Terminal control languageTCL commandsXxonoff command

xonoff command

The xonoff BASIC program disables or enables x-on/x-off on a specified port, or the current port.

Syntax

 xonoff {(options}

Parameter(s)

options port.number Integer number that indicates the port number.
f Sets the xon/xoff command to Off.
n Sets the xon/xoff command to On. This is the default setting.
s Suppresses the output of the status message.
When the xon/xoff capability is On:
  • CTRL+S stops output from displaying on the terminal.
  • CTRL+Q resumes the display.
  • If no options are specified, you will see the status.

The xon and xoff commands are used for flow control to printers and other devices.

Example(s)

Example 1

 xonoff
 [1314] xon/off is enabled.

Example 2

 xonoff (f
 [1315] xon/off is disabled.

Example 3

 xonoff (n
 [1314] xon/off is enabled.

See also

dtr-on command, list-lines command, modem-off macro, modem-on macro, Port number, reset-port command, wheres command

Parent topic: X