The databar is used to perform various database functions when editing the following tables:
Pausing the mouse pointer over an icon will display a tip describing its function.
Databar icon functions
Active databar icons are blue, disabled icons are "grayed-out".
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First record
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+Up arrow
records in the database are sorted alphabetically by last name. Clicking this icon will jump to the first record in the database.
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Previous record
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+Left arrow
Move to the previous record in the database.
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Next record
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+Right arrow
Move to the next record in the database.
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Last record
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+Down arrow
Jump to the last record in the database.
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Add a new record
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+ Plus button
To enter a new record, click the add icon on the database navigation bar.
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Delete record
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+ Minus button
This will permanently remove the currently displayed record, use with caution!
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Post (save) record data
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+P
To post (save) record data, click the post icon on the database navigation bar.
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Cancel record edit
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+C
To cancel entry of a new record or to restore edited data, click the cancel icon on the database navigation bar.
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Refresh record data
Keyboard shortcut = Alt+R
To refresh the record data, click the refresh icon on the database navigation bar. A data refresh is only necessary when the program is being used within a multi-user network environment.
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Automatic posting
Record data is automatically posted (saved) when you when you move to another record in the database.
Network considerations
Please read the network considerations help topic for tips on using the program on a network (LAN).
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