Re: Termcap / Terminfo problems

Posted in 1998

WF Software — 20 Oct 1998 18:26:43 GMT — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

In article <X7LW1.129$yr5.603@wagner.videotron.net>, ddansereau@videotron.ca (Daniel Dansereau - Syst'mes LogikInfo Inc.) wrote: > Dear Informix-4GL gurus, > > What are the character strings that I must have set-up in order for the > boxes (windows and/or ring menus) to be displayed properly in an > Informix-4GL app? > > Does it matter whether I use termcap or terminfo? > > If I convert a termcap entry using captoinfo, will I lose some of the > Informix-related capabilities defined in the termcap entry? > > I am well aware of the INFORMIXTERM, TERM, TERMCAP & TERMINFO envir > variables. I simply need to know what are the strings to setup or > better > yet working termcap/terminfo entries. > > The specific terminals for which I need this are: vt100, vt220, > IBM3151/3153 > and DataGeneral terminals. > > Thanks in advance, > > Daniel Dansereau > Systemes Logikinfo Inc. > ddansereau@videotron.ca > > > There's a good set of 'informix' termcap definitions at www.iiug.org Paul Watson # I don't suffer from WF Software Ltd. # stress, I'm just Tel. (+44) 1436 674729 # a carrier Fax. (+44) 1436 678693 # www.wfsoftware.co.uk