
				README FILE
				    FOR
				 POWERTERM


Welcome to PowerTerm, the one terminal emulator you'll need.  We know that you
will like it!  UniPress and Ericom are devoting all our efforts into making
the program as good as it can be.

	If you have a technical question/problem PLEASE read the Frequently
	Asked Tech Questions below in this README.  You may find the answer
	you need right away. Even better, go to our On-Line Web FAQ, since
	it is constantly revised.


Be sure to contact UniPress to discuss commercial, technical or support
issues: 

	phone:			908-287-2100
	commercial email:	info@unipress.com
	support email:		powerterm@unipress.com
	Web:			http://www.unipress.com/powert.html
				(FAQ is included in this Web page.)

Here are a few points:


+ You can order the program from our Web page!

+ The latest product information can always be found at our Web site:
	http://www.unipress.com/powert.html    (Full pricing information is
	included.)

+ Demo copies of the program are available at the Web site. They run for one
  month. After the month has expired, you can't load another demo onto the
  machine. Anyway, after the month you'll surely want to buy copies.

+ PowerTerm is licensed on a per-user basis.  If you want to have more than 1
  person using the permanent program, you must purchase additional licenses.

+ Support problems: Send e-mail inquiries to powerterm@unipress.com

+ Maintenance -  Updates/Upgrades are available to  20+ user-sites  at 15% of
  software price.

+ Talk to us about specials for developers, dealers, universities,
  government. 

+ Contact us re site pricing. We're easy to deal with.

+ OEMS, VARS, Software developers - we welcome discussion of special terms.

+ Customization - if you want a special feature added, talk to us!

+ We have both 16 and 32-bit versions of PowerTerm. The 16-bit version 
  functions on all Windows systems, while the 32-bit version is designed for
  Windows 95 and Windows NT. Be sure to order the type you want. If you
  change your mind later, we'll upgrade you.


+ There are 2 flavors of the product: PowerTerm 320 (single copy price $79)
  handles Unix-type terminals (DEC VT52-320, SCO, AIXTERM, Wyse, DG, TVI, etc.)
  PowerTerm Interconnect handles all the Unix-type, as well as DEC VT420-520,
  and IBM 5250 (for AS/400) and IBM 3270 (for Mainframe.)

+ DOS Version: We have one. Contact us with your needs.

+ Check our Web site to get on-line updates for customers. 

		      FREQUENTLY ASKED TECH QUESTIONS:



SETTING THE BACKSPACE KEY TO SEND BACKSPACE OR DELETE -

Select the "Terminal" menu and choose "Setup".  Select the "Keyboard"
tab from the "General Setup" screen. Now choose the setting you wish
in the "Backspace Key Sends" section.


PRINTING -

PowerTerm does not use Print Manager by default.  If you would like to use
Print manager we have found that PowerTerm runs best if you use the Epson
fx-100 print driver instead of your normal driver for your printer.

In addition you can set this to be your default printer for PowerTerm by
selecting the "File" menu and selecting "Printer Setup". GOOD NEWS: If you
do this, all your other Windows applications will continue to use the
regular printer driver.

KEYBINDINGS -

a) Programmable Function Key Buttons (F1-F12) (also called Softkeys)

   PowerTerm's softkeys can be programmed by clicking the right mouse button
   on any one of these keys.  A box is displayed whose "function
   description" can be changed.  Example:  Type "Long List" in place of "F1".
   Click the [OK] button; you'll now see a dialog box to enter script
   commands.  Change the line to read "send ls -l<return>".  Click the [OK]
   button.  Now the F1 button will display the text "Long List".  If you
   logon to a UNIX machine and at  prompt press the "Long List" button
   you will see a long listing of the current directory displayed.

b) Remapping the F1-F12 Function keys on the PC Keyboard -

   These keys can be mapped via a '.psl' (PowerScript Language) file.
   Here  are the step by step instructions:

   1)	Choose the "script" menu and then click on "edit script".
	In the highlighted box, type a file name of your choice, but
	be sure to use the extension .psl, and supply a prefix.  (So you will
	have a name like "mapkeys.psl".)  Press [OK].

   2)	Notepad will open.  Here are some examples that you could use.

	key f6 do {send ^p}   
	key f7 do {send "-"}
	key shift+f5 do {send <escape>\[31~}
	key alt+f3 do {exec notepad)

	What the above examples do:

	f6 will send <CTRL>P
	f7 will send the "-" character
	Shifted f5 will send the sequence "<ESCAPE>\[31~"
	Alt f3 will start a Notepad session

	Notes:  

	A. If you want PowerTerm to send letters or words to the screen,
	be sure to enclose these in quotes.  If you are sending a command,
	quotes are not needed.

	B. The Function keys MUST be in lower case, as in the examples.


c) Remapping the KeyPad (This is the "floating Powerpad keypad" which you
get from the Menu Options|Show Power Pad)


The Floating PowerPad can be programmed either as in step (a) or step (b)
above.

note: The instructions for remapping with the script language are the same as 
above, except that the keypad numbers are identified by numpad[n].

	example:

	key numpad1 do {send ls^M}
	key numpad2 do {exec notepad}


QUICK CONNECTING VIA AN ICON --

AutoConnect via MODEM with an icon

First copy comm.psl (in your PowerTerm directory) to autocomm.psl, as example.
(Please note that PowerTerm is installed in "C:\ptw" by default.) 

   [In the lines that follow "xxx" means your PowerTerm directory, and
   "ptw.exe" means "ptw32.exe" if you are using the 32-bit version.]

