Re: [Gnuplot-info] terminal dumb plot inserts a form feed char

[Hans-Bernhard B. <HBB...@t-...>]

On 22.09.2011 09:49, Robbie Morrison wrote:

> I noticed that the "dumb" terminal, by default, inserts
> a "^L" (form feed char, decimal 012) before plotting.

And if you're on an actual interactive terminal, which is what this 
terminal is primarily intended for, that's quite a nice thing, really, 
because it positions the plot on a new page, where it'll stay at the top 
without moving, while you enter the next commands.

> I normally capture the output, which is then duly
> peppered with these little form feeds.  I wonder if a
> better default would be to omit the form feed unless
> otherwise requested.

Well, adding clever options like that to a terminal driver calling 
itself "dumb" would, kinda-sorta, defeat the purpose.