🤔 What is the Gold Key?
The Gold Key is a special key in Uniface that modifies the behavior of subsequently typed characters. This function originates from the original development of Uniface on DEC-VAX machines, whose terminals actually had a gold-colored or yellow key on the keyboard.
A true piece of computing history! 🖥️✨
⌨️ How to Use the Gold Key Today
On Microsoft Windows, there are several options:
Standard Mapping
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Numeric Keypad:
+(Plus key on the numpad) -
Without Numpad:
Ctrl + Shift + F1(press simultaneously) -
Web Applications:
\(Backslash)
💡 Practical Use Cases
1. Enter Special Characters 📝
Gold Key + ; (semicolon) creates a Gold-semicolon, which serves as a subfill separator in Uniface lists
2. Wildcard Search 🔍
Gold + * for data query profiles
3. Structure Editor Functions ⚡
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Gold + R= Retrieve -
Gold + ,= Find Again
🛠️ Configuration
Gold Key combinations are defined with ^GOLD_BASE_SET and are available by default in all keyboard translation tables.
🎯 Conclusion
The Gold Key may seem antiquated at first glance, but it remains an integral part of Uniface operation today. A perfect example of how legacy systems carry their history with them! 🚀
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Note: This article was created with the assistance of AI to research and compile information about Uniface's Gold Key functionality.
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