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DSZ - a ZMODEM, True YMODEM(TM), XMODEM File Transfer Program
Chuck Forsberg
Omen Technology Inc
Omen Technology Incorporated
The High Reliability Software
17505-V Northwest Sauvie Island Road
Portland Oregon 97231
Modem: 503-621-3746 Speed 1200,2400,19200(Telebit PEP)
Compuserve:70007,2304 GEnie:CAF
UUCP: ...!tektronix!reed!omen!caf
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1. FAIR PLAY
Unlike snazzy menu interfaces, reliable high speed transfer protocols take
many hours of testing, often over expensive phone connections, to develop.
Two decades of communications experience and protocol testing are
distilled in DSZ.
DSZ is a user supported program developed and supported by Chuck Forsberg,
owner of Omen Technology. Countless hours of work and expen$ive resources
went to develop and support DSZ for the myriad environments users use it
in. The fact that most of the problems people encounter with DSZ are
caused by other software, hardware problems, failure to read the supplied
documentation, or pirating has not kept users from seeking and getting
help, even if it means calling the author in the middle of his sleep.
Beyond this, the world of communications is constantly evolving, and it
requires a significant ongoing effort to keep DSZ and its documentation up
to date with the current state of the art. Individuals with little
knowledge of the dynamic nature of telecommunications (or hidden agendas)
have misrepresented the frequency of enhancements to DSZ as a sign that
DSZ is "unstable" and unworthy of "serious consideration". If you think
such sniping is fair play, you are more than welcome to use one of the
many other protocol programs available, each of which claim to offer speed
and reliability comparable to DSZ.
Non registered users are welcome to use DSZ for a reasonable evaluation
period. "Reasonable" means "until you've decided whether the program is
worth $20.00". It does not mean "until some competing program gets around
to adding ZMODEM or True Ymodem(TM)". Afterwards, ethical use of DSZ
requires registering the copy.
DSZ is not and never has been Public Domain. Every version of DSZ has
included a Copyright Notice and a prohibition against sale or
modification. There is no usage counter or other Trojan Horse in DSZ, but
if you use this program, you have a moral and ethical obligation to
register it.
Registration enables OverThruster(TM), YMODEM-g, and other advanced
features. The registration package serializes all past and future
versions of DSZ.COM and DSZ.EXE.
1.1 Sharing DSZ Files
You are welcome to share unmodified copies of DSZ.ARC with your friends
and associates for their evaluation. This documentation file and the
MAILER file must be provided with all copies of DSZ except by prior
written permission from Omen Technology Inc. Because of piracy problems,
Omen Technology must INSIST that DSZ be distributed only as part of the
DSZ.ARC file EXACTLY as provided by Omen Technology Inc or Dynamis
Software.
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PLEASE!!! Do NOT repack the Omen supplied DSZ.ARC file with Pkarc!!!
The few bytes saved by PKARC are more than offset by confusion and
increased difficulty identifying virus infection and unauthorized patches.
The only approved exceptions to this rule are:
[1] Dissemination the contents of the DSZ.DOC file (part of DSZ.ARC) in
a convenient machine readable or human readable form, providing the
editorial content is unchanged.
[2] Encoding the DSZ.ARC file into printable characters for transmission
over text based networks and/or message/news distribution systems.
The "uuencode" program used with Usenet comp.binaries is an instance
of such encoding.
If you distribute DSZEXE.ZOO, DSZ.ARC must be included in the same
directory since DSZEXE.ZOO references files in DSZ.ARC. The DSZEXE.ZOO
file may not be modified in any way, including repacking with another
archive program. I ask this favor because Rahul's ZOO is a superior
archiving format, and I want to help it along.
If you see an unpacked, repacked, or otherwise modified DSZ archive or
parts thereof in a bulletin board, please ask the board's operator to
replace such files with DSZ.ARC exactly as provided by Omen Technology
Inc. Flame them until they behave responsibly.
No version of DSZ may be sold without the prior written permission of Omen
Technology Inc.
