80.5. How to remotely transfer files using a terminal emulator

Abilis supports XMODEM, XMODEM-1K and ZMODEM file transfer protocols.

All files present in the Abilis HD/CF can be downloaded with the file get command or uploaded with the file put command.

80.5.1. How to download configuration files

  1. Enter into the Abilis control-program with a Terminal Emulator with file transfer support (e.g. Windows HyperTerminal, Zoc, etc).

  2. Download the configuration file with the file get command.

    • To download the configuration file of a running version:

      • With XMODEM-1K protocol: file get drivers.cfg

      • With ZMODEM protocol: file get z drivers.cfg

    • To download the configuration file of a not-running version:

      • With XMODEM-1K protocol: file get drivers.cfg <version> (e.g.. file get drivers.cfg 8-0-3)

      • With ZMODEM protocol: file get z drivers.cfg <version> (e.g.. file get z drivers.cfg 8-0-3)

      For example, if you use Zoc program:

80.5.2. How to upload configuration files

  1. Enter into the Abilis control-program with a Terminal Emulator with file transfer support (e.g. Windows HyperTerminal, Zoc, etc).

  2. Upload the configuration file with the file put command.

    • To upload the configuration file into a running version:

      • With XMODEM protocol: file put drivers.cfg

      • With ZMODEM protocol: file put z drivers.cfg

    • To download the configuration into a not-running version:

      • With XMODEM protocol: file put drivers.cfg <version> (e.g.. file put drivers.cfg 7-0-3)

      • With ZMODEM protocol: file put z drivers.cfg <version> (e.g.. file put z drivers.cfg 7-0-3)

      For example, if you use Zoc program: