The CUSTFKEY command in TURNOVER® for iSeries v100 is used to customize the behavior of the F15 key on the Programmer Worklist Manager (PWM) panel. It’s a clever way to streamline your workflow by assigning a frequently used command or menu option to a single keystroke, turning F15 into your personal shortcut launcher.
What CUSTFKEY Does
This command:
Sets a custom command string to be executed when you press F15 on the PWM panel
Can launch a CL command, TURNOVER utility, or even a custom script
Stores the configuration in TURNOVER’s user profile settings
Speeds up repetitive tasks like compiling, comparing, or launching help trees
It’s like giving yourself a programmable macro key inside TURNOVER.
Typical Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
USERID | The user profile for whom the F15 key is being customized |
COMMAND | The command string to execute when F15 is pressed |
DESCRIPTION | Optional description of the shortcut’s purpose |
Pro Tips
- Use
&SRCMBR,&OBJNAME, and other symbolic variables to make your F15 command context-sensitive. - Combine with
CMPSRCMBR,DSPPGMREF, or evenWRKOBJHSTfor powerful shortcuts. - Great for scripting productivity boosts in your Thrive Apprentice tutorials or onboarding guides.