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ragshere
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Hi,
I am writing a rexx exec for accessing ISPF panels.
Can anyone can share a sample code about using and reading function keys from ISPF to rexx.
I mean I want to verify in rexx about the function key pressed on the panel and need to take certain action..
Thanks in advance,
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superk
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I don't get what you're trying to do here.
ISPF panels intrinsically understand most of the basic ISPF commands, such as:
HELP
END
UP/DOWN (if designed to be scrollable)
<Enter>
PRINT
CANCEL
SPLIT/SWAP (these two can be programatically disabled)
Outside of these standard functions, most panels usually incorporate pre-determined menu options for other actions. |
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ragshere
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Superk,
I want to invoke(display) a panel if the user presses specific function key on another panel. I want read the function key which was pressed on the panel, and verify it in rexx and display different panel.
I think we can overwrite the command for the function keys right?
I want to use F6 or F4 for my panels ...I guess they will not invoke any ISPF command like UP/DOWN.
Please advice.
Regards
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Marso
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In the panel definition:
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)PROC
&PFKEY = .PFKEY |
Then in the REXX:
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"DISPLAY PANEL(mypanel)"
If RC > 4 Then
Call PF3_WAS_HIT
If PFKEY = 'PF05' Then
Call PF5_WAS_HIT |
Notes:- As Superk said, some functions like UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT/SPLIT/SWAP are processed by the panel itself (the REXX is not entered)
- Using KEYLISTS to redefine the PFKeys is not obvious at all.
- If you must, it is safer to use the PF13-PF24 keys so it does not interfere with standard definitions.
To change the keys assignements,
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"VGET (ZPF16)"
SavePF16 = ZPF16
ZPF16 = "mycmd"
"VPUT (ZPF16)" |
Don't forget to restore at the end:
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ZPF16 = SavePF16
"VPUT (ZPF16)" |
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ragshere
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Marso,
Thanks for your reply...
I want to know that where should i use (in rexx or in panel definition) the code for changing key assignments.
Regards
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Marso
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The code for key assignement and restore goes into the REXX program.
In the example, I assumed "Address ISPEXEC" has been executed somewhere before. |
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ragshere
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| Thanks Marso.. |
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