> Is there a script command that can cause QModem Pro 1.53 to return 
 > to DOS
 > -- in other words, exit the application, not exit the script. 
Yes, there sure is.  it is the Script verb DOS.  See page 235 in manual.
One can use DOS "shell" and do what you describe.
Jack
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