Redefining the Function Keys in FoxPro Config File (97052)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows 2.5
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows 2.5a
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS 2.0
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS 2.5
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS 2.5a
  • Microsoft FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS 1.21
  • Microsoft FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS 2.0
  • Microsoft FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS 2.1
This article was previously published under Q97052

SUMMARY

To assign an expression to a function key in the CONFIG.FPW (FoxPro for Windows), CONFIG.FX (FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS), or CONFIG.FP (FoxPro for MS-DOS) file, specify F<num>=<char_str>.

MORE INFORMATION

For example, to assign the character string 'SET SYSMENU TO DEFAULT' to the F2 key, use the following statement in the CONFIG.FPW file:

F2='SET SYSMENU TO DEFAULT;'

FoxPro translates a semicolon (;) in the expression as a carriage return. When the F2 key is pressed, the command SET SYSMENU TO DEFAULT is executed.

To clear function key definitions, use the CLEAR MACROS command.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/1/2003
Keywords:KB97052
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