OPEN(1,C) AIX Commands Reference OPEN(1,C)
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open
PURPOSE
Opens a virtual terminal.
SYNTAX
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open -- cmd --| |---|
+- arg -+
^ |
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Note: This command is for the PS/2 only.
DESCRIPTION
The open command opens a virtual terminal and runs the specified cmd on that
terminal. If cmd does not reside in one of the directories specified in the
shell PATH variable, you must give a full path name. Any arguments that follow
cmd on the command line are passed to cmd. To move from one virtual terminal
to another, press the Next Window (Alt-Action) key. To close a virtual
terminal, press the END OF FILE (Ctrl-D) key or end the application.
Notes:
1. Be sure to use the Alt-Action key to check for open virtual terminals and
the Ctrl-D key to close them before you log off.
2. If you run the actmngr command before opening any virtual terminals, the
activity manager helps you to keep track of virtual terminals so you can
close all of them before you log off.
3. This command is for the PS/2 only.
Usability Services Commands
These additional commands are available from within the Usability Services
Activity Manager (/usr/bin/actmngr):
hide Removes an activity window from the window ring.
activate Activates an activity window.
cancel Cancels an activity window.
For details about using these commands, see Usability Services Reference or
Usability Services Guide.
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EXAMPLE
To run another shell on a new virtual terminal:
open sh
To move back and forth between this new virtual terminal and any others that
you have opened, press the Next Window (Alt-Action) key. To close this
terminal and log off the new shell, press the END OF FILE (Ctrl-D) key.
RELATED INFORMATION
See "Using Display Station Features" in Using the AIX Operating System.
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