the debugger will be unable to create a separate window; OSC not enabled. Facility: DEBUG, VMS Debugger Explanation: The debugger requires OSC support enabled to create a separate window (see SET MODE SEPARATE). User Action: To allow the debugger to create a separate window, type at DCL: DEFINE/SYSTEM UIS$VT_ENABLE_OSC_STRINGS TRUE. You may wish to put this line in your private startup file.