Q: ADTv.091 for IIGS --> correct operation? --> Problem resolved!

["Deacon Blue" <scavenger@apexmail.com>]

Hi!

I've made a check using  the ADTCHK Basic-programme to calculate the
checksums on my initial code-dump transer. The last checksum failed giving
'0' instead of the intended value.  The transfer problem seemed to be
related to a too short  line-CR delay.  Increasing the delay from 200 ms to
400 ms. as advised in the README file gave a correct transfer as verified
using 'ADTCHK'.

Now, when using a fresh, correctly transferred version of ADT 0.91 the
operation problems previously encountered has vanished. I now get the
verification 'OK' on the PC-side for each sector passed.

---> I still use the 'ADT.EXE' as a DOS-job from within Win ME.  It runs
more stable at 9600 bps whenf selecting following settings in the
session-properties (right click on your DOS-shortcut):

- "Program" Tab,  "Prevent MS-DOS programs from detecting Windows!
- "Misc"Tab,   "Idle sensitivity"  Low  (slide left.)

best regards

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Rubywand wrote:

> Almost certainly, your difficulties are on the PC side and stem from
>  running adt.exe as a DOS job under Win ME instead of under plain DOS.
(ADT
> does
> not run well in a Win 95 DOS window, either.)  Try restarting your
> computer in
> DOS and running ADT that way.
>
> Dear Rubywand
>
> Thank you for answering!  I am a bit puzzled on this issue as the ADT 1.22
> runs perfectly with a IIC connected at 9600 bps.  When running from IIGS
> /ADT v.091 connected to the same PC and COM port setup, operation is
> currently not working as smooth, as reported in previous posting.
>
> I have a SSC in slot#4 on the IIGS.  Do I need addtional cabling to make
> this work. Must this card be switched in any way to work? Feedback
> appreciated!
>
> --> ADT is truly a great piece of software, and deserve a 'Win32 port',
now
> as Microsoft is moving away from the DOS-platform in the last Win
> ME-version.  I believe Mac already is supported by ADT.
>
> best regards
>
> DeaconBlue
> "There is life after DOS"
>
> ----------------------------