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In case of multiple instances, please use only absolute paths and unique names to all the files referenced in the configuration file of each CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP instance (log, toy clock, nvram files and all the other data such as disk images - all these objects to be discussed later in this document). Also, hardware devices (e.g., CD-ROM) may be used by only one instance at a time (not shared).

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The CHARON installation procedure creates shortcuts on the desktop for so-called "default" VAX/PDP11 model and shortcuts under "Start" menu for all VAX/PDP11 models included during installation.

Desktop shortcut:

"Start" menu shortcuts:

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The CHARON icon will appear in the system tray menu:

Next, the VAX/PDP11 emulated console will appear:

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The next step is to install or copy a system disk for CHARON operation. This can be either installation of a new VMS, RSX11, RT11, etc. system using a distributive provided by HP or a transfer of data from an existing VAX/PDP11 system. These possibilities will be discussed in detail in the next chapters.

To exit from CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP emulator use the following methods:

• Configuration with no changes to the template configuration file

  • Right click on CHARON icon in the system tray menu, choose "Stop & Exit":
    
    
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• Configuration file updated to enable "F6" button in configuration file to trigger exit from CHARON:

  #---------------------------------------------------------------------------- # # Uncomment to allow 'F6' to terminate the running emulator. # #---------------------------------------------------------------------------- set OPA0 stop_on = F6

   

  • To exit, press "F6" in the console window
  • Use CHARON icon tray menu as shown above

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Running from the "CHARON Launcher" utility is very convenient during the debugging of your CHARON configuration. The utility shows CHARON log updates in real time. If RDP is used to connect to the CHARON host, the CHARON may not see the license; start CHARON as a Service instead. From the Launcher, CHARON runs as a User process which will terminate if the User logs off. The Service is a System process and will continue to run until stopped.

Start the Launcher:

In the Launcher main interface,   click the "Browse" button to select the desired CHARON configuration file:

Select the desired configuration file:

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Next, the CHARON icon will appear in the system tray menu:

Right after that the VAX/PDP11 emulated console will appear (in the default configuration. Some configurations may not assume console startup):

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In the "CHARON Launcher" main interface press "Browse" button to select CHARON configuration to be used by CHARON running as Windows service:

Choose the desired CHARON configuration file to be installed as service:

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The Launcher will display the specific CHARON model name specified in the configuration file and enable management buttons:

Press "Edit CFG file" button and edit (with standard "Notepad" program) the chosen configuration file:

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Press "Install / Update service" button in the Launcher:

A special dialog for adding new CHARON service will appear:

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CHARON service is installed, now let's configure it. Start the "CHARON Service Manager" utility:

It is also possible to start the "CHARON Service Manager" utility from the system tray menu:

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If errors appear, stop CHARON-VAX or CHARON-PDP, update its configuration file, start it again and make sure that the updated configuration works Ok this time, then stop CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP.

Once CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP has been completely stopped, press the "Install / Update service" button:

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The install / update dialog will appear:

Press "Update existing service" button:

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or from the system tray menu:

 Please note: before stopping the CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP service, shutdown the operating system running in CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP.

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