Distribution of programs that modify, patch, disassemble, decompile, or
otherwise reverse engineer DSZ without prior written permission by Omen
Technology Inc is a bloody theft of services and a violation of federal
copyright law. The same applies to debug scripts and documentation
written for the same purposes. When possible, such piracy will be
referred to the FBI for investigation and prosecution under federal
conspiracy statutes. Applicable "RICO" law provides for treble damages
and recovery of attorney's fees. So far, none of the cretins producing
such bilge have seen fit to sign their real name and address to their
attempts at ego gratification.
Distribution of DSZ in any medium without this documentation file is an
unauthorized modification to DSZ that deprives the rightful author of
registration revenues. That is a theft of intellectual property. Such
distribution also damages the author also obliges the user and author to
waste time and phone bills scrounging for the documentation, and answering
questions that are fully covered in the documentation.
If any version of DSZ is distributed with any other product, software or
hardware, the product documentation must clearly and prominently state
that the customer's continued use of DSZ requires registration directly
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with Omen Technology or its duly authorized agent(s). When DSZ is
distributed on disk, a contemporary copy of ZCOMMDOC.ARC should be
included on the same disk.
Thank you for your support.
1.2 REGISTRATION
After a short evaluation period, users should register their copy of DSZ
with a check for $20.00 in U.S. funds sent to:
Omen Technology Inc.
P.O. Box 4681
Portland, OR 97208
For VISA/MC Registrations, call 503-621-3406
Canadians should remit to:
Dynamis Productivity Software LTD
P. O. Box 5008, Station B
Victoria BC V8R 6N3
The address on your check is sufficient, no need to fill out forms.
Don't bother scrounging for an envelope, just print the INSTANT MAILER
included in this archive!
Users, especially those overseas, may choose to register their copy of DSZ
for $25.00 U.S. by providing their VISA or Mastercard card number with
expiration date and their name as it appears on their credit card.
Overseas registrations are sent out Air Mail.
*************************************************************************
The user registration package includes a printed serial number card,
latest versions of the DSZ programs, the installation program which
enables features and bypasses the opening advertisement, and additional
documentation.
The registration package serializes all past and future versions of
DSZ.COM and DSZ.EXE.
*************************************************************************
The unique serial number on the registration card is registered to the
user, and is acceptable proof of registration to corporate auditors.
The putsnp program inserts your unique DSZ Serial Number Password (SNP)
into you copy of DSZ with the following command:
putsnp dsz.com
Putsnp accepts your SNP and asks appropriate questions before inserting
the SNP.
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Some TSR programs have been known to interfere with putsnp. If you have a
lockup running putsnp, run it without any TSR programs.
The only legitimate way to disable the opening advertisement in DSZ is to
insert an authorized SNP obtained from Omen Technology into DSZ with the
putsnp program. Any other suppression or modification of the opening
screen is an illegal, unethical theft of services.
Piracy is stealing.
1.3 Files on Registration Disk
The following files are currently included on the Registration Disk sent
to paid registrants.
DSZEXE.ZOO Contains DSZ.EXE.
DSZ.ARC Contains DSZ.COM, this document, DESQview description
files, and an instant no-effort registration mailer.
YZMODEM.ZOO Contains Official YMODEM and ZMODEM protocol descriptions.
LOOZ.DOC Documentation on running the LOOZ program
LOOZ.EXE Program to unpack .ZOO archives
RZSZ.ZOO ZMODEM C source code, porting base for several dozen ZMODEM
implementations
PUTSNP.EXE Installs your unique registered serial number into DSZ.
DSZBG.DOC Background information for DSZ, part of the ZCOMM User's
Manual. DSZBG.DOC is for registered users only;
unregistered users are welcome to read the ZCOMM manual
contained in ZCOMMDOC.ARC.
1.4 Bulletin Board Registration
DSZ may be freely used and copied by public bulletin board systems which
agree to the conditions stated in the accompanying bbs_reg.txt file.
