Actian X 11.2 | Commands from the Linux Termcap File

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Commands from the Linux Termcap File

Because the termcap file is based upon the Linux release, some additional Linux entries have been included in the termcap file, but are usually not needed by the forms system. The following table provides a list of these additional Linux termcap entries:

Name	Type		Description
bt	str		Back tab. Padding can be required on this command.
ho	str		Sequence to move the cursor to the home position. This command is used if and only if the terminal does not possess a cursor positioning string (cm).
ll	str		Last line, first column (if no cm).
ms	bool		Safe to move while in standout and underline mode.
pc	str		Pad character (rather than null).
sf	str		Scroll forward. Padding can be required on this command.
ta	str		Tab, other than Control‑I or with padding. Padding can be required on this command.
te	str		String to end programs that use cm.
ti	str		String to begin programs that use cm.
ve	str		Sequence to end open/visual mode.
vs	str		Sequence to start open/visual mode.
hz	str	Hazeltine; cannot print apostrophes.
nc	bool	No correctly working carriage return (DM2500, H2000).
xb	bool	Beehive (f1=ESC, f2=Control‑C)
xn	bool	A newline is ignored after a wrap (Concept).
xr	bool	Return acts like ce \r \n (Delta Data).
xs	bool	Standout not erased by writing over it (HP 264?).
xt	bool	Tabs are destructive, magic so character (Teleray 1061).

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