode. As well, Telix only emulates
double width mode, by adding a space after every character.
Telix v3.12 Terminal Emulation 42
Telix fully supports both normal and application cursor mode
in VT emulation. The VT102 keyboard layout used by Telix is
stored in the VT102.KEY file, which is automatically read by
Telix when VT102 terminal emulation is selected. Once Telix
has loaded this into memory, the definitions can be edited
through the use of the Alt-K (Keyboard/macros) function. The
default layout is one used by many comm programs, in which the
normal function keys (F1-F10) represent the left side of the
VT's numeric keypad, while the shifted function keys (Shift-F1
- Shift-F10) represent the right side, as follows:
Telix function Keys DEC VT102 Keypad
F1 - F10 SF1 - SF10
+----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+
|PF1 | |PF2 | |PF3 | |PF4 | |PF1 | |PF2 | |PF3 | |PF4 |
+----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+
+----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+
| 7 | | 8 | | 9 | | - | | 7 | | 8 | | 9 | | - |
+----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+
+----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+
| 4 | | 5 | | 6 | | , | | 4 | | 5 | | 6 | | , |
+----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+
+----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+ +----+
| 1 | | 2 | | 3 | | E | | 1 | | 2 | | 3 | | E |
+----+ +----+ +----+ | N | +----+ +----+ +----+ | N |
+-----------+ +----+ | T | +-----------+ +----+ | T |
| 0 | | . | | R | | 0 | | . | | R |
+-----------+ +----+ +----+ +-----------+ +----+ +----+
The arrow keys are also defined to send the proper sequences.
There is also an alternate VT102 keyboard layout available,
which may be more suitable to some users, and is much more
useful on newer (101) enhanced keyboard. It is in the file
VT102ALT.KEY. This layout, instead of using all the function
keys to send out the codes generated by the VT's numeric key-
pad, will send the proper codes from the PC's numeric keypad
when the Num-Lock key is depressed (F1 to F4 represent the
VT's PF1 to PF4). This layout is especially handy for users
with the enhanced 101 key keyboard with the separate cursor
key and numeric keypads, and functions keys across the top. To
make use of the alternate layout, while at the DOS prompt
type:
ren VT102.KEY VT102OLD.KEY
ren VT102ALT.KEY VT102.KEY
7.4 VT52
The DEC VT52 is another relatively common terminal type, that
is considerably simple than the VT102. Telix's key definitions
for the VT52 are stored in the VT52.KEY file.
Telix v3.12 Using Script Files 43
8. USING SCRIPT FILES
Telix has an incredibly powerful built-in 'script' or command
language, called SALT (Script Application Language for Telix).
In the simplest terms, a script file is a sequence of commands
for Telix to follow, written using a certain format. Script
files can do many useful things like automatically logging on
to a host, setting up special parameters, performing unna-
tended file transfers, and many other tasks. A script file can
be linked to a dialing directory entry so that it is run auto-
matically when that entry is connected to, and supplies the
needed logon information.
Before a SALT script can be used, it must be 'compiled'. The
CS.EXE program included with Telix takes the ASCII 'source'
scripts that the user writes, and compiles or converts them to
a form that is easier for Telix to process, usually takes less
space, and loads more quickly. SALT scripts may actually use
any name. However in standard practice the extension 'SLT' is
used for SALT source scripts, and the same name with the ex-
tension 'SLC' is used for the compiled version.
Like any real programming language, SALT has a large number of
features. Because of this, programming in SALT is not easy for
the beginner who has no knowledge of any programming concepts.
However SALT scripts can be used to different degrees. The ad-
vanced user can program complex applications, while even a
novice can modify the sample scripts include with Telix, and
run scripts supplied by others.
For advanced users, a separate 100+ page manual describes SALT
and its syntax. The rest of this section describes how to run
and compile SALT scripts.
If you have an already compiled SALT script (ending with the
extension 'SLC' (for example, the HOST.SLC Host Mode script
file), it is very easy to execute. While in terminal mode,
press Alt-G. Telix will ask for the name of the script file to
run. If you supply no extension, 'SLC' is assumed. If a spe-
cial directory where script files are to be found has been de-
fined, Telix will look there for script files, unless a path
is given. To define this script directory use the Telix Con-
figuration Menu. Telix will then load the script file and fol-
low its instructions. To abort a script while it is executing,
press the Esc key. Sometimes you may have to press Esc twice,
the first time to abort the current function, and the second
time to abort the script itself.
