Empty typescript file with the script command

Question

In the command line, I typed:

script -a myfile

Then, I typed the some standard commands.

When I opened the myfile using vi, the file was empty. Why is that? And, also, any tips on using the ttyrec and ttyplay commands?

Answer 1

It doesn't look like your implementation of script is flushing the output by default. If it available, try this:

script -f -a myfile

That said, I would suggest that you use more or less commands to view the file. In fact, you probably want to view that file in a separate login session, as your vi/more/less session will be flushed to the file in realtime.