Re: Using BACKSPACE as a function key?

Eric,

This is a real stretch, but I believe there was a "text assist" option
on the WS controller for those using office products on NPT.

But, my first guess is that once in use, you'll have to handle -every-
keystroke.

eric.delong@pmsi-services.com wrote:
> 
>      This needs to work with non-programable workstations......
> 
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> Subject: Re: Using BACKSPACE as a function key?
> Author:  <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com > at INET_WACO
> Date:    4/8/99 1:30 PM
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> Depending on which emulator you are using (assuming you are using a terminal
> emulator on a PC) you should be able to map the backspace key to ANY key you
> 
> desire.
> CJG
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: eric.delong@pmsi-services.com <eric.delong@pmsi-services.com>
> To: midrange-l@midrange.com <midrange-l@midrange.com>
> Date: Thursday, April 08, 1999 12:47 PM
> Subject: Using BACKSPACE as a function key?
> 
> >
> >     I need to know if it's possible to make the backspace key behave
> >     like a CF or CA key. Basically, if the user presses backspace, I
> >     want to set an indicator and return control to RPG. Any ideas?
> >
> >     eric.delong@pmsi-services.com
> >
> >
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