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==Description==
{{Software
ProTalk Version 1.0 is a serial communications program for the OS/2 Presentation Manager. It was created out of a need for a good communications package for OS/2 that could be used in a   variety of different   situations involving disparate hosts, communications equipment and communication requirements. ProTalk is equally at home communicating with mainframes, Unix systems,   bulletin boards and   online information services.    It  has  a  number of features and functions  that  make  it  suitable  for  a  wide  range  of applications:
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|Version=1.0 (May 1994)
* Terminal  emulation  supports  80x25  color  text  and monochrome  graphics.    The  contents  of the terminal window  can  be  copied  to  the clipboard for use with other  applications,  or  sent  to  the default printer using the print-screen function.
|Author=[[Brian Fisher]]
 
|License=Shareware
* Additional  fonts  are  available  when  you register. These fonts give  you a better  choice of size  for the terminal screen  window on  VGA and  SuperVGA displays. It the trial version, ProTalk uses the monospaced fonts provided with OS/2.
|Download={{FileLink|ProTalk}}
 
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* ProTalk lets you create  keyboard map files which  can be used with different hosts.  Used in conjunction with the  Auto-Dial  Facility,  the  keyboard maps provide a means of configuring ProTalk to match the  requirements of any host.
ProTalk is a serial communications program for the OS/2 Presentation Manager. It was created out of a need for a good communications package for OS/2 that could be used in a variety of different situations involving disparate hosts, communications equipment and communication requirements. ProTalk is equally at home communicating with mainframes, Unix systems, bulletin boards and online information services.
 
* Modem control and  response strings can  be programmed into  ProTalk.    The  Auto-Dial  Facility  uses  these definitions to control the modem during dialing.
 
* The  Auto-Dial  facility  allows  you  to  create  and maintain  a  database  of  hosts and connect protocols. The Auto-Dial  Facility keeps  a profile  of the  host, which  includes  the  port,  speed  and  data  format settings,  flow  control  method,  terminal  type  and keyboard map.  This profile is  used by the  Auto-Dial Facility  to  configure  ProTalk  before  the  connect attempt is  made.  The connection  protocol can  be as simple as dialing a  number, or scripts can  be written for more complex login procedures.
 
* ProTalk  Script  Language  Version  1.0  is the script language used by the  Auto-Dial Facility.  A  reference manual for PSL is available when you register.  Sample scripts  have  been  included  with  this    trial distribution.  A description of the language is  beyond the scope of this document.
 
* Cursor Control.  The  terminal screen  cursor can  be adjusted for  blink rate  and shape.  Blinking  can be turned off entirely  for people who  prefer it, or  for those individuals who have a neurological disorder that might be agrivated by a blinking cursor.
 
* Transfer Protocols - XModem, XModem-1K, YModem  Batch, YModem-G Batch,  SEALink Derived,  Kermit, CIS  QuickB, and ZModem are supported.
 
* ASCII Capture - provides  a means of loggin  a session to a file, or for doing ASCII file transfers.


