Capture command

[arulthas]

Hi all,

I have a problem using the “capture” command under Windows XP. Is there any alternative program that I can use?

Thank you.

Best regards,
Arulthas.

 

[rjs]

I assume you mean from DOS. If the NetWare client is installed, can you right-click on the Novell icon in the system tray (red N) and use the Novell capture printer port option?

R.Sobelman

http://www.tracklogins.com

 

[arulthas]

Hi rjs,

I know about this but I do not want users perform this task by themselves rather automate this process in script or Nmenu. Is there any alternative program that I can use since I already get reply from Novell saying this “capture” command definitely won’t work in XP client?

Thank you.

Best regards,
Arulthas.

 

[marvhuffaker]

Can you use NDPS to distribute the printers?

Also, there are two ways to use capture from the login script...

Old way was to run #CAPTURE.EXE which was an actual executable file. New way is to run CAPTURE, which is now built into the client and does not require an executable.

The new way works much better and doesn't throw a bunch of DOS text windows in your face.



Marvin Huffaker MCNE, CNE
Marvin Huffaker Consulting

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[arulthas]

Hi marvhuffaker,

Where can I get this NDPS?

BTW, as I mentioned earlier “capture.exe” wont work in Windows XP and this has clearly stated in Novell knowledgebase. That is why I am seeking for other program which can perform similar function.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Arulthas.

 

[marvhuffaker]

NDPS is a component you need to install after the fact. I know that it will work on NetWare 4.11, but don't know where to get it or how to install it.

As far as the capture command, read my previous note. I have clients that use capture on Windows XP just fine. But they are using CAPTURE, not #CAPTURE.EXE.



Marvin Huffaker MCNE, CNE
Marvin Huffaker Consulting

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[arulthas]

Hi marvhuffaker,

I have tried. Kindly refer to the following link.

http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10021102.htm

Thank you.

Best regards,
Arulthas.

 

[marvhuffaker]

Next time you should tell what your problem is in detail from the start. Maybe give examples or something of what you're trying to do.

The Capture command DOES work with NT/XP/2000, just not the "CAPTURE CR=" command as mentioned in the TID.

Maybe you could expand on what you are trying to accomplish, and then someone might be able to tell you a good way to do it.


Marvin Huffaker MCNE, CNE
Marvin Huffaker Consulting

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[arulthas]

Hi marvhuffaker,

Apologies for that. I want to use the capture command to out the printing to a file with “capture cr”. As you already know this is not possible in NT system. Is there any other program or command that I can use?

Thank you.

Best regards,
Arulthas.

 

[JockMullin]

Hi Arulthas

I have not found a way to use the capture command the way you want.

What I have done for custs who need that is create a dummy printer in XP (pro) which is defined as a generic/text only printer and shared as something like prt2disk and has the port defined as print to file.

Then I net use that printer as an lpt for access from DOS, if DOS printing is required, and make that the default printer in the DOS app.

The only drawback is when the user runs a print job a dialog opens and they have to specify a file name to hold the output. That may be a problem if users are not up to that, but by defining a drive letter (P pointing to a folder to hold the text output (using subst if on local machine) and telling them to use a <meaningful name>.txt even major luddites have been able to cope.

Bit of a kludge, but it works.

Jock