Using McGill telnet with Xedit

Note: The telnet client that comes with Win95 (telnet.exe) and the HyperTerm communications program only emulate VT100. Therefore, they only send function key codes for F1-F4. You can use the alternative method of ESC-1 for F1, ESC-9 for F9, etc. if you want to use these comm programs (HyperTerm is not recommended or supported by UK, however).

If you want to use all of the F1-F12 keys, you must use a telnet emulator that supports this. The university has a site license for the McGill software (which is also used for UKCC 3270 connections) that will work as a telnet client with Win95. You will need to install the 32-bit version of the software for Win95 (there is a 16-bit version for Windows 3.x ). The helpdesk can give information on how to obtain the McGill software by calling 257-2249 or email helpdesk@pop.uky.edu

Note: If you are not sure which telnet client you are currently using, look for the "About" selection on your menus (usually found under the Help menu).

To use a telnet client via modem (e.g. from home), you must log on using your PPP (slip) account. Contact the helpdesk for information on obtaining a PPP account.


  • Configuring McGill telnet for F-key use with Xedit on Unix Platforms

    Note: If you already have a connection saved, skip to Keyboard Mapping.

    1. Select File, then choose Open Session
    2. Type in the host name under IP Host/Gateway (for example, convex.uky.edu)
    3. Make sure the Terminal Type is set to VT
    4. Make sure Terminal Model is set to VT220
    5. Click Connect
    6. Log into the host when prompted
    7. Select Options, then choose Save Options
    8. type in the name you want to save the profile under (for example, Convex)
    9. click Save and Create Program Icon (recommended) You will be prompted for the Program Group in which to save the icon (or type in a new name)
    10. Select the Program Group you want to save the icon in
    11. click Create. The icon should show up in your Win95 START menu or your Win3 Program Group.

    12. Open Options, then choose Keyboard Mapping from the menu
    13. Under the Select Function Type drop-down list select "Action Keys"
    14. click the F1 button on the simulated keyboard
    15. click F1 under the "Function" list-box (assigns F1 "function" to the F1 key)
    16. Click the "Set" button
    17. Repeat the three steps above for F2, F3, F4, and F5. (F6-F12 are correct by default)
    18. click on the Save button
    19. type in XEDIT for the keyboard profile name
      Note: DO NOT click on Save while "Default" is highlighted. Doing so would save the profile you just created as the default for all connections (which you don't want).
    20. after entering XEDIT as the keyboard profile, click on the Save button
    21. Open Options, then choose Session Profile
    22. scroll down the icons on the left and select the Keyboard icon
    23. open the Keyboard Profile drop-down list and select XEDIT
    24. click Save... to open the Save dialog
    25. click Save (make sure Convex is highlighted in the Profile window)
    26. You are ready to use Xedit and the F-keys should work as expected.
  • To attach a previously created keyboard profile to a new host profile
    1. Select Options/Session Profile
    2. scroll down and select the Keyboard icon
    3. select the keyboard profile desired from the drop-down list (for example XEDIT)
    4. click Save to open the Save Profile Dialog
    5. click Save
    For example, if you want to create another icon for connecting to another host that has Xedit (eg hpe8), you can attach the Xedit keyboard profile to it. You do not need to recreate another keyboard profile. That is, all your host Unix host connections can share the Xedit profile you created above.

    If you have trouble with any of the above instructions, email the helpdesk or call 257-2249.


    Last updated: 03/06/97