Re: Q: ADTv.091 for IIGS --> correct operation?

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Deacon Blue writes ...
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I have setup the ADT v. 091 on a IIGS (ROM01) using a null-modem connection
> to the built-in Mini-DIN8 connector.  'ADT.EXE' is running as a DOS-job
> under Win ME.
> 
> I've experience from before with ADT v.122 running on a IIC-system <--->
> Windows-DOS mode,  where the transfers functions flawlessly at 9600 bps.
> speed rate.
> 
> My question is related to the performance of the "GS-port" of the software.
> As with v. 122 I got a "OK" confirmation in the MS-DOS dialog and a progress
> bar during the writing  process.
> 
> This is not the case with GS-version.  No information is received to confirm
> write on the DOS-side.  When trying to make a directory listing of available
> images, this takes effect only after the second/third attempt.
> 
> Aside from this quirky behaviour the programme is able to read/transfer
> DSK-images onto the IIGS-floppy.
> 
> Even though the programme works I'm not sure if the source-transfer through
> 'Win Hyperterminal' was successfull at 300 bps, as there appeared some
> garbage text after the save-process had finished.  Should this be expected?
> 
> --->  Is there available a finished DSK-image containing the latest ADT for
> GS, as with the other  v.1.22?  I might try this solution to get a 100%
> correct version, if available.
> 
 ....


     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.


     For a way to check your version of ADT-GS, see the info below ...