S.@houxs.UUCP (S.) (08/26/85)
I am developing a screen-management package for programmers that is
terminal-independent (uses something like termcap) and machine-independent.
It deals with function key labels and message lines through the termcap-like
piece. I am developing on the 7300 because it is cheaper than a Vax and
pretty good. HOWEVER, I cannot seem to write function key labels ("soft
labels") or the command or the prompt lines without using tam (wslk, for
instance) or ioctl. Does anyone know what the escape sequences are for the
7300 monitor that will write the function key label line (preferably with
the pieces reverse-video'd) and the command and prompt lines? Is it possible
that in order to do these ordinary things on the terminal, you MUST GO THROUGH
THE KERNEL on the 7300? Please help me avoid putting terminal-dependent code
in my nice, clean software.