This is a xterm script to get simh-pdp8 to work with WPS-8. License is GPLv3
On the xterm website there is a script named vmsterm. This implements key remapping so that the numeric isle on your keyboard mimics the PF1-PF4 keys, it remaps the Backspace to send the correct RUB OUT CHAR (ascii 127) and other specific keys. It is intended for usage with VMS (PDP11 -> VAX -> VMS).
I used this script and the showkey command on my own vt220 in vt52 mode to get the correct keycodes for the numeric function keys. It works in the specific vt52 mode required for WPS-8. It remaps the arrow keys as well:
- UP: LINE
- DOWN: LINE
- LEFT: BACKUP
- RIGHT: ADVANCE
See the WPS-8 guide on my site for a full explanation on the meaning of these specific keys. This mapping allows you to use left and right to go back one character and left/right + up/down to advance or go back one line at a time.