Keyboard Shortcuts Chart

Here is a list of commonly used keyboard shortcuts and their functions.

Note:  In addition, each user can program the function keys ([F1] through [F12]) to perform commands according to their individual needs.  For more information, refer to the System Parameters section on Function Keys.

 

General Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut

Function Performed

[ALT + a]

Adds a transaction to the list of transactions in a transaction-based window.

[ALT +c]

Cancels within an entry window or cancels a dialog window.

Example:  

[ALT + d]

Deletes highlighted transactions.

[ALT + n]

Create a new record within the active transaction window.

Note:  Clears the current transaction, if incomplete.

[ALT + o]

Commits a list of transactions within the current transaction entry window.

Example:  

Or, clicks OK to continue with a function.

Example:  

[ALT + p]

Activates the Print operation.

Example:  

[ALT + r]

Searches data for the active window.

Example:  

[ALT + s]

Saves information for the active window.

Example:  

[ALT + t]

Retrieves information for the active window.

Example:  

[CTRL + f]

Searches information for a field marked with a magnifying glass icon.

[CTRL + o]

Opens the file maintenance window for a code field with a star icon next to it.

[CTRL + x]

Clears information.

[CTRL + F4]

Closes a launched window.

Notes:

  • [CTRL + F4] may not function on all windows.

  • [CTRL + F4] is reserved by many Windows® programs to close the active window.

[CTRL + w]

Closes the Help window.

[ESC]

Escape closes a window.

Note:  [ESC] may not function for all windows.

[F1]

Launches WebHelp®.

[F2]

Displays Cue Cards.

Note:  For directions about setting up [F2], refer to Programmable Function Keys.

Menu Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut

Function Performed

[ALT] [f]

File Menu

[ALT] [f] [n]

New record

[ALT] [f] [d]

Delete record

[ALT] [f] [s]

Save record

[ALT] [f] [r]

Search records

[ALT] [f] [c]

Clear record

[ALT] [f] [o]

Sign On

[ALT] [f] [e]

Settings Menu

[ALT] [f] [x]

Exit application

[ALT] [v]

View Menu

View Menu

View Menu Items and Shortcuts:

[ALT] [i]

Images Menu

[ALT] [i] [f]

Load Images from File

[ALT] [i] [r]

Remove Current Image

[ALT] [u]

Utilities Menu

[ALT] [w]

Windows Menu

[ALT] [w] [l]

Launch Windows

[ALT] [w] [p]

Processes Menu

[ALT] [w] [c]

Cascade Windows

[ALT] [w] [v]

Tile Vertically (arrange windows in vertical columns)

[ALT] [w] [h]

Tile Horizontally (arrange windows in horizontal rows)

[ALT] [h]

Help Menu

[ALT] [h] [m]

Web Manual (WebHelp®)

Tip:  Or, press [F1].

[ALT] [h] [c]

NDS Email:  General website to contact NDS personnel.

[ALT] [h] [a]

About the software

[ALT] [h] [v]

NDS Website

 

Application Features