APPENDIX B CHARACTER SETS

B.I ASCII Character Set

In this example, ASCII character set ("B") is in GL (Default).

B.II "Line Graphics" Character Set

In this example, "Line Graphics" character set ("0") is in GL (Default).

B.III "European" Character Set

In this example, "European" character set ("<") is in GR (Default).

B.IV Other character sets

When using other fonts than DEC-VTxxx fonts, you need :

Select the font with the WT Font= option.
Disable C1 control codes processing by WT Ignore8BCtrl=Yes Option.
Do not use "designate" and "shift" DEC sequences.

1. "PC-Like" 437 Font

2. "PC-Like" 850 Font

3. "PC-Like" 852 Font

B.V Character Table

C0 is "CO Control codes" 00h to 1Fh.
GL is "DEC Graphic left" 20h to 7Fh.
C1 is "C1 Control Codes" 80h to F9h.
GR is "DEC Graphic Right" A0h to FFh.

B.VI Setting And Designating

The designating sequences places a character set (ASCII, Graphics or European) into G0 to G3.
See also "Character Set Selection / designating".

The setting sequences, invokes the G0 to G3 character sets into Graphic left or right (locking or single shift).
See also "Character Set Selection / Invoking".

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