By default, the Ctrl/C sequence, when entered within a debugging
session, aborts the execution of a debugger command and
interrupts program execution. The SET ABORT_KEY command enables
you to assign the abort function to another Ctrl-key sequence.
This might be necessary if your program has a Ctrl/C AST service
routine enabled.
Many Ctrl-key sequences have predefined functions, and the SET
ABORT_KEY command enables you to override such definitions (see
the OpenVMS User's Manual). Some of the Ctrl-key characters not
used by the operating system are G, K, N, and P.
The SHOW ABORT_KEY command identifies the Ctrl-key sequence
currently in effect for the abort function.
Do not use Ctrl/Y from within a debugging session. Instead, use
either Ctrl/C or an equivalent Ctrl-key sequence established with
the SET ABORT_KEY command.
Related commands:
Ctrl/C
Ctrl/Y
SHOW ABORT_KEY