Those not abiding to these conditions must obtain a paid registration for
each node.
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Free bulletin board registrations are processed in batches.
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2. DESCRIPTION
DSZ is a "protocol driver" that uses the ZMODEM, True YMODEM(TM), or
XMODEM protocol to transfer files over a serial port with a variety of
programs.
ZMODEM Transfers feature 32 bit CRC, crash recovery, and advanced file
management.
When calling bulletin boards to download files with ZMODEM you can avoid
the bother of starting DSZ for each transfer by calling DSZ first, before
asking the BBS for the download. dsz t The "t" command allows you
to keyboard the file request to the BBS. DSZ's ZMODEM AutoDownload then
receives the file automatically, without any wasted keystrokes or delay.
Try it, you'll like it! (The "t" command is described below.)
YMODEM downloads are almost as easy. Use the "t" command as shown above,
and hit the F3 key after telling the board to download a file with YMODEM.
ZMODEM and True YMODEM(TM) transfers preserve exact file length and
modification time.
DSZ supports XMODEM-1k (XMODEM with 1024 byte blocks, sometimes mislabeled
YMODEM) and CRC-16 with the sx -k and rc commands.
DSZ is derived from Omen Technology's "Professional-YAM" high reliability
communications tools, (also known as PowerCom(TM)), and supports a subset
of Pro-YAM's file transfer related commands. This documentation makes
extensive references to contemporary editions of the ZCOMM or Pro-YAM
manual, and is incomplete without it.
DSZ is designed to be called from a communications bulletin board program.
DSZ may also be called from other communications programs, but the
combination lacks much of the enjoyable user friendliness of a program
with integrated ZMODEM.
DSZ uses its own modem I/O. The original interrupt vector, UART parity,
and interrupt configuration are restored on exit. The original state of
the 8259 interrupt mask bit for this vector is also restored on exit.
DSZ uses DOS standard output (stdout) for messages. It never writes
directly to the screen. DSZ expects its standard output to point to the
console, a logging file, or NUL, not the modem port. If dsz's standard
output is redirected to the modem (as with ProComm's Host mode DOS shell),
the combination may lock up the computer. If necessary, dsz's standard
output may be redirected back to the console device with the CON command.
DSZ exits with 0 status for successful transfers, or the value of the Q
parameter (default 1) if a file transfer failed. Some languages do not
return this information to the calling program. Some language
implementations freak out on certain non-zero exit values. A batch file
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that calls DSZ directly may be used to detect the DSZ exit status, or
DSZ's log file entries may be examined.
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3. COMMANDS
dsz [CON] [port N] [speed S] [handshake XX] [D] [d] command
DSZ commands are an improper subset of Pro-YAM/PowerCom/ZCOMM commands.
They are fully described in the ZCOMM User's Manual, contained in
ZCOMMDOC.ARC. Portions of that document are included with the DSZ
registration disk. Please refer to that document for details on the
following commands.
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NOTE WELL
Except as noted, all commands must be in entered lower case. (Case is
significant!)
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When used (in any combination), the CON, port, speed, handshake, and d
commands must be given in the order shown.
CON Redirect message output to the DOS "CON" (console) device,
overriding any previous redirections. This is necessary to avoid
lockups caused by Procomm host mode. Most programs do not require
this hack. This command is unique to DSZ.
handshake XX Enable one of several choices of hardware handshake. (The
default is XOFF/XON software handshake). This command is documented
in the ZCOMM or Pro-YAM manual, and in DSZBG.DOC. (The ZCOMM manual
is available on all bulletin boards registered for DSZ as
ZCOMMDOC.ARC.) On DSZ the "handshake" command may be abbreviated to
"ha".
port N select port N (n = 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18)
Default is port 1 (COM1) or read from the DSZPORT dos environment
variable. COM10 to COM18 refer to the COM1 to COM8 ports on the
PS/2.
In multitasking operation, accessing a port used by another running
program may hang the machine.
