Vidicode Argus Basic Programmers Reference Manual

ARGUS Programmable Modem 
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SCAN   set answering speed/scan 
In the programming environment, the SCAN command is used to configure the answering procedure of the modem.  The 
command does the same as setting S-register 53: 
 
0 = Speed is determined by S-register 51
1 = Scan: V22bis >> V23 >> V21 >> V23(orig)
2 = Scan: V22bis >> V23 >> V21
3 = Scan: V23 >> V21 >> V22bis >> V34/V32bis
4 = Scan: V23 >> V22bis >>...

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SEC    read/set seconds value 
SEC is used to read or set the seconds value on the internal clock/calendar. 
 
When reading it returns an integer from 0 to 59. 
 
Similarly, when setting, a value from 0 to 59 must be specified. 
 
An incorrect value will leave the current setting unchanged. 
Examples: 
SEC=40
PRINT SEC
Syntax: 
SEC = [integer 0..99]
[num-var] = SEC
See also: 
  CLOCK$, HOUR,...

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SEND    send file or data 
SEND is one of the most powerful commands available for use by the modem, and provides a simple means of transferring 
data from the modem under program control, with the minimum of effort. 
 
There are 3 basic forms of the command: 
SEND [port],[address]   : send data using Xmodem 
SEND [port],[filename],[type],[option] :  send file 
SEND ALL: send a backup of the...

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SEND #[port], [address], [address]    send data 
This form of the SEND command is used to transfer data from the modems memory to other systems.  The Xmodem error 
correction protocol is used to prevent errors occurring during the transfer, so the facility cannot be used if the destination 
system does not support Xmodem. 
 
A port number may be specified (1 to 3 only), but if this is omitted...

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SEND [filename], [type], [option]    send file 
[With filing system software only.] 
 
When followed by an exclamation mark and a filename, the SEND command is used to transmit complete files from the disk 
filing system.  Wildcards may be used in the filename, so that a single SEND command may be used to transfer more than 
one file: 
SEND *.TXT
SEND MESSAGE*.*
The system variable MATCH can...

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If no port number is specified, the default output port as defined by OPORT will be assumed.  More than one output port may 
be specified for transfers other than those using Xmodem or Ymodem.. 
 
Data may be copied into the BUFFER by specifying port 8.  In this case you must ensure that the buffer is large enough to 
accommodate the file.  Once in the buffer, the file contents may be...

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Both the M and U options may be used. 
SEND [filename] (,[type]) ,P, (,[option]) 
This SEND command allows you to send a part of a file.  Each part contains between 1 and 2048 bytes, depending on the 
filing system (RAM/FLASH-disk or Hard-disk/LAN). 
The number of bytes in the requested part is returned in the system variable MATCH.  When the last part is sent, the system 
variable ERN is...

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0  =  Word Warp disabled 
1-255  =  Word Wrap enabled for 1 till 255 characters per line 
 
Word Warp means that a whole word is started on a new line if it doesn’t fit on the current line. 
A new line is always generated after a character with the value equal to S-register 3 which defaults to control-character 13 
(=Cariage Return).  After each new line, a linefeed character is sent with the...

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SEND ( #[port] , ) (#...) [filename] ( , [type] ) ( , [option] )
SEND ROM ...
See also: 
MATCH, RECEIVE
  

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SEND ALL    make a backup of RAM disk 
The SEND ALL command is normally used to make a backup of the RAM-disk.  It sends the complete contents of the RAM 
chip as one file.  This file can be used later to restore a RAM-disk with RECEIVE ALL or the file can be used directly to fill 
an EEPROM chip that can be put into socket 2 of an Argus Programmable Modem. 
 
In a RAM-disk filing system this...