How do I transfer a file using the DOS command line?
The Falcon DOS portable data terminal uses standard serial communications to send and receive files from a PC. Most Falcons are used either with a supplied Portable Applications Library (PAL) program or one created using the Universal Program Generator (UPG) (or with another application development tool in conjunction with the Developers ToolKit). Standard applications usually accomplish data file transfer through a menu option send command, rather than directly from the DOS command line. In some cases, however, you may wish to control file transfer functions from DOS by calling a utility and specifying file name and other parameters. In addition to enabling you to exchange data between a Falcon and PC, understanding DOS command line operations can help you test serial communications between these two devices. Running a file transfer utility from the DOS prompt allows you to bypass the send/receive functions in your application, thereby eliminating a possible faulty link in the communi
