kbd — Apollo

10.0;kbd (keyboard) *DM*, revision 1.0, 87/12/23
kbd (keyboard)  declare keyboard type
usage:  kbd {2|3}



DESCRIPTION
     kbd allows you to specify the keyboard that is attached to your node so
     that the proper set of standard key definitions may be applied.  When
     this command is invoked in the `node_data_startup file, it causes the DM
     to execute the corresponding key definition file (/sys/dm/std_keys2 or
     /sys/dm/std_keys3).

     If the `node_data/startup file does not invoke the kbd command, the DM
     does the following.  It first tests for a low-profile Model II keyboard
     and if one is attached, it uses 'kbd 3'.  If a Model II keyboard is not
     present, the DM defaults to 'kbd 2' (low-profile Model I keyboard).

ARGUMENTS
     id (required)  Specify the keyboard ID.  Valid IDs are 2 for the low-
                    profile Model I keyboard, and 3 for the low-profile Model
                    II keyboard.

OPTIONS
     -i             Prompt for the type of keyboard attached to your system.
                    The DM displays the type in its output window.

NOTE
     kbd is valid only in the DM file `node_data/startup; you cannot type it
     from the keyboard.  See the Domain System User's Guide for information on
     startup files.

SEE ALSO
     More information is available.  Type the following at an Aegis shell
     prompt:

      help dm keys  For a list of standard key definitions for both keyboards
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