Date   : Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:08:31 -0000
From   : "Matt Cocker" <Matt@...>
Subject: Help Transfering Files from BBC to PC

I have two main questions regarding problems transferring files:

I have Xfer installed and working on my BBC B+ and PC and use BBC Explorer
on the PC to recreate the discs.

1) The files generated by xfer on the PC end are all named $.xxxx (where
xxxx is the name & $ is the directory), the problem is when I transfer these
to a .ssd disc using BBC Explorer I have to manually remove the directory
letter and dot from the beginning of all the files otherwise they do not go
into BBC Explorer.
Is there a way to save the files with the directory at the end as BBC
Explorer does not appear to mind this (xxxx.$) or can I make xfer save
without the directory letter in the filename.
Also any BBC filenames with illegal PC filename characters fail, I have to
rename the original on the BBC, transfer it to the PC, make a disk and then
rename it back.
BTW The transfer disc option in xfer will not work for me. It fails at track
0 with a BBC error.

2) How can I transfer a HADFS disc from my BBC to PC?
I have a HADFS Eprom for the BBC. I currently use a BBC B+, would it be any
easier if I get a BBC Master working and use that? Can I transfer HADFS to
ADFS easily?
I can presently read the discs but if I use xfer and go into HADFS it does
not transfer files correctly or will only transfer the first file on the
list.

Your Assistance in these matters will be much appreciated as I wish to
submit the transferred discs to BBC websites.

Thanks
Matt Cocker
Unofficial The Micro User website: http://www.cocker13.freeserve.co.uk/