Function Keys

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Assign and manage the function keys and command keys.

Function Keys

It is possible to start a function by using the function keys F1, F2, ..., F12. The Function Keys tab in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog shows a list of the existing assignments of functions to F keys. You can add new assignments, and remove and modify the existing assignments.

Assigning a function to a function key

  1. Select a function you want to assign from the ribbon menu or use a keyboard shortcut.
  2. The function path of the chosen function is shown under the list of the function keys in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog.
  3. Select the row of the F key you want to assign the function to. Click Assign to assign the function to the key.

Removing an existing assignment:

Select the row of the F key whose assignment you want to remove, and click Clear.

Re-assigning a function to another function key

  1. Select the function in the list that you want to re-assign to another function key.
  2. Press or to move the selected function to a higher or to a lower function key.

Exit the function to save your changes.

Note: You can assign functions to keys only if the System Administrator has allowed it. This is done with the Function Key Definition setting in the System Management application, Extra > Customize > Miscellaneous.

Command Keys

It is possible to start a function typing a command in the Dynamic Input command line, which appears when you press Ctrl+Enter in the graphical window.

The Command Keys tab in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog shows a list of the existing assignments of functions to commands (keys). The commands are in alphabetical order. You can add new assignments, and remove and modify the existing assignments.

Adding a new command key

  1. Select a function you want to assign from the ribbon menu.
  2. The function path of the chosen function is shown under the list of the function keys in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog
  3. Type in the command you want to use for the function, and click Add. The new command key is added to the list.
    A command key can be one digit or character, or a combination of digits and characters with a maximum string length of 20 digits/characters.

Removing a command key

Select the row of the command that you want to remove, and click Remove.

Modifying a command key

  1. Select the command in the list that you want to modify.
  2. Select a new function from the ribbon menu, or type in a new command.
  3. Click Modify.