EVE$HELP.HLB  —  SET_GOLD_KEY
  SET GOLD KEY

  Defines a key as the GOLD key for use with other keys, and enables some
  GOLD key sequences. You can type the key name on the command line or let
  EVE prompt you to press the key you want to set as GOLD.

  Example:

     The following commands set PF1 as the GOLD key, and then define the
     sequence of GOLD and the letter C or c as CENTER LINE. Typing the
     letter by itself still enters that character.

        Command: SET GOLD KEY pf1
        Command: DEFINE KEY= gold-c  center line

  Usage notes:

  o  Setting the GOLD key---by itself or by setting the EDT or WPS keypad---
     automatically defines some GOLD sequences for the arrow keys, mini
     keypad, HELP, and F13. These are sometimes called "sleeper" keys,
     because they are defined by default but must be "awakened" by setting
     the GOLD key. For a list of these keys, see help on Gold Keys.

  o  You can have only one key set as GOLD at a time. The EDT or WPS keypad
     makes PF1 the GOLD key, overriding any current definition of PF1.
     However, if you set a different key as the GOLD key, then the EDT or
     WPS keypad uses your GOLD key. In such case, SET NOGOLD KEY restores
     PF1 as the EDT or WPS GOLD key.

  o  SET GOLD KEY overrides any current definition of the specified key,
     whether EVE default, EDT, WPS, or your own. The definition remains in
     effect throughout your editing session or until you change it.

  o  To keep your GOLD key and other key definitions for future editing
     sessions, do either of the following:

     *  Use SAVE EXTENDED EVE to create a section file which saves your key
        definitions in binary form---in effect, your own customized version
        of EVE. See help on Section Files.

     *  Put your SET GOLD KEY command and other key-definition commands in
        an initialization file (typically named EVE$INIT.EVE). See help on
        Initialization Files.

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  | For a list of defined keys, see help on Keys or press GOLD-HELP. |
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  | For a keypad diagram, press HELP (with VT100 keypad, press PF2). |
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  Related topics:

     Gold Keys      Names For Keys     Section Files     Typing Keys
     DEFINE KEY     SET NOGOLD KEY     SHOW KEY          UNDEFINE KEY
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