Canon Model 6401 B manual Command Files, Copying Files, Running Copy

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compatibles). If you require to use PDLIO you must purchase that package separately.

g)copy data files and command files between cassette, RAM and the RS-232 communication channel (host computer).

h)	save	frequently used	(Un)load/Plot operator responses into com-
	mand	files in RAM	or on cassette.

3.2 COMMAND FILES

Once the format of the (un)load or print/plot output has been decided, the operator commands (entered into the keyboard in response to the questions listed below) may be saved in a RAM file or on cassette.

This feature saves the operator entering all the responses every time a plot or unload is performed. Instead, the operator simply enters in the command file name and the (un)load or print/plot proceeds automatically using the pre-saved operator commands from that command file.

Many command files	may be created and saved, allowing command files for
a variety of loading,	unloading, printing or plotting operations.

3.3 COPY(ING) FILES

The “COPY” program allows data files or command files to be transferred to/from RAM/cassette or to/from FTU and a host computer. These files must be standard BASIC files in ASCII format (lines terminated with a car- riage return and less than 255 characters in length).

3.3.1 Running COPY

1. Connect datacassette and/or RS-232 link to FTU

2.Type:- RUN “COPY” then press Return

3.Answer the following questions:

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