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Developing Input String Definitions for a Terminal Type

Use the following procedure to develop input string definitions for a terminal type:

1. Invoke the AEF.
2. Press Escape
3. Press the t key to turn the input key codes display on.
4. Press a key that corresponds to a function named in the p3270keys file.

   The string that defines that key displays, beginning in column 54 of the 25th status line. If the AEF understands the key, the key name displays.

5. In the p3270keys file, type the key name= string.

   For example, pressing the F1 key on an ANSI terminal displays \E[M followed by pf1 because the term=ansi section of the p3270keys file has the following line:

   pf1=\E[M [F1]
   

   If the F1 key is undefined, only the \E[M string displays.

6. Press Escape
7. Press the t key to turn the input key codes display off.