If the terminal database file entry named in A_TERM or TERM does not describe the terminal you will use, you probably won't want to change the value of TERM, because other software may rely on that value. Instead, take these two steps:
1. Locate the terminal database file entry that correctly describes your terminal, or create a new one and give it a new name (see "The Terminal Database File", section 4.6, for details).
2. Set A_TERM to the name of that entry.
DOS Special Considerations:
The ACUCOBOL-GT runtime module for MS-DOS systems doesn't use a terminal database file when the standard DOS monitor is used. If you choose to use a terminal (such as the VT-100) rather than the standard DOS monitor, you will need both an alternate runtime module and a terminal database file from Acucorp. These can be requested from your Customer Service Representative at Acucorp. Be aware that your programs will execute less efficiently with this combination than with the standard MS-DOS monitor and the standard MS-DOS runtime from Acucorp.