Customize Shortcut Key Definitions

CA File Master Plus for IMS provides default shortcut key definitions for many commands used on the CA File Master Plus for IMS. To define new key combinations or customize existing key definitions for CA File Master Plus for IMS commands use the Preferences dialog.

Follow these steps:

1. Select Window, Preferences.

   The Preferences dialog opens.

2. Select General, Keys.

   The commands appear in a table format that shows the classification for the command, existing shortcut key sequence, and when the shortcut key is used.

   Note: Click a header on the commands table to sort the list of commands based on the command properties.

3. Select a scheme from the drop-down list.

   The following list contains the key mapping schemes available for commands on CA File Master Plus for IMS:

   • CA File Master Plus for IMS—Specifies the scheme provided with this product. It includes mapping for functions specific to this software. This is the recommended scheme.
   • Default—Specifies the default key sequences for all shortcut keys supplied with the framework.
   • Emacs—Specifies the user-defined key sequences for selected shortcut keys to emulate the Emacs editor software.
4. Select the command that you want to modify in the table.

   The following fields are automatically populated:

   • Name

     Shows the command name. Press the key sequence for the command.

   • Binding

     Lists the key sequence assigned to the selected command. Enter the new sequence.

     Note: To use a special key sequence, click the back arrow button and select Backspace, Tab, or the Shift+Tab key combination.

   • When

     Lists the situations when you can use the new key sequence. Select a situation from the drop-down list.

5. Click Apply.

   The new key sequence is assigned to the selected command. Click the View tab to see the new shortcut key sequence in the commands table on the Preferences dialog.

6. Click OK to save the settings and close the dialog.