TITLE
    Network Server: SMIT, AppleTalk Admin Tool Function Keys
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		19733
5/8/96
2/16/99
TOPIC

    How can I run SMIT with the CommandShell AppleTalk Administrative Tool on the Network Server 500 or Network Server 700?

    The default VT-102 tool only gives me F1 through F4 function keys does not let me manipulate SMIT. I tried the VT-320 tool with MacTerminal which I did have working with ClarisWorks and a serial connection to the server, but I could not get the same settings for VT-220 emulation to work in CommandShell.

    How do I get other function key functions?

DISCUSSION

    There is a built-in alternative to the function keys.

    You can use the sequence "Escape Key - Number Key".

    This will let you navigate the different menus in SMIT while in a terminal emulation session from the CommandShell windows, Text based Console Window, Telnet session, and so on.

    For example, from the CommandShell window, if you need to enter F4 (Function Key 4) to generate a list of options for a field, you can enter the sequence Esc 4 ( Escape key - Number 4 key ) and obtain the same result.

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Apple Network Server
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: knts

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