|
Vern, > That's not the Hex key - on the dumb terminal keyboard was a key labeled > Hex, that prompted you for the hex code and would then enter it at the > cursor. It is the same thing -- I remember the dumb terminals with it as well -- and after using the CA "Hex Mode" function you then enter two hex digits and it enter that character at the current cursor location, just like on the old dumb terminals. What is different though, is that in IBM's infinite wisdom, CA restricts the first hex digit to 4-F, thereby defeating the ability to enter screen attributes in the 20-3F range. The apl macro method works, but needs a different key combination for each attribute (not that there is anything wrong with that...). The Hex Mode function lets you enter any value from x40 - xFF. Doug
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
This mailing list archive is Copyright 1997-2024 by midrange.com and David Gibbs as a compilation work. Use of the archive is restricted to research of a business or technical nature. Any other uses are prohibited. Full details are available on our policy page. If you have questions about this, please contact [javascript protected email address].
Operating expenses for this site are earned using the Amazon Associate program and Google Adsense.
midrange.com
