Miscellaneous Keyboard Options

The Keyboard Options property page is used to configure BlueZone's special keyboard features and options.  From the BlueZone Main Menu select Options:Keyboard..., then select the Miscellaneous tab on the Keyboard Options property sheet.  Options that work together or that are dependent upon each other are grouped within the horizontal lines.  Options include:


 

Operate 3270 Function Backspace as a Destructive Backspace

If this checkbox is enabled then the 3270 Function Backspace will delete the character underneath the cursor after the cursor has been moved.
 


 

Auto-Reset when keyboard is locked (an audible sound will be heard)

If this checkbox is enabled then the 3270 Function Reset will automatically be executed if the keyboard state becomes locked with an “X Error” condition.

Auto Tab After Reset

If this checkbox is enabled, an Auto-Tab will be issued immediately after the keyboard is unlocked by the Auto-Reset feature above.
 


 

Operate 3270 Function Rapid Left/Right as Word Rapid Left/Right

If enabled then the 3270 Functions Rapid Left and Rapid Right will operate as Word Left and Word Right.
 


 

3270 Function Insert - Classic, True IBM Mainframe Emulation

If enabled then the 3270 Function Insert will activate Insert Mode. In addition, Insert Mode will deactivate each time the user presses an AID-Key.

3270 Function Insert - PC Style, Insert Mode Toggles On/ Off

If enabled then the 3270 Function Insert will toggle Insert Mode On / Off.

3270 Function Insert - Combination Style, Toggles On/ Off and AID-Key Disables Insert Mode

If enabled then the 3270 Function Insert will toggle Insert Mode On / Off. In addition, Insert Mode will deactivate each time the user presses an AID-Key.
 


 

Send 3270 Function Enter on Mouse Left Double-Click

If this radio button is enabled then a mouse left double-click will automatically execute the 3270 Function Enter after the cursor has been moved.

Send 3270 Function Cursor Select on Mouse Left Double-Click - (Light Pen Support)

If this radio button is enabled then a mouse left double-click will automatically execute the 3270 Function Cursor Select after the cursor has been moved. This function is used with host applications that have support for Light Pen devices.

Instead, have a Mouse Left Single-Click send the 3270 Function Cursor Select:

If this checkbox is enabled then a mouse left single-click will automatically execute the 3270 Function Cursor Select after the cursor has been moved. This option is available for selection only if the “Send 3270 Function Cursor Select on Mouse Left Double-Click” checkbox is enabled.
 


 

3270 Function End: Move Cursor to End of Text on Line

If this radio button is enabled, the 3270 function "End" will move the cursor to the end of any text on that Line.

3270 Function End: Move Cursor to End of Text in Field / End of Field

If this radio button is enabled, the 3270 function "End" will move the cursor to the end of any Text in the Field or to the end of the Field.


 

Auto-Repeat Mode for Ctrl, Alt and Shift Keys

If this checkbox is enabled, the Control, Alt and Shift keys will operated in Auto-Repeat Mode.

 

Related Topics: Key Mappings Properties