GFXTerm (Linux) r.2025.08 - problem with MMBasic in EDIT mode


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BarryH

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Posted: 02:11am 04 May 2026      

I don't normally use GFXTerm, but I can confirm @pankey's experience with GFXTerm on a Pico Computer and also on Peters DIL.

I have found that by changing the column size in GFXTerm allows a better editing experience.

If I have OPTION DISPLAY 43,156 set on a Pico, and if GFXTerm originally starts with a screen size of 156 & 43, changing the column size to 157 will fix the editing issues.

However, because GFXTerm remembers its settings, the next time I connect, column size is already 1 larger than what is set on the PICO, but now the editing is again dismal.
Changing the column size in GFXTerm, either back to the PICO setting of 156, or increasing it to 158, fixes the editing for that connection session, but again needs changing when a new connextion is established.

Pico Computer - V6.03.00B2
DIL - V6.03.00B4

Using GFXTerm 2025.38 build

I have additionally noticed, if I reconnect a session without exiting GFXTerm, the editing experience is still good if it was fixed by changing column size previously.
If I completely exit GFXTerm and reconnect, then I do need to change column size.
Edited 2026-05-04 12:20 by BarryH