General tab
Options
Label
Enter the name that you want to appear at the top of the GroupBox.
Bitmap Button
This is used to place an optional bitmap image on the button in lieu of text. This can be handy for making buttons that trigger
standard Windows functions like saving a file or copying to the clipboard and you want to use the standard Windows images
for those functions.
Accelerator
This is used to select an optional Accelerator Key. An Accelerator Key is a single key or key combination which when executed
from the keyboard, will invoke the action assigned to this button.
ToolTip
This is used to place optional information that will be displayed as a Windows ToolTip pop-up when the mouse pointer is placed
over the button. This is especially useful when you want to describe the function of the button in more detail or when you
are using bitmap images on the buttons.
Position/Size
These values can be edited which will change the size and location of the Button. However, it is usually easier to drag and
stretch the Button into the desired position.
XPos
Shows the current position in pixels from the left side of the Power Pad.
YPos
Shows the current position in pixels from the top of the Power Pad.
Width
Shows the current width in pixels of the Button.
Height
Shows the current height in pixels of the Button.
Action tab
Used to configure a specific "action" to be associated with this Button.
Some of the labels on this dialog will change depending on the Emulation Type and Action Type chosen. For example, if you
choose an Emulation Type of 3270, and an Action Type of APL Character, the label of the Available Items scroll box will change
to "APL Characters" and a list of all available APL characters will be displayed.
Similarly, if you were to choose an Action Type of Play Script, the label of the Available Items scroll box will change to
"Script Files" and a list of all available script files will be displayed. If you have not created any BlueZone script files,
the list will be blank.
When an Action Type is selected, with some exceptions, the first item in the Available Items scroll box will also be displayed
in the Action edit box. To choose a different item, simply select it with your mouse from the Available Items list.
There are two exception to this rule: the Send Keys and Run Program action types.
Send Keys
When you choose the Action Type of Send Keys, you will notice that the Action edit box will be blank. To enter an item into
the Action edit box, choose the desired item in the Available Items list and double click. Each time you double click an
item, it will be entered in order, into the Action edit box. The Send Keys Action Type supports the sending of multiple text
characters and API Keys.
API Keys (Application Program Interface Keys) are keys that interface programmatically with the application. API Keys are
keys like, <Enter>, <Tab>, <BackTab>, <BackSpace>, etc. Also, you can type in any additional text characters you wish to send
with the Send Keys Action Type.
Run Program
When you choose the Action Type of Run Program, you will notice that the Action edit box will disappear and the Action edit
box will be blank. You have to place the path to the program that you wish to run in the Action edit box. You can use the
Browse button to locate the program.
Options
Emulation Type
Choose the desired emulator from the drop down list.
Action Type:
3270 (5250, VT, UTS, T27 or ICL) Function
These are host functions that are specific to the particular type of host that you are connected to.
3270 (5250, VT, UTS, T27 or ICL) Character
These are special characters like the cent sign and some others.
Menu Hotkey
These are all the menu functions that are available from the BlueZone MenuBar.
Power Key
These are the 24 available Host PF Keys and the 24 available Command keys.
PC Data Key
These are special data keys like degree sign and the Euro currency symbol.
APL Characters
(3270 Only) These are all the special 3270 APL characters that are available
Play Macro
A list of available script files will be displayed if any.
Play Script
A list of available script files will be displayed if any.
Send Keys
Used to send specific text characters or API Keys.
Run Program
Used to call a specific program to run.
Toggle Power Keys
Used to toggle back and forth between two Power Pads.
Available Item Scroll Box
The name of this window will change depending on the selected Action Type. The list of host functions are based on the selected
Emulation Type.
Action
This edit box will display the result of the Action Type selection. You can also enter any required additional text here.