EXAMPLE: to use COM2:
dsz port 2 rz
portx ... Select arbitrary port address and interrupt vector. Please
refer to the ZCOMM or Professional-YAM manual for information on
this command.
speed S Set the specified speed. This command is rarely needed because
DSZ reads the port's current speed by default. Please refer to the
FLOW CONTROL, MAIN COMMANDS and SOFTWARE COEXISTENCE chapters in the
ZCOMM or Pro-YAM manual for important information about the speed
command.
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D Disables the modem (drops Data Terminal Ready, DTR) if carrier is
lost. This may be used to prevent spurious events (phone ringing)
from interfering with the calling bulletin board's recovery from
carrier loss.
d Disables carrier dropout monitoring, for modems that do not properly
drive the "Data Carrier Detect" input on the PC. If you see a
CARRIER LOST message, you need to give the d command.
LARG Convert ARG to lower case, then parse arg.
pxN Set a numeric parameter x to N. These parameters are mostly a
subset of the Pro-YAM/ZCOMM numeric parameters, and are listed
below. They assume their defaults each time DSZ is called. Without
an argument, p displays the numeric parameters and their values.
EXAMPLE: C>dsz p
z pxN Set zmodem numeric parameter x to N. These parameters
correspond to the Pro-YAM or ZCOMM "zmodem" parameters and rarely
need changing. These parameters assume their defaults each time DSZ
is called. Without an argument, z p displays the zmodem numeric
parameters and their values.
restrict Restrict pathnames to the current disk and directory tree, and
disallow overwriting of existing files. When DSZ is restricted, it
will refuse to transfer files containing the string autoexec.bat and
command.com in upper or lower case. This provides some defense from
malicious uploaded files.
t [-8g] Talk with ZMODEM AutoDownload. The optional -8g (available on
registered copies only) allows "BBS (ANSI) graphics". A small
subset of ZCOMM/Pro-YAM term function subcommands are recognized.
Keyboard F1 or ALT-X to exit. F3 receives file(s) with True
YMODEM(TM), ALT-P toggles parity between the 8n default and 8g
(enables ANSI "graphics"). ALT-H toggles two local echo ("Half
Duplex") modes; the second displays a newline (CR/LF) when Enter is
keyboarded. Keyboarded ASCII characters are sent to the modem.
Modem characters print on the screen. A device driver such as
ANSI.SYS may be used to recognize escape sequences. ZMODEM
AutoDownload detects the start of a ZMODEM file download and accepts
the file(s) without operator intervention.
rz [-abenprt+Yy] [dir] [file ...] (ZMODEM receive)
rb [-abt+y] [dir] [file ...] (YMODEM receive)
rb -g [-abt+y] [dir] [file ...] (YMODEM-g receive)
rc [-abt+y] file1 (XMODEM/CRC receive)
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ro [-abt+y] file1 (XMODEM OverThruster receive)
rx [-abt+y] file1 (XMODEM receive)
rx -g [-abt+y] file1 (Qmodem-G receive)
sz [-abefnprtY+y] [-w[N]] file ... (ZMODEM send)
sb [-ft] [PREFIX=p | ONAME=n] file ... (YMODEM, YMODEM-g send)
sb -k [-ft] [PREFIX=p | ONAME=n] file ... (YMODEM-1k send)
sx [-t] file1 (XMODEM, XMODEM/CRC, Qmodem-G send)
sx -k [-t] file1 (XMODEM-1k send)
The meanings of the optional arguments are described in the ZCOMM manual.
Send files may be specified indirectly:
dsz sz @C:files.lst
sends the files in C:files.lst. This provides another means of bypassing
the DOS command line limit. The first letter must be "@" and the third
letter must be ":" to distinguish this from an ordinary pathname.
Pathnames in the indirect may be separated with any combination of
space(s), tab(s), CR and/or LF. No spaces may appear inside a pathname;
"FOO .BAR" won't work.
