RE: Looking for the perfect 5250 client...

[Scott Klement <klemscot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yeah, the problem with Ctrl-C Ctrl-V is mainly that the keys already do
other 5250 functions.  The left one being error reset isn't usually a
problem, but the right ctrl key being field exit does.

Every time you hit Ctrl-V, it does a field exit, followed by a paste...
that's pretty annoying :)  So I changed it to be Shift-Insert.

Of course, if you wanted to use Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V instead, it would be
VERY easy to change, two lines of code, then recompile.   And that's the
great thing about open-source -- if you don't like how it works, you can
MAKE it work your way.

When I finally get a chance to write the keyboard remapping code, I'll
make the copy/paste keys remappable -- then you can do whatever you want
:)  Unfortunately I do not have as much time to spend on this as I'd like,
since my paying job takes priority.


On Thu, 28 Mar 2002, Fisher, Don wrote:

> Just my opinion, of course, but Ctl-C and Ctl-V are easier and quicker to
> use than the combinations you have chosen.  Ctl falls directly under my left
> pinky finger making the motions to copy and paste very quick.
>
> The insert and delete keys, however, require quite a reach that is unnatural
> for a touch typist.  They also require the fingers to leave the vicinity of
> the keyboard causing the eyes to leave the screen to assist in relocating
> the fingers.
>
> In my opinion, key usage should be designed to make the most frequently used
> keys and combinations readily available to the fingers.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Donald R. Fisher, III
> Project Manager
> The Roomstore Furniture Company
> (804) 784-7600 extension 2124
> DFisher@roomstoreeast.com
>
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> I have Shift-Insert used for paste, and Shift-Delete used for copy.  <clip>