Set Shortcut Key Preferences

To move around the CA File Master Plus for IMS main window use keyboard keys or key combinations.

You can modify the default shortcut keys assigned for certain functions in CA File Master Plus for IMS. The General Preference settings for keys affect the key mapping or binding used to perform various functions in CA File Master Plus for IMS.

To see the shortcut keys, click Help, Key Assist. The Shortcut Keys window opens on the CA File Master Plus for IMS main window.

Key shortcuts that invoke commands or open views are not discussed in this online help. Some of these commands and views exist because of the framework on which the interface was developed, but they do not perform any specific function in the CA File Master Plus for IMS application. CA Technologies does not support the use of these key shortcuts.

Note: The Key mapping feature provides the ability to modify key assignments. CA File Master Plus for IMS does not support the functionality of these key mappings.

Follow these steps:

1. Select Window, Preferences.

   The Preferences dialog opens.

2. Expand General and select Keys.

   The Preferences dialog opens the Keys page. This page lists the default key mappings for all commands and functions in CA File Master Plus for IMS.

3. Select a scheme from the Scheme drop-down list. Choose CA File Master Plus for IMS, Default, or Emacs scheme.

   The Keys page lists the command key sequences for the selected scheme. A table displays binding, action, and category for each command key sequence.

4. Scroll or type the name of the command key sequence you want to edit.

   The Preview pane shows the details such as name of the selected key sequence, description, binding, event when the selected key works, and conflicts information.

5. Change the default settings for the selected key to suit your needs:
   • Name

     Displays a name for the command key sequence. This is a non-editable field.

   • Description

     Displays a description for the command key sequence. This is a non-editable field.

   • Binding

     Displays the binding key combination for the command key sequence. Type the key sequence you want to assign to the function in the Key Sequence, Name field. Click the arrow and select Backspace, Tab, or Shift+Tab to set key combinations for the selected key sequence.

   • When

     Displays a list of actions for command key sequences. Select the action when you want to initiate a selected key sequence from the drop-down list.

   • Conflicts

     Displays a conflicting key sequence that uses the same key combination as the selected command key sequence. Change the value in the Binding field.

6. Click OK.

   CA File Master Plus for IMS saves the changes and closes the Preferences dialog. The changes are used in all succeeding sessions unless you change the preferences again.

   Note: You can restore the default configuration settings anytime on the Preferences dialog. To restore the default settings, navigate to the page you want to restore, click Restore Defaults, and then click OK.