3.1 Interrupt Keys
Ctrl-Break Terminates the transfer in progress.
ALT-N Abruptly terminates (NUKES) the transfer in progress.
Ctrl-X Typing a dozen Ctrl-X characters to another ZMODEM program
terminates ZMODEM operations.
ALT-F Skips the current file in ZMODEM transfers.
ALT-B Cancels the current ZMODEM session.
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4. NUMERIC PARAMETERS
DSZ uses the following main numeric parameters, settable with the pxN
command.
EXAMPLE: C>dsz pQ0
In addition, DSZ uses the Pro-YAM/ZCOMM zmodem numeric parameters
described in the Pro-YAM/ZCOMM reference manual.
B Set the size of buffer used for disk reads and writes. The default is
1024, 8192 maximum. If your copy of DSZ is running on a floppy disk
system or a very slow turkey hard disk, a larger value may give better
results. Too large a value may exhaust memory, induce receiver
timeouts, cause disconnects(!), or generate spurious CRC errors. If
performance logging doesn't work, this parameter is too big. This
parameter is supported on versions compiled with TurboC.
EXAMPLE: C>dsz pB4096 sz A:floppy.fil
Setting the buffer size larger may lock out the performance log,
DSZFILES, and/or indirect pathname list in the "tiny model" DSZ
flavor. If you aren't bloody sure you need a bigger buffer, don't use
one.
O This parameter controls XMODEM OverThruster(TM). It is described in
dszbg.doc. This file is part of the software package sent to paid
registrants.
Q Error code returned to DOS (default 1). (Success returns 0.) Some
programs toss cookies when confronted with certain exit codes.
EXAMPLE: C>dsz pQ-1 sz foo.bar
S Timeout in seconds (default 15) waiting for restraint release (XON
and/or handshake).
W Wait for Enter key before exiting after an error. Effective on
registered copies. Useful when calling DSZ from DESQview, allows the
window to close unless there is an error message that should remain
visible.
a Calibrates certain protocol timeouts used with XMODEM and YMODEM
transfers (Cybernetic Data Recovery(TM)). This parameter does not
affect ZMODEM transfers.
The a numeric parameter is automatically set to 2000 for a 4.77 mHz PC
or XT, 4000 for a PS2/30, 6000 for an 8 mHz 1ws AT, and 12000 for a
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PS2/80. If your computer has a speedup card or otherwise runs
unusually fast (or slow!) for its type, you may set the a numeric
parameter to a value that reflects its speed.
EXAMPLE: dsz port 2 pa4000 rb
NOTE: Setting this parameter does not suppress the "Unknown Machine
Type" message which is displayed before the command line is scanned.
d A non zero value (the default) causes incoming files received with
ZMODEM and full YMODEM transfers to have their Date set to that sent
in the file header. ZMODEM's file management features depend on the
transmission of each file's modification date. Files will have the
same creation date, even if the two machines are in different time
zones. When transferring files to/from a Unix system, creation dates
are interpreted according to GMT or Universal Coordinated Time. File
dating may be disabled with a pd0 command.
NOTE: Backdating file creation times may confuse some backup programs.
v Verbose level (debugging output) Negative values inhibit some routine
messages. Setting v to 1 or greater causes serialized copies to ring
the bell when a transfer is done.
z Timezone in minutes behind GMT, used for ZMODEM and True YMODEM file
transfers to coordinate the actual date of the file with computers in
other time zones. Effective on registered copies. PDT or MST
corresponds to 420. This may be preset with the ZONE DOS environment
variable.
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5. ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES
The following DOS environment variables may be set to modify DSZ
operation.
DIRRX (Registered copies only.) Specifies the directory to receive
(download) files. If the sting in DIRRX ends with "/", directory
and/or disk designators in the incoming pathname are stripped, and
only the stem (name and extension) is used. Otherwise, if an incoming
file has an absolute pathname, the incoming pathname is used.
