



                          DualTerm Elite Instruction Manual
                                  by Tony L Belding

          INTRODUCTION:

               DualTerm Elite is a terminal program that provides both VT52
          and ATASCII graphics.  It has a 100K capture buffer, an automatic
          dialing directory, and can run external GEM programs or desk
          accessories from its main menu.  DualTerm was originally written
          in GFA Basic 3, but the current version uses Laser C.

               When I released DualTerm a few months ago, it was basically a
          complete program with one major flaw: it couldn't be compiled.
          Michtron was still waiting for GFA Systemtechnik to write a
          compiler for GFA Basic 3, and I was still waiting for Michtron to
          send it on to me.  I let DualTerm loose upon the world with
          confidence that I would soon be able to follow on with a compiled
          version that would be faster, more self-contained, and less bug-
          ridden.  A couple of weeks later Michtron was forced to drop their
          support for GFA Basic, which left me in something of a bind.

               I was not happy with the speed of GFA Basic 3, nor with the
          numerous bugs and glitches.  Now I found that no bug fixes or
          compiler could be expected anytime soon.  I responded to this
          sorry situation by digging out my old Laser C manual and starting
          to recode DualTerm into C.  During this process, something strange
          happened: I found that I LIKE C.  The new DualTerm runs smoother,
          faster, and has more features.  And it requires no runtime
          program.  The improvements are so extensive that I have named it
          DualTerm Elite.

          SHAREWARE:

               DualTerm Elite is shareware.  This means that you should
          consider sending me a donation if you find that the program is of
          some value to you.  If you send $10 you will be a registered user
          and will be authorized to download the source code from the Golden
          Gate bulletin board.  My address:

                    Tony L Belding
                    PO Box 512
                    Hamilton, TX 76531

          SETUP:

               The files 'DIAL.DIR', 'DUALTERM.RSC', and 'WXYTR.TTP' should
          be kept in the same directory as the program.  These files are
          accessed by DualTerm Elite during operation.  The program may not
          work properly if it fails to find these files.

               Before using DualTerm for the first time, you should change
          the default settings to the values you prefer.  To do this, enter
          DualTerm and press HELP to get the main menu.  Then select 'Edit
          Defaults' from the 'Dialer' menu.  A dialog box will appear with
          two text fields that you may edit.











               The first setting is the default drive path.  This should be
          the path name of the disk drive or directory that you plan to use
          mainly for loading or saving files.  DualTerm Elite uses the GEM
          file selector for these functions, so the default path is just a
          matter of convenience.  (By the way: I highly recommend
          FSELV60.PRG, a public domain replacement for the GEM file
          selector.)

               The second setting is the default dial command.  For Hayes-
          compatible modems, this will be ATDP or ATDT.  If your phone uses
          pulse dialing, enter ATDP here.  For tone dialing use ATDT.

               After entering the dial command, the new defaults will be
          saved to disk, and you should find yourself back at the main menu.

          OPERATION:

               While using DualTerm, you can press the HELP key or the left
          mouse key to access the main menu bar.  This also shows a summary
          of the keyboard commands.  Here, in more detail, are the commands
          and how they work.  (Most of these commands can also be selected
          from the drop-down menus.)

          HELP (left mouse key)  = call up the menu and command list

               The first 'Atari' drop-down menu allows you to select desk
          accessories such as the control panel, or a transfer accessory
          could also be used to upload or download files.

               Calling the menu screen also shows a list of keyboard
          commands that can be used from the terminal itself.

          UNDO = exit DualTerm

               You will be asked to confirm that you wish to leave the
          program.  If there is text in the capture buffer, it will be lost.
          DualTerm Elite will terminate and return to the desktop.

               NOTE: This version of DualTerm Elite does NOT warn you if you
          have text in the buffer before exiting.  Be careful!

          F1 = toggle ATASCII inverse text mode

               When inverse mode is on, you can enter inverse text into the
          ATASCII terminal.  Press F1 a second time to resume normal
          operation.  This key has no effect on the VT52 terminal.

          F9 & F10 = type text macro number 1 or 2

               The dial directory editor allows you to store two text macros
          with each dial directory entry.  These macros can be fed into the
          terminal at any time by pressing F9 or F10.  These macros are most
          commonly used to store log-on information such as names and
          passwords.  They will work with both VT52 and ATASCII.












