btb@ncoast.UUCP (03/04/87)
food for the line eater ???
I thought I had posted this last week, but we have had a queue problem...
(I wondered why I never saw these docs come up in the group!) So here
they are again:
here are the docs for the pd vt100 emulator for the 8-bits...
i debated about posting this as is rather than 'compress'ing it on our
Unix system, and then uuencoding it there..., but i figured that
some of you may not have 'compress' and 'uudecode' on your unix systems,
so here it is.
it would be good to get some idea about how many of us in the 8bit
group have :
1) uuencode & decode on our:
a) unix systems
b) 8bits
2) arc & arc11 for the 8bits
(which i posted recently)
3) compress & uncompress on our unix systems
4) are NOT on a Unix system...
if you all would like to send me mail telling me about your net
access environment, I would be willing to compile this info, and
post a summary to the group. (i hope it's not going to overflow my
mailbox!)
brad banko
cleveland, ohio
...!decvax!cwruecmp!ncoast!btb
*******************************************************
VT-10-Squared Terminal Emulator Instructions
*******************************************************
Version 0.7 adds some VT-100 features and corrects some bugs
in order to facilitate operation with UNIX and the vi editor.
It also adds a capability to transmit even or odd parity.
This version of VT-10-Squared operates at either 300 or 1200
baud, and will also operate with the ATARI 835 and 1050
modems (thanks to the Russ Wetmore/Joe Miller R.BIN, and some
consulting from Russ) as well as with the 850 interface
module.
VT-10-Squared emulates a limited, but basic, set of VT-100
functions. It provides a full 80-column screen by use of a
software handler which uses a 3-pixel-wide character set.
While the characters are not perfect, you will find them
quite readable on a crisp monitor or black-and-white TV.
VT-10-Squared requires:
Atari 400/800 with 24 K (requires the translator disk
when used with the XL's).
DOS 2.0-compatible disk drive
850 interface module and 300- or 1200-baud modem
OR
835 or 1030 modem
OR
A (compatibile) non-Atari handler--requires a special
VT-10-Squared file called VT10NH.XMO
A 'good' monitor
Two different keypad layouts are provided; one is patterned
after the normal DEC VT-100 keypad, and the other is tailored
for use with IBM's PROFS office automation software. You will
probably want to use the DEC keyboard, but read the
descriptions and decide for yourself!
VT-10-Squared does not support all VT-100 capability,
particularly special graphics characters, special character
sizes, and 132-column screen. As a result, it will not work
properly with some DEC products.
GENERATING A WORKING DISK FOR ATARI 850, 835, or 1030.
Download the file VT10SQ.XMO using Xmodem transfer protocol.
This file should be renamed AUTORUN.SYS. DOS 2.0 must be on
the same disk. This single file contains two handlers (for
comm. and for the 80-column screen) as well as the main
communication program.
GENERATING A WORKING DISK FOR NON-ATARI HANDLERS.
Download the file VT10NH.XMO using Xmodem transfer protocol.
This file *does not* have any comm. handler, but only the
80-column handler and the main communication program. With
some non-Atari handlers, the next step is to name *your*
comm. handler AUTORUN.SYS. Then append the VT10NH.XMO to the
AUTORUN.SYS file (C - copy - VT10NH.XMO to AUTORUN.SYS/A
using DOS 2.0). If this works, great. If not, you're on your
own!
LOADING AND STARTUP.
The disk produced above is self-booting. DOS 2.0 loads the
three pieces (comm. handler, 80-col. handler, and emulator),
and install the two handlers. After the program is booted, a
title screen appears, followed by a setup menu. The setup
menu permits choice of 300- or 1200-baud (not available for
835/1030), choice of parity (none, even, or odd), and choice
of the DEC or PROFS keypad layout (see description below).
When the setup is satisfactory, pressing <START> begins
communication. If you're using the 850, start typing! (Setup
your modem, or whatever.) If you're using an 835 or 1030, a
new screen will appear so that you can type in the number to
be dialed. All non-numerical entries are ignored (spaces,
hyphens, etc.). Pressing <SELECT> will abort dialing.
Pressing <SELECT> will also hang up the phone when you are
finished.
Don't forget to have your 850, 835, or 1030 or non-Atari
device turned on *before* booting VT-10-Squared. There are no
error messages!
If you run across any problems, let me know.
