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Ch 3. Tailoring the Function Keys [ HP DeskManager Customization ] MPE/iX 5.0 Documentation


HP DeskManager Customization

Chapter 3  Tailoring the Function Keys 

As users progress through the user interface of HP Desk, they move from
one environment to another.  For example, when a user enters the In Tray
they are in one environment; then when they open a message they are in
another; and by hitting the  SUSPEND key, they are taken into another
environment.  For each of these environments a unique set of function
keys is defined.

These function keys (or softkeys) can be customized.  This feature can be
used for a number of reasons:

   *   Tailoring the function key set is a useful way to guide
       inexperienced users by presenting them with the most likely
       commands at any particular point.

   *   For experienced users, putting commonly used commands or scripts
       on function keys can enable them to speed up their use of HP Desk.

   *   User access to certain areas or features of HP Desk can be
       restricted.

   *   Special features can be made available to all or particular groups
       of users from the function keys.



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