==Features==
It has a number of features and functions that make it suitable for a wide range of applications:
* Terminal emulation supports 80x25 colour text and monochrome graphics. The contents of the terminal window can be copied to the clipboard for use with other applications, or sent to the default printer using the print-screen function.
* Additional fonts are available when you register. These fonts give you a better choice of size for the terminal screen window on VGA and SuperVGA displays. In the trial version it uses the monospaced fonts provided with OS/2.
* ProTalk lets you create keyboard map files which can be used with different hosts. Used in conjunction with the Auto-Dial Facility, the keyboard maps provide a means of configuration to match the requirements of any host.
* Modem control and response strings can be programmed into ProTalk. The Auto-Dial Facility uses these definitions to control the modem during dialing.
* The Auto-Dial facility allows you to create and maintain a database of hosts and connect protocols. The Auto-Dial Facility keeps a profile of the host, which includes the port, speed and data format settings, flow control method, terminal type and keyboard map. This profile is used by the Auto-Dial Facility to configure ProTalk before the connect attempt is made. The connection protocol can be as simple as dialing a number, or scripts can be written for more complex login procedures.
* ProTalk Script Language Version 1.0 is the script language used by the Auto-Dial Facility. A reference manual for PSL is available when you register. Sample scripts have been included with this trial distribution. A description of the language is beyond the scope of this document.
* Cursor Control. The terminal screen cursor can be adjusted for blink rate and shape. Blinking can be turned off entirely for people who prefer it, or for those individuals who have a neurological disorder that might be agrivated by a blinking cursor.
* Transfer Protocols - XModem, XModem-1K, YModem Batch, YModem-G Batch, SEALink Derived, Kermit, CIS QuickB, and ZModem are supported.
* ASCII Capture - provides a means of loggin a session to a file, or for doing ASCII file transfers.
* ASCII Send - provides a means of sending ASCII files.
* ASCII Send - provides a means of sending ASCII files.
* Port Settings - COM1..COM4 may be selected. Baud rates include 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200 and 38400. Word size may be set to 7 or 8 bits. Parity can be set to None, Odd or Even. Stop Bits can be set to 1, 1.5 or 2.
* Flow Control - may be set to none, hardware, or Xon/Xoff.
* Extended Buffer - if supported by OS/2, ProTalk allows you to select the extended buffer mode for your serial chip.
* Transparent Printing - ProTalk allows you to send print files from an IBM mainframe using TPRINT, using a Y-Term compatible mode.
* TEK 4010 terminal emulation lets you plot graphs on the terminal window. I have successfully used this feature with SAS on an IBM Mainframe.
* ProTalk can be sent a control sequence to automatically switch to and from TEK 4010 mode. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the options menu.
* ProTalk can be sent a control sequence to make it enter and exit transparent print mode. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the options menu.


* Port  Settings  -  COM1..COM4  may  be selected.  Baud rates include 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,  14400, 19200 and 38400.  Word size may be set to 7 or 8  bits. Parity can be set to None, Odd or Even.  Stop Bits  can be set to 1, 1.5 or 2.
==Installation==
 
Create a directory on your hard drive, for example, C;\PROTALK. Copy the distribution files into that directory. Next, create an icon object whose file and path name is C:\PROTALK\PROTALK.EXE. The icon should take on the appearance of the ProTalk icon. You are ready to proceed.
* Flow  Control  -  may  be  set  to  none,  hadware, or Xon/Xoff.
 
* Extended Buffer - if supported by OS/2, ProTalk allows you to select the extended buffer mode for your  serial chip.
 
* Transparent  Printing  -  ProTalk  allows  you to send print files from an IBM mainframe using TPRINT, using a Y-Term compatible mode.
 
* TEK 4010  terminal emulation  lets you  plot graphs on the terminal  window.  I have  successfully used  this feature with SAS on an IBM Mainframe.
 
* ProTalk  can  be  sent  a  control  sequence  to automatically switch to and  from TEK 4010 mode.  This feature can be enabled or disabled in the options menu.
 
* ProTalk  can  be  sent  a  control sequence to make it enter and  exit transparent  print mode.  This feature can be enabled or disabled in the options menu.
 
===INSTALLATION===
Create a directory on your hard drive, for   example, C;\PROTALK.     Copy the   distribution files   into that directory. Next, create an icon object whose file and path name is C:\PROTALK\PROTALK.EXE. The icon should take on the appearance of the ProTalk icon. You are ready to proceed.
 
===OPERATION===
Double-Click on the  ProTalk icon.  The program should  run with it's default configuration.  If you are using a  serial port other  than COM1,  go to  the options  menu and  select 'Port'.  Change the port  parameters to match those of  your system.  Setting are  automatically saved  as you  make the changes.
 
Back at the terminal screen, you should be able to type  and see responses come back from  your modem.  ProTalk is  ready to go!
 
Take a moment to explore the menus.
 
==Download==
* [http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/h-viewer.php?dir=/pub/os2/apps/comm/term&file=protk10.zip Version 1.0]


==License==
===Operation===
Originally Shareware. The Source code is lost.  
Double-Click on the ProTalk icon. The program should run with it's default configuration. If you are using a serial port other than COM1, go to the options menu and select 'Port'. Change the port parameters to match those of your system. Setting are automatically saved as you make the changes.


