E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide
Chapter 4 Commands
Introduction
This chapter describes the Datalight ROM-DOS commands that are loaded in the MX2 by LXE.
The information in this chapter is taken from Datalight’s “ROM-DOS 6.22 User’s Guide” and is
used by permission.
ROM-DOS Commands
Each entry includes an explanation of the command’s purpose, the command entry syntax,
remarks, and examples. Where applicable, command syntax and parameters are given. Parameters
may be supplied using either uppercase or lowercase letters, and the hyphen (-) may be substituted
for the forward slash (/).
Each command also has a label to designate whether it is an internal or external command.
Internal commands are part of the command processor program, COMMAND.COM. These
functions are available only while COMMAND.COM is running. External commands are actually
stand-alone utility programs. They are independent from COMMAND.COM.
ANSI.SYS
Type
Installable Device Driver
Purpose
ANSI.SYS is a console device driver that allows you to support ANSI codes on the local display.
Syntax
Device=ANSI.SYS [options]
Remarks
ANSI.SYS supports standard ANSI escape sequences.
ANSI.SYS writes directly the screen when using text video mode.
Options
The /K option forces use of the extended keyboard BIOS calls which sense F11 and F12.
The /X option lets you redefine the extended keys independently.
The /S option disables the keyboard redefinition feature.
The /Tnn option indicates that the video mode nn is a text mode. By default, modes 0, 1, 2, 3 and
7 are text modes.
