CONNECT HELP
The CONNECT HELP command enables you to connect to a help definition and display, edit, or create help text. This can be done from a script, menu definition, or Dictionary-IV menu.
Selection
Section titled “Selection”The following is an example of CONNECT HELP:
CONNECT HELP
For more information, see Help Definition in the Dictionary-IV Developer Guide.
Quick Key Reference
Section titled “Quick Key Reference”- Key
- Description
- F1
- Edit help. For more information see F1 Edit Help.
- F3
- Print screen. Press this function key to print the screen. The system prompts for the printer name (LP, P1, etc.) Type the printer name and press Enter.
- F4
- End help. For more information see Software Conventions (Function Keys).
- F7
- Special Functions. For more information see F7 Special Functions in Help Definition in the Dictionary-IV Developer Guide.
- F8
- Move help. Allows you to move the help text window left, right, up, or down using the arrow keys.
- F9
- Expand/compress help.
- F10
- Exit from all help levels and returns to the last screen/menu.
- F16
- Print hard copy. Prints the help text. The system prompts for the printer name (LP, P1, etc.). Type the printer name and press Enter.
Cursor Movement
Section titled “Cursor Movement”| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| Left Arrow | Moves one space to the left. |
| Right Arrow | Moves one space to the right. |
| Up Arrow | Moves one-half window up. |
| Down | Moves one-half window down. |
| Arrow | |
| Page Up | Moves one window up. |
| Page Down | Moves one window down. |
F1 Edit Help
Section titled “F1 Edit Help”Displays the help and the help module name. You may edit the help text if you are defined as a developer. For more information see Operator Information in the Dictionary-IV Administrator Guide. Also see Help Definition in the Dictionary-IV Developer Guide.
From the Dictionary-IV User Guide, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF