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Rational Windows Interface Release Information
Release 10_1_1
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Copyright 1991 by Rational
Part Number: 508-003275-003
December 1991 (Software Release 10_1_1)
Rational and R1000 are registered trademarks and Rational
Environment is a trademark of Rational.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Novell is a registered trademark and LAN WorkPlace is a trademark
of Novell, Inc.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
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Rational
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Santa Clara, California 95054-3197
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Release 10_1_1
1. Overview
The Rational Windows Interface (RWI) provides access to the
Rational Environment(TM) from IBM(R)-compatible personal
computers running Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) 3.0 and connected to
R1000(R) systems through TCP/IP network or RS232 serial
connections, including modems. The RWI application is a terminal
emulator.
This is the first production release.
See the "Configurations" section, below, for a complete listing
of supported hardware configurations.
Installation instructions for RWI are found in the "Installation
Procedure for RWI, Release 10_1_1."
2. Configurations
Release 10_1_1 is compatible with Rational Environment versions
D_12_1_1 or later.
2.1. PC Hardware Requirements
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PC/AT-compatible or better
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640K of conventional memory, minimum for Microsoft Windows
Real mode; additional memory required for Standard and
Enhanced Windows modes
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A monitor that is compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.0
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A keyboard with 12 function keys (note that custom changes can
be made by the user that may allow other keyboards)
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Approximately 256K disk space available, local or server
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A mouse that is compatible with Microsoft Windows is
recommended
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One of the following communications hardware configurations:
- RS232 serial port or modem
- Network adaptor that is supported by an ODI (ODLI) driver,
such as those from Novell, 3Com, or IBM token ring support
2.2. PC Software Requirements
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Microsoft Windows Graphical Environment, version 3.0,
operating in 386 Enhanced, Standard, or Real mode
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MS-DOS(R) or PC-DOS, version 3.1 or later
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If using a network connection, Novell(R) LAN WorkPlace(TM) 4.0
for DOS
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If you want to run a network operating system, it must be
compatible with the ODI support required by LWP4
2.3. Installation
RWI is installed according to the "Installation Procedure for
RWI, Release 10_1_1." The installation requires that Windows be
installed and running on the PC. If a network connection is used,
the network software should already be correctly installed.
If you are using RS232 serial communications with either a direct
serial connection or a modem, and no network, then select a
serial installation during the installation procedure. The
installation procedure will install an executable file named
RWISER.EXE.
If you are using a network, or a network and serial ports, then
select the network installation during the installation
procedure. The installation procedure will install an executable
file named RWINET.EXE, which includes code for serials ports so
that RWISER.EXE is not needed.
2.4. Executables
There are two RWI executables: one for basic serial connections,
and one that adds network capability. The executable for basic
serial connections is named RWISER.EXE, and the executable that
adds network capability is RWINET.EXE. Note both of the
following:
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The network version, RWINET.EXE, requires that the network
software be installed.
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The network version includes code for serial connections.
See the "Installation Procedure for RWI" for instructions on
installing the executable that is required for your installation.
2.5. Terminal Types or Keyboard Variants
The different types of PC keyboards supported by RWI are
identified by a terminal type, or keyboard variant. RWI currently
supports four of these keyboard variants:
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The PC101 keyboard variant provides a standard set of
Environment key bindings for the enhanced keyboard with 101
keys.
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The PC91 keyboard variant provides a standard set of
Environment key bindings for laptops that have twelve function
keys and a separate numeric keypad.
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The PC86 keyboard variant provides a standard set of
Environment key bindings for laptops that have twelve function
keys and no numeric keypad.
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The PCBASIC keyboard variant provides a basic set of
Environment key bindings that is much smaller than the
standard set. The PCBASIC keyboard variant is designed for
training purposes, and it works with all three of the above
keyboards.
These keyboard variants are selected during installation and may
be changed later by the user. The R1000 needs to be informed of
the chosen keyboard variant. This can be done automatically
through a setting in the RWI Terminal Information dialog box or
manually in response to the Environment's Enter Terminal Type
prompt. For more information, see the "Installation Procedure for
RWI" and the RWI User's Guide.
2.6. Pull-Down Menus
User-defined pull-down menus are available in RWI. These
pull-down menus are defined in text files stored on the PC. The
initial RWI profile is installed with one of two sample pull-down
menus, depending on which keyboard variant is chosen:
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A menu that is compatible with the standard set of Environment
key bindings (PC101, PC91, PC86)
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A menu that is compatible with the basic set of Environment
key bindings (PCBASIC)
Note that both sample pull-down menus are installed on the PC
hard disk, so that the user can incorporate either menu in
subsequent user-created custom profiles.