You may have used your text editor to modify one of the sample
scripts included with Telix (most simply require inserting
your name in a clearly marked location near the top). You now
need to compile the script file. To do this, the CS.EXE pro-
Telix v3.12 Using Script Files 44
gram is used. While at the DOS prompt, type 'CS', followed by
a space and the name of the script file you want to compile
(the extension 'SLT' is assumed if none is given). CS will
scan through the source file and produce the compiled version,
using the same base name but the extension 'SLC'. If a syntax
error is discovered while compiling the script file, CS will
report it and abort. In that case the error should be fixed
and CS run again. From within Telix, you may quickly run CS
either by using the DOS Command function (Alt-V), or from the
DOS Shell (Alt-J).
Remember, every time you make a change to the source file, you
must re-compile it, otherwise Telix will still run the old
compiled version. This sounds tedious, but in practice once a
script is developed it doesn't change very often.
Telix v3.12 Host Mode 45
9. HOST MODE
Telix allows you to set up your computer as a remote host, so
that others may call your system and perform operations like
transferring files and chatting. In short it is like having a
small BBS on your system, without all the setup work (however
if your security needs are complicated you should consider us-
ing a real BBS program). There are a few requirements to run-
ning Host Mode. Your modem must be able to pick up the phone
when it rings. The CD (Carrier Detect) Mask must be properly
defined in the Configuration Menu, so that Telix can tell when
it is connected to a caller. Telix must also be able to hang
up the modem by dropping (turning off) the DTR line on the RS-
232 port. If one of these requirements is not met you probably
can not run Telix Host Mode on your system.
The Telix Host Mode is implemented as a script in Telix's pow-
erful SALT script language. To run the Host Mode script, press
Alt-G while in Terminal mode, and then enter 'HOST' as the
script file name. The script 'HOST' will then be run. Several
Host Mode configuration settings are kept in a file called
'HOST.CNF'. The first time you run the Host Mode script, it
will not find this file, and automatically run the host Mode
configuration script 'HCONFIG', which will created the needed
file and allow you to change the default values. At any time
in the future, you should run HCONFIG when you need to config-
ure the Host Mode. HCONFIG will present you with the following
parameters:
A: Level One access password. This is the password that
callers must successfully enter to be admitted to the
Host Mode and have Level One access.
B: Level two access password. This is the password that
callers must successfully enter to be admitted to the
Host Mode and have Level Two (Sysop) access.
C: DOS shell password. This is the password that users of
the Host Mode have to enter to use the Remote DOS Shell
option.
D: Shut down Host Mode password. This is the password that
callers must enter to shut down the Host Mode, when
they press Ctrl-Z.
E: Host Download Directory. Level 1 access callers will
only be able to download (have Telix send them) files
that are in this directory. As well, the 'F'iles com-
mand will show them only the contents of this direc-
tory. Do not under any circumstances define this direc-
tory to the same name as the directory you run Telix
in. If you did that, callers could download the Host
Telix v3.12 Host Mode 46
Mode configuration file, which is stored there, and see
your passwords. Level 2 access callers may specify any
download path, but this is the default.
F: Host Upload Directory. Level 1 access callers will only
be able to upload (send to Telix) files into this di-
rectory. Level 2 access callers can specify any path,
but files will go here by default.
G: Connection type. This can be either 'Modem' or
'Direct'. Use 'Modem' if your host system is being ac-
cessed through a modem, or 'Direct' if two computers
are hard-wired. This stops Telix from trying to ini-
tialize a non-existent modem. or trying to determine
the caller's baud.
There is one other important parameter which must be properly
set for Host Mode operation. This is the Auto Answer string,
which is defined in the 'Modem and dialing' page of the Con-
figuration Menu. This string is sent to the modem when Telix
enters Host Mode, and should make the modem able to pick up
the phone when it rings. The default string is set up for
Hayes compatible modems. It is:
'AT X1 S0=1|^M' where
AT is the modem attention code.
