How to catch application messages

[TGB1718]

This might sound like a silly question, but when you run an application via a double-click and it

opens a text screen with information, is there a way to capture those messages.

 

The reason I ask is I'm running a program that prints a message, then closes before I can see what it's saying

and the program is not running correctly.

 

I know Ctrl-3 and Ctrl-1 will pause/release scrolling, but this is a single message that does not scroll.

[ParanoidLittleMan]

It is just flaw of those apps - because TOS don't give any delay in case of app close, and immediately shows Desktop.

Better SW will insert before app close some delay or waiting on some key press.

I added special key press waiting in TOS, for case of multiple AUTO run programs, on request, right because such situations.

I guess that could be added for program/app close case too ..

[TGB1718]

Was afraid you would say that, sometimes running from a command window has it's benefits, can

always redirect output to a file

[+DarkLord]

Just out of curiosity, what program is it?

 

[TGB1718]

14 minutes ago, DarkLord said:

Just out of curiosity, what program is it?

Having trouble with NetUSbee, running UIPV31_1.TOS, got a feeling it's not well, but

wondering if the message might give a clue.

[Tillek]

There are standalone cli’s out there.  Remember using one called Tomshell bitd.

 

[TGB1718]

Thanks, I'll look it up and give it a try

 

[ParanoidLittleMan]

I made short program what will freeze screen by program termination  until space key is pressed and released.

PTERMKW.ZIP

Just run installer PTERMKW.TOS, after it will be able to read what is on screen by those problematic programs.

Instructions and example programs included.

[TGB1718]

12 minutes ago, ParanoidLittleMan said:

I made short program what will freeze screen by program termination  until space key is pressed and released

That's very kind of you, thanks very much, will give it a try later and report back ?

 

Works fine in STEEM with the application I am using, so on real hardware, should be fine

Edited August 2, 2021 by TGB1718

[calimero]

You can try TOS2GEM http://milan.kovac.cc/atari/software/?folder=/OS/XTNSION#TOS2GEM.FTP

 

And you can also check thread: 

 

[zzip]

4 hours ago, TGB1718 said:

Was afraid you would say that, sometimes running from a command window has it's benefits, can

always redirect output to a file

I kept a CLI program on my ST hard drive so that I could run .TOS and .TTP programs and actually see what the output was.

 

The one I used to use was called 'Gulam'

[TGB1718]

4 minutes ago, zzip said:

The one I used to use was called 'Gulam'

Just found that one and it does work too

 

[+DarkLord]

Do you still have the link to Gulam?

 

I'd like to check it out too.

 

Thanks.

 

PS Never mind - found it. 

 

Edited August 2, 2021 by DarkLord
More info....

[Tillek]

May as well post it anyway.

 

Otherwise we're condemned to an endless stream of ......

 

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Do you still have the link to Gulam?

 

I'd like to check it out too.

 

Thanks.

 

PS Never mind - found it. 

until someone finally can't find it.

 

[MasterMotorola]

14 hours ago, TGB1718 said:

is there a way to capture those messages?

A few weeks back I was having a similar problem.  I put my camera on a tripod and booted my Atari while recording a video of the whole sequence.  Then played it back on my laptop in slow motion and was able to read the error message.

[TGB1718]

5 hours ago, MasterMotorola said:

few weeks back I was having a similar problem. 

Apart from using CLI programs, that program @ParanoidLittleMan has written works a treat, so hopefully it's one we can all benefit from