REMOTE ANSI

Gilmore Remote ANSI opens your Clipper applications to millions of ANSI terminal owners.

Gilmore Remote ANSI is a Clipper communications function library that lets you add background remote control support to your programs. Completely replaces TSRs like Closeup, pcAnywhere, CC, etc. with this royalty-free library. Allows complete remote access to an application and DOS using normal ANSI or VT100 terminals. Remote ANSI is easy to use with only two function calls needed for total remote communications. BBS operators can now use Clipper to write doors. Save money by linking remote support into all your applications for one price. Support large applications with less memory overhead than a TSR. Requires less than 9K of RAM. This allows you to support your applications even on large networks. 50+ API functions to the remote control engine gives maximum control. Fast Zmodem functions let you automate host <-> remote file transfers. Saves time and frustration by providing no setup or work for your clients. Clipper 5.x and Summer '87 source code is included for your own host/BBS, chat and other events. Functions are included so the host side can call the remote terminal. This will save you money by making the client pay the phone call. Supports all overlay linkers, high speed modems, 115200 baud, 16550A chip, nonstandard com ports, and many more features! Free on-line demo by calling (603) 352-7919 with any terminal program.
  • Support large applications with less memory. Requires less than 9K of RAM.
  • Function library with over 50 functions to the remote control engine for maximum control.
  • Compatible with doorway modes of most popular terminal software.
  • Zmodem functions let you automate bi-directional host/remote file transfers.
  • Security restricted access.
  • Just 2 function calls needed for total remote communications.
  • No external drivers needed.
  • Host and remote can call each other.
  • Full DOS prompt access using RUN.
  • Make your Clipper applications talk to ANSI terminals in full color!
  • Allows your Clipper applications to be accessed with the millions of existing ANSI terminal programs.
  • BBS operators can easily add new features to their existing BBS systems by writing Clipper programs.
  • DESQview support for multiple phone line dial up.
  • Clipper 5.x and Summer '87 source code included for Host/BBS.
  • Automatic Zmodem support for foolproof host/remote file transfers.
  • Additional file transfer protocols may be easily added.
  • Hi-res text modes >80x25 supported.
  • Compatible with Remote API.
  • Supports: All high speed modems, overlay linkers, 16550A chip, non-standard com ports and 115200 baud.
  • And many more features!

How does Remote ANSI actually work?

Remote ANSI works in the background by hooking into the com port and timer tick interrupts. The screens are sent out the com port by comparing the current display screen with a copy of the previous screen. Thus, only changes are sent out. (Our Remote API library also compresses the changes into smaller data packets.) It is important to know that Remote ANSI is NOT tied to Clipper's video driver in any way. You can use all the third party products just fine.

Remote ANSI vs. Remote API

Remote API was our first remote product and is a big hit with our users since it gives ultimate control to them. However, requests started coming in for universal Clipper access and control, and Remote ANSI is the solution. Remote ANSI doesn't require a special terminal and works with any ANSI terminal program. Because Remote ANSI works with ANSI terminals, some features could not be implemented. Below is a chart that summarizes the difference between Remote API and Remote ANSI. Most likely, if you are concerned with security and want control of who will be accessing the host application, you will need Remote API with its robust security and unique serial number IDs. If you want to allow public access or write doors for a BBS, then you will need Remote ANSI. You may also want both and use them together, as more and more of our users are doing now for complete remote communications.
Remote API Remote ANSI



Compatible
Gilmore
Most term programs
Screen compression
Yes
No
Functions
80+
50+
Remote terminal
Source code inc.
Any ANSI terminal
Remote printing
Yes
No
Remote DOS access
Yes
Yes
Keyboard support
All keys/shift states
Most keys
Unique serial ID #
Yes
No
Remote mouse
Yes
No
Unattended file xfer Source code inc. Possible
Price $249.00 $159.00

Remote ANSI Function List

Bit_clear()
Clear bit in an 8-bit word
Bit_set()
Set bit in an 8-bit word
Bit_test()
Get status of a bit in an 8-bit word
Blinkbit()
Toggle EGA/VGA blinkbit
Clockh()
Get current time in 100ths of sec
Delay()
Millisecond delay
Inportb()
Input data byte from specified port
Outportb()
Output data byte to specified port
Rc_address()
Get port address of current com port
Rc_auto()
Hunt for a modem & get max speed
Rc_carrier()
Get status of carrier detect pin
Rc_DESQview()
Init DESQview support
Rc_ANSIHost()
Turn remote ANSI communications on
Rc_doorway()
Set host for DOORWAY compatibility
Rc_connect()
Return connect status of modem
Rc_cts()
Get logic status of Clear To Send signal
Rc_dial()
Dial modem
Rc_direct()
Get/set the direct connect flag
Rc_dsr()
Get status of Data Set Ready pin
Rc_dtr()
Get/set Data Terminal Ready line status
Rc_enable()
Enable/disable remote access
Rc_fifo()
Get/set buffered I/O for 16550A chips
Rc_freceive()
Receive file(s) from remote computer
Rc_fsend()
Send file(s) to remote computer
Rc_goodbye()
Make modem disconnect from remote
Rc_Hibit()
Set VT100 alternate line drawing mode on
Rc_inkey()
Get input from remote only
Rc_KbdTerm()
Separate local keyboard and remote keyboard
Rc_online()
Returns on-line status of remote computer
Rc_resend()
Resend host screen to support terminal
Rc_ring()
Get ring detect pin status
Rc_rts()
Get/set Ready To Send line
Rc_serial()
Return serial number of software
Rc_setport()
Setup non standard com ports
Rc_tty()
Mini terminal allows direct access to modem
Rc_version()
Get Remote ANSI version
Rc_write()
Write a string to current com port
Rc_Xlate()
Re-map screen characters

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