X1 tells the modem to reply with extended re-
sult codes. This means the modem indicates
the caller's baud rate.
S0=1 tells the modem to answer after one ring.
^M sends the terminating Carriage Return
character.
There are two optional text files which are displayed to
callers if they exist, called LOGO.MSG, and WELCOME.MSG. They
are described below.
Once the Host Mode has been configured, it can actually be
run. Telix will make a note in the Host Mode audit file
HOST.LOG and then will immediately send the Host Mode init
string to the modem. Telix then waits for a caller. While in
Host Mode, on the local side, the user can always press Esc to
exit Host Mode, or End to terminate the current caller. He can
also enter commands for the remote caller, so that a novice
caller can be helped along by the host operator. Also, at any
time, the current caller will be automatically terminated if
there is inactivity for five minutes, or the connection is
lost. This is all noted in the host audit file. If the caller
has only access level one, references to other disk directo-
ries than the ones defined in HCONFIG are ignored, and all op-
erations take place in those directories. As well, Telix pro-
tects your files from being accidentally overwritten by the
caller.
Telix v3.12 Host Mode 47
When the Carrier Detect signal turns on Telix knows a caller
is online. At this point Telix will try to determine the
caller's baud rate. Most Hayes compatible modems can be ini-
tialized to send the string 'CONNECT baud' where baud is the
baud rate of the caller, when they sense a connection. If
Telix sees this string it will switch to the appropriate baud.
If this string is not received within a few seconds of the
connection, Telix will leave the baud rate at whatever it was.
Also, it should be mentioned that Telix can not determine the
caller's other settings like parity, data bits, and stop bits.
These must already be matching Telix's settings.
At this point, if the file LOGO.MSG exists in the Telix direc-
tory, it is displayed to the caller. It should basically iden-
tify the system. Then Telix will ask the caller for his/her
name. The name must be at least five letters long and is only
used when indicating the caller in the Host Mode audit file.
If a password has been defined Telix will ask the caller for
it. The caller has three tries to complete the password. All
password attempts, successful or failed, are written to the
Host audit file. If the caller enters the Level One access
password, he may manipulate only the disk directories defined
in HCONFIG. Any other directories can not be accessed. If he
enters the Level Two access password, the caller may use full
pathnames in all file specifications. The level 2 password
should only be kept for yourself or those you completely
trust, as a Level 2 caller can access any files on your sys-
tem.
If there is a file called WELCOME.MSG in the Telix directory,
it is then shown to the caller. This file can contain further
identification or news, that you only want valid callers to
see. After each 23 lines the caller is prompted to press any
key to continue. As well, the caller may press Ctrl-S to pause
at any time, and Ctrl-C or Ctrl-K to abort the listing. After
the TELIX.MSG file is displayed the caller is presented with a
menu of options:
Files Type Upload Download Shell Chat Goodbye ?
The action to be taken is selected by entering its first let-
ter. Case does not matter. As mentioned already, the host op-
erator is free to enter any keystrokes for the caller.
The 'Files' option allows the caller to list the files in the
current disk directory. The caller must press a key after each
screen. The output is not echoed on the local screen. If the
caller has access level two s/he is prompted for a filespec,
which may include the * and ? wildcard characters (see your
DOS manual), so that the contents of other directories than
the 'Host download dir' may be listed.
The 'Type' option allows the caller to view any ASCII file in
the Host Download Directory, or in any directory for access
Level 2 callers. The same format and commands are available
Telix v3.12 Host Mode 48
during this command as for the displaying of the optional mes-
sage file TELIX.MSG.
The 'Upload' option allows the caller to send a file to the
host. The caller is shown the following menu (here slightly
compressed so it could fit):
Modem7 SEAlink Xmodem 1k-Xmodem G-1k-Xmodem Ymodem Ymodem-g
Which protocol?
and should select the appropriate protocol by its first letter
(or 'E' for Ymodem-g). If appropriate the caller is also asked
for the filename. The transfer is then initiated. Level 1
callers may only upload files into the 'Host Upload Directory'
defined with HCONFIG.
The 'Download' command allows a caller to receive a file from
the host. The caller must select the protocol as described
above, and then must tell Telix the file(s) to send. The
transfer is then initiated. Level 1 access callers may only
download files from the 'Host Download Directory' defined with
HCONFIG.
