Reverting to Default Tab Caption

[cfenn]

When I run scripts, I want to append the script title to the tab caption, and then remove it when I'm done. By default, the tab caption is dynamic, meaning that it follows the prompts in bold. However, after I change the caption once the script starts, the tab caption becomes static. Is there any way to revert the tab caption to its original, dynamic state once the script finishes other than restarting the session?

[rtb]

Hi cfenn,

Thanks for the post. Your goal may be possible.

What is the version of SecureCRT that you are using?

What method are you using to make the tab caption dynamic?

[htcline]

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[rtb]

Hi htcline,

Thanks for the post. Do you have a specific question?

If you are wondering about the original question of this thread, I would need to know more about how you are dynamically setting the tab name. I would also need to know what version of SecureCRT you are using.

[prreed]

I also have the need to revert the tab caption back to the default.

I believe the tab caption is being changed via a xterm escape sequence. After I set it statically the caption, using a python script, it no longer changes when I change directories. I would like to revert to the default of using xterm escape sequences once I am through, i.e. when I disconnect from the current session or to be able to revert back via a call to a script.

I am using version 7.0.3

[rtb]

Hi prreed,

Thanks for the post. I have created a feature request to add the ability to enabled a tab caption to be modified using an Xterm escape sequence after renaming a tab caption. We will post to this thread if we add the ability in the future.

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In the meantime, perhaps we can find a workaround.

What problem are you trying to solve by renaming the tab caption in the middle of a task?

How does it help to re-enable the ability for a remote shell to change the tab caption after performing some tasks?

[prreed]

We use a jump box to reach all of our devices, mostly routers. Usually there is not a need to rename the tab captions. During lengthy troubleshooting session when we might have 5-10 tabs open, and it can be useful to rename the tabs for tracking purposes.

The main purpose of reverting the tab back to using xterm esc seq is if we decide to keep using the tab for another purpose after the session is finished. Closing the tab and opening a new one solves my issue. So it really just helps me skip the step of closing and reopening another tab.

[rtb]

Hi prreed,

Thanks for the information. It does seem like using jump hosts is becoming more common. In a jump host scenario, I can see how this could be very helpful.

If we add the ability, we will post here.

[Maureen]

The ability to restore a tab to the state it was in before it was renamed has been added to a pre-beta version of SecureCRT. If you would like to try it, please email me at Maureen.Jett@vandyke.com.

Maureen