Operation and configuration
7.2 Additional drivers and applications
SIMATIC Panel PC 577
Operating Instructions, Release 04/2006, A5E00798484-01
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7.2.3
KeyTools
Call
Start menu "Start", command "Settings > Control panel > SIMATIC Key Tools"
Function
SIMATIC KeyTools is one selection of the applications for Panel PC. With it, key codes
which are sent from the key panel of the control unit are adjusted. A description of the
"KeyTools" is located in the "Help" menu, and more information is located in the menu "Info >
About."
"KeyTools" consists of the following tools:
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"Keycode table", previously "KeyPad": Loading and editing of key code tables.
•
"WinCC hotkey function", previously "KeyHook": WinCC hotkey function activation und
deactivation.
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"Security features": prevents two function keys from being activated simultaneously. This
prevents incorrect operations and undefined states of the user program.
Warning
For security reasons, always use "Security features". Do not deactivate "Security
features".
The following applies when the "Security features" of "KeyTools" is deactivated:
When the additional function keys and softkeys F13 to S16 are used, or when using your
own key code table, serious malfunctions of the user software can occur because the key
codes behind the function keys can also be activated by pressing keys other than the
configured ones. Further information is available in the description of "KeyTools" on the
supplied "Documentation & Drivers" CD.