The 'Shell' command is a very powerful but also very dangerous
command. It allows the caller to run a DOS shell on your sys-
tem, except that the caller receives the output, and the
caller enters the keystrokes. This command is basically simi-
lar to entering 'CTTY COMx' at the DOS prompt. The remote side
has complete control of your system. This is obviously very
dangerous, as the caller can format disks, delete files, or
perform any other operation. To provide security, a password
must be entered to use the remote DOS shell. Be very careful
of whom you give this password to, as they can do anything
they want with your system. As well, don't leave it at the de-
fault that Telix comes with. There are a few limitations in
the remote DOS shell. The caller will see program output only
if the programs use standard DOS output. Programs that write
directly to the video screen will work, but will not be seen
by the remote caller. As well, programs that use non-DOS meth-
ods of getting keystrokes will not receive the callers
keystrokes. Finally, under some systems, if the caller presses
Backspace at the DOS prompt when the current line is empty,
DOS will hang on the Host machine. As these are functions of
DOS, there is nothing that can be done about these lim-
itations.
The 'Chat' command allows the caller to chat with the host op-
erator. When the caller presses 'C' the host operator is paged
for 20 seconds. Press the Space bar to chat with the caller,
or any other key not to. Accepting the chat will place you in
Chat Mode, exactly as if you had used the Alt-Y command. The
caller's keystrokes are echoed back to him/her however, so
that he/she can see them.
Telix v3.12 Host Mode 49
Finally, the 'Goodbye' command allows the caller to log off
the host. An entry noting the time and date is made in the
host audit file, and Telix then waits for a new caller.
The caller may also use one other command that is not dis-
played in the menu. This is to shut down the Host Mode. If the
caller presses Ctrl-Z and successfully enters the shut down
Host password defined in the Configuration Menu, the Telix
Host Mode is shut down and Telix returns to whatever it was
doing before Host Mode was initiated.
Telix v3.12 Appendix A 50
10. APPENDIX A - COMMAND SUMMARY BY KEYSTROKE
Major Commands
--------------
Alt-B Scroll Back
Alt-D Dialing Directory
Alt-F DOS and File Functions
Alt-G Run Script File (Go)
Alt-J Jump to DOS Shell
Alt-K Keyboard Definitions
Alt-L Capture File
Alt-M Misc. Functions
Alt-O Configuration Menu
Alt-P Comm Parameters
Alt-Q Queue Redial Last Numbers
All-R Download (receive) Files
Alt-S Upload (send) Files
Alt-T Terminal Emulation
Alt-U Usage Log
Alt-W Translate Table
Alt-X Exit Telix
Secondary Functions
-------------------
Alt-A Run editor
Alt-C Clear screen
Alt-E Local echo On/Off
Alt-H Hang-up modem
Alt-I Screen Image
Alt-T Translate Table
Alt-V DOS command
Alt-Y Chat Mode
Alt-= Toggle DOORWAY mode on/off
Ctrl-@ Printer log on/off
Ctrl-End Send break signal
Shift-Tab Add line-feeds on/off
All of these commands should be entered while in terminal
mode. Many will prompt you for further courses of action.
Telix v3.12 Appendix B 51
11. APPENDIX B - TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS)
Problem:
Telix and the modem do not seem to be able to detect busy sig-
nals.
Solution:
Some modems (especially older 1200 bps units) do not have the
capability to detect busy signals. Assuming yours does, you'll
still probably have to edit the default modem Init String. The
X1 that Telix uses in the string to be compatible with all
modems does not enable busy detection in most modems. Try a
value like X3, X4, or higher.
Problem:
When the Host Mode script is run Telix always thinks that a
caller is online and immediately asks for the caller's name;
or Telix always says that a Hang-up operation failed even when
it did in fact successfully hang-up the modem.
Solution:
Your modem is almost certainly overriding the true state of
the Carrier Detect signal. This is the factory default on most
modems, but should be disabled. For proper operation, Telix
needs to see this signal on when connected to another com-
puter, and off when not. If your modem has dip switches, as do
most 1200 bps units and all US Robotics external Couriers,
switch number 6 usually controls this and must be in the up
position. If your modem does not seem to have any dip switches
(look carefully, sometimes the front needs to be popped off),
it is probably controlled solely by software commands, as are
most 2400 bps units. Just a few examples of these are the
Hayes 2400, ATI 2400etc., GVC 2400, and many others. For these
modems, adding &C1&D2 in the modem Init String (before the fi-
nal ^M (Carriage Return is a good spot)) will configure the
modem properly.
