Compaq t1000 - Terminal Thin Client PC Manual page 24

You can redefine the function of keys on the keyboard using the Define Keyboard Mac-
ros dialog box that is displayed by selecting Keyboard Macros in the Settings menu.
This enables you to redefine the function of most of the keys on your keyboard, including
the key combinations listed below:
• Key
• Shift + Key
• Control + Key
• Control + Shift + Key
• Alt + Key
Each definition may contain a string of up to 127 characters. The combined total of all the
characters that may be programmed into keys is determined by the 127-character limit per
definition and the amount of memory available in your terminal.
The Predefined Macros box enables you to select from a list of standard functions associ-
ated with the current terminal emulation. Clicking the arrow button displays a list box in
which the names of valid key functions (called virtual key names) are shown.
Note that a virtual key name is sent across a network as a single packet, whereas an escape
sequence is split into several packets. If a required function has a virtual key name equiva-
lent, use this instead of the escape sequence.
A key definition may be acted upon locally or transmitted to the host when the key or key
combination is pressed. This is determined by the setting of the Local check box. When
unchecked the definition is transmitted to the host.
The Current Macro Definitions box displays the key and key combinations that are cur-
rently defined. You can remove the selected definition or delete all the definitions by
clicking the relevant Remove button.
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