You can remap a key to a host function that is not available
by default from the keyboard or remap a combination of keys to a host
function, including the Shift, Alt, and Ctrl keys. You can remap a
key to a host function because the default key values are not always
ideal for all host applications.
About this task
For example, in some panel-driven z/OS® application
programs, it is convenient to have a function key to erase the contents
of a field, such as
Erase EOF. This function is not
provided by default, but it can be enabled by remapping a function
to a key or combination of keys of your choice.
Procedure
- In the Extension for Terminal-based Applications window,
click Keyboard Remap.
- Optional: To locate and load the
remapping file if you have saved the remapped keys to a file, click Load.
- Click Key Assignment tab.
- Click Host Functions from the Category list.
- Select the function to which you want to remap a given
key or combination of keys from the list of host functions.
- Click Assign a Key.
- Press the key or key combination that you want to remap
to the host function. For example, to use Alt+4, press and hold the
keys simultaneously for key combinations.
- Optional: Save keyboard remapping.
- Click OK.
What to do next
Note: Remapped keys retain their custom values during the
host session for which the keys were remapped only. The remapping
does not persist across subsequent host sessions that are started
from other host connection windows.