EXAMPLE: C>set DIRRX=C:/rxdirect/
C>dsz rz -r
DSZFILES May contain a list of up to 9999 pathnames to transmit, with
entries separated by spaces. If present, DSZFILES is used in place of
a normal command line list of files to send with the sb and sz
commands.
EXAMPLE: C>set DSZFILES=file1 file2 file3 *.c
C>dsz port 2 handshake on sz -r
In practice, this string would be built up by a calling program and
passed to DSZ with a "spawnvpe", "execvpe", or similar subroutine
call.
SEE ALSO: Pathname list specification @C:files.lst
DSZLOG log file to receive entries for files sent and received. (Default
null). Sample entries:
Z 46532 38400 bps 3324 cps 0 errors 66 1024 DSZ.COM 1177
Z 124087 19200 bps 1880 cps 0 errors 6 1024 MXY.TMP 1177
Transfer times are based on the DOS time of day clock and have one
second jitter. As with all protocol throughput reports generated by
Omen Technology programs (and contrary to the false claims of some
critics), DSZ's throughput figures for ZMODEM, Kermit, and True
YMODEM(TM) transfers do not take "credit" for pathname and/or protocol
overhead characters. DSZ's throughput reports do not include the time
required to send the pathname. This understates the true time
required to transfer files, but the time required to send the pathname
often depends on the alacrity of the operator, and thus does not
always reflect the performance of the protocol itself.
Transfers measuring less than one second are reported as having 9999
characters per second throughput.
The unlabeled numeric field after the error (retry) count is the
number of flow control stoppages encountered sending the file. This
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number gives an indication of flow control restrictions (overloaded
networks, etc.) encountered during the transfer.
The last numeric field before the file name is the block or subpacket
length used for the last block in the file.
The last field is the serial number of the other program, or -1 if
this information is not available.
The code letter indicates the type of transfer, Z (ZMODEM), S
(X/YMODEM), R (X/YMODEM), E (error), or L (transfer terminated by loss
of data carrier).
WARNING: If DSZ encounters a loss of carrier or other fatal error
condition before a file commences transmission, a log entry will not
be made.
EXAMPLE: C>set DSZLOG=C:/yam/dszlog
DSZOPT (Registered copies only) String containing default options for DSZ
file transfers. Options are optional modifiers to the DSZ sz, rz, sx,
rx, sb, rb commands.
An 8n may be appended to the string to make BBS (ANSI) graphics the
default for DSZ's t command. The ability to preset these options is
especially helpful for controlling ZMODEM automatic downloads from
DSZ's t command.
EXAMPLE: C>set DSZOPT=r
Enables DSZ's intelligent Crash Recovery as a default.
Let's say you wish ZMODEM crash recovery, and BBS "graphics" for the
DSZ term function:
C>set DSZOPT=r8g
WARNING: Do NOT include "ena" or any other commands in the DSZOPT
string. With the exception of the "8g" mode, only **options** may be
placed in the DSZOPT string! (Options are the letters that modify the
sz, rz, sb, etc. commands. In "rz -r", "r" is an option.)
MAXBYTES Maximum number of bytes allowed for transfer. If this number is
exceeded, DSZ skips the offending files (ZMODEM) or aborts remaining
files in the batch (YMODEM).
DSZPORT Default communications port override, default 1.
