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Editing Commands

Tab

The tab key is a very special key within Quasar. If used correctly it can save literally thousands of keystrokes. Study this section carefully and practice the use of the tab key.

The most common function of the tab key is to tab between attributes within a data entry window. As long as no data is entered or selected within an attribute, pressing the tab key will move the cursor to the next attribute. It is when editing text that the tab key is truly powerful.

The following example shows how to use the tab key to automatically fill in data. In a journal entry we have entered the letter "c" and have pressed the tab key. Quasar finds only an upper case "C" and responds by changing the "c" to an upper case "C". Then Quasar beeps to signify that there is more than one possible choice.

At the beep you can enter additional data to make your entry more unique, or you can press the tab key for a second time. If the tab key is pressed for a second time Quasar displays the lookup window. See help on "Lookup Window". If the data entered is unique and the tab key is pressed, Quasar will complete the data entry and move to the next attribute

Shift/Tab

Pressing the shift and tab key simultaneously produces exactly the same results as using the tab key, except the cursor tabs backwards through the window.

Lookup Window

The lookup window may be accessed through any of the data entry screens where the little blue lookup triangle is displayed. Involk the lookup by pressing "F9" or by using the right click of your mouse and clicking on lookup.

Below is an example of the lookup window when involked from an account field.



Look for:

As you type in alpha-numeric data Quasar searches its database and high-lights the closest selection.

New

The new function allows you to create a new entry immediately. For example, if the lookup window was involked from an account entry field the new function takes you to the account master window and allows the immediate creation of a new account.

Entry Tables

Windows in Quasar that require the ability to enter multiple data lines utilize data entry tables. Following is an example of the data entry table in the journal entry window.



Line Number

The line number on the right of the table indicates the number of lines in the table.

Scroll Bar

The scroll bar on the right of the table can be used to scroll up and down through the table.

Columns and Rows

The table is divided into columns and rows. Each column has a header at the top to identify the data. Data is entered in the rows.

Delete/Insert Rows

Rows may be deleted or inserted by using the right button of a mouse to click on the row number. A small window will display providing a choice of delete or insert. Selecting delete will delete the entire current row. Selecting insert will insert a blank row directly above the current row.

Space Bar

Pressing the space bar selects the data high-lighted by the cursor. For example if the cursor is on the cancel button, pressing the space bar will select cancel and the transaction will be canceled.

Backspace

If in the process of entering text pressing the backspace key deletes the last character entered. If you have just moved to an attribute that contains existing data the data will be high-lighted. Pressing the backspace key at this time will cause the attribute to be cleared.


Alt/Letter

Pressing the alt key in combination with a letter will cause the cursor to move to the attribute name that has the letter underlined. In the example below the cursor would move to the "Rate" attribute if alt/r was pressed.


Other Editing Commands

Ctrl/A
While holding down the ctrl key press the a key. This is a text editing command that moves the cursor to the beginning of the entry.
Ctrl/B
While holding down the ctrl key press the b key. This is a text editing command that moves the cursor one character to the left. The result is the same as pressing the left arrow key.
Ctrl/D
While holding down the ctrl key press the d key. This is a text editing command that deletes the character forward of the cursor.
Ctrl/E
While holding down the ctrl key press the e key. This is a text editing command that moves the cursor to the end of the line entry.
Ctrl/F
While holding down the ctrl key press the f key. This is a text editing command that moves the cursor one character to the right. The result is the same as pressing the right arrow key.
Ctrl/H
While holding down the ctrl key press the h key. This is a text editing command used to correct errors in data entry. The cursor will go back one space, erasing the last character. The same results can be achieved by pressing the backspace key.
Ctrl/K
While holding down the ctrl key press the k key. This is a text editing command that clears all the data in the line to the right of the cursor.
Down Arrow
Used within a report or multiple lined field to move the cursor down one line field.
Esc
This key is used to escape out of a drop down window.
Left Arrow
A text editing command that moves the cursor one character to the left. The same results can be achieved using the ctrl/b command.
Right Arrow
A text editing command that moves the cursor one character to the right. The same result may be achieved using the ctrl/f command.
Up Arrow
Used within a report or multiple lined field to move the cursor up one line.

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