Arc to Z88 Transfer
by Sheridan Williams

This program transfers files between a BBC Micro or Archimedes and a Z88. When run, the program provides three options: BBC to Z88, Z88 to BBC, and Exit. Exit simply terminates the program, while the other two perform the file transfer in the appropriate direction.

Before using the program, you must ensure that the Arc has its data format set to 4 (with '*Configure Data 4' if necessary), and that the Z88 has its baud rate set to 2400 (via the Panel option).

Selecting the BBC to Z88 option results in a prompt for a file or directory name. The user can change directory by typing in a directory name, optionally including filing system name (e.g. adfs:), disc name (e.g. :Work_Disc) or drive number (e.g. :0), or any of the special directory names $, &, @ or ^. Typing in a file name will result in a prompt for the Z88 name, followed by a prompt for the Z88 device. The full Z88 pathname is printed, and the transfer is initiated.

Selecting the Z88 to BBC option results in instructions for the Z88 end of the transfer being printed. The user is then asked whether to use the Z88 filenames for the files at the Arc end. The user should then select Imp-Export from the menu on the Z88, and press S to send. This results in a prompt for the (possibly wildcarded) name of the file(s) to be sent. Once this has been entered, the transfer will commence.

If the user answers 'Y' to the 'Use filenames as supplied' prompt, then the Arc filenames will be printed as the files are sent, otherwise the user will be prompted for the filenames. When all files have been sent, you should press E on the Z88 to terminate the transfer.
