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Data entry is effected in a variety of ways depending on the characteristics of the data field being
accessed.
Numeric fields
These fields require that the user enter one or more numeric values into a field. The type of field
determines the available input. In some fields only digits 0 through 9 would be available to select
whereas in other fields the decimal point and/or minus sign may also be available.
1. For data elements such as these, press the function key under either the Up Arrow or Down
Arrow options to initiate data entry.
2. The first digit will then be highlighted, and a new Right Arrow option replaces the Select option
at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the function key under the Up Arrow option to increase the value of the field by 1.
4. Press the function key under the Down Arrow option to decrease the value of the field by 1.
5. Press the function key under the Right Arrow option to accept the currently displayed digit and
move one digit to the right.
6. Press the Enter function key to accept the data and move to the next input field.
Alphanumeric fields
These fields require that the user enter one or more alphanumeric values into a field. The type of
field determines the available input. In some fields only upper case alpha characters may be allowed,
in others upper and lower case alphanumeric characters my be allowed, etc.
1. Press the function key under either the Up Arrow or Down Arrow options to initiate data entry.
2. The first character will then be highlighted, and a new Right Arrow option replaces the Select
option at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the function key under the Up Arrow or Down Arrow option to scroll through the list of
available characters.
4. Press the function key under the Right Arrow option to accept the currently displayed character
and move to the next character.
5. Press the Enter function key to accept the complete field and move to the next data input field.
List element fields
This type of data entry is where a pre-defined list of available data values are available to the user
who must select the one which is applicable. Free-format text is not allowed.
1. For data elements such as these, press the function key under the Up Arrow option to scroll
forward through the pre-defined list or press the function key under the Down Arrow option to
scroll backward through the list.
2. When the required list element is displayed press the Enter function key to accept the data and
move to the next data input field.
Incremental value fields
These are fields where a value is displayed on the screen and the user has the option of increasing
or decreasing the value.
1. Use the Up Arrow function keys under the plus or minus symbols to adjust the value by 1.
2. On completion press the Enter function key, to accept the new value.
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