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TECH TIDBITS
SPECIAL ON-LINE SERVICES EDITION P
March through August, 1987 Apple II - Volume I
APPLE II FAMILY
BASIC Compiler for IIgs
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Q: Do you know of an AppleSoft BASIC compiler for the GS?
A: We know of one solution at this time. The AppleSoft to ZBasic application
will translate most AppleSoft BASIC programs into a format recognized by
ZBasic.
Product Company Phone
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ZBasic Zedcor, Inc. (602) 881-8101
AppleSoft to ZBasic Bringardner Data (614) 268-1050
Foreign Language Output and Diacritical Marks
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Q: We would like foreign language printed output from the IIgs--specifically
German, Spanish, and Swedish. When we go to the control panel we get the keys
rearranged but do not get the appropriate letters with diacritical marks that
we need.
A: Most current word processors, like AppleWorks, use text, not graphics to
display and print characters. This means that you have to set the ImageWriter
DIP switches to indicate the appropriate language.
>From the control panel, set the Display Language and Keyboard Layout to the
desired language. Reboot the IIgs to update parameter memory with the control
panel changes.
AppleWorks will display the characters on the screen and you can print them,
if you have the DIP switches set to the specific language on the ImageWriter.
The IIgs displays a character from its ROM, based on specific keystrokes. If
you do not set the ImageWriter dip switches, you'll get the character that is
represented by the regular ASCII keystrokes and not the one that is displayed
on the screen. Please refer to your printer's documentation for correct DIP
switch settings.
Rev A to Reb B Still Free?
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Q: I need the Rev B system board so I can display double high resolution
graphics. Does Apple still warranty the upgrade from the Rev A board to the
Rev B logic board for the //e?
A: Yes, the free upgrade is still in effect.
//c and AppleWorks Lockup
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Q: When I start an Apple //c with the AppleWorks Startup Disk, it asks for the
program disk. After inserting the program disk and pressing return, the system
locks up. Any clues?
A: Verify that your AppleWorks program disk is NOT write-protected and make
sure that your copy of the AppleWorks program disk has the SAME name as the
original; /APPLEWORKS. Finally, make sure that your data disks are NOT named
/APPLEWORKS.
Quick ROM Identification Procedure
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To determine if the //c has the ROM update, use the following procedure.
1. Switch on the //c and press Control-Reset to stop the drive from spinning.
2. Type CALL -151 and RETURN to enter the Monitor, you should have and *
(Asterisk) prompt.
3. Type Shift 1 (!) and press RETURN.
If the prompt changes from an * to a !, you have the new ROMs, if it remains
an *, the unit has the old version of the ROM.
Access II Won't Print
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Q: I have an Apple //c, Apple Personal Modem and Access // software. After I
record a transmission, I can't print out the captured text. Why not?
A: Apple Access // cannot print while "on-line" (connected to another
computer). Once you are disconnected from the service from which you captured
text, you can use the Utilities Menu selection "Print a File" or any
ProDos based word processor such as AppleWorks or AppleWriter 2.0 to print it
out. See pages 89-90 in the Access // Manual.
Access II on IIgs
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Q: How do you setup an Apple //gs to work with Access //, revision 1.2?
A: Set the system speed setting in the Control Panel to "Fast" and Slot 2 as
the Modem Port. No other card should be placed in slot 2 when using the
internal modem port. The Modem Port should be set up as follows:
Device Connected Modem
Line Length Unlimited
Del 1st LF After CR No
Add LF After CR No
Echo No
Buffering Yes
Baud 1200
Data/Stop Bits 8/1
Parity None
DCD Handshake No
DSR/DTR Handshake No
XON/XOFF Yes
//c External Drive on IIgs?
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Q: Can you attach a //c external drive to the new //gs system? If so,
how will it attach to the new Apple 3.5 drive?
A: Yes, you can use the //c drive as the LAST unit on the daisy chain from the
SmartPort. Of course, you can't daisy chain FROM the //c drive.
Can't Save to Either Drive
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Q: I can't save documents to either disk drive attached to my system. The 5.25
drive is in slot 5, and the 3.5 drive is in slot 5. I used the Scan setting
(in the Control-Panel). This is the only way I could get my system to
recognize either disk drive. What is the proper configuration?
A: When you daisy chain a UniDisk 5.25 to a Apple Drive 3.5 (Platinum) you
have
to set the control panel as follows:
1. Slot 5 = Smart Port
2. Slot 6 = Disk Port
You will then address the 3.5 drive as Slot 5, Drive 1 and the 5.25 Drive as
Slot 6, Drive 1. Even though they are both connected to Slot 5, you have to
address them as indicated above.
After you are sure that your control panel is set as indicated above, you can
set the boot for either Slot 5 or Slot 6, whichever you need.
APPLEWORKS
AppleWorks 2.0, Do I need Extended 80-Column Card?
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You MUST have an Extended-80 Column card installed in the //e to boot
AppleWorks 2.0, even if you have a 1 Megabyte Memory Expansion Card installed.
