Proposal for CST/CONF
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 10:48 pm
Now we know what CST and CONF are for. This is a very nice feature.
But I think this function can be taken further with limited (I hope so) effort.
There are already 3 keys: <UP> <DOWN> and <ALPHA> that need <SHIFT> to be pressed, to invoke their assigned functions. These keys are not shown when you press <CST>, so you have to know by heart, what you have assigned them to. On the other hand a lot of keys are not used yet, <Q> through <Z> <=>, <?>, <:>, <SPACE> and <.>
I'd propose to have a second screen that is invoked by pressing shift. You need that key already for the special keys mentioned above. On this second screen the assignments for SHIFT <UP> etc. could be shown and all the other additional keys mentioned above could play their role also. Give them justice
<SHIFT> would toggle between the two screens.
There could be a conflict assumed because <1> through <5> have functions themselves, but I think this conflict can be resolved by making them accessible only when the respective screen is active.
Any thoughts?
Günter
Edit: I had wrongly assumed that the special keys <UP>, <DOWN> and <ALPHA> would need the <CST> key pressed first. I learned from Bob that it doesn't work that way rather they do their job without <CST>, therefore some of the rationale given above does not apply, sorry.
But having a second screen for additional commands still may have its value.
But I think this function can be taken further with limited (I hope so) effort.
There are already 3 keys: <UP> <DOWN> and <ALPHA> that need <SHIFT> to be pressed, to invoke their assigned functions. These keys are not shown when you press <CST>, so you have to know by heart, what you have assigned them to. On the other hand a lot of keys are not used yet, <Q> through <Z> <=>, <?>, <:>, <SPACE> and <.>
I'd propose to have a second screen that is invoked by pressing shift. You need that key already for the special keys mentioned above. On this second screen the assignments for SHIFT <UP> etc. could be shown and all the other additional keys mentioned above could play their role also. Give them justice
<SHIFT> would toggle between the two screens.
There could be a conflict assumed because <1> through <5> have functions themselves, but I think this conflict can be resolved by making them accessible only when the respective screen is active.
Any thoughts?
Günter
Edit: I had wrongly assumed that the special keys <UP>, <DOWN> and <ALPHA> would need the <CST> key pressed first. I learned from Bob that it doesn't work that way rather they do their job without <CST>, therefore some of the rationale given above does not apply, sorry.
But having a second screen for additional commands still may have its value.