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MFJ-1289 Multicom User's Manual Page 30
"Combination" Keys in Multicom;
Each of these keys works by holding down the <Alt> or <Ctrl> key on your
keyboard as shown, then pressing the lettered key shown in this list, at the same
time. They are shown with a plus sign like this: <Alt>+C.
These "alt keys" and "control keys" may perform different functions than those
shown here, when you are in a mode other than "terminal mode:"
<Alt>+A Selects and sends the "auto-router" file. This file is for multimode
packet operation in which your station wishes to connect to
several different stations at the same time. You create and
compose the auto-router file yourself using the text editor, and
this key transmits the file to your controller. For details on the
"auto-router" function, see the "Auto-Router" chapter on page
XX.
<Alt>+C Clears the top (receive) section of your screen. Use this key
when the screen has filled with "garbage" or you wish to start
over with a clean screen.
<Alt>+D Send the date and time to your TNC. This information is based
on your system clock and calendar, so make sure that the
time/date is accurate on your computer system before your select
this function. The time and date information is sent in the format
required by the DAYTIME command and used by your
controller for various monitoring functions. This is a good
command to issue when you first begin a Multicom session.
<Alt> +F This key will display the selected program directory and the
function buffers files. It will also allow you to highlight and load
one of the FUNction configuration files. These files automatically
define the contents of the function buffers. Only files with the