Problem:
When trying to use a multi-tasking system like MS Windows,
Topview, or DoubleDOS, with Telix in the background, window
displays bleed through to the active partition.
Solution:
In the Telix Configuration Menu, select the 'Screen and colors
settings' option, then select as the Screen Write Mode, 'BIOS
Telix v3.12 Appendix B 52
calls used for writes'. Screen updating will be slower but
will not bleed through.
Problem:
When redialing Telix does not seem to know when a connection
has been reached.
Solution:
Telix knows when a connection has been reached in one of two
ways: when it receives a Connect string from your modem, or
when the Carrier Detect signal turns on (if it was off). Make
sure that the Connect string is properly defined in the Con-
figuration Menu, or that your modem does turn on the Carrier
Detect signal regardless of whether or not there is a connec-
tion.
Problem:
Telix doesn't work with a certain modem.
Solution:
Telix is set by default to use the Hayes 'AT' modem command
standard. There are modems that are not Hayes compatible how-
ever, and use other commands to dial, hang up, and perform
other tasks. Make sure that if your modem is not Hayes compat-
ible Telix has been properly configured to its commands.
Problem:
When trying to use the DOS Shell, or another function that
uses DOS, Telix warns that it can not find a file called COM-
MAND.COM, and aborts the function.
Solution:
The file COMMAND.COM is the DOS command interpreter. Telix
must be able to find it to use many DOS functions. The loca-
tion of COMMAND.COM is stored in an environment variable
(explained in your DOS manual) called COMSPEC. COMSPEC is set
at boot-up, but if you boot of a floppy and then change to an-
other floppy or a hard disk, it will not point to the right
place anymore. In short, make sure that COMSPEC always points
to the location of COMMAND.COM, or that COMMAND.COM is in the
current directory.
Problem:
When calling some systems, especially large ones such as Com-
puserve or the Source, all incoming characters look like
garbage.
Telix v3.12 Appendix B 53
Solution:
The communications parameters are probably wrong. Most of
these systems need a setting of Even parity, 7 data bits, and
1 stop bit. This is different from the normal standard of N81
used for most bulletin boards.
Telix v3.12 Appendix C 54
12. APPENDIX C - PRODUCT SUPPORT
Telix is a relatively large and complicated program. In order
to support Telix and to provide a means of distribution, a BBS
(Bulletin Board System) for Telix support has been set up.
The Telix Software Support BBS is available 24 hours a day at
416-439-8293. If you have a Telix question or problem, or have
found a bug in Telix, give the support BBS a call. The latest
version of Telix may also be found on the support BBS.
If you're calling about a problem, try to be as specific as
possible when describing the problem. Include any relevant de-
tails, such as your machine's configuration, Telix version
number, resident software installed, steps taken before the
problem happens, and any other things you feel are important.
It is very hard to answer vague questions such as, "Telix
doesn't work on my PC. Do you know why?".
At the current time, the support BBS is open to all callers.
Since it is extremely busy, it is almost certain that in the
future it will be restricted to registered users of Telix.
Registered users will also receive mailed notices of major up-
dates to the program.
Telix v3.12 Appendix D 55
13. APPENDIX D - INSTALLING EXTERNAL PROTOCOLS
While Telix supports a very large number of protocols inter-
nally, it also allows users to define up to 4 external proto-
col implementations, for the utmost in flexibility.
External protocols are defined in the 'Protocol options' page
of the Configuration Menu. Basically, based on this configura-
tion, when the user selects a transfer with this protocol,
Telix will either run a specified DOS Batch file, or a TELIX
SALT script file.
13.1 Batch File Method
If a Batch file has been configured to be executed when the
external protocol is selected, TELIX will execute it and pass
to it 3 parameters (with the third sometimes being blank). The
first parameter is the baud rate. This is accessed within the
DOS batch file as %1. The second parameter is the comm port
number. This is accessed as %2. The third parameter is the re-
ply the user gave when asked what file(s) to transfer. If this
is a download and this protocol has been defined to not need a
download name, this parameter will be blank. This parameter is
referred to as %3 in the Batch file.
