Lotus 1-2-3 v2.4 flashes when running on EGA graphics.
I've been working on a video project that is showcasing older hardware and software, and part of that involves showing off Lotus 1-2-3 on an emulated IBM PC/AT. The setup for the software went smoothly, but once I ran Lotus 1-2-3, the screen began to flash between gray and black quite unpleasantly. I configured it as per the system's specs, so I'm not sure what exactly the issue is.
Emulator: 86box (build 6000)
OS: PC-DOS 3.30
Machine: IBM PC/AT 5170
CPU: Intel 80286 @ 8 MHz
FPU: Intel 287XL
RAM: 512 kB
Video: IBM EGA (256k VRAM, Enhanced Mode EGA)
Resolution: 640x350
I set up Lotus 1-2-3 with the following settings:
Enhanced Graphics Adapter
EGA 80x25 Black
Basic Fonts
I'm not sure if this is an emulation issue or a software issue, so I'd appreciate any help. All software was downloaded from WinWorld for this. I've asked for help on VOGONS as well, but thought I may as well ask here too.
Emulator: 86box (build 6000)
OS: PC-DOS 3.30
Machine: IBM PC/AT 5170
CPU: Intel 80286 @ 8 MHz
FPU: Intel 287XL
RAM: 512 kB
Video: IBM EGA (256k VRAM, Enhanced Mode EGA)
Resolution: 640x350
I set up Lotus 1-2-3 with the following settings:
Enhanced Graphics Adapter
EGA 80x25 Black
Basic Fonts
I'm not sure if this is an emulation issue or a software issue, so I'd appreciate any help. All software was downloaded from WinWorld for this. I've asked for help on VOGONS as well, but thought I may as well ask here too.
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1) Enter WYSIWYG mode (":" key)
2) Go to Display-> Options-> Adapter-> Blink-> Yes
3) Go to Display-> Options-> Adapter-> Blink-> No
4) Go to Display-> Options-> Adapter-> 1 (VGA)