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This key becomes a switch key when 'Switch Levels Key' is selected. The 'Mode' selection list opens which
allows exact settings for the switch key to be made.
Increment
Mode Function
Increment Single
Decrement
Decrement Single
Set
Set Single
In this mode, this key increases the key level by one. After reaching the highest possible
key level (3), the key level returns again to 0. This allows each key level to be reached
using a single switch key.
In this mode, the key level for inputting one character is increased by 1. After the character
is entered, the mode is reset to the original value (before the switch key was pressed).
In this mode, the key decreases the current key level by 1. After reaching the lowest key
level (0), the key level is set to the highest key level (3). This allows each key level to be
reached using a single switch key.
In this mode, the key level for inputting one character is decreased by 1. After the
character is entered, the mode is reset to the original value (before the switch key was
pressed).
In this mode, the key changes to the key level defined in the 'Level' selection list. If this
mode is set, then a separate switch key must be defined for each key level used.
Switch keys in this mode should not be combined with switch keys from the 'Increment'
and 'Decrement' modes. This can complicate key level selection.
This functions like the 'Set' mode, but the level is only changed for the next character
entered. After the character is entered, the mode is reset to the original value (before the
switch key was pressed).
When a key is selected as a switch key, it basically applies to all key levels. This kind of key cannot be assigned
additional characters in other key levels.
4.10.5.2 Configuring Additional Key Levels
In addition to general panel key configuration, each panel key can be assigned an alphanumeric character for
each available key level. Settings are made in the global key editor by double−clicking on the corresponding
key.
The character to be displayed can be directly entered in the fields in this dialog box. Upper and lower case
letters are distinguished here.
Many different key levels can be assigned depending on how the keys were configured.
Key Type Available levels for alphanumeric input
None
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If the key has not been assigned any special function, then alphanumeric characters can be
entered on all 4 levels.
390 4.10.5.2 Configuring Additional Key Levels