Re: LYNX-DEV Mainframes, 3270 and Lynx FORMs

[Kevin Ternes]

Nelson Henry Eric wrote:
> 
> Never having used a 3270, I'm probably way off the wall, but just in
> case noone more knowledgeable answers:
>         1) Forms are filled out using lynx's own line editor.  Your
>            default editor is not called for filling out forms.  It's
>            important to read the on-line help to learn about the
>            key strokes for the line editor.  If 3270s can do:
>                        Lynx Line Editor Default Key Binding (p2 of 2)
>            [...]
>            ERASE  Erase the line       -  Ctrl-U, Ctrl-X
>            [...]
>            DELP   Delete prev    char  -  Ctrl-H, DELETE, Remove
>            DELC   Delete current char  -  Ctrl-D,

and Lloyd G. Rasmussen wrote:
> 
> What happens if they hit ctrl-U in a text entry field.  This doesn't
> allow you to edit it, but this is at least the Lynx way to clear a
> line and start over.
> 

That suggestion sounded pretty good and I wanted to try it but, alas,
3270 terminals don't have control keys!  What I actually did to try it
anyway was "SEND Ctrl-U" on a PC running a 3270 emulator.  That causes
funny characters to appear in the text box.  Oh, well.  Nice try anyway.
Thanks guys.

-jkt



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