FAQ

ConsoleZ FAQ

Does ConsoleZ support ANSI escape sequences?

• No it doesn't: ConsoleZ is only a Windows console wrapper. It reads from the console screen buffer, and writes inputs into console input buffer (see MSDN documentation).
• Yes it does: You can use ansicon to translate ANSI escape codes. Even with this tool, ANSI escaping is still restricted to Windows console capabilities. So, you are limited to 16 colors. Personally, it doesn't bother me. I never needed more than 8 different text colors to display readable text!

How to restore hidden menu bar?

Press the alt key.

Why UI becomes strange/ugly/misaligned?

Open the manual (press F1 in ConsoleZ) and follow instructions fromUsing ConsoleZ/Language settingssection.

Why am I limited in number of row/column?

First: verify your settings. Second: Open the manual (press F1 in ConsoleZ) and follow instructions fromUsing ConsoleZ/Language settingssection. Windows calculates the max number of row/column using the primary monitor size and the Windows console font size (do not confuse with ConsoleZ font!).

How to use quake like console animation?

Quake like animation requires:

• a global hotkey to hide/show the application. (Go to Hotkeyssection in settings.)
• a docking to a screen edge. (Go to Appearancesection in settings.)

Why background color doesn't change?

You configure a background color in settings (tabs/background), and you see another color. The color you configured will replace the background color number 0. See in your shell documentation how to change the color number.