The terminal definition file for most character interfaces is called the PROTERMCAP file. This file is a flat file database that contains the terminal description for your monitor's terminal type to inform OpenEdge on how to interact with your terminal, console, or terminal emulator. It specifies which characters to use to draw boxes, how to write in various video modes (such as inverse or blinking), how many lines are on the screen, and what actions to perform for each key on the keyboard.
Note: Make a backup copy of the PROTERMCAP file before making modifications.
Each terminal entry contains the commands and terminal descriptions that OpenEdge uses to communicate with and control the terminal. Each entry is divided into these logical sections:
Terminal name
Terminal capabilities
OpenEdge terminal-specific key functions
OpenEdge color table
Vermont Views key functions
Pointer to key functions
The PROTERMCAP environment variable (install-dir/protermcap): points to the PROTERMCAP file.
The PROTERMCAP file contains a lengthy entry for each terminal type supported by OpenEdge. Each entry has six parts. The following shows a partial example of each part of a PROTERMCAP entry.
Terminal name