However there is built in functionality that can help make it easier: The BOXES_j_ noun contains three lists (options) for box drawing chars. The boxdraw_j_ indexes into this noun to set the chars to use
Display BOXES_j_ (Boxes_j_ in J7) to see which line you prefer then use boxdraw_j_ to set it as the chars to use. E.g. boxdraw_j_ 1 NB. use ASCII chars See 9!:6 and 9!:7 for the base functionality http://www.jsoftware.com/help/dictionary/dx009.htm > From: Tracy Harms > Sent: Wednesday, 27 October 2010 09:38 > > When I use J in a command-line mode (via jconsole.exe) it appears to default > to line-drawing (vs ASCII) characters for drawing boxes. But the display > isn't showing as desired. Here's an example of what I see: > > a: > ΓöîΓöÉ > ΓöéΓöé > ΓööΓöÿ > > These characters occur for either of the two main typeface options, Consolas > and Lucida Console. Those typefaces (fonts) work fine when I use the > windowed interface. I have not checked results on other machines. The > machine in question is running Windows 7, 64 bit. > > Is there a known fix for this problem? I prefer box-drawing characters, so a > fix that displayed them would be most desired. It would also be good for me > to learn how to switch line-drawing modes in the console, too. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
