Programmable Function Keys

Use this feature to program the function keys [F1] through [F12] to quickly perform commands according to your personal needs.  In addition to [F1] through [F12] you can combine a function key with [CTRL] or [SHIFT] allowing you to program up to 36 function keys.  Function Keys are different than keyboard shortcuts.  A Function Key can be assigned to perform many operations or commands in addition to menu selections.  Function keys are assigned at the PC level.  

Notes:

Directions

  1. To open Function Keys click File from the Menu Bar.

  2. Click Settings.

  3. Click Client Options.

  4. Click System.

  5. Or, use the keyboard shortcut:  [ALT] [f] [e] [c] [s]

  6. From the System Parameters window, click the tab.

  7. For directions on programming function keys, click more.

    Function Key Prompts

    Click the Function Key button to be assigned to a command.  That key will be highlighted.

     

    Note: All entries are made without spaces.  Entering a space tells the system to add a space when performing the keystroke or task.

    Base

    To enter the task or commands assigned to this function key use the table below and enter the keystrokes or commands on this line.  These commands will be performed when the function key is pressed.

    Shift

    To enter the task or commands assigned to this function key use the table below and enter the keystrokes or commands on this line.  These commands will be performed when the function key and the [SHIFT] key are pressed together.

    Control

    To enter the task or commands assigned to this function key use the table below and enter the keystrokes or commands on this line.  These commands will be performed when the function key and the [CTRL] key are pressed together.

    Note:  [CTRL + F4] is reserved for closing launched windows.

    To save the changes made to the function keys and close the window, click OK.
    Keyboard Shortcut    :  [ALT + o]

    To exit without changing function keys, click Cancel.
    Keyboard Shortcut:      [ALT + c]

    To apply the changes made to function keys, click Apply.
    Keyboard Shortcut:      [ALT + a]

  8. To view Function Key Commands, click more.

    Function Key Commands

    Keystroke

    Function/Command

     

    Note: Make all entries without spaces.  If you enter a space the system will add a space when performing the keystroke or task.

    \e

    Performs [ESC](escape).

    \r

    Performs [ENTER].

    \t

    Performs [TAB].

    \s

    Performs [SHIFT + TAB].

    \\

    Enters the \ character.

    \o

    Opens a window.  Performs the same function as [ALT + o] to open a window.

    \x

    Performs the same function as [CTRL + x] which clears an active window or cancels an active window.

    \c

    Performs click if the cursor is at a button (IButton).

    \Mx

    Performs pointer move, where x = direction.  Replace x with:

    • L for left

    • R for right

    • U for up

    • D for down

    \Ax

    Performs [ALT] + x, where x = any character.

    \Sx

    Performs [SHIFT] + x, where x = any character.

    \Cx

    Performs [CTRL] + x, where x = any character.

    \Fx

    Performs these functions, where x is replaced with the following:

    • E opens email.  If you first highlight an email address to use (for example, an email address listed on a web page or within a program window), then press the function key assigned to the command \FE; that email address will be used as the To address.

    • H opens Web Help.

    • N opens Notebook.
      Note      :  This functions only if Notebook is active for the module.

    • C opens the Windows™ Calculator.  This can be handy if you need to tally some figures.

    • U opens Cue Cards.

    • M opens a menu.  \FM"xxx", where xxx is the menu name as it appears on the menu.
      Example:  \FM"Bill Entry" opens the Edifice Bill Entry routine.
      Tip:       Keyboard Shortcuts already exist for most menu items.

    • T opens a Button Bar item.  \FT"xxx", where xxx is the Button Bar name as seen when the pointer hovers.
      Example:  \FT"Customer Maintenance" opens the Customer Maintenance window.
      Tip:       Keyboard Shortcuts already exist for some Button Bar items.

    • V opens a Tree View item (menuing structure used in some applications).  \FV"xxx" where xxx is the Tree View name.

  9. To see sample function key assignments, click more.

    Example:

     

    In this example, when you press ...

    • [F1] Web Help opens.

    • [SHIFT + F1] Customer Maintenance opens and the new record window opens for you to add another customer.

    • [CTRL + F1] Cash Receipts Entry opens; Clerk number one information is loaded and accepted as well as the Cash Processing date (defaults as the system date).  You are now ready to enter cash receipts!