3. Compatibility
First production release of RWI.
Compatible with Environment release D_12_1_1 or later.
4. Upgrade Impact
None.
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5. Known Problems
5.1. Flow Control and Pasting from the ClipBoard
When a serial connection is used, the flow control should be set
properly to avoid problems when pasting large buffers of data
from the Windows Clipboard into RWI.
Pasting large data buffers is slow, and a file-transfer utility
may be more appropriate. One such utility is LAN WorkPlace 4.0
File Express, available to network users.
5.2. Environment Window Style and Copy to Clipboard
If the Window_Have_Sides session switch is set to True, then Copy
to Clipboard includes border characters with the text sent to the
Windows Clipboard. Set the Window_Have_Sides switch to False to
correct this problem.
5.3. Incorrect RWI Window Size
If the RWI window itself is not contained within the boundaries
of the display monitor screen, reduce the lines or columns or
both through the Terminal Information dialog box:
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Pull down the RWI Control menu and select the Terminal
command. The Terminal Information dialog box opens.
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Enter a smaller value in the Lines or Columns edit box.
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Single-click on the Save button with the left mouse button.
The RWI window size reduces. Repeat this procedure until you
are satisfied with the window dimensions.
If, after logging into the Rational Environment, you find that
the Environment windows are not properly contained in the RWI
window, try resizing the RWI window slightly with the mouse. If
the Resize Host Window check box in the Terminal Information
dialog box is selected, then resizing the RWI window with the
mouse will inform the Environment of the actual RWI window size,
and the Environment will adjust its windows to fit the RWI
window. This problem usually results from logging in with a
nonstandard window size (the standard window size is 66 lines by
80 columns) without specifying the nonstandard window dimensions.
To specify nonstandard window dimensions when logging in, do one
of the following:
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Select the RWI profile's Send Terminal Type check box (Telnet
connections only)
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Edit the Initial Connection String to include the desired
window dimensions as part of the Terminal Type entry
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Enter the window dimensions manually along with the terminal
type (see the RWI User's Guide)
5.4. Cursor is not in a Window
If the cursor is not within an Environment frame when the RWI
window is resized, the Environment window will be cleared and the
message "cursor is not in a window" will be displayed. To fix
this, reposition the cursor in an Environment frame, and resize
the window.
6. New Features
First release.
7. Changes
First release.
8. Documentation
8.1. User's Guide
A user's guide is available for RWI:
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Rational Windows Interface (RWI) User's Guide, product number
3000-00613
Note the following changes to the RWI User's Guide:
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It is now possible to select a 19.2K baud rate from the
Communications Setup dialog box (see Chapter 4).
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Two default menu files are supplied with RWI: PCBASIC.MNU and
RWI.MNU.
8.2. Keyboard Overlays
A plastic keyboard overlay with replaceable paper inserts is
available for:
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The 101-key Enhanced keyboard using the PC101 key bindings,
product number 3000-00614
Paper keyboard overlays are provided with this release
information for:
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The 101-key Enhanced keyboard
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The 91-key laptop keyboard
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The 86-key laptop keyboard
The paper overlays are provided online in
!Machine.Editor_Data.Keyboard_Overlays as PostScript(R) files
that can be printed on PostScript printers:
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Keymap_Pc101_User_Defs_Ps
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Keymap_Pc86_User_Defs_Ps
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Keymap_Pc91_User_Defs_Ps
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Keymap_Pcbasic_User_Defs_Ps
The source for these files, written for the Rational Document
Formatter (Compose), is also provided online in the following
files:
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Keymap_Pc101_User_Defs
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Keymap_Pc86_User_Defs
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Keymap_Pc91_User_Defs
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Keymap_Pcbasic_User_Defs
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Keymap_Template_User_Defs
The source includes user-customizable templates with
instructions. Note that the PCBASIC key bindings and overlay are
applicable to all three keyboard types.
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Contents
1. Overview 1
2. Configurations 1
2.1. PC Hardware Requirements 1
2.2. PC Software Requirements 1
2.3. Installation 2
2.4. Executables 2
2.5. Terminal Types or Keyboard Variants 2
2.6. Pull-Down Menus 3
3. Compatibility 3
4. Upgrade Impact 3
5. Known Problems 4
5.1. Flow Control and Pasting from the ClipBoard 4
5.2. Environment Window Style and Copy to Clipboard 4
5.3. Incorrect RWI Window Size 4
5.4. Cursor is not in a Window 5
6. New Features 5
7. Changes 5
8. Documentation 5
8.1. User's Guide 5
8.2. Keyboard Overlays 5
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