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• Create Quick Indexes for your own ProTERM documents. For help on this
and other features, choose Help from the Apple menu (upper left corner).
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For complete installation and update details see the file that accompanies the ProTERM folder named “!CHEAT SHEET!”
** Startup Problems **
If you have problems starting up ProTERM, try removing the file “PT Style-3D 1202” from the PT Resources folder (drag it to the Extras folder). Restart ProTERM and see if that helps. The PT Style-3D file gives ProTERM its default 3D look. However, a few users have reported compatibility problems when using PT Style-3D.
** Using the Help Menu **
While the ProTERM manual is the most complete source of documentation, the Help menu is supplemental to the manual, and provides enough information to start using ProTERM. The Help menu is located under the Apple menu, and contains several important files to assist you in learning how to use ProTERM. Many of the help files also include an index to find information quickly.
ProTERM help files will be updated from time to time. For current files see: FTP://ftp.intrec.com/pub/intrec/mac_files
* Help File Updates *
ProTERM help, tips and tricks on how to get the most out of ProTERM, and general text support files will be continually developed and updated. This file will also be updated and will replace older and out of date files. Current files will always be available via the InTrec Web site, and depending on their importance, will included with current versions of the software. Placing the new Help files in the ProTERM Help folder makes them available via the ProTERM Help menu.
* Misc Help Files *
Several folders are included in the ProTERM folder, and some contain “read me” files which describe the contents and use of the files in the folder.
A brief overview of the files in the Help menu:
** Updating from ProTERM 1.0 **
ProTERM 1.2 is completely self-contained and does not require any files from ProTERM 1.0. You can use your ProTERM 1.0 connect files by dragging the connect files from your ProTERM 1.0 Services folder to your ProTERM 1.2 Services folder, but do not drag the entire 1.0 folder, replacing the new 1.2 Services folder.
ProTERM 1.2 uses a different structure for its macro files. You should NOT copy your Resident Macros file to version 1.2, but you can copy the macros you have changed from your 1.0 Resident Macros file to the file called Resident User located in the 1.2 Macros folder.
NOTE: Do not copy any files from the 1.0 PT Resources folder to the 1.2 PT Resources folder. Do not copy your old 1.0 preferences file to ProTERM 1.2, doing so will cause problems using the software.
** Configuring Your Modem **
-*- Choose Configure from the Connect menu. Most users need only to click on the Device pop-up window and select their modem, or a modem with similar characteristics from the Device menu, and close the Configure window. If your configuration needs are more technical, or require additional customization, make the additional changes and close the Configure window.
** Creating a Service Description **
* Connect Files Defined *
ProTERM requires a description of a service to enable it to connect via modem or Telnet. Service descriptions, (connect files), are stored in service connect files. Connect files are stored in the Connect folder. Connect files include all of the information needed to communicate with the service; telephone number (for modem dialup) or Internet address (for Telnet), the required terminal emulation, file transfer options, and more.
* Creating Connect Files *
To create a service connect file (service description file), choose Create from the Connect menu. Enter the service name in the “connect file name” (enter the name as you want the service to be listed in the Connect menu).
* Dialup Service *
To access a service via dialup modem, enter the phone number of the service in the Phone Number field. Make sure the Method field is set to Default. Browse through the different pages of the window and set the options appropriate for the service. When finished, you can either close the window or connect to the service by clicking the Connect button. To connect to the service later, choose it from the Connect menu (it will be listed under the name you used to create it) and click the Connect button.
* Telnet Service *
To access a service via telnet, enter the Internet address of the service in the Phone Number field. Set the Method field to Telnet. Browse through the different pages of the window and set the options appropriate for the service (most services requires VT-100 or ANSI emulation). The speed and format fields are not used for telnet connections. When finished, you can either close the window or connect to the service by clicking the Connect button. To connect to the service later, choose it from the Connect menu (it will be listed under the name you used to create it) and click the Connect button.
** ProTERM Folder Contents **
Certain folders and files in the ProTERM folder are required for operation, and others are optional.
See the files “Tips & Get Started” and “Catalog of These Files” in the Help menu (see the Apple menu) for a brief summary of the folders and some of the file included with ProTERM.
* Help Folder *
The Help folder contains all the files which are displayed in the Apple > Help menu. You can add your own files to the Help menu by adding them to the Help folder.
* Extras Folder *
The Extras folder contains several sample files that can be used to demonstrate ProTERM’s features and power. Reference to these files is made in the ProTERM manual. The Extras folder also contains a “Read Me” file containing information the other files in that folder.
* Macros Folder *
The Macros folder contains the startup and resident macro files and a “Read Me Macros” file. It also contains files which demonstrate the use of DIRC macros (see the ProTERM manual Index:DIRC). There is a folder named Contributed, which contains several contributed sample macros that demonstrate the power, various uses, and possibilities of ProTERM Macros the DIRC macro language.
* PT Resources Folder *
The PT Resources folder contains an Additions folder plus special files required by ProTERM. These files tell ProTERM how to control your modem and other communications hardware. If you prefer, the PT Resources folder can be moved to your System Folder or the System Preferences folder. NOTE: Never add non-ProTERM files to the PT Resources folder. Doing so may interfere with ProTERM’s ability to operate correctly.
The Additions folder contains macros which can easily be launched by choosing them from the Tools:Additions menu. You can make your own macros show up in the Tools:Additions folder by dragging your macro file (or alias) to the Additions folder.
* Services Folder *
The Services folder contains “connect files” which describe the service files you use to connect to a service. When you create new service connect files by choosing the Create command, ProTERM adds the new connect file to this folder, and lists the name alphabetically in the Connect menu.
* Transfers Folder *
The Services folder contains “connect files” which describe the service files you use to connect to a service. When Create… is chosen from the Connect menu, ProTERM adds the new connect file to this folder, and lists the name alphabetically in the Connect menu.
The InTrec dialer is set up as an example, and is set to call the InTrec BBS in Phoenix, Arizona. This may be long distance toll call from your dialing location. The macro will log you in to the point where you are asked to enter your name to open an account. Other than possible phone tolls, there is no charge for contacting the InTrec BBS.
* Sessions Folder *
The sessions folder is used as the storage location for ProTERM auto-load/save scrollback files (terminal windows). Over time, the Sessions folder may contain sessions from many different services. Normally, you will not access the files in this folder directly although you can do so if you wish. Normally, these files are launched by choosing the service from the Connect menu.
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