It is now the responsibility of the Batch file to call a
driver program for the protocol, using the supplied info. For
example, assuming Telix didn't have built-in Zmodem support, a
batch file called SZB.BAT could be defined to perform Zmodem
uploads using the commonly available DSZ program with the fol-
lowing command it .
DSZ port %2 speed %1 sz %3
This would tell DSZ what files to transfer, and also would
specify the proper baud rate and comm port.
13.2 Script File Method
Alternately Telix can run a SALT script file when the user se-
lects an external protocol. The script should be compiled
ahead of time (as explained elsewhere in this manual). The
user's reply to the question of what files to transfer is
stored in the system variable '_ext_filespec'. The script file
is free to implement the protocol in whatever way it wants to,
such as calling an external driver program using the 'RUN'
function, or by actually performing the transfer itself.
Telix v3.12 Appendix E 56
14. APPENDIX E - DIALING DIRECTORY FILE FORMAT
For programmers who wish to write dialing directory handling
utilities, a text file describing the dialing directory format
used by Telix is available on the Telix Software Support BBS.
Telix v3.12 Index 57
15. INDEX Baud detect 35
Baud rate 6, 30, 46, 47
+++ 35 BIOS 4
^ 8 BIOS calls 30
~ 8 Blank lines 37
~~~ 35 Break Signal 16
16550a chip 33 Buffer size 38
Aborted downloads 32 BUSY 34
Add 20 Busy strings 34
Add Line Feeds 16, 31 Capture 9
Alarm sound 32 Capture file 36
Alt-= 17 Capture file buffer size 33
Alt-A 13 Carrier Detect 45
Alt-B 11 CD 45
Alt-C 16 Character pacing 37
Alt-D 5, 18 Character translation 14
Alt-E 16 Chat Mode 15, 48
Alt-F 13 Chdir 14
Alt-G 43 Checksum 26
Alt-H 9 CIS Quick B 31
Alt-I 14, 36 Clear 20
Alt-J 12 Clear Screen 16
Alt-K 11 Comm parameters 6
Alt-L 9 Comm port setup 40
Alt-M 17 Command line switches 4
Alt-O 29 COMMAND.COM 12
Alt-P 6 Compuserve Quick B 31
Alt-Q 24 Compuserve Quick B protocol
Alt-R 25 27
Alt-S 26 COMSPEC 12
Alt-T 41 CONFIG.SYS 3
Alt-U 9 Configuring Telix 29
Alt-V 13 CONNECT 34
Alt-W 15 Connect status 5
Alt-X 8 Connect string 34
Alt-Y 16, 48 Connection 35
Alt-Z 5 Connection type 46
ANSI-BBS 41 CR translation 37
Answerback string 32 CR/LF 16
ASCII 5, 26 Crash recovery 39
ASCII Transfer Setup 36 CRC 27
ASCII transfers 28 Create (dialing directory)
AT 33, 34, 35, 46 22
ATDT 34 Ctrl translation char 8
Audit file 46 Ctrl-C 47
Auto answer 34 Ctrl-End 16
Auto Answer string 35 Ctrl-K 47
Auto baud detect 35, 47 Ctrl-S 47
Auto-downloads 32 CTS/RTS handshaking 31
Automatic log-on 18, 43 CTTY COMx 48
Automatic Queue Redial 23 Data bits 6, 30
Backspace 31 Data Terminal Ready 35
Backspace key sends 31 Date format 33
Batch Ymodem 28 Date separator character 33
Default Capture file 36
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Default Comm port 30 External protocols 25, 38
Default d/l path 36 File transfer buffer 25
Default screen size 30 File Transfer Protocols 26
Default Script dir. 36 File Transfers 25
Default terminal 30 File xfer disk buf. size 38
Default u/l directory 36 Filename guessing 39
Default Usage Log 36 Files directory 14
Delete 22 Files= 3
Delete file 14 Find 20
DESQview 30 Flow control 31
Destructive backspace 31 Free space 32
