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The Question is: On a VAXStation 4000 60 running ovms 7.1 and DECwindows Motif, how do I get the console into a DECterm window rather than rolling the monitor screen? The Answer is : The hardware console on the VAXstation 4000 model 60 can be routed to the graphics console, or it can be routed to the console serial line. (Information on selecting the alternate serial line console has been discussed in the "console terminal emulation?" discussion here, as well as "selecting alternate console on VAXstation 3100?", as well as in other areas -- it involves the S3 switch. S3 is located behind the front drop-down door on the VAXstation 4000 model 60 system.) In other words, your best approach may be to use a serial terminal and the alternate serial console, and all console-related messages will be routed there automatically. (Console boot commands and such will also be displayed on the alternate console, as well.) If you choose to not use an alternate console terminal, you can avoid having most of the messages appear on the graphics display by disabling OPCOM messages to the console -- once these are shut off, very few messages will appear on the console graphics display. To effect this change, see the information on the OPC$OPA0_ENABLE logical name and related logical names in SYLOGICALS.TEMPLATE. If you choose to receive OPCOMs via a DECterm, create the DECterm and enable it as an operator. Also see the console discussion in DECW$PRIVATE_APPS_SETUP.TEMPLATE. You may want to select "WINDOW" for this particular situation, and set up a DECW$PRIVATE_APPS_SETUP.COM file if you do not already have one. The Wizard prefers a separate serial console. Your tastes may differ.
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