Commands Reference, Volume 1

chdisp Command

Purpose

The chdisp command changes the default display being used by the Low Function Terminal Subsystem.

Syntax

chdisp { -d DeviceName | -p DeviceName }

Description

The chdisp command changes the display used by the low function terminal (LFT) subsystem.

To generate a list of available displays and their respective display identifiers and descriptions, use the lsdisp command. For an example of the listing displayed, see the lsdisp command example listing.

Note: The chdisp command can be used only on an LFT.

You can use the Devices application in Web-based System Manager (wsm) to change device characteristics. You could also use the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) smit chdisp fast path to run this command for certain devices.

Flags

-d DeviceName	Changes the default display currently being used by the LFT. This change is temporary resulting in the default display reverting back to the original display when the system is rebooted.
-p DeviceName	Changes the default display to the specified display at the next reboot. This stays in effect until the user changes the default display again. The user must have superuser access to use this option.

Examples

To temporarily change the default display to a display with a device name ppr0, enter:
chdisp -d ppr0
To permanently change the default display beginning with the next reboot to a display with the device name gda1, enter:
chdisp -p gda1

Files

/bin/chdisp

Contains the chdisp command.

Related Information

The lsdisp command.

For information on installing the Web-based System Manager, see Chapter 2: Installation and System Requirements in AIX 5L Version 5.1 Web-based System Manager Administration Guide.

LFT Subsystem Component Structure Overview in AIX 5L Version 5.1 Kernel Extensions and Device Support Programming Concepts.