EXAMPLE:
C>set DSZPORT=2
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ZONE sets the z numeric parameter to the number of minutes the current
local time lags GMT time. PDT or MST corresponds to 420. (Registered
copies only)
EXAMPLE:
C>set ZONE=420
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6. EXAMPLES
dsz sz c:foo.* b:*.c (send files)
dsz sz -r yzmodem.arc (CRASH RECOVERY: resume interrupted
transfer)
dsz rz -r (CRASH RECOVERY: resume interrupted
transfer)
dsz handshake both sz yzmodem.arc (Hardware+Software handshake)
dsz sz -n *.* (send files that are newer or rx has no
copy)
dsz sz -Yn *.* (Only send files that are newer than
receiver's copy)
(Do not send files that do not exist on
receiver's disk)
dsz rz C:/UPLOADS (receive files to specified directory)
dsz port 2 speed 38400 restrict rz
dsz rz -y prog.arc (ZMODEM, single file pathname override)
dsz z pr1 rx foo.dat (XMODEM receive, remove file if error)
dsz pO60 ro foo.dat (XMODEM/OverThruster receive, GEnie MNP)
DSZ LRC L-Y NEWPROG.ARC (generate lower case "rc -y" command)
dsz pv2 sz foo >debug.dmp (Debugging data dump)
dsz sz @C:/bbs/files.lst (Indirect file list)
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7. BACKGROUND OPERATION
Three DESQview description files are provided to demonstrate background
operation with modest (66 kb window) memory requirements. DSZ uses tight
C/ASM code, table driven CRC generators, and buffered receive and transmit
for good performance in the background without hogging CPU cycles. On a
QIC Labs PC-AT clone, DSZ can download files in the background (3
background clock ticks, 9 foreground clock ticks) with a throughput better
than 9600 bps.
2S Prompts for file name(s) and sends them with ZMODEM protocol. File:
2S-PIF.DVP
2T Talks to the modem and allows manual YMODEM (F3) or automatic ZMODEM
downloads. File: 2T-PIF.DVP
2A Like 2T, but using Quarterdeck's dvansi.com memory resident ANSI CRT
device driver to process ANSI screen codes. File: 2A-PIF.DVP DS.BAT
is the batch file used by 2A.
These files are written for a port 2 local connection and \TMP directory,
but may be modified to suit your requirements using the DESQview CP
command. The W numeric allows DESQview to close the window after DSZ
finishes, providing a pleasant user interface.
Operation at high speed (above 9600 bps) requires the DESQview "Optimize
communications" performance Advanced Setup option.
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WARNING
When running DSZ under a multi tasking system such as DESQview, do not
allow two programs to access the same comm port at the same time. At
best, such actions will disrupt communications. At worst, your computer
will attempt to open a subspace channel to V'ger.
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8. CALLING DSZ FROM COMM PROGRAMS
8.1 GT POWER 13.00/14.00
GT Power version 13/14 includes a YMRX.BAT (YMODEM-g receive) file with an
"rz" command. You guessed it, "rz" is for ZMODEM protocol (the z means
ZMODEM!). Please change the file to use the correct "rb -g" for YMODEM-g.
The files ZMTX.ARC and GT1300.NOT available on many bulletin boards
contain useful information for GT Power users.
8.2 PROCOMM
DSZ may not operate properly when called from Procomm if Procomm has files
open at the time.
When running under ProComm's Host mode, failure to use the CON command may
cause Procomm to lock up the computer.
The POE, PCALL, DSZ_ZAP, and PROZ programs have been popular in
interfacing DSZ to Procomm's editor gateway.
Hint: the DOS PATH environment variable must include Procomm's directory
to allow POE to locate all the POE files,. The POE files should be stored
in the Procomm directory. Setting the "PROCOMM" environment variable is
insufficient.
8.3 PROCOMM PLUS
DSZ may not operate properly when called from Procomm if Procomm has files
open at the time.
Here are some handy settings for Procomm Plus.
First, set the DOS environment as necessary before running Procomm:
SET DSZPORT=2 (Only needed for COM2)
SET DSZLOG=DSZ.LOG (If you wish a log file)
Then set Procomm's external protocol strings:
A- External protocol 1 upload filename ...ZMODEMU
B- External protocol 1 download filename ... ZMODEMD
And then some short batch files:
ZMODEMU.BAT: DSZ sz %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8 %9
ZMODEMD.BAT: DSZ rz
To make downloads easier, use the "dsz t" command described above.
ZMODEMT.BAT: DSZ t
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8.4 BULLETIN BOARDS
When installing DSZ on a bulletin board or host system, be sure to check
for proper operation when the caller hangs up while a file is being sent
or received.
