As someone once pointed out to me, a program is never finished. This arc file
contains the latest REGISTERED version of FastTerm II. Somewhere in the process
of correcting and standardizing the script commands, so they follow a standard
syntax, things went amiss. The script that was supplied with FastTerm II called
GENIELOG/SCR started to refuse to work properly. Usually at log on you got some
weird graphics characters which were supposed to be the U#= prompt from Genie.
The problem was generated by the [SEND scripting command. It inadvertainly was
sending out a C/R (carriage return) after sending each of the H's that are
used to log on Genie. After having this reported to me by no less than a
zillion people (ok 5 then), I managed to duplicate their efforts (I use a
speed up mod and it didn't always show up). What happened was that there was
no way to supress the CR after using the [SEND command. There still was if you
put it on a line by itself, but I was trying to create a standard so it got
missed in the [SEND command. Therefore :

[SEND "HELLO" will send out the word HELLO and follow it by a carriage return.
[SEND "HELLO\" will send out only the word HELLO. Supress the CR.

In addition, I had a few folks tell me that the new [WAIT FOR "string" was nice
except that it timed out after a minute. Which they didn't want. Now originally
I put this in cause a few user were completely automating their calls late at
night and were getting stuck online once in a while during a [WAIT FOR command.
So those that wanted the timed WAIT FOR got it, and the others got short
changed. As of version 4.58, I get to make everyone happy. The following are
now in effect :

[WAIT FOR "string" - will wait up to ONE MINUTE for the STRING to match and
                     then continue automatically.
[LWAIT FOR "string" - will wait forever for the string to match. LONG WAIT!

Enough about scripting. Did I say REGISTERED version? I've been considering
that the majority of people who use FastTerm II and supported are still using
the Model 4, while others that are using it will no doubt ever support it. 
So unlike some of the other computing worlds, TRS-80 owners are basically
honest and I have made a choice that rather than call my BBS to request a 
fully working version, I would risk losing a few possible orders from those
who would have never supported it anyways. I have uploaded this FULL WORKING
version for those that have supported my work for the last few years and will
no doubt continue to enjoy using FastTerm II. In addition the registered owners
get a printed manual so they basically have some idea of how FastTerm II works
and how best to get the most out of it. For them, I hope this file makes its
way to every BBS in country so they can find it locally and saves them some
long distance charges by not calling me. Not that I don't love to hear from
them about problems and good news, just trying to help out the remaining TRS
registered owners.

When you run FastTerm II, it will prompt you for your name. Enter it in and
you will have a bonefide registered copy. Fully working ymodem send AND
receive.
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Ymodem SEND (BATCH) - when you select this command a SUB-window will pop up
and you can specify the files you want to send by BATCH FILE or BATCH ENTRY.
Choice is yours. If you use the ENTRY method, you can type in UP TO 9 filenames
to send. At the 10th, FastTerm II will automatically invoke the SEND portion
in the Transfer WINDOW and do its thing. If you want to send less that 9 files
just press ENTER for a prompt and the previous (x) files will be sent.

Selecting the BATCH FILE method will require that you have precomposed a file
with a word processor like TED/CMD like this :

FILE1/TXT
FILE2/CMD
FILE3/OPS

Save this file to disk and enter it for the batch filename. FastTerm II will
load the batch file, and send each one for you automatically.

With the batch sending, you have the capability of sending 9 files with the
ENTRY method and with BATCH FILE method you can send 19 files. These both
assume a 12 character filename. It's a good idea NOT to put the drive code in
the filename since FastTerm II considers it part of the path name and gets
weird in receiving. By the same token, if you use a PASSWORDed filename, the
receiver will strip out the password. Therefore don't add drive codes, and
don't try to send passworded files.

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As always, FastTerm II still costs only $15.00 and that includes a printed
manual explaining its operation. If you have questions about FastTerm II or
just want to say hi, you can call my BBS @604-574-2072 or write to me :
Mel Patrick
8056 - 164A Street
Surrey, BC
Canada, V3S 7S7

Glad to hear from users!
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Note : in order for the Ymodem batch send to work I had to rip out the area
codes routines. Sorry but running out of room. Secondly, while you are dialing
there is a new area at the top of the window called "Call Progress". If you
set your modem to reply with WORD COMMANDS, these will appear in this area.
This way you can find out if a line is dead, busy or finally connected. I
don't remember who suggested this little addition, but it was easy enough to
do. Thanks whoever.

Mel
