VT510 Video Terminal Programmer Information

S7C1T—Send C1 Control Character to the Host

The VT510 can send C1 control characters to the host as single 8-bit characters or as 7-bit escape sequences. You should select the format that matches the operating level you are using.

The following sequence causes the terminal to send all C1 control characters as 7-bit escape sequences or single 8-bit characters:

Format

ESC
1/11
SP
2/0
F
4/7

Description

This sequence changes the terminal mode as follows:

Mode Before Mode After
VT Level 4 mode, 8-bit controls VT Level 4 mode, 7-bit controls.
VT Level 4 mode, 7-bit controls Same. Terminal ignores sequence.
VT Level 1 or VT52 mode, 7-bit controls Same. Terminal ignores sequence.