1.7.2 The HELP Key
The HELP key has 3 uses within LANSA:
- To display the "second level text" of any message
Second level text is available for every message and usually describes in more detail the cause or consequence of a message.
- To display information about LANSA itself
This facility allows access to the LANSA Online Guide or the definition of any field or file in the LANSA data dictionary.
- To display user written HELP text
This facility displays any HELP text that was provided to LANSA regarding the user defined fields or processes defined under LANSA.