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Function Keys

CA 2E identifies a number of standard function key definitions, for example Exit, Rollup, and Delete. The standard functions refer to these definitions rather than to any particular function key. A function key is then assigned to each meaning. This makes it possible to change the user interface of an application simply by reassigning the function keys and regenerating the functions.

When you create a new model with the command Create Model Library (YCRTMDLLIB), the initial values for assigning the function keys are controlled by the DSNSTD parameter.

You can also specify alternative values for standard function key meanings. For example, you could specify F7 as the Exit function key.

The following standard function key meanings are used in the default device designs.

Note: For CUA Text, you can use F10 to activate the action bar.

Additional function keys can be specified using the Action Diagram Editor. For functions with an action bar, the command text defaults from the action bar accelerators.

For more information on action diagrams, see the chapter, "Modifying Action Diagrams."