Re: A83: Macintosh Graphlink

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Subject: Re: A83: Macintosh Graphlink
From: Jkhum98@aol.com
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 21:17:47 EDT
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Comments Inside...  Jason K. =)

In a message dated 10/16/98 7:30:51 PM, ndunklee@mail.davison.k12.mi.us
writes:

>
>Dustin Graham wrote:
>
>> OK, here's how I use the Graphlink on my Macintosh, and
>> I've never had any problems:
>>
>> 1. Get the TI Graphlink cable and get a Mac
>>    modem cable.
>
>Why not use the cable adaptor that comes with the GraphLink?

Well, if he bought the CableOnly Package like I did (which is about 15 bucks
cheaper), then it doesnt come with the needed adapters, and you can just get
the right one at a store somewhere...

>
>>    Make sure to put the TI-83 font in the system folder!
>
>That's not too important

Yup, its not really... Only if you'd use that font in your word processor, or
something, but why not install that font file? Its there... =P

>
>> 3. Download the programs you want to send to your
>>    calc and uncompress them, and change their file
>>    type and creater codes to 83P, TI83 using Resedit.
>
>ResEdit's the only way to go!

Ok, is that an Opinion because TIAutoType IS out there...?  And I think its
MUCH easier to use... Maybe theres a different version of it than the one I
have, since I have a Power Mac, but mine is a Drag 'n Drop program, so it is
Very simple (which would be My opinion, if ya wanna know... =P )

>
>> 4. Plug the serial end of the modem cable into either the
>>    printer port or the modem port, and plug the 25 pin end
>>    of the Graphlink cable into the other end of the modem cable.
>>    Make sure no other applications are using the serial port you
>>    chose.
>
>Only one port on my Duo

Ok, well thats Your computer... :)

>
>> 5. Open the Graphlink software, and check File:Preferences
>>    to make sure that the serial port you chose is selected.
>
>Modem Port (for Modem/Printer Port on Duos)
>
>> 6. Turn on the TI-83 and plug the Graphlink cable into it.
>> 7. Choose Link:Send to make the sending dialogue box appear.
>> 8. Find the files you want to send in the left list, select
>>    them, and click Add.
>> 9. Click Send, (or Done - I can't remember which it is :)
>> 10. Click Close
>
>It flies through the sending procedure and fills up the bar, but nothing
>shows up on the calc! (Older unsquished progs do work, though)
>

Hmm, Im not sure about this one. Everything works just fine for me. Ive never
experienced that, so you may have to consult TI Themselves... ;)

>> PS Don't open squished progs in the Graphlink software. It
>> gives my computer fits.
>
>It pops up in Macsbug with an error #25, most of the time I just do an
>"es" to force quit. Then I use CommCloser to close the serial port that
>was left jammed open and restart the app, sometimes the entire system
>freezes!
>
>Later,
>Nick
>

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Re: A83: Macintosh Graphlink

From: ndunklee@mail.davison.k12.mi.us (Nick Dunklee)