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& UNICOM 3.0A Corrections to 3.0
KEYBOARD
FIXED: Hot Keys ^^colrow now work
in description fields of
the keyboard macro editor.
FIXED: UAE when exiting UNICOM with
the dial directory displayed.
FIXED: Loss of access to terminal
setup after executing example
scripts: GDI.scr and/or Ellipse.scr
FIXED: Numeric keypad now works
when numlock is on.
FIXED: Occasional Product damaged
error incorrectly reported.
SCRIPT:
FIXED: InputString Command did not
update the variable on consecutive
uses of same variable.
FIXED: CompuServe example script file
requires double quotes around
"^C". This is now required for
all strings.
DIALING:
FIXED: UNICOM window would pop
to the top upon unsuccessful
repeat dialing.
DISPLAY
FIXED: Screen repaint problems with a
version of windows above 3.0 but
below 3.2.
FIXED: Display trapped on 25th line
when host positions cursor
to this line multiple times
without moving off.
If you encounter what you suspect is a
bug in UNICOM, please call or fax the
author at (206)432-8673. Maintenance
releases containing bug fixes are
always offered free of charge to
registered users.
& What's New in UNICOM Release 3.0
* DEC VT-102 ( ANSI ) Compatibility:
Double size characters are supported with all standard
attributes. VT-100 and VT-52 are supported.
* New WinScript Windows Script Language:
Over 200 statements and commands give you
powerful control over communication,windows,
graphics and more!
* High Baud Rate Ready - up to 128kb:
When driver and hardware support arrives,
UNICOM will be ready to operate at 38.4kb,
57.6kb and 128 kb.
* Improved Screen Handling
Our new screen handler gives you the best
performance possible in the Windows
environment.
* AUTO File Downloading:
UNICOM automatically senses download
operations for Zmodem and CompuServe then
starts on its own.
* Download File Marker Feature:
Highlight a file in the expanded 1500 line
scroll buffer. UNICOM will remember your
choices.
* Script Learn Capability:
Generates a WinScript command file as you
interact with the remote host. Useful for
recording login scripts.
* Expanded Dialing Directory:
Remembers last on date, number of times on.
Supports individual dialing string, password,
default protocol.
* Expanded Host Mode:
Shell to DOS, assign user id-passwords, access
levels, time limits, monitor interaction,
operate in dialback mode.
* Easy Screen Editing:
Highlight screen text with your mouse, then
copy to clipboard, send to host, erase, scroll
or mark as a file.
* Convenient Screen Toolbar:
Provides easy access to common menu picks and
terminal operating modes.
* Font Manager Compatibility:
All types of fonts and sizes can be used.
Improved mapping for proportional fonts.
* Online Help:
Context sensitive "Windows" help is now
provided for all program procedures and script
commands.
* Xmodem senses download filename:
UNICOM will obtain the download filename from
the scroll buffer automatically when downloading
files using this protocol.
* Iconic transfer reports:
File transfer progress is reported to the icon
label when transferring files while minimized.
* Programmable Notification Music
UNICOM lets you create your own custom music
that is played at the end of file transfers or
upon successful dialing.
* Translation Tables
Incoming and Outgoing characters are easily
translated with this new feature.
& Packing List
-------- Sharware Distribution -----------
UNICOM 3.0a is distributed in 2 zip files
UC3A-1.zip Complete distribution w/o help
UC30-2.zip UNICOM Help (UNICOM.HLP)
when you unzip these files, it should
contain the same files as below:
UC3A-1.zip now replaces the previous
release named UC30-1.zip. UC30-2.zip remains
unchanged.
-------- On disk from Data Graphics ------
UNICOM EXE - UNICOM executable program
UNICOM FON - fonts for vt100
UNICOM SND - user changable music file
UNICOM KEY - example keyboard macro file
UNICOM CFG - example program configuration
UNICOM DIR - example dialing directory
UNICOM XLT - example translation table
UNICOM HLP - UNICOM Windows Help
UNICOM MNU - example Utility menu
UC3ORDER WRI - order form in write format
UC3ORDER TXT - order from in text format
UC3READ ME - UNICOM 3 release notes
PLAYNOTE SCR - Example Script Files
BITBLT SCR ""
GDI SCR ""
LINES SCR ""
SETPIXEL SCR ""
MODEMREG SCR ""
COMPUSRV SCR ""
MCI SCR ""
UNICOM MNU ""
ELLIPSE SCR ""
& Information for Resellers
For inforamation on becoming a retail UNICOM
distributor, please contact David Gan at
(206)432-1201 (voice) or (206)432-8673 (fax)
or write to:
Data Graphics
P.O. Box 58517
Renton, WA 98058
U.S.A.
& How to Order UNICOM
To order 1 or more single cpu packages:
By Phone using a VISA or MasterCard: Call
(206)432-1201 Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm Pacific
By Fax: send your completed order form to
Data Graphics fax at (206)432-8673 (24hrs)
By Electronic Mail: send your ordering
information to Data Graphics on
CompuServe at 71631,464
By Mail:
Data Graphics
P.O. Box 58517
Renton,WA 98058
U.S.A.
For site licensing, quantity discounts or bundling
information, contact David Gan at (206)432-1201.
& International UNICOM versions
We need help in translating UNICOM to
your language. Efforts are being made
to translate UNICOM to the following
languages:
German, Swedish, French and other
European languages.
Please contact David Gan by fax if you can
assist in this effort. Our fax number is
(206)432-8673 (24hrs)
& Version 2 Fixes
UNICOM 3 corrects the following problems
found in UNICOM 2.0c:
FIXED: UAE error related to color operation
FIXED: Occasional lock-up on program close
FIXED: Host mode modem no answer (2.0c fixed that)
FIXED: YMODEM-G unreliable or didn't work
FIXED: Printer Logging - just didn't work
FIXED: Occasional screen line missing or drawn
in the wrong row.
FIXED: Utility Menu passing parameters (it didn't)
FIXED: Script run command now accepts dos apps
FIXED: Slow ASCII Transfer throughput
FIXED: Slow KERMIT Transfer throughput
FIXED: Font size selection window too small
FIXED: Chat mode losing or not recognizing characters
FIXED: All ANSI escape codes were not recognized
FIXED: Script Variables didn't reset on following script.
FIXED: File deleted after uploading. The Zmodem user
option "unlink after transmission" was set in the
shareware distribution by mistake.
If you find what you suspect is a 'bug' in
UNICOM 3.0, please fax a detailed report to
the author at (206)432-8673. Every attempt
will be made to correct any problem found.
& Upgrade Information for 2.0x Users
UNICOM 3.0 Upgrade announcents were mailed to all
registered 2.0x users on 8/19/91. If you did not
receive your notice, use the order form provided
with this distribution. The same special upgrade
pricing is listed in this form.
& UNICOM 3.0 Release Notes
1) The VT102 special fonts may not be available when
using herc monochrome video mode -OR- if UNICOM
cannot reference a configuration file at
startup.
2) The Microsoft 3.0 serial driver becomes unreliable
above 9600 baud. If you switch to another
application that references a drive during
a file transfer, UNICOM may report CRC errors.
If your version of Windows does not correct this
problem, investigate TurboComm from BioEngineering.
It is an alternative port driver that supports
the 16550 and higher baud rates.
3) Screen Savers and UNICOM seem to dislike each other.
UNICOM may not be able to paint it's screen properly
when these kick in. You should disable any screen
saver when performing data transfers since it will
likely affect performance. It is suggested that you
set the screen saver idle detection time to a that
greater that the expected file transfer time.
4) Dialing directory file sizes cannot exceed 64k.
If UNICOM complains of low memory when loading
a directory, break up the directory into
smaller directory files.
5) Interrupt driven receive queue size is
24k if using standard or enhanced mode and
12k if running in real mode. The queue size
was reduced for real mode due to memory
restrictions.
6) Script Commands
FileLength: The example for this command is incorrectly
listed in the manual: lSize = FileSize("messages.dat")
It should read: lSize = FileLength("messages.dat");
This appears correct in the online help.
StrIsHex: is described incorrectly in the manual.
It incorrectly states that chars A-Z or a-z are
valid hex characters. It should read 'A'-'F' and
'a'-'f' in addition to 0-9.
7) Fonts
Type managers let you add many fonts to Windows.
UNICOM cannot handle more than 38 fonts and
20 sizes of each. If you reach this limit,
VT102 special fonts will not be available
in UNICOM.
8) Host Mode - Shell To DOS
Your computer must be operating in 386 enhanced mode
to support this feature.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the communication port device contention
is set to "Never Warn" in the 386 enhanced
section of the control panel. If this is not
done, a message box will be displayed to the
host computer screen anytime the remote user
shells to DOS. This will lock the host unless
someone is available to reply to the message
box.
& Character Translation Tables
UNICOM supports character translation for incoming
and outgoing characters. When you save your setup
with the Save Setup menu pick, UNICOM writes the
contents of the current translation tables to the
file UNICOM.XLT.
Upon each program start, UNICOM looks for this file
(UNICOM.XLT). If found, its contents are loaded into
memory.
Foreign language users: Please send the translation
file you construct for your language to Data Graphics
so it may be included in future releases.
& Host User database
The file hostuser.dat contains user information for
those authorized to access your machine via host mode.
This file may be changed or altered by remote users
with the appropriate access level. You may wish to
make this file read only and/or hidden with the dos
attrib command. Hostuser.dat is updated when you
select save setup from the setup menu.
& Where to Find the latest UNICOM
UNICOM may be found on CompuServe in the
following forums: ZENITH, WINADV, MSOPSYS and
IBMCOM.
If you do not have access to this service,
UNICOM can be found on:
The Business BBS (213)477-0408 (modem line)
& Converting your 2.0 Dial Directory to 3.0
UNICOM 3.0 will convert your old 2.0 directory
to the new 3.0 format. Just load it in by
activating the directory, then save it.
Editing and saving a 2.0 directory before
doing so could cause corrupt entries to appear.
The conversion process enlarges the file size.
Be careful not to exceed 64k. If so, break up
the directory into multiple smaller directories.
& A note from the Author
Thank you for making UNICOM a shareware success.
The many great suggestions I have received from
those who took the time to call are now implemented
in this version. Much credit goes to the many
of you who registered UNICOM 1 and 2. Because of
your registrations, this slick new version has become
a reality.
I am still adding new features and will provide more
frequent updates. If UNICOM 3.0 didn't include the
feature you needed, let me know - but chances are
I'm already working on it (like DDE,...).
Thanks again.
David Gan