==Author==
Back at the terminal screen, you should be able to type and see responses come back from your modem.
* [[Brian Fisher]]


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[[Category:Terminal emulation]]

Latest revision as of 13:57, 16 November 2022

ProTalk
Version 1.0 (May 1994)
Vendor
Author Brian Fisher
License Shareware
Download ProTalk
Website

ProTalk is a serial communications program for the OS/2 Presentation Manager. It was created out of a need for a good communications package for OS/2 that could be used in a variety of different situations involving disparate hosts, communications equipment and communication requirements. ProTalk is equally at home communicating with mainframes, Unix systems, bulletin boards and online information services.

Features

It has a number of features and functions that make it suitable for a wide range of applications:

  • Terminal emulation supports 80x25 colour text and monochrome graphics. The contents of the terminal window can be copied to the clipboard for use with other applications, or sent to the default printer using the print-screen function.
  • Additional fonts are available when you register. These fonts give you a better choice of size for the terminal screen window on VGA and SuperVGA displays. In the trial version it uses the monospaced fonts provided with OS/2.
  • ProTalk lets you create keyboard map files which can be used with different hosts. Used in conjunction with the Auto-Dial Facility, the keyboard maps provide a means of configuration to match the requirements of any host.
  • Modem control and response strings can be programmed into ProTalk. The Auto-Dial Facility uses these definitions to control the modem during dialing.
  • The Auto-Dial facility allows you to create and maintain a database of hosts and connect protocols. The Auto-Dial Facility keeps a profile of the host, which includes the port, speed and data format settings, flow control method, terminal type and keyboard map. This profile is used by the Auto-Dial Facility to configure ProTalk before the connect attempt is made. The connection protocol can be as simple as dialing a number, or scripts can be written for more complex login procedures.
  • ProTalk Script Language Version 1.0 is the script language used by the Auto-Dial Facility. A reference manual for PSL is available when you register. Sample scripts have been included with this trial distribution. A description of the language is beyond the scope of this document.
  • Cursor Control. The terminal screen cursor can be adjusted for blink rate and shape. Blinking can be turned off entirely for people who prefer it, or for those individuals who have a neurological disorder that might be agrivated by a blinking cursor.
  • Transfer Protocols - XModem, XModem-1K, YModem Batch, YModem-G Batch, SEALink Derived, Kermit, CIS QuickB, and ZModem are supported.
  • ASCII Capture - provides a means of loggin a session to a file, or for doing ASCII file transfers.
  • ASCII Send - provides a means of sending ASCII files.
  • Port Settings - COM1..COM4 may be selected. Baud rates include 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200 and 38400. Word size may be set to 7 or 8 bits. Parity can be set to None, Odd or Even. Stop Bits can be set to 1, 1.5 or 2.
  • Flow Control - may be set to none, hardware, or Xon/Xoff.
  • Extended Buffer - if supported by OS/2, ProTalk allows you to select the extended buffer mode for your serial chip.
  • Transparent Printing - ProTalk allows you to send print files from an IBM mainframe using TPRINT, using a Y-Term compatible mode.
  • TEK 4010 terminal emulation lets you plot graphs on the terminal window. I have successfully used this feature with SAS on an IBM Mainframe.
  • ProTalk can be sent a control sequence to automatically switch to and from TEK 4010 mode. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the options menu.
  • ProTalk can be sent a control sequence to make it enter and exit transparent print mode. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the options menu.

Installation

Create a directory on your hard drive, for example, C;\PROTALK. Copy the distribution files into that directory. Next, create an icon object whose file and path name is C:\PROTALK\PROTALK.EXE. The icon should take on the appearance of the ProTalk icon. You are ready to proceed.

Operation

Double-Click on the ProTalk icon. The program should run with it's default configuration. If you are using a serial port other than COM1, go to the options menu and select 'Port'. Change the port parameters to match those of your system. Setting are automatically saved as you make the changes.

Back at the terminal screen, you should be able to type and see responses come back from your modem.