Data Entry - File Maintenance:
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Moving through the entry boxes:
To move forward through the entry boxes use the tab or enter keys. To move backward use the ctrl key or (shift-tab) key combination. You can always move backward through the boxes but can only progress forward to the next box after the box you're on has valid data entered.
At the end of the entry boxes is a button reading 'Save' or 'New'. If you have started a brand new entry this button will read 'Save' and does just that - saves your entry. If it reads 'New' clicking this button will put you into New Entry mode.
Canceling an entry:
To cancel an entry at any time you can:
· Press the escape key.
· Click the arrow to move down an entry.
· Highlight any past draw in the display list.
· Move to another tab in the program.
Warning:
If you have partially filled in or completed filled in a new entry and take one of these actions before saving, the entire entry will be discarded without any notification.
Entering more than one past draws:
A basic cycle of entering past draws will run like this:
Click 'New' and the button will change to 'Save'. The program will clear the entry boxes for you to enter your numbers and will enter the current date set on your computer for you. Proceed through the entry boxes using the 'Enter' key. Once you reach the 'Save' button press the 'Enter' key to save your entry and the button will change back to 'New'. If you have more entries to make, just press the 'Enter' key once again to go into new entry mode and start the cycle all over again.
Helpful hints:
If you are about to enter several months or years worth of