BRAVO Client - Programming of function keys 

In order to simplify daily use, the application allows function keys to be assigned to BRAVO commands. For example, if the "CY" command is frequently used for the date of a particular journey

CY 05MAY01CRTGMR

a command could be assigned to a function key (F1-F12; Shift+[F1-F12]) as appears below:

%cCY @date@CRTGMR%e

The following is an explanation of the programming of these keys and the special characters allowed.

Programming of keys

To program function keys you must have valid access to the system, which means you must have logged-in to the BRAVO system with this application. Once valid entry to the system is achieved, function keys can be programmed from the sales point connected to the system.

NOTE: the configuration of the keys and of the “options” of this program are stored with the server. If connection is later made from a computer in another location, the specified options will continue to operate (pay special attention to the printer pathways if this occurs).

You may program function keys by clicking on the Options button. This will open the Options window. Choose the "Function keys" tab, and a combo box will appear, plus the following text box:

Programación de las teclas de función

The steps to follow to program a function key are:
  1. Click on Key and select the key you wish to program (the keys for selection range from F1 to F12, and you may also program the same keys combined with the Shift key).
  2. Click on the lower text box (Key Value) and introduce the text line that will be automatically inserted in the command text box of the application (question) when clicking on this key.
  3. This task is repeated for all the keys to which functions are to be assigned.
  4. Click on OK when finished.

Variables

As can be seen in the diagram, there are a series of special sequences of characters known as variables. These variables indicate specific actions therefore allowing commands to be automatically introduced into the console.

The following table shows the different variables available with this version of the application.

Variable Description
%c Clear (Clear) – If this variable is introduced the default action is to clear the contents of the command text box before new text is written.
%e Execute (Execute) – When this variable is introduced the effect is the same as striking the Alt+E keys or clicking the Execute button. When introduced in combination with another sequence, it will execute said sequence.
@date@ Present date- This variable will be replaced by a date expressed in the format of a segment date, e.g. 15ENE01
{CR} Return- Used to introduce a full stop and start a new paragraph. When we use the options text box this sequence is not needed. because ‘return’ is automatically introduced.

Examples

Programming the F2 key

%cCY @date@CRTGMR%e      - "Give me the times and availability for the journey CRTGMR"

Programming the F12 key

%e                       - "Execute" (this example has been used as it is a frequently used combination)