#Downloads with JR_COMM
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I'm having i little problem getting set up is CIS, having joined a month
or so ago.I downloaded JR_COMM and don't seem to be able to download
correctly now. I'm using compuserve B+ protocol but on inputting my
filename I just get a line of square zero and other odd characters.I'm
logging on with 7E1 as the manual says which allow me to perform ascii
capture in a readable form, but this does seem to stop downloads. Any
Ideas?? I was using handshake (a vt100 emulator) for the original downloads
but swapped as I want to use WHAP! and Handshake had tis problem with ascii
capture.
Thanks
Matt
Matthew, Binary files require 8 bit — set JRCom to 8N1.
-sja
Steve
is there any way to get JR_COMM to do this automatically? – Also at
what stage should I reset to 8N1? I tried after having activated B+
protocol but this just dropped me back to 'Press any key'
Thanks
Matt
Matthew, Check the documentation for JRCom and make 8N1 the default.
Thank Steve , I'll give it a go
Matthew
Matt,
Please ignore the 7E1 suggestion in the manual and use 8N1 instead. I use
it all the time, and everything works – text and downloads as well. In
fact, you MUST have 8N1 to download, and I'm pretty sure changing to that
will solve your problem.
Betty
Betty,
Thanks for the suggestion – I've tried it and it works fine!
Perhaps this will teach me NOT to believe manuals!!?!
Cheers
Matthew
Betty,
I've been using 7E1 with JRcomm for well over a year. That's how I set
up the program initially, and since it works I've never bothered to change
it. DLs work fine. On most other BBSes I log onto I do use 8N1 tho.
-Dave-