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configuration file for the key, but no response was saved, then the key does not have a
function.
Hotkey assignment:
If there is no entry in the keys.ini configuration file for hotkey 7 or hotkey 8, the key will not
be mapped as a hotkey but will retain its original function (compatible mode). A key definition
without a response will be assigned the <empty> attribute.
Example:
[KeyConfiguration]
Key7.0 = Task:= 3, State := 10
Key8.0 = <empty>
Expanded functions in HMI Advanced
The machine manufacturer can overload the entries in KEYS.INI in directory mmc2 with
custom settings. These settings can be entered in the /user or /oem directories searched
earlier during execution. Only deviations in the settings must be stored, not the complete
block.
Special cases for Action in HMI Advanced:
The <ETC> key, Action 17, has no effect.
Special cases in HMI Embedded sl
Special cases Task, State, and Action:
● The range of values for the Task is limited to between 0 and 15.
● HMI Embedded sl always selects the last screen combination that was active before the
● The range of values for State is limited to 0. Only the main menu of the operating area
● The range of values for Action is restricted to between 0 and 17 for:
Expanding the user interface
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Key <Machine>
Key <MENU SELECT>
task change (state not configured).
can be selected.
– Horizontal SK 1 to 8
– Vertical SK 1 to 8
– Recall
– ETC
Configure hotkeys and PLC keys
MF2 keyboard
SHIFT+F10
F10
; Activate mapping of the <M> key
to hotkey 7 and define new
reaction
; Activate mapping of the <MENU
SELECT> key (F10) to
key has no function
; No reaction assigned
4.2 Configuration
Hotkey
HK7
HK8
key
hotkey 8 ;
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