Download Paging - Spatch

Windows NT
To execute the spatch programs at boot time on Windows NT, a service must be used. The
service.exe program is used to execute the programs in the SPATCH system when the system
boots.
NOTE: The SPATCH service should not be installed until the system has been tested and is
operating properly. The daemon programs may be run in a DOS window for testing.
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To do this, it needs to know what programs to execute. Edit the service.dat so the path
name preceding each program matches the path to the directory where SPATCH is installed.
Lines starting with "#" are ignored. Do not include programs until they have been
installed and tested.
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When the service.dat file is correctly set up. Install the service using the instserv.exe
program with the following command line:
instserv SPATCH <full path name of service program>
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For example, if the SPATCH system is in the spatch directory on the c drive the command
would look like this:
instserv SPATCH c:\spatch\service.exe
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To un-install the service you would use the command:
instserv SPATCH remove
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NOTE: Be sure to stop the service before removing it.
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Once the service is installed, go to the services dialogue under control panel, select the
SPATCH service and start it.
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Send a test page to be sure the system is operational.
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If the system is operating properly, go to the services dialogue under control panel, select
the SPATCH, select startup and set it to automatic. This will cause the SPATCH
programs to start at boot time.
NOTE: Unless specifically stated otherwise, all the data files used in this system contain binary
data and are maintained interactively. Please do not attempt to use a text editor to change these
files as this will corrupt them and prevent the system from operating properly.
Modem Notes
When the modem initialization string on the configuration screen is left blank, the
communications program pagercom will attempt to detect the type of modem and provide an
appropriate set of initialization commands. This works with most Hayes compatible modems but
not all. If the string which SPATCH provides does not work, you will have to consult the manual
for your modem and add commands to the initialization string that disable advanced features
such as error correction, compression, etc. and force the modem to connect at the same speed as
the serial port. Never use commands that force the modem to a specific speed as this will prevent
SPATCH from changing speeds to accommodate other paging carriers.
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