Currently, Only the TurboC version supports file sharing (shared read
access on files sent by dsz).
Some bulletin board interface routines do not call DSZ to send a file
until they have verified the file's presence by opening the file. If this
checking is done in DOS's default exclusive open mode, dsz's file sharing
will be defeated.
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9. FLOW CONTROL
If you plan to send files over Telenet (PC-Pursuit), you must refer to the
Pro-YAM or ZCOMM Reference manual (in ZCOMMDOC.ARC) FLOW CONTROL chapter
for vital information on flow control considerations necessary for proper
operation of ZMODEM and other streaming protocols.
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10. ERROR MESSAGES
COM2 1200 bps Carrier Detect enabled Handshake slow
Command line = (commands)
This is a normal message displayed to help resolve problems with incorrect
batch files. The port number, speed, carrier detect ("enabled" or
"DISABLED") and "handshake" indicate the selected mode of operation.
Unknown Machine Type XX, 'a' parameter preset to 6000 indicates a ROM BIOS
that does not follow the IBM specification for identifying the machine
type. If your computer causes DSZ to display this message, you may set
the a numeric parameter described elsewhere in this document. This
message is generated before any commands are read, so do not be alarmed
when setting the a parameter doesn't make this message go away. The a
parameter does not affect ZMODEM transfers.
Need more memory to run DSZ or Abnormal program termination is displayed
by the TurboC startup routine if DSZ is run in too small a memory
partition. If you see this message, use a larger memory partition for DSZ
or remove some memory resident programs. This message may also appear if
the calling program fails to free memory before calling DSZ.
CARRIER LOST is displayed when DSZ recognizes a loss or lack or carrier
detect signal from the modem. This is caused by a line disconnect,
defective cable, or incorrect modem strapping. It may be disabled with
the d command. Sometimes this is caused by setting the B parameter to too
large a value.
Garbage Count Exceeded Indicates ZMODEM has not detected a valid start of
header in a reasonable number of characters.
If DSZ becomes "stuck" on emitting this messages, it is possible the
sending program may not be able to recognize and act upon transmission
requests (ZROPS headers). The sending program should be corrected. In
the meantime, setting a ZMODEM packet length with the "zmodem pl4096"
command forces the sender to wait for the receivers' progress reports.
Permission denied comes from the Microsoft C Library. This may be caused
by attempts to modify a read only file or directory, or create a file in a
nonexistient directory.
A furtive flashing appearance of XOFF or FLOW during ZMODEM or YMODEM-g
file sending signifies DSZ is responding to flow control restraint. This
is normal operation when buffered modems or packet switched networks are
used. ZMODEM's robustness and reliability allow creative users to
transfer files over unusual multiple computer lash-ups, causing modem data
lights and computer status displays to dance in unfamiliar rhythms. Got
ZRPOS indicates the receiving program has detected a transmission error
and has requested retransmission. In other words, ZMODEM is doing its job
of detecting and correcting missing and garbled data. If this happens
more often than observed line errors would indicate is reasonable, there
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may be a flow control problem in one of four areas:
+ Between the sending program and its modem. If using an interface
speed higher than the transmission speed, or modem to modem error
correction (MNP, LAPB, PEP, etc.), check that the modem and the
sending program are configured for the same flow control methods. DSZ
is faster than most other programs, and may expose flow control
problems not seen with slower software.
+ Between the sending modem and the network. Correcting this requires
"handshake both" to allow the sending program to honor both hardware
(CTS) flow control from the modem and software flow control (XON/XOFF)
from the network.
+ Between parts of the network.
+ Between the receiving modem and the receiving program. This can
happen at high transmission speeds when the receiver has specified a
large I/O buffer size with the B numeric parameter.
Excessive interrupt latency from extended memory ramdisks or disk
caches, and poorly written hard disk drivers also wreak havoc on
streaming protocols but do not affect start-stop protocols (XMODEM,
etc.).
To correct these problems, give the "handshake slow" command to the
receiver.
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