At run time the operator can use Key buttons to move the cursor and make selections on certain objects. You can use Key buttons with these graphic objects:
These are the types of Key buttons:
You can configure different combinations of Key buttons for different objects. For example, trend objects recognize only Home, End and the four Move keys.
Backspace works with the control list selector. If a Numeric Input Cursor Point is selected, the Backspace or Enter key, when clicked or pressed, opens the keypad. To see which objects on your display work with a particular button, open the button's Properties dialog box or Property Panel and click the Object Browser in the Linked object property.
Add and configure each Key button separately.
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You can set up auto repeat for Move Up/Down/Left/Right, Page Up, and Page Down key buttons. Set up auto repeat on the Timing tab. |
How the Key button works at run time
Set up a caption and image for a button
Set up auto repeat for the Key button
Causes of run-time errors for the Key button
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