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Function Key Assignments for Help

The following table shows the Function key assignments in effect while using the help facility.

PF1/13 ‑ HELP

Displays a panel (which can be the first in a series of help panels) that provides information on how to complete the current function. (If more than one help panel exists, an indication of this is included as part of the help panel information.)

Note: If a help panel does not exist for the current panel or if the help panel was not properly defined or specified, messages result.

PF2/14 ‑ RETURN

Returns to the original panel where you requested help and ends the help activity. You can issue this command from the first or subsequent help panels.

PF3/15 ‑ PRINT PANEL

Generates a hardcopy printout of the current help panel.

PF7/19 ‑ SCROLL BACKWARD

Used with truncated help panels (help panels that are too long to fit in the available region) to display the previous frame of the current help panel.

PF8/20 ‑ SCROLL FORWARD

Used with truncated help panels (help panels that are too long to fit in the available region) to display the next frame of the current help panel.

PF10/22 ‑ HELP PREVIOUS

Used when more than one help panel is defined. PF10/22 displays the preceding help panel. No associated CA Ideal command exists for PF10/22.

PF11/23 ‑ HELP NEXT

Used when more than one help panel is defined. PF11/23 displays the next help panel. If another help panel does not exist, PF11/23 returns to the original panel. No associated CA Ideal command exists for PF11/23.