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    From Martin Foster@2:310/31.3 to All on Thu Apr 18 14:14:00 2019
    Greetings All!

    In the Windows version of OpenXP, entering HI-ASCII characters in the
    message editor is very easily achieved by holding down the <Alt> key, entering the ASCII code of the character with the numeric keypad and
    then letting go of the <Alt> key. However, this method doesn't work in
    the Linux version of OpenXP and I'm wondering if there's a Linux guru
    in here who may be able to offer a solution.

    Regards,
    Martin

    --- OpenXP 5.0.38
    * Origin: Bitz-Box - Bradford - UK (2:310/31.3)
  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Martin Foster on Thu Apr 18 23:03:00 2019
    Hello Martin!

    ** 18.04.19 - 14:14, Martin Foster wrote to All:

    In the Windows version of OpenXP, entering HI-ASCII characters in the message editor is very easily achieved by holding down the <Alt> key, entering the ASCII code of the character with the numeric keypad and
    then letting go of the <Alt> key.


    alt-254 = �
    alt-128 = �
    alt-158 = �
    alt-228 = �

    � <- check/tick!


    The above looks quite right in the oxp editor.

    Now, if only the Latvians could have negotiated their way into the
    extended ascii region..



    ../|ug

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    * Origin: /|ug's Point, ONT, CANADA (2:221/1.58)
  • From Martin Foster@2:310/31.3 to August Abolins on Fri Apr 19 14:01:25 2019
    Hello August!

    On 18.04.19 at 23:03:00, August Abolins wrote to Martin Foster:

    In the Windows version of OpenXP, entering HI-ASCII characters in the
    message editor is very easily achieved by holding down the <Alt> key,
    entering the ASCII code of the character with the numeric keypad and
    then letting go of the <Alt> key.

    alt-254 = �
    OK in WinPoint and OpenXP.

    alt-128 = �
    OK in WinPoint and OpenXP.

    alt-158 = �
    OK in WinPoint.
    In OpenXP, I'm seeing "P".

    alt-228 = X
    In WinPoint, I'm seeing "X".
    In OpenXP, I'm seeing "S".

    X <- check/tick!
    In WinPoint, I'm not seeing the Square Root symbol, I'm seeing "X".
    In OpenXP, I'm not seeing anything at all.

    In fact, there's no Square Root Symbol in my ASCII chart.

    The above looks quite right in the oxp editor.

    See above.

    Regards,
    Martin

    --- WinPoint Beta 5 (359.1)
    * Origin: Bitz-Box - Bradford - UK (2:310/31.3)
  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Martin Foster on Fri Apr 19 13:42:00 2019
    Hello Martin!

    ** 19.04.19 - 14:01, Martin Foster wrote to August Abolins:


    alt-254 = �
    OK in WinPoint and OpenXP.

    Check! (in oxp)


    alt-128 = �
    OK in WinPoint and OpenXP.

    Check! (in oxp)


    alt-158 = �
    OK in WinPoint.
    In OpenXP, I'm seeing "P".

    That's funny.. I *am* seeing this as the proper "Pts" symbol in my DOS/ Windows version of OXP, so that means Winpoint is sending it back
    correctly. But your oxp is changing it. Maybe this is a Linux issue on
    your side?


    alt-228 = X
    In WinPoint, I'm seeing "X".
    In OpenXP, I'm seeing "S".

    This one came back to me changed to an "X" from your WinPoint system.


    X <- check/tick!
    In WinPoint, I'm not seeing the Square Root symbol, I'm seeing "X".
    In OpenXP, I'm not seeing anything at all.

    Got an "X" back from your WinPoint editor. BUT.. I recall seeing the correct symbol in past quoted NETMAIL when you were using oxp. Will have
    to double-check. Confirmed.. I found an echomail message (generated with oxp/linux) quoted back from you showing the correct symbol, but you said
    that it only changes when you lauch the oxp/linux editor.


    In fact, there's no Square Root Symbol in my ASCII chart.

    Huh? Tick/SquareRoot/Check = Alt-251 => � <-looks ok going out with oxp

    You really want the tick symbol to render right! <G> .. After all, oxp
    uses that char here and there.


    -+- WinPoint Beta 5 (359.1)

    In summary, although oxp/dos supports extended-ascii (alt-128 to alt-254), some of the chars get lost to the linux version of same?

    Not a huge matter, but it would be nice to be sure that all the chars in
    that range are supported between dos and linux versions.


    ../|ug

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    * Origin: /|ug's Point, ONT, CANADA (2:221/1.58)
  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Martin Foster on Fri Apr 19 13:51:00 2019
    Hello Martin!

    ...holding down the <Alt> key,
    entering the ASCII code of the character with the numeric keypad and
    then letting go of the <Alt> key. However, this method doesn't work in
    the Linux version of OpenXP..


    Does a copy/paste method work from a chart or list in from of you work in Linux?

    Sometimes, when I wouldn't get my pc to cooperate with Alt-codes in even
    the higher ranges (for the Latvian chars for example), I'd just copy from
    an exiting view somewhere and paste it where I needed that char.


    ../|ug

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    * Origin: /|ug's Point, ONT, CANADA (2:221/1.58)
  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Martin Foster on Fri Apr 19 17:53:00 2019
    Does a copy/paste method work from a chart or list in from of you work in Linux?

    OMG. Pardon my bad english above! I don't know WHAT happend.

    I *think* I meant to write:

    "Does a copy/paste method work from a chart or list in front of you when
    you work in Linux?"




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    * Origin: /|ug's Point, ONT, CANADA (2:221/1.58)