1) Run  C:\xxx\ptw.exe

2) Select "Script" from the menu.

3) Choose "Edit Script".

4) Type "autocomm.psl".  

5) Add the new 2 lines to the bottom of the script 
   and the comment line near the top.

   (They are  noted.)

#
# Opens a COM port.
#
# Parameters : $p1 - port number   (1 | 2 | 3 | 4)
#              $p2 - baud rate     (300 - 115200)
#              $p3 - protocol type (none | xonxoff | hardware)
#	       $p4 - dial number  #a new line

set comm-type com
set port-number $p1

if [info exist p2] {
 set baud-rate $p2
 if [info exist p3] {
  set protocol-type $p3
 }
}

session open
run keys.psl

send ATDT		#a new line
send $p4<return>	#a new line



6) Save the file.  DO NOT USE "SAVE AS" in Windows 95 to save the file!!  
SAVE AS will erroneously make the file be autocomm.psl.txt in Windows 95.

7) For Window 3.1 users, follow STEP A only.  Win 95 and NT4.0 users
follow STEP B only.

	[As before, "xxx" means the PowerTerm directory.]

    STEP A(Win 3.1): To create an icon in the PowerTerm group.    
                     a) Open up the PowerTerm group under Program 
                        Manager
                     b) Select "File" from the Program Manager's menu
                        and choose "New"
                     c) Choose "Program Item" and press the [OK] button
                     d) In the "Description:" field type "Dial-Computer" (you
                        may want to type in the machine"s actually name
                        in place of "Computer")
                     e) In the "Command Line" field type: 
                        "C:\xxx\ptw.exe autocomm.psl 1 9600 xonxoff 123-4567"
			    where the 4 parameters are:

				port number
				speed
				float control
				phone number

                     f) In the "Working Directory" field type:
                        "C:\xxx"
                     g) The "Shortcut Key" can be left blank.
                     h) Press the [OK] button
                     i) Double-Click on the Newly created icon to 
                        establish your connection

    STEP B(Win 95 or NT4.0): To create an entry on the "Start" menu.
                      a) Click on the "Start" button.
                      b) Choose "Settings" and select "Taskbar".
                      c) Select "Start Menu Programs" tab.
                      d) Press the "Add" button.
                      e) In the "Command Line" field, type:
                         "C:\xxx\ptw.exe autocomm.psl 1 9600 xonxoff 123-4567"
			    where the 4 parameters are:

				port number
				speed
				float control
				phone number

                      f) Press the "Next" button.
                      g) Select the "Start Menu" folder.
                      h) Shortcut name should be "Ptw".
                      i) Press "Finish" button.
                      j) Click on the "Start" button and select "Ptw"
                         to establish your connection



AutoConnect via TELNET with an icon

First copy telnet.psl (in your PowerTerm directory) to
autotn.psl, as example. (Please note that PowerTerm is installed in "C:\ptw"
by default.) 

   [In the lines that follow "xxx" means your PowerTerm directory, and
   "ptw.exe" means "ptw32.exe" if you are using the 32-bit version.]

1) Run  C:\xxx\ptw.exe

2) Select "Script" from the menu.

3) Choose "Edit Script".

4) Type "autotn.psl".  

5) Change $p1 to the name or address of the machine 
that you wish to connect to.  Our example is SUN:

#
# Opens a TELNET connection (Via TCP/IP WINSOCK api).
#
# Parameters : $p1 - host name.
#

set comm-type telnet
set host-name SUN
session open
set session-name SUN 
run keys.psl

6) Save the file.  DO NOT USE "SAVE AS" in Windows 95 to save the file!!  SAVE
AS will erroneously make the file be autotn.psl.txt in Windows 95.

7) For Window 3.1 users, follow STEP A only.  Win 95 and NT4.0 users
follow STEP B only.

	[As before, "xxx" means the PowerTerm directory.]

    STEP A(Win 3.1): To create an icon in the PowerTerm group.    
                     a) Open up the PowerTerm group under Program 
                        Manager
                     b) Select "File" from the Program Manager's menu
                        and choose "New"
                     c) Choose "Program Item" and press the [OK] button
                     d) In the "Description:" field type "Telnet-SUN" (you
                        may want to type in the machine"s actually name
                        in place of "SUN")
                     e) In the "Command Line" field type: 
                        "C:\xxx\ptw.exe autotn.psl"
                     f) In the "Working Directory" field type:
                        "C:\xxx"
                     g) The "Shortcut Key" can be left blank.
                     h) Press the [OK] button
                     i) Double-Click on the Newly created icon to 
                        establish your connection

    STEP B(Win 95 or NT4.0): To create an entry on the "Start" menu.
                      a) Click on the "Start" button.
                      b) Choose "Settings" and select "Taskbar".
                      c) Select "Start Menu Programs" tab.
                      d) Press the "Add" button.
                      e) In the "Command Line" field, type:
                         "C:\xxx\ptw.exe autotn.psl"
                      f) Press the "Next" button.
                      g) Select the "Start Menu" folder.
                      h) Shortcut name should be "Ptw".
                      i) Press "Finish" button.
                      j) Click on the "Start" button and select "Ptw"
                         to establish your connection


EHLLAPI support:

To use PowerTerm with MAINFRAME AND AS/400 API, one can use the Documented 
EHLLAPI interface to program PowerTerm functionality.


POWERTERM
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PowerTerm is a product of
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Ericom Software, Israel

