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TERMINFO Database

When the AEF fails to locate the p3270keys file, or the file does not include the required terminal definition, the AEF searches for terminal definition information in the UNIX or Linux-supplied terminal information database, TERMINFO.

TERMINFO is a compiled executable datafile that provides quick access to terminal definitions. For additional information about the TERMINFO database, see your UNIX or Linux system documentation.

When the AEF fails to locate a definition in the p3270keys file and TERMINFO, it substitutes a default definition, if it is available. When it cannot define an essential key, it terminates with an error message that identifies the undefined key or keys.

When an entire string specified for one key matches all or part of the string for a different key, the AEF continues processing and displays a message warning that the particular keys may not work properly.