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DOCTOR DATA Label v5.0 User's Manual Page 21
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RECORDS sub-menu
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The RECORDS sub-menu consists of five commands: EDIT/ADD RECORDS,
INDEX RECORDS, FILTER RECORDS, CHECK DUPLICATES, & MISCELLANEOUS.
The following will explain how to use these commands and their
corresponding sub-menu commands.
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EDIT/ADD RECORDS
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The purpose of the EDIT/ADD RECORDS command is primarily for the
adding and editing of records. There are, however, several other
commands available within this command. Because most data
management is done within this command, this is probably where
you will be spending most of your time.
DATA ENTRY
There are twenty-three fields available for data entry. The field
names, types and lengths are all defined and cannot be changed
except the names of the three USER DEFINABLE code fields. These
are defined by executing the FIELDS/CARRY command located under
the SETUP sub-menu. Refer to that command in this manual for
further instructions. The uses for the fields do NOT have to
follow their names. For example, the "Title" field may be used as
a Country field, the "Account #" field may be used as a code
field, etc. The "Notes" field may be used for any other
miscellaneous data that you want to attach to a record and is
explained later in this section.
Upon entering this command, at the top right of your screen you
will see "Ins" displayed. This means that your Insert key is
turned ON and that anything typed will push over any text that is
to the right of the cursor. To turn it OFF, press the <Ins> key.
When the Insert key is OFF, anything typed will write over any
text to the right of the cursor.
The following features simplify and optimize the efficiency in
adding and editing records:
1) Numbers ONLY may be entered in the fields in which numbers
were meant to be entered.
2) The first character of most other fields and both characters
in the "state" field are automatically upper cased.
REFER TO THE FIELDS/CARRY COMMAND LOCATED UNDER THE SETUP SUB-
MENU FOR THE FOLLOWING:
DOCTOR DATA Label v5.0 User's Manual Page 22
3) Six custom prefix codes may be used for longer prefixes such
as "Mr. & Mrs."
4) Unwanted fields may be turned OFF and other fields may be set
to carry-over data from one record to the next to eliminate
repetitious data entry.
5) The zip code may be set to accept digits ONLY for U.S. or all
characters for International postal codes.
6) The names of the three code fields may be renamed.
FIELD EDITING KEYS
The following commands are used for editing text in all fields
except the Notes field which will be explained later. The ^
is the <Ctrl> key.
Up arrow or ^E = Move up one field
Down arrow or ^X = Move down one field
Left arrow or ^S = Move left one character
Right arrow or ^D = Move right one character
^left arrow or ^A = Move left one word
^right arrow or ^F = Move right one word
HOME = Beginning of current field
END = End of text in current field
^HOME = Beginning of the record
^END = End of the record
PgUp = Previous record
PgDn = Next record
Esc = Exit to sub-menu
^Y = Delete the current line
^T = Delete word right
Ins = Toggle insert/replace on/off
The CAR-RT SORT field is seven characters wide. It is used for
both the type of carrier route and the carrier route number
itself. The three types of routes are RR (Rural Route), HC
(Highway Contract) and CR (City Route). The first two characters
of this field is used for RR, HC or CR. They are automatically
upper cased. Then enter the number to the far right - up against
the right margin. For example: [RR 12], [HC 1234] or [CR 2].
By placing the route number up against the right margin, you will
be assured that the records will index properly for mail sorting.
The "Street Address" field should be used for the actual street
address, Apt#, Suite#, etc.. Use the "Bldg/Mall/Etc." field for
the name of office complexes, plazas, buildings, malls, etc.
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The last field in each record is called "Notes". Pressing <E>
while the cursor is in this one character field will open a
window to allow the entry of miscellaneous data attached to the
current record. Up to 64K (64,000 characters) may be stored in
this field. If there is content in the Notes field of a record,
"Notes [ ]" will be displayed in high intensity. Be sure the
contrast and brightness controls on your monitor are properly
adjusted to differentiate between high and low intensity.
NOTES FIELD EDITING KEYS
If you use the built-in text editor, the following is a list of
editing commands available while editing the "Notes" field. The ^
equals the <Ctrl> key.
Up arrow or ^E = Move up one line
Down arrow or ^X = Move down one line
Left arrow or ^S = Move left one character
Right arrow or ^D = Move right one character
^left arrow or ^A = Move left one word
^right arrow or ^F = Move right one word
HOME = Beginning of current line
END = End of current line
^HOME = Beginning of the memo
^END = End of the memo
PgUp = Next edit window up
PgDn = Next edit window down
^PgUp = Beginning of current window
^PgDn = End of current window
^W = Save and finish editing
Esc = Abort edit & return original
^Y = Delete the current line
^T = Delete word right
^B = Reformat memo in edit window
Ins = Toggle insert/replace on/off
1st COMMAND LINE
The 1st command line is located directly under the day/date line.
These commands are selected by pressing function keys <F1>
through <F8>. Under this command line are four (4) combination
key commands. To use them you must hold down the <Alt> key and
press either B, Z, M, or <F10>.