          ALT-RETURN = force ASCII carriage return & linefeed

               Most Hayes-compatible modems will not accept AT commands from
          the ATASCII terminal because of the different value for a carriage
          return.  If you want to use an AT command from the ATASCII
          terminal, follow the command line with ALT-RETURN to force the
          modem to accept it.  This is unnecessary with the VT52 terminal.

          ALT-C = toggle capture on or off

               This command directs data into the capture buffer.  By
          turning the capture on or off during an online session, you can
          choose which data will be saved into the buffer.  When the buffer
          is full, capture is automatically turned off.

          ALT-U = upload X/Ymodem

               A file selector will appear, which you should use to select
          the file to upload.  Xmodem CRC is the default protocol.  If the
          receiving system does not support CRC, DualTerm Elite will shift
          to standard Xmodem.  Ymodem protocol can also be selected from the
          'Transfer' menu.

          ALT-D = download X/Ymodem

               A file selector will appear, which you should use to enter
          the name of the new file.  DualTerm Elite will automatically
          adjust to the protocol used by the sending system.  Available
          protocols include:

               Xmodem (standard)
               Xmodem CRC
               Ymodem
               Ymodem Batch

          MENU OPTIONS:

          Load Buffer = load a text file into the capture buffer

               This allow you to put a file in the capture buffer to be
          uploaded later using the 'Upload Buffer' command.

          Save Buffer = save the contents of the buffer to a disk file

               After saving the file, DualTerm Elite does not automatically
          erase the buffer.  You may clear it manually with the 'Clear
          Buffer' option.

          View Buffer = visually scan the buffer

               The contents of the buffer will be displayed in an 80-column
          format, scrolling continuously until the entire buffer has been
          shown.  Pressing ESC will abort and return to the main menu.  Any
          other key will pause the display.

          Erase Buffer = erase entire contents of capture buffer










          Auto-Dial = call up dial directory

               The dial directory of up to 40 services will be displayed on
          the screen.  Use the mouse to select the service you want to call,
          or select '>>>> CANCEL AUTO-DIAL <<<<' to return to the main menu.

          Edit Directory = edit the dial directory

               The dial directory editor menu will appear.  Use the mouse to
          select the service you want to edit.  After editing a service,
          DualTerm Elite will save the new directory and return to the main
          menu.

          Duplex: FULL/HALF = toggle duplex

               This command switches between full and half duplex.

          Baud Rate: 300/1200/2400 = set baud rate

               DualTerm Elite directly supports only 300, 1200, and 2400
          baud because the ATASCII terminal can't keep up at higher speeds.
          You can 'fool' the program into running faster by using the
          control panel to reset the speed, but this method should be used
          with the VT52 terminal only.

          Terminal: ATASCII/VT52 = translation mode

               This command switches between the 80-column VT52 terminal and
          the 40-column ATASCII terminal.  The change is indicated by a
          change in the color of the screen.  You can also switch instantly
          between the two modes by pressing ALT-T from the terminal.

          Upload Buffer

               This option will upload the contents of the capture buffer.
          The file can be either ASCII or ATASCII: DualTerm doesn't care
          which.  The upload can be aborted at any time by pressing CTRL-C.
          At 300 or 1200 baud the display may continue for a time after
          aborting because of the ST's built-in buffers.

          SENDING ATASCII GRAPHICS:

               You can enter ATASCII graphics directly into the keyboard.
          For the most part this works as with a normal ATASCII terminal,
          with the following exceptions:

               Clr/Home -------- clear screen
               Shift-Clr/Home -- one second delay
               Delete ---------- delete character
               Shift-Delete ---- delete line
               Insert ---------- insert character
               Shift-Insert ---- insert line
               arrow keys ------ cursor movement













          FINAL NOTE:

               This documentation is for DualTerm Elite version 1.02, the
          first version released to the public.  As with any first release
          of a program, there must certainly be bugs and glitches in it
          waiting to be discovered.  This documentation also is not really
          complete: it was written for the GFA Basic version and beaten into
          shape to serve the newer release.  In any case, if you have any
          problems with the program, just contact me through the Golden Gate
          BBS: it should be listed in the dial directory.

                                        - Tony Belding

          PS: See if you can find the secret message in DTE!
















































