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From: braner@batcomputer.TN.CORNELL.EDU (braner)
Newsgroups: net.micro.atari16
Subject: Re: keypad probem ,need vt100 for ST
Message-ID: <343@batcomputer.TN.CORNELL.EDU>
Date: Fri, 23-May-86 14:19:23 EDT
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Organization: Theory Center, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
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I have written a small program that installs an alternative keyboard
tranlation table into TOS. The table is read as a (binary) file.
I currently have a file which translates Backspace to rubout, Delete
to ^D, and the arrow keys to what is needed for microEmacs. A file
can be created for vi, say, using a simple C program I have also
written. The numeric pad keys CAN be distinguished, if you want.

Catches: A key can only be translated to ONE ASCII code with this
method. The installed table is used only by programs that call the
usual TOS char input routine. Communication programs may bypass that
upon some function keys, e.g. XMOTER preempts all F# keys and more.

Nevertheless, this method is an easy way to make life easier INSIDE
existing programs/environments! Email if interested.