FUNCTION KEYS ON KAYPROS, TOO
by Sam Bellotto Jr., KUGOR, November 1987

(Some more ideas on how to reconfigure the Kaypro keypad.)

KAYPRO COMPUTERS, unfortunately, do not come with a built-in
"clear screen" command like most of the MS-DOS machines have.  Of
course, the exact same function can be easily accomplished simply
by hitting a CTRL-Z.  This involves a somewhat dexterous two-
finger maneuver, however, and, if you are a fast typist, can
break your rhythm.

Utilizing the CONFIG.COM program which came bundled with the
Kaypro, you can create a neat clear screen function key, as well
as a couple of other handy button.

CONFIG.COM, as you well know, allows one to reconfigure the
calculator keypad to send any number of single-byte hex codes to
the screen.

One sample design:  program the calculator pad's "0" key to fire
that CTRL-Z, or 1A hex.  Zero meaning nothing, clear, clear
screen--neat mnemonics, huh?  Also, if you like try making the
ENTER key a CTRL-C, or 03 hex, warm boot.  Very useful.  Finally,
the calculator comma can be turned into a sensible CTRL-M, 0D
hex, which is a carriage return.

CONFIG.COM lets you reconfigure all the calculator keys and the
arrow keys as well.