DATA TRANSFER PROGRAMS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a set of programs and command files that allow automatic file transfers using Larry Whites' communication package. Its' purpose is to update two computers so that each has the same data even though part of the files are maintained on each individual computer. You set it up so that it copies the original files to the computer needing the update. It works even though the files may be on different disks and PPN's. The programs will log each computer to the PPN needed, start and stop RIO as needed, terminate the transfer, and start the remote computer running PASWRD.RUN (from the Amus Network). The local computer doesn't need security as the modem isn't left attached to a job. I developed these for my own use, and will modify them as I continue with the project. I found some limitations, in that I tried to have the command file do the whole thing including the password for the remote computer. I couldn't make that work though, so it takes two commands to impliment the transfer. I am sure there can be some improvements to this. I am putting it on the network hoping to get some more ideas. The programs consist of the following: FILE DISCRIPTION TO BE LOCATED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSF DOC 3 EXPLANATION OF THE PROJECT REMOTE CMD[2,2] OPERATES CALLRE.BAS LOCAL CALLRE BAS[1,4] CALLS REMOTE COMPUTER THROUGH MODEM LOCAL TRANSF CMD[2,2] INITIATES & CONDUCTS TRANSFERS LOCAL LOG1 BAS[1,4] SENDS LOG1 COMMAND TO REMOTE COMPUTER LOCAL LOG1 CMD[2,2] LOGS REMOTE COMPUTER TO PPN REMOTE CNTRLC BAS[1,4] TERMINATES RIO LOCAL LOG99 CMD[2,2] TERMINATES TRANSFER REMOTE HANGUP BAS[1,4] SENDS HANGUP CODE TO REMOTE MODEM REMOTE HANGUP CMD[2,2] OPERATES HANGUP.RUN REMOTE PASWRD.BAS[1,4] PASSWORD PROGARAM FROM AMUS BOTH LOG1.CMD and LOG1.BAS are to be copied and modified for each PPN to be updated. TO OPERATE ENTER "REMOTE" & CR After computers are talking to each other and you have entered the password, (Both computers logged in and at the dot or command level.) ENTER "TRANSFER" & CR The transfer and termination of the connection is automatic from here. Dan Christopherson DFC/AM COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. P.O. DRAWER 833 Riverton, Wyoming 82501 307-856-4171