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By default, any selected screen will be displayed in View mode. View mode allows users to view information for a screen, list, or dialog, but does not permit any changes to be made. When a screen or dialog is opened in View mode, all data fields are coloured yellow. All menus are enabled when the screen is in View mode, allowing users to quickly navigate to other screens.
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| Some editing commands such as the spell-check are disabled when a screen is in View mode. |
Edit Mode
Allowed fields on a screen can be edited. A screen can be changed to Edit mode by clicking the Edit button. Although data can be modified in Edit mode, some fields may still be locked. The information contained in locked fields cannot be modified for security reasons, or because the system automatically updates or calculates the data. When a screen or dialog is opened in Edit mode, the fields that can be modified are coloured white. The Edit menu is enabled when the screen is in Edit mode. All other menus are disabled until the OK or Cancel button is clicked.
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A software wizard assists in performing a series of related steps or tasks. This is usually presented as a series of dialog boxes that perform a task in a specific sequence.
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Screen And Popup Buttons
The main window contains a number of buttons that allows users to edit information or open different areas of the system.
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Across the bottom of most screens are a list of common buttons.
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| This area of the screen can also contain non-standard buttons. Non-standard buttons are discussed on the individual screen topics. |
The following buttons are located on the bottom left side of the main window.
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| The Edit button allows the screen to be edited. This is known as Edit mode. |
| The Close button will close the screen, leaving the main window area blank. |
| The OK button will close the screen, saving any changes. The screen will return to View mode. |
| The Cancel button will cancel any changes made to a screen, changing the screen to View mode. |
| The Apply button will save any changes made to the screen, keeping the screen in Edit mode. |
The following buttons are located on the bottom right side of the main window.
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| The View button is used to view information about a particular list item. The View button only appears on list screens and will typically display a dialog. |
| The New button allows users to enter or create more information. Clicking this button will display a dialog. |
| The Edit button, located on the right side of the Main Window, will allow a user to edit a particular list item. A dialog will be displayed after this button is clicked. |
| The Delete button is used to delete a list item. A confirmation prompt is displayed allowing users to continue or cancel the deletion. |
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The Jump To button is used to open a different, but related, screen.
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| On the Work Flow Overview screen, clicking the Pre-Administration jump to button will open the Pre-Administration Overview screen. Likewise, clicking the Administration jump to button will open the Administration Overview screen. |
The Jump To button, , located to the right of a group heading label is only available in View mode.
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A software wizard assists in performing a series of related steps or tasks. This is usually presented as a series of dialog boxes that perform a task in a specific sequence.
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| New Client Wizard |