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/PFnn Command

The /PFnn command provides a shortcut method for doing repetitive commands at a 3270-type terminal. Each terminal can have unique information that is associated with a program function (PF) key, or certain basic commands can be assigned to PF keys during initialization of CA WA CA 7 Edition. Using the /PF command, an individual at a terminal can reassign PF keys that are set during the initialization.

This command has the following format:

/PFnn[,{M|MSG}=text]
nn

Defines the PF key to assign. The value 99 cancels all assignments that are made with previous /PF and /PA commands.

Limits: 2 numeric characters from 01 to 24
Leading zero is required

MSG

(Optional) Defines the character string that is assigned to the key. MSG and M can be used interchangeably. If commas are included as part of the text, enclose the entire message text in parentheses.

Limits: 1 to 60 alphanumeric characters