Dial cancel string 35 Function keys 11
Dial time 35 Handshaking 31
Dialing directory 18 Hang-up 32
Adding 20 Hang-up string 9, 34
Clearing 20 Hanging-up 9
Deleting 22 Hardware 2
Dialing 20 HCONFIG 45
Editing 20 Help/Status Screen 5
Finding an Entry 20 High bit 31, 36
Inserting 22 Home 11
LD Codes 22 Host Download Directory 45
Long Distance Codes 21 Host Mode 45
Other Functions 22 Host shell password 45
Dialing postfix 34 Host Upload Directory 46
Dialing prefix 34 HOST.LOG 46
Direct screen write 29 Insert 22
Directory program 14, 36 Inserting entries 22
Disk buffer size 38 Keep aborted 32
DOORWAY Mode 17 Kermit protocol 28
DOS and File Functions 13 Kermit Transfers 40
DOS Command 13 Keyboard definitions 11
DOS Shell 2, 12, 48 Keyboard macros 11
DOS shell password 45 LD Codes 22
DoubleDOS 30 Level One access 45, 47
Download directory 36 Level two access 45, 47
Downloading Files 25 LF 16, 31
Drive/directory 14 LF translation 37
DSR/DTR handshaking 31 Line Feed 16, 31
DTR 2, 9, 35, 45 Line Pacing 37
Duplex 16, 31 Linked scripts 43
Echo 37 Load (dialing directory) 23
Echo, local 31 Local echo 16, 31, 37
Echo locally 16 Long distance Codes 22
Edit 20 Machine Requirements 2
Edit_LD 22 Menus, using 7
Editor 13 Misc. Functions 17
Editor name 36 Modem init string 33
Elapsed time 5 Modem Setup 33
Ending a Telix Session 8 Modem7 protocol 28
Enhanced keyboard support NO CARRIER 34
33 No connect strings 34
Environment variable 3, 12 Online 4
Exiting Telix 8 Output String Translation 7
Expand blank lines 37 Pace character 37
Telix v3.12 Index 59
Pacing 37 TELIX.CAP 2
Parameters, comm 6 TELIX.FON 2
Parity 6, 30 TELIX.KEY 2
Partial files 32 TELIX.LD 2
Pause capture 9 TELIX.CNF 5, 29
Pause translation char 8 TELIX.FON 18
PgDn 11 TELIX.IMG 14
PgUp 11 TELIX.MSG 36
Printer 9 TELIX= 3
Printing (dialing directory) Terminal 41
23 Terminal, default 30
PRN 23 Terminal emulation 41
Protocol options 38 Terminal options 30
Queue Redial 23 Time format 33
Quick B 31 Time separator character 33
Quick Dial Bar 24, 32 Topview 30
Quiet 4 Transfer buffer 25
RAM requirements 2 Translate Ctrl char 8
Receive Files 25 Translate pause char 8
Redial 23 Translate table 14
Redial pause 35 TTY 41
Redial time 35 Upload directory 36
Relaxed Xmodem 38 Uploading Files 26
Remote DOS shell 48 Usage Log 9, 32, 36
SALT 43 VT102 41
Screen dump 14 VT52 42
Screen dump file 36 WELCOME.MSG 47
Screen Image 11, 14 Xmodem protocol 26
Screen image file 11, 36 Xmodem-1k protocol 27
Screen size 17 Xmodem-1k-g protocol 27
Screen write mode 29 XON/XOFF handshaking 31
Script directory 36 Ymodem protocol 28
Script files 43 Ymodem-g protocol 28
Scroll-Back 11 Zmodem 32 bit CRC 39
Scroll-Back size 33 Zmodem auto-downloads 32
SEAlink protocol 27 Zmodem file type 39
Send Files 26 Zmodem protocol 27
Sending modem strings 17 Zmodem receive crash
Session Capture 9 recovery 39
Settings, comm 6 Zmodem send crash recovery
Shift-Tab 16 39
Show free space 32 Zmodem window size 39
Shut down Host 45
Snow 30
Sound 32
Split screen 16
Status Line 6, 30
Stop bits 6, 30
String editing 7
String entering 7
String translation 7
Strip high bit 31, 36
Telink protocol 28
Telix Configuration Menu 29
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