Date   : Mon, 22 Apr 2002 18:12:58 +0200
From   : "Mark de Weger" <mark@...>
Subject: Re: Question on Xfer

Yes, the bug you refer to has been solved. Being able to transfer files less
than 4096 bytes doesn't necessarily mean the handshaking works. Suppose the
first one's at 4096 bytes?

The file XferInc.txt in the archive contains extensive text on
troubleshooting. It mentions various tests you can do to find out what the
problem is. And, indeed, the single most common problem is a faulty cable.

Mark.


  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-bbc-micro@... [mailto:owner-bbc-micro@...]On
Behalf Of sean wood
  Sent: maandag 22 april 2002 16:09
  To: bbc-micro@...
  Subject: RE: [BBC-Micro] Question on Xfer


  I didn't think this was the problem as I have successfully transferred
files to the Beeb of less than 4096 bytes - so presumed that the cable and
all handshaking etc. was working OK.  In one of the readme files that came
with Xfer it mentions a bug in an earlier release:- "program crashing when
transferring files with length of exact multiple of 4,000 bytes (4,000 bytes
is BBC buffer size)" - but that this had been fixed in release 2.3.  I'll
try increasing the buffer on the PC end all the same.

  Thanks,

  sean

  ----Original Message-----
  From: Sprow [mailto:rsprowso@...]
  Sent: 22 April 2002 14:10
  To: bbc-micro@...
  Subject: Re: [BBC-Micro] Question on Xfer



  On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, sean wood wrote:
  > I'm using Xfer version 4, and am unable to transfer files greater in
  > size than 4096 bytes. Everything works fine until the "byte counter"
  > reaches that figure - then the PC just locks up. I'm hoping someone
  > here might have some suggestions as to why this could be happening and
  > what to do about it.
  Does the beeb actually receive anything?
  I suspect not,and that the PC's serial buffer is 4k.
  Is the 5 pin DIN in the right way up?
  Sprow.