Function Keys Problem

I am developing an application in Forms6i.
When i use Show_keys builtin func of forms
it displays me some set of func with their corresponding key.
but the problem is i m unable to invoke some functions from it, for eg ctrl-f4 func key for exiting the form doesn't really exit the form.
If i try to use a key-exit trigger to trap the err , the message is not displayed.
Instead it says the func keys pressed is invalid func key and not in the list, though its very much there.
Also can i somehow change the default set of func keys provided.
Please Help
If possible u could mail me.

Hi,
Under the windows platform, F1 key is used for help only. As forms is written platform independent, it does not re-cognise alt-f4.
You have to do this yourself.
You can use Oracle Terminal to re-define keys yourself. (ot.exe)
Once these keys have been defined then your can use say F4 key to exit. Use the KEY-F4 trigger in forms to simply 'exit_form'
If you need to use F1 key in your application then I suggest you use a key-remapper to trap the F1 key and send it to forms as say e.g. F2.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.

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