Understanding the Toolbar

Last Revision:  February 12, 2013


The toolbar will carry out most of the functions required by the HOT program. To perform a function, click the desired button or press the associated function key on your keyboard.

The button names, corresponding function keys and related tasks are listed below:

BUTTON

KEY

FUNCTION

F10

Saves entered information. You must save the changes each time you enter or change any data.

Shift+F8

Prints the information currently showing on the screen.

Ctrl+Q

Exits the window or program.  The current query must be completed or cancelled and any changes saved before exiting.

F7

Enter Query

F8

Execute Query (for more information see How to Do a Query).

Ctrl+Q

Cancel Query

Shift+Up

Previous record (screen of information)

Shift+Down

Next record (screen of information)

F6

Inserts a new, blank record into which information can be entered.

Shift+F6

Deletes the current record. Click this only if you are absolutely sure you want to delete the record. There is no reverse action to restore the record once deleted.

 

Protects the current record from being changed or deleted in error.

F1

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