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EVE UNDEFINE_KEY — VMS 5.4

 UNDEFINE KEY

 Cancels the current definition of key, if it was done with the DEFINE KEY
 or LEARN command.  Does not cancel definitions done by a SET GOLD KEY, SET
 FUNCTION KEYS, or SET KEYPAD command.

 You can type the key name on the command line or let EVE prompt you to
 press the key to be undefined.

 Example:

    The following commands set the EDT keypad and then redefine KP9 as
    CENTER LINE, overriding its EDT definition.  UNDEFINE KEY then cancels
    that definition, restoring its EDT definition (Append).

       Command: SET KEYPAD EDT
       Command: DEFINE KEY= kp9 center line
       Command: UNDEFINE KEY kp9

 Usage notes:

 o  EVE key names are usually the same as at DCL (see help on Names For
    Keys).  In specifying key combinations, use a dash, slash, or
    underscore as a delimiter in the key name.

 o  If you do not type the key name on the command line, UNDEFINE KEY
    prompts you to press to be undefined:

       Function key ........... such as F20, PF3, KP0, or ENTER
       GOLD key sequence ...... such as GOLD-A or GOLD-PF3
       Control key ............ such as CTRL/D
       Shifted function key ... such as SHIFT/F14 (DECwindows only)
       ALT key combination .... such as ALT/Z     (DECwindows only)
       Mouse .................. such as MB3CLICK  (DECwindows only)

    To cancel the operation---no key undefined---press the RETURN key or
    CTRL/M, which cannot be redefined.

 o  If the specified key was previously defined by a SET KEYPAD command,
    that previous definition is restored, if the keypad setting is still in
    effect (see example above).

 o  Note that learn sequences using a key you undefined may not "replay"
    properly, because the key is undefined or defined differently.  See
    help on LEARN.

 +------------------------------------------------------------------+
 | For a list of defined keys, see help on Keys or press GOLD-HELP. |
 |                                                                  |
 | For a keypad diagram, see help press HELP (on VT100, press PF2). |
 +------------------------------------------------------------------+

 Related topics:

    Control Keys     Gold Keys     Names For Keys     SHOW KEY

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