AppleWorks 2.0 requires a 128K Apple //e or //c to boot and does not recognize
the //e unless you have the Extended-80 Column Card.
AppleWorks to AppleWriter
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Q: How can I transfer a word processor file created in AppleWorks, to
AppleWriter, ProDOS version?
A: AppleWorks files cannot be read by AppleWriter directly. To transfer the
file to AppleWriter you must print the file to disk. The following
instructions detail the process.
1. With your AppleWorks word processor file on the desktop, press
Open-Apple P.
2. Choose "from the beginning", then select "A text (ASCII) file on disk."
3. You will be prompted for the PathName. The correct format is
/DISKNAME/FILENAME, where /DISKNAME is the name of your disk and /FILENAME
is the name that you wish to save the file under. Be sure to include the
required "/" slashes.
You can now [L]oad the file into AppleWriter using the same PathName that you
saved the file under. AppleWriter text files can be read into AppleWorks by
creating a new file for the Word Processor, indicate "From a text (ASCII)
file" and provide the proper PathName when prompted.
Deleting Formatting Commands in AppleWorks
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Q: How do I delete formatting codes such as headers, footers, and page breaks
from AppleWorks?
A: Press Open-Apple Z, this will display all formatting codes. Highlight the
codes using the cursor keys, and then press Open Apple-D to delete.
DISK DRIVES
A New Slant on the HD20
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Q: Will operating the HD20 on a slanted surface have any adverse effects on
the unit or its functioning?
A: In current hard drive technology, the read/write heads actually float on a
cushion of air. Theoretically, you should be able to operate the unit in any
position. However, we do not recommend running any hard disk on an inclined
surface for any length of time. Apple hard disk units have four feet on the
bottom and assume a "level" surface.
PRINTERS
Choose DRAFT to Print in Near Letter Quality Mode!
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Q: Is there a way to access the built-in Near Letter Quality font of the
ImageWriter // from the Macintosh?
A: Yes, you set the front panel switch to NLQ mode, both lights on, and then
indicate that you want to print in DRAFT from the Print Dialog Box.
Has Bi-Directional Printing Disappeared?
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Q: Why does "Faster" mode no longer print bi-directionally on an ImageWriter
II?
A: This is a function of the new ImageWriter II print driver. Uni-directional
passes of the printhead line up much more accurately than bi-directional
passes. This provides much more precise printouts.
ImageWriter II Trivia
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Q: What is the loudest sound level that the ImageWriter II can produce?
A: The ImageWriter II will produce a maximum sound level of 55db.
WYS Is Not WYG
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Q: We can't obtain a full line across the page in a header for MacWrite when
printing to a LaserWriter or LaserWriter Plus. The same line extends all the
way across when printed on an ImageWriter. What's the problem?
A: Characters on a Macintosh screen, especially the space bar, display
differently when printed on a LaserWriter. Use a mono-spaced font to obtain
properly spaced printing in this situation. Open a new header, select
"Courier" as the font. Choose "underline" in the style menu, press and hold
the space bar. After a few spaces have been typed, you should see the line
start to move across the page. When the line nears the right side, release
the space bar, then add individual keypresses until the underline touches the
right margin. This line should now print properly on both the LaserWriter and
ImageWriter.
Mac to ImageWriter II and 32K Buffer
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Q: I need information regarding the 32K buffer for the ImageWriter II. Is the
32K buffer supported by most Mac software?
A: You won't realize a significant increase in productivity using the 32K
Buffer in conjunction with a Macintosh and standard printing functions. Fonts
and graphics consume large quantities of RAM and 32K is not sufficient for
most Macintosh print activities. The most effective way to take advantage of
the buffer is to set the front panel switches to Near Letter Quality and
select "Draft" from the print dialog box.
RESOURCES
User Group and Dealer Information
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The Apple 800-number to help Apple owners locate User Groups of Apple
Authorized Dealers in their area is 800-538-9696, Ext. 500. The operator will
ask for your zip code and will give you address and phone number of nearest
User Groups or Dealers in your geographic vicinity.
APPLETALK
APPLETALK
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Q: Are the AppleTalk cables insulated with teflon? I know that the custom
wiring kits are teflon, but I can't find any information concerning the
covering of the "regular" cable kit, M2010.
A: According to the "AppleTalk Personal Network" that comes with each
connector kit, the 2 and 10 meter cables are PVC coated and are not Teflon. If
you need to route these cables through walls or the ceiling, it is necessary
to route them through metal conduit.
AppleTalk Configuration
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Q: Is it possible to purchase the assembly plugs for the Appletalk network.
We need more for a project than are provided in the custom wiring kit. If
they are available separately, what is their product number for ordering and
cost?
A: AESP has a complete line of AppleLink compatible connectors and cables.
They can be reach at:
Advanced Electronic Support Products
1680 N.E. 205th Terrace
North Miami Beach, FL 33179
Orders: 1-800-235-1337 Information: 305-653-1337
Reliable Connections!
