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Q97052: Redefining the Function Keys in FoxPro Config File

Article: Q97052
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MS-DOS:1.0,1.01,1.02,1.21,2.0,2.1,2.5,2.5a; WINDOWS:2.5,2.5a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 03-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a 
- Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 1.0, 1.01, 1.02, 2.0, 2.5, 2.5a 
- Microsoft FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS, versions 1.21, 2.0, 2.1 
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SUMMARY
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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
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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.

Additional query words: FoxDos FoxWin 1.00

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbFoxPro200DOS kbFoxPro250DOS kbFoxPro250aDOS kbFoxPro250 kbFoxPro250a kbFoxBASE210DOS kbFoxBASE121DOS kbFoxBASE200DOS kbFoxBASESearch
Version           : MS-DOS:1.0,1.01,1.02,1.21,2.0,2.1,2.5,2.5a; WINDOWS:2.5,2.5a

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