-Dave Bailey [71635,1034]
**********
VT-10-Squared DEC keypad configuration
**********
The 'DEC' keyboard functions are shown below. This keyboard
arrangement is intended to bear a reasonable similarity to
the VT100 layout, so that keypad functions can be translated
with a minimum of pain.
Entries on the DEC keypad are made using a <ESC><char>
sequence, where <char> is shown below in the right-hand cell
of the VT100 keypad illustration. As an alternative, the
keypad entry may be made using the <START> key as a shift
key.
Of course, these two-character sequences apply only when the
keypad is in 'Keypad Application Mode', and not for normal
numeric entry.
VT100/ATARI
___________________________________
| | | | |
| PF1/1 | PF2/2 | PF3/3 | PF4/4 |
|________|________|________|________|
| | | | |
| 7 /Q | 8 /W | 9 /E | - /R |
|________|________|________|________|
| | | | |
| 4 /A | 5 /S | 6 /D | , /F |
|________|________|________|________|
| | | | E |
| 1 /Z | 2 /X | 3 /C | N |
|________|________|________| T /V |
| | | E |
| 0 /B | . /N | R |
|_________________|________|________|
Additional VT100 keyboard entries are as follows:
VT100 ATARI
Backspace <DELETE/BS>
Delete <SHIFT-DELETE/BS>
Escape <ESC><ESC>
Line Feed <ATARI>(Logo)
Grave Accent <CTL-7>
Tilde <CTL-8>
Left Brace <CTL-9>
Right Brace <CTL-0>
Cursor control is the normal ATARI <CTL-arrow>.
**********
VT-10-Squared PROFS keypad configuration
**********
Note: PROFS is an Office Automation program which runs on IBM
mainframes under VM/CMS. It is designed to work with an IBM
3270 terminal. There is a protocol converter which runs on a
IBM Series 1 minicomputer connected as a front-end to the
mainframe which allows VT100 terminals (among others) to use
PROFS. Since this protocol converters was first developed at
Yale University, it is known by that name.
The following ATARI key sequences are used to represent the
equivalent VT100/3270 keys:
Yale Protocol ATARI VT100 keypad Xmitted
Converter Sequence
PF1 <ESC><1> PF1 <ESC><O><P>
PF2 <ESC><2> PF2 <ESC><O><Q>
PF3 <ESC><3> PF3 <ESC><O><R>
PF4 <ESC><4> 7 <ESC><O><w>
PF5 <ESC><5> 8 <ESC><O><x>
PF6 <ESC><6> 9 <ESC><O><y>
PF7 <ESC><7> 4 <ESC><O><t>
PF8 <ESC><8> 5 <ESC><O><u>
PF9 <ESC><9> 6 <ESC><O><v>
PF10 <ESC><0> 1 <ESC><O><q>
PF11 <ESC><CLEAR> 2 <ESC><O><r>
PF12 <ESC><INSERT> 3 <ESC><O><s>
PA1 <ESC><Q> PF4 <ESC><O><S>
PA2 <ESC><W> - <ESC><O><m>
PA3 <ESC><E> , <ESC><O><l>
NA <ESC><R> 0 <ESC><O><p>
NEWLINE <RETURN> RETURN <^M>
ENTER <ATARI> (Logo) LF <^J>
CLEAR <CONTROL-CLEAR> ENTER <ESC><O><M>
FIELD TAB <TAB> <^I>
DELETE <DELETE/BACK S> <DEL> ($7F)
ERASE EOF <CONTROL-DELETE/BACK S> <ESC><DEL>
TOGGLE INSERT <CONTROL-INSERT>. <ESC><O><n>
HOME <CONTROL-H> <^H>
RE-DISPLAY <CONTROL-V> <^V>
<ESC><ESC> Escape <ESC>
<CTL-7> Grave Accent <$60>
<CTL-8> Tilde <$7E>
<CTL-9> Left Brace <$7B>
<CTL-0> Right Brace <$7D>
As an alternative, all of the two-key sequences beginning
with <ESC> can also be accomplished by using the <START> key
as a shift key. (E. g., depressing <1> while holding down the
<START> key will transmit the equivalent of PF1.
-end-
--
Brad Banko
...!decvax!cwruecmp!ncoast!btb
Cleveland, Ohio
"The only thing we have to fear on this planet is man."
-- Carl Jung, 1875-1961
--
Brad Banko
Cleveland, Ohio ...!decvax!cwruecmp!ncoast!btb
"The only thing we have to fear on this planet is man."
-- Carl Jung, 1875-1961