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It is possible to specify a configuration name containing spaces, in this case use quotation marks:

set session configuration_name = "My VAX"

The configuration name is reported in the log file and is used to set the log file name for rotating log (see further: Rotating log (default) ).

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(info) If the path is not specified, the log file is created in the "Home directory" mentioned in the VM Configuration tab of the CHARON Virtual Machine Manager.

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RedtitleBM MARKERAlternatively it is possible to use just a single log file. Uncomment the "set session log" line and specify the desired CHARON VM log file name. Optionally, a path can be added to the log file name.

(info) If the path is not specified, the log file is created in the directory from where the guest (emulated machine) is started"Home directory" mentioned in the VM Configuration tab of the CHARON Virtual Machine Manager.

The log file can be extended (specifying "log_method = append" (*recommended for reporting issues*) or overwritten (, specifying "log_method = overwrite") by CHARON VM.

Below is a specification of a CHARON VM log file located in the "C:\My logs" directory which will be overwritten appended each time the CHARON VM starts:

set session log_method = overwriteappend
set session log = "C:\My logs\my_vax.log"

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TOY, ROM and EEPROM containers

The next objects to be configured are TOY, ROM and EEPROM containers (their have to be configured. Their presence depends on the VAX/PDP11 model). It is always recommended to enable them. If a container file of the given name does not exist, starting the CHARON VM will create it.

TOY means "Time of Year"; its . Its container records time, date and some console parameters while the CHARON VM is not running. To enable, uncomment the following line:  It is highly recommended to define and activate this container:

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set toy container = "charon.dat"

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Follow this link for details of (T)MSCP controllers configuration.

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SCSI controller NCR53C94

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