ARACommander™ 2.1 is a control panel that works with the resources and extensions of ARA to provide a more complete, flexible, easier-to-use, and more secure alternative to Apple's client software. It requires Apple's ARA 1.0 or 2.x software and System 7.x. This version has been updated specifically to be compatible with Apple's ARA 2.1, and it's use of a "Modem Scripts" folder. Also new for ARAScripter 2.1 is the ablility to turn ARA "Answer calls" on or off via AppleScript.
ARACommander 2.1 features include a full scheduling capability. Connections can be scheduled at any time and be completely unattended. Disconnection can be unattended as well, by specifying a number of minutes of idle time before disconnection occurs.
Full support for scripting with AppleScript™ is also provided. A special application called ARAScripter serves as a scriptable ARA client. Scripters may enable any of the features of ARACommander through script commands, and have full control over the entire range of the connection process.
One of the central features of ARACommander are Connectors, mini applications that go beyond the basic capabilities of Apples's connection documents or ARA aliases. The ARACommander control panel can create Connectors that automatically connect to an ARA server when launched. You can also use the control panel to connect to an ARA server.
This is a fully functional demonstration version that will expire 30 days after first use.
