Programmable Function Keys
Use this feature to program the Function keys [F1] through [F12] and certain other special keys so they can quickly perform commands according to your personal needs. For example, you can program [F3] to launch a frequently used program or to display the calculator.
For additional information, click More.
Tips:
Programming Function Keys maintenance is sometimes referred to as "remapping the keyboard".
For [F1] through [F12]
you can combine a function key with [CTRL]
or [SHIFT] allowing you to assign
an additional 24 commands.
Tip: You
can not combine a function key
with both [CTRL] and [SHIFT]
together.
Do not confuse Function Keys with Keyboard Shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts, such as [ALT] [f], are predefined in the software, whereas with Function Keys, you can change the commands launched. For example, you can not change the Keyboard Shortcut for a menu option, however you can change the command launched by [F3].
Function keys are assigned at the PC level.
Function key programming is not available in some module releases.
The following Function Keys are reserved:
[CTRL + F4] is reserved by Microsoft Windows for closing launched windows.
[F1] defaults to launching WebHelp.
Example: \FH
[F2] defaults to launching Field-Level
Help.
Example: \FS
Directions:
To see directions for:
Opening Function Keys, click More.
1. Click File from the Menu Bar.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Client Options.
4. Click
System.
Or, use the keyboard shortcut: [ALT]
[f] [e] [o] [s]
5. From the System Parameters window, click the Function Keys Tab .
System Parameters Window - Function Keys Tab Example:
Programming Function Keys, click More.
Function Key Prompts | |
through
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Click the button for the Function Key or special keyboard key to be assigned to a command. The button for the selected key becomes highlighted. Tips:
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Caution: Make all entries without spaces. Entering a space indicates to add a space when performing the keystroke or task. | |
Base |
Enter the keystrokes or commands for the tasks or commands that you want to assign to the selected key. Tips:
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Shift |
Enter the keystrokes or commands for the tasks or commands that you want to assign to the selected key when pressed along with the [SHIFT] key. Tips:
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Control |
Enter the keystrokes or commands for the tasks or commands that you want to assign to the selected key when pressed along with the [CTRL] key. Tips:
Note: [CTRL + F4] is reserved for closing launched windows. |
To save the changes and close the window, click
OK. | |
To exit without changing the Function Keys, click
Cancel. | |
To apply the changes without closing the window,
click Apply. |
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 back slash (\) 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 a pointer move, where x = direction. Replace x with:
|
\Ax |
Performs [ALT] + x, where x = any character. |
\Sx |
Performs [SHIFT] + x, where x = any character. |
\Cx |
Performs [CTRL] + x, where x = any character. |
\1x |
Performs [CTRL] INNER FORM, where x = any character. |
\IAx |
Performs [ALT] INNER FORM, where x = any character. |
\ISx |
Performs [SHIFT] INNER FORM, where x = any character. |
\ICx |
Performs [CTRL] INNER FORM, where x = any character. Tip: This command is an alternative to \1x for some cases. |
\Fx |
Performs these functions, where x is replaced with the following:
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Example of a Function Key Assignment, click More.
Function Key Tab Example - Programming F1:
In this example, when you press...
[F1] WebHelp
displays.
Tip: WebHelp
is the default for [F1].
[SHIFT + F1] Customer Maintenance opens, ready to add a new record.
[CTRL + F1]Cash Receipts Entry opens; Clerk Number 1 information is loaded and accepted as well as the Cash Processing Date. You are now ready to enter cash receipts!