Swapping 132 to 80 columns

[Chris Sharman]

>The object of this project is to have the normal 80 column menu/suite
>running and then switch to 132 columns for specific programs. When one of
>these programs calls vms to copy a file and set logicals the screen jumps
>into 80 columns for a split second. Doesn't cause any particular problems
>but makes the screen look naff. (Technical Term)
>
>Does anyone know what powerhouse actually does when a run command is issused

Are you using the clear option on the run command ?
I think that may be the problem.
It's been a long time since I looked at this, but I think not using the clear
clause is what fixes it. Keep the screen tidy by other means (either a do
external to position to the bottom, or to clear it, or perhaps a display verb
to get to the bottom of the screen, or something at the beginning of the DCL).
You should be able to see what PH actually does by setting 'display controls'
in terminal setup just before invoking the run command.

Chris
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