Conference hydra::amiga_v1

    As long as we are airing our VT100 problems and wish list, what ever
    happened to the correction that was talked about a few versions before
    V2.6 that would allow you to exit VT100 without locking up if you had
    done a change directory. 

    And now for the big question:
	Does anybody have a way short of doing multiple clear screens that
    will basically do a VT100 reset?  I don't always seem to be able to get
    out of line graphics mode that an occasional burst of noise on the phone
    line will throw me into. Don't get me wrong, line graphics are great if
    you read Chinese but terrible for those of us that like to read lower case
    English ;^}  Source changes, script files, or rubber hammers would be
    most welcome.

    Dick

Re: .0

I have also noticed the VT100 KERMIT file transfer causing VT100 to
wedge.  (The other processes on the system are unaffected.)

I have noticed this problem when I had a noisy phone line.  I would
suddenly get "Kermit Protocol Error" and VT100 would wedge.  I could
close the file transfer window, but VT100 would not respond to any
menu selections, would not close its window, and would not accept any
character input.

    re:.1
    
    i had problems getting flipped into the line drawing character set
    over TSN whenever i tried to edit a file with a line length greater
    than 80 characters.  It also hung the TSN link.  So i could use
    Amiga period to get back to the terminal server i dialed into
    but when i reconnected back to the vax, i needed to issue commands
    to the "VT100" to flip it back to the normal character set.
    
    so...  bagels::user1$:[brannon.tsn]TSN.COM, SI.TXT, SET_G1US.TXT
    (@tsn.com just types the other files, which issue the escape sequences)
     
    -Dave

    Alternatively, you can define a symbol:
    
    	$ ts*et == "write sys$output escape + ""(B"" + escape + "")B"""
    
    which except for some grotesque cases usually gets the job done.

    >>    Whenever I lose my connection when running Kermit on VT100/DBW V2.6
    >>my A1000 locks up and must be warm rebooted. Is there a later version
    >>of VT100/DBW or one with a fix?
    >>
    >>Paul

    I am working on a new version on my amiga right now.  That problem
    is fixed.  I will allow you to use this program only if you
    are an employee of Digital Equipment Corporation.  Since I work for the
    terminal business unit in Firmware, they would have my behind if I
    released it outside of DEC.
    
    My version should in no way be mixed up with DBW_term more commonly
    known as DBW VT100 emulator.  HIS is still public domain and may
    be distributed freely.  Mine is not.
    
    Also, the version that is in my directory now is not really ready
    to be distributed to all of DEC.  So, if you take a copy and you
    have any comments, please mail them to me.  I will let you know
    when the thing is ready to be "Released" to the DEC community.
    
    Read the read.me file for a list of changes.
    
    My version will emulate a VT2?? with no extensions.  In other words,
    there are no graphics, UDKs (ANSI), Selective erase, printer port,
    etc..  The only DEC level 1 stuff that is missing is the blinking
    graphics rendition which is ignored, tabs sequences (setting and
    clearing), and probably some others I haven't thought of.
    
    This version now has a line attributes table.  There are 7 new fonts
    that must be put in the FONTS: directory too.  There still is no
    full display list, so some things will not work.  For example, when
    a line is changed from single width to double width (^[#6), the
    characters on that line will not automatically become double width.
    Only characters rendered after the sequence will be double width.
    This should not present a problem.
    
    FROM VIDEO::USER$7:[LEIBOW.VT200] you will need three files.
    	VT200.ARC contains the executable.
    	FONTS.ARC contains the fonts and an EXECUTE file to install
    them.
    	READ.ME contains a sort of change history from DBW 2.6.
    
    More documentation will come soon.  Also, the script capabilities
    and menu will grow to let you use all of the new features.
    
    I am a coop student here at DEC until mid November.  I nor DEC nor
    anyone can take on the responsibility of maintaining this version
    that I have written.  You may send me comments and if they are
    reasonable I will make changes to the code.  I will not let this
    project interfere with my work for DEC.
    
    The reason I sound so stubborn is because I just don't want to get
    into any trouble with the legal department.  At least not until
    I am a full time employee :->
    
    			Mike Leibow

    Works terrific Mike! Are there labels that can be placed in the
    VT100.init file for Scroll speed?
    
    Paul

    >>    Works terrific Mike! Are there labels that can be placed in the
    >>VT100.init file for Scroll speed?
    >>
    >>Paul
          I will be adding the script commands real soon.  I will also
    release documentation telling all about the new version.  I have
    been working on sixels over the weekend, so they will be in the
    new version too.
    
    	Things to note:  If you are using smooth scrolling:
    		1: is a good number for a screen with a depth of 1.
    		2: is an average number for a workbench screen or a
    			screen with a depth of 2.
    		4: always looks terrible.  If you have to use 4, I'd
    		   suggest turning smooth scroll off.
    		OFF:  Is the best when using sixels or a depth of 3.
    
    	All of these numbers are suggested for a non interlaced (24
    line) window.  If you are using a 48 line window, then use the next
    number..  i.e.  instead of 1, use 2.
    
    	I am going to read some more about the blitter and see if I
    can get scrolling to go faster.  Is ScrollRaster quick, or could
    I do something better?
    
    							--Mike
                                                               

    
    re .6
    
    	I agree too!! This is really slick...I have been using VT100
    2.01, cause I didn't bother to get 2.6...are you gonna include a
    description of the amiga to vt2xx keymapping in the new docs??
    Nice work!!
    
    brad