Escape sequence
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Escape sequence
The default escape sequence when moving from a domain console (either
running Solaris or running OBP) is
#.
For telnet connections, the standard escape sequence of CTRL ] followed
by
send break
is also supported
showescape
This is a platform shell command.
6800b-sc0:SC> showescape
?.
6800b-sc0:SC>
Change the escape sequence using the setescape command
setescape
6800b-sc0:SC> help setescape
setescape -- set system controller escape sequence (default "#.")
Usage: setescape "<escapechars_with_#>" | <escapechars_without_#>
setescape -h
escapechars:
This escape sequence will be used to switch from the Solaris
or OBP console to the domain shell. (default "#.").
To set the escape character to a string including the pound
character (#), enclose the string in double quotes.
(for example, "#.")
-h -- display this help message
6800b-sc0:SC> setescape "#."
6800b-sc0:SC> showescape
#.
6800b-sc0:SC>