Preface

The Purpose of This Manual

The Window Terminal User's Guide (R256) documents the user interface to the window terminal software.

Audience

This manual is intended for users working on character-mode terminals.

Before using the Window Terminal User's Guide (R256), you should be familiar with the following Stratus manuals.

  • Introduction to VOS 
  • VOS Commands User's Guide 
  • VOS Commands Reference Manual 
  • The user's guide for your terminal

Revision Information

This is the first publication of this manual. For information on which release of the software this manual documents, see the Notice page.

Manual Organization

This manual has five chapters and two appendixes.

Chapter 1 provides an overview of the window terminal software, including input requests, windows, and the window manager. It also notes the system requirements for the use of this software.

Chapter 2 illustrates primary window layout and describes the input requests that are available when you issue commands.

Chapter 3 explains how to manage command output using input requests.

Chapter 4 describes the input requests used to enter and leave window manager mode and manipulate primary windows.

Chapter 5 discusses how to obtain help system information and status displays and how to update and clear the status area.

Appendix A summarizes the input requests described throughout this manual.

Appendix B provides key maps for the Stratus V101, V102, and V103 terminals. The key maps associate keystroke sequences with input requests.

Notation

Stratus documentation uses italics to introduce or define new terms. For example:

The command area initially contains one line for the ready prompt and one line for a command.

Computer font is used to represent text that would appear on your display screen or on a printer. (Such text is referred to as literal text.) For example:

To change the tab settings, issue the set_terminal_parameters command and specify the new settings in the -tabs1 and -tabs2 arguments.

Slanted font is used to represent general terms that are to be replaced by literal values. In the following example, the user must supply an actual value to replace the slanted-font term.

The status display contains the person_name portion of your user name.

Boldface is used to emphasize words within the text. For example:

In Overlay mode, any character you type replaces the character on which the cursor is positioned.

Related Manuals

Refer to the following Stratus manuals for related documentation.

  • Introduction to VOS 
  • VOS Commands User's Guide 
  • VOS Commands Reference Manual 
  • VOS Communications Software: Asynchronous Communications (R025)
  • VOS Communications Software: Defining a Terminal Type 
  • Window Terminal Programmer's Guide for Asynchronous Communications 
  • VOS System Administrator's Guide (R012)
  • The user's guide for your terminal

Online Documentation

You can find additional information by viewing the system's online documentation in >system>doc. The online documentation contains the latest information available, including updates and corrections to Stratus manuals.

A Note on the Contents of Stratus Manuals

Stratus manuals document all the subroutines and commands of the user interface. Any other commands and subroutines contained in the operating system are intended solely for use by Stratus personnel and are subject to change without warning.

How to Comment on This Manual

You can comment on this manual by using the command comment_on_manual, described in the VOS System Administrator's Guide (R012). Type comment_on_manual, press , and then complete the form that appears on your screen. You must fill in this manual's part number, VOS System Administrator's Guide (R012). When you have completed the form, press . Your comments are sent to Stratus over the Remote Service Network. Note that the operating system includes your name with your comments.

Stratus welcomes any corrections and suggestions for improving this manual.