I've placed my .exrc file which has the correct character mappings for vi to use the cursor control keys in the Freeware section of my web site. The direct URL is: http://www.editcorp.com/FTP/HP3000/FREEWARE/exrc Download the above and place it into your home directory as .exrc (notice the preceeding period) on the 3000. When down/uploading, make sure you use a binary protocol, or Samba/iX :). I normally use the PFE editor with Samba/iX but there are times when vi works better, so why not have your cursor keys! Regards, Michael L Gueterman Easy Does It Technologies http://www.editcorp.com voice: (888) 858-EDIT -or- (573) 368-5478 fax: (573) 368-5479 -- Andreas wrote: > > For me the arrow keys NEVER work within vi on HP3000 but I > never investigated > too much why not. > I always use the k,u, etc. to jump around. > > man vi could show you these secret keys ;-) > > ... and finally you may think if installing Samba/iX to edit > files in HFS > directories on your PC ;-) > > Best regards, Andreas Schmidt, CSC, Germany <snip>