Sending a File to the Dolphin

Transferring Files to or from the Dolphin Terminal

Transferring files between your Dolphin terminal and a desktop PC is easy with the YX.EXE utility (see YX.EXE on page 6-5) or the Dolphin File Transfer program (see DCOMM2.EXE - Dolphin File Transfer Utility on page 6-3).

Using the YX.EXE Utility

The YX.EXE utility, installed in the directory c:\dolphXX\utils, performs RS-232 file transfers using Ymodem batch protocol. In addition, YX.EXE is pre-loaded on the Dolphin's A drive. This program can be run by entering commands at the DOS prompt or by accessing a menu.

Note: When using YX on the Dolphin 7200 terminal, only COM1 is available.

For a sample, see YX.EXE on page 6-5.

Using the Dolphin File Transfer Program

Open the Dolphin program group in Windows Explorer and copy the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut to your PC's desktop. Putting the shortcut on your desktop simplifies the file transfer process.

1.Open the Dolphin File Transfer Program Configuration dialog box. Check to make sure the baud rate is set at 57600. This is the default for YX.EXE. Close the Configuration dialog box and exit the Dolphin File Transfer program. To change the baud rate, see Sending Files at a Higher Rate on page 6-9.

2.Open Windows Explorer. Resize and move the window so that you can see both Explorer and the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut on your desktop.

3.In Windows Explorer, select the file to be transferred and, while holding down the left mouse button, drag and drop the file on the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut on the desktop. This opens the Dolphin File Transfer program.

4.At the Dolphin's C: prompt, enter YX.

5.Press ENTER on the Dolphin terminal to begin the file transfer.

6.The COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green during the transfer. You can also view the progress of the file transfer on the Dolphin screen and Dolphin File Transfer program window.

Sending a File From Dolphin to Your PC

1.Double-click on the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut to open the program.

2.Open the Configuration dialog box. Check to make ensure the baud rate is set at 57600.

3.At the Dolphin's C: prompt, enter YX [Filename].

4.Click on the Receive File button.

5.Press ENTER on the Dolphin terminal to begin the file transfer.

6.The COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green during the transfer. You can also view the progress of the file transfer on the Dolphin screen and in the Dolphin File Transfer program window.

Sending Files at a Higher Rate

A batch file containing command lines for sending and receiving files at higher baud rates is also loaded on the Dolphin terminal. To send at a higher rate, the Dolphin HomeBase must be programmed at the higher baud rate. Configuration Switch 2 should be in the down position.

•To send at 38400 baud rate, enter YF at the DOS prompt instead of YX.

•To send at 57600 baud rate, enter YFF at the DOS prompt.

Note: When using the menu, press F3 to change to a higher baud rate. If you are using a HomeBase to transfer files, be sure to set Configuration Switch 2 on the HomeBase in the up position.

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