How to Insert New Data Entries with Application Modules |
Tip: For a list of keys to use instead of the mouse, refer to the Keyboard Guide.
Access the appropriate screen from the menu.
To view the data
in the database on which to base the insert, click the Get
Data button or
select Get Data from the Action menu. To stop the Get Data
action, press Esc
or click the Stop
button in the toolbar.
Click the Prepare for insert button
or select Insert Record from
the Action menu.
In preparation for the new entry, all fields in the tabs are cleared of existing information.
Type the appropriate information in the fields on the tabs. For a list of fields and their requirements, refer to online Help for the tab.
To process the
insertion, click the Process
button or select Save
record from the Action menu.
If you performed step 2, the system displays the inserted information. If you used the filter to restrict the display and the insert does not conform to the restrictions, the inserted information does not display in the grid.
If you did not perform step 2, the system processes the information but does not display it in the grid until the next Get Data action.
Online Help for individual screens
How to insert new data entries by copying Information from an existent data entry