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CustomChar1 – Normal and Custom Character 1 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar1 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the 8-Bit Code Tables in Appendix C, “Code Tables and Character Sets”, for
decimal, hexadecimal, and octal values for each character.
Examples
The first value of CustomChar1 is the ASCII screen character that is to be replaced.
CustomChar1: >23h< 20h
This switchover means: Display a space (20h) whenever a pound sign (23h) is to be placed on the
screen.
screen.
The second value is the hexadecimal value of the new ASCII character displayed on the screen
when the first key is pressed.
when the first key is pressed.
CustomChar1: b2h >23h<
This switchover means: Display a pound sign (23h) whenever a superscript
2
two (b2h) is to be
placed on the screen.
Note:
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only
affects the characters displayed on the screen.
affects the characters displayed on the screen.
Options
Valid options:
First value:
hexadecimal values between 0x20 and 0x7e
Second value: hexadecimal values between 0x20 - 0x7e,
0xa1 - 0xa3, 0xa5, 0xa7 - 0xab, 0xb0 - 0xb3, 0xb5 - 0xb7,
0xb9 - 0xbd, 0xbf, 0xc0 - 0xcf, 0xd1 - 0xdd, 0xdf - 0xef,
0xf1 - 0xfd.
So, in explanation, you can choose any twelve characters from the ASCII table in locations
0x20 - 0x7e, and replace them with any other characters in that same range, or any of the
printable characters from the DEC Supplemental Graphic table.
0x20 - 0x7e, and replace them with any other characters in that same range, or any of the
printable characters from the DEC Supplemental Graphic table.
Default setting:
First value:
20h
Second value:
20h (0x20 or 20h is the hexadecimal value of Space)
The cursor is in the “character to be replaced” field between the > and the <. Change the value by
either typing a hexadecimal value or pressing the left and right arrow keys until the desired value
is displayed.
either typing a hexadecimal value or pressing the left and right arrow keys until the desired value
is displayed.