Frequently asked questions, continued

How do I compile a terminal definition?
	The qmtic utility, described in the QM System Administration manual, can be used to compile specific or all terminal definitions.
Why might I need to compile a terminal definition?
	You might find a reason to need to modify a terminal definition. Perhaps you have a terminal which differs slightly from the standard definition. You might want to insert additional capability entries. There might be a defect in an entry (Yes, we admit it can happen!).
Can I add new terminal types?
	If you have a terminal that is not in the standard set of definitions, we may be able to supply the source form of its terminfo entry.  We recommend that you keep any new or modified definitions in a separate source file so that they can be reapplied if you upgrade to a new version of QM. You can also obtain definitions for many terminals via the internet but beware that they may need some modification to our source format.
Can I decompile an existing definition to see how it works?
	Yes, the qmtic utility has a decompile mode.  This can decompile specific definitions or the entire database.
How do I find out what terminals are defined?
	Again, the qmtic utility can help as it has an indexing mode.  Alternatively, just examine the directory hierarchy that forms the terminfo database.
What terminal emulator should I use?
	QM works with most terminal emulators.  Because we have only limited support for telnet parameter negotiation, you may need to disable this feature in some emulators.  We have adopted AccuTerm as our preferred terminal emulator.  This includes some advanced file transfer and GUI features for QM applications.  Click here for a link to the AccuSoft web site.
What about QM's own terminal emulator, QMTerm?
	QM comes with a simple terminal emulator named QMTerm.  This provides only basic facilities but includes some special screen handling modes that enable the QMBasic debugger to operate in the full screen mode used by Windows QMConsole sessions. QMTerm has its own entry in the terminfo database. On Linux systems, this is inserted automatically when QM is installed.