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Kensington Microware markets inexpensive "clips" that provide significant
reliability improvement over standard AppleTalk connections. For more
information contact: Kensington Microware at (212)475-5200.
FEATURE ARTICLE
A P P L E W O R K S T I P S
A quick way to duplicate fields is by using the Open-Apple " (quotation).
Select the multi-record layout, position the cursor directly underneath the
field with the information that you want to duplicate and press Open-Apple ".
Hold the keys down to automatically update several fields.
Remember that you can also use the Open-Apple V (Standard Value) function to
automatically fill in fields with input that you specify.
Open-Apple Q: This command will display all files that are currently on the
desktop and allows you to quickly choose any file by using the cursor or by
typing the number of the file. (Hint: This is also a excellent method to
eliminate pressing Escape several times when you are nested several folders
down changing Printer Options.)
Plan Ahead: Whenever you create a new DataBase file, create several "dummy"
fields, label them 1,2,3, etc. This way if you decide later on to add a
category, you won't lose all your report formats.
Open-Apple Tab backs up one field.
Open-Apple Y: Deletes from the cursor to the end of the current line or
field.
To transfer "values only" from one spreadsheet to another is a tricky
process. One way is to print the section that you want to transfer to a DIF
file. Create a new spreadsheet from the DIF file and then cut and paste the
values into your final spreadsheet from the one created with the DIF file.
"Some Cells were Lost.....": Have you ever seen this message? You'll
generally run into this message when you are copying cells in the far right
hand section of an AppleWorks spreadsheet. AppleWorks versions 1.1 thru 1.3
allocate 2K of RAM for formulas and formatting information per row, the error
message indicates that you have run out of the memory that is reserved for
this purpose. There are two work-arounds.
1. Re-organize your spreadsheet in a vertical fashion. Make it "taller" not
"wider".
2. Upgrade to AppleWorks 2.0. The new version of AppleWorks provides 10K of
RAM that is reserved for formulas and formatting information.
Label Printing: If you are having problems with AppleWorks not recognizing
your form size, follow the steps below.
1. From the main menu, select number 5, "Other Activities".
2. Select number 7, "Specify information about your printer(s)". You should
now see a menu titled "Printer Information".
3. Under the heading "Change printer specifications" select the name of the
printer you want to use.
4. Change item number 2 "Accepts top-of-page commands" to NO.
Need to print two or three up labels?: Try MacroWorks from Beagle Brothers.
MacroWorks also adds Macro capability to AppleWorks. You can contact Beagle
Brothers at (619) 296-6400.
Want to learn more about AppleWorks?: The Main Menu is a specialty Newsletter
exclusively for AppleWorks users. For more information call: (800) 258-5473,
cost is $49.97 per year.
Feature Article
AppleWorks: Custom Printer Codes
One of the most common problems that users experience setting up custom
printers is the interpretation and input of printer control codes. AppleWorks
expects the "keystroke" equivalent of the Decimal Codes. The Apple II
keystroke equivalents for the most common ASCII characters are listed in the
table below.
Printer manuals are generally hard to decipher, they may request ASCII,
decimal, or hexidecimal input. The chart below cross-references the three
types of representations.
ASCII Code Chart - Apple II Keystrokes revealed!
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Decimal Hex ASCII Char Description What to Type
0 $00 NUL Blank (null) Control-@
1 $01 SOH Start of Header Control-A
2 $02 STX Start of Text Control-B
3 $03 ETX End of Text Control-C
4 $04 EOT End of Transmission Control-D
5 $05 ENQ Enquiry Control-E
6 $06 ACK Acknowledge Control-F
7 $07 BEL Bell Control-G
8 $08 BS Backspace Control-H (left Arrow)
9 $09 HT Horizontal Tab Control-I (Tab)
10 $0A LF Line Feed Control-J (down Arrow)
11 $0B VT Vertical Tab Control-K (up Arrow)
12 $0C FF Form Feed Control-L
13 $0D CR Carriage Return Control-M (Return)
14 $0E SO Shift Out Control-N
15 $0F SI Shift In Control-O
16 $10 DLE Data Link Escape Control-P
17 $11 DC1 Device Control 1 Control-Q
18 $12 DC2 Device Control 2 Control-R
19 $13 DC3 Device Control 3 Control-S
20 $14 DC4 Device Control 4 Control-T
21 $15 NAK Neg Acknowledge Control-U (right Arrow)
22 $16 SYN Synchronization Control-V
23 $17 ETB End of Text Block Control-W
24 $18 CAN Cancel Control-X
25 $19 EM End of Medium Control-Y
26 $1A SUB Substitute Control-Z
27 $1B ESC Escape Control-[ (Esc)
28 $1C FS File Separator Control-\
29 $1D GS Group Separator Control-]
30 $1E RS Record Separator Control-^
31 $1F US Unit Separator Control-_
32 $20 SP Space Space Bar
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