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Structured Displays PF Keys

The following table shows the PF keys and their associated functions:

PK Key

Function

PF1 Help

Initiates the CA InterTest for CICS online help facility.

PF2

Unassigned

PF3 End

Exits the current menu or CORE display. If at a breakpoint, returns to the breakpoint display. Clear performs the same function.

PF4 Return

Returns to the Primary Option menu or exits to CICS.

PF5

Unassigned

PF6

This PF key lets the cursor be placed on a valid storage pointer within the hexadecimal display area and the storage pointed to by the pointer will be displayed when this key is pressed. This is referred to as ‗point and shoot‘ capability and allows for faster navigation through storage without having to key storage addresses on the CORE command line.

PF7 Backward

Scrolls the current CORE display one page backward.

PF8 Forward

Scrolls the current CORE display one page forward.

PF9 Caps Off or Caps On

Sets the mode of translation when changing data in the character area of the display. When Caps Off displays, all character data on the line is translated to uppercase. When Caps On displays, all character data is accepted as typed. To change from one mode to the other, simply press PF9. Note: Translation to uppercase will not occur if an existing lowercase character on that line would be affected; a message is issued instead.

PF10

Varies according to what displays.

PF11 Redisplay

Redisplays the current screen with only the contents of storage being refreshed.

PF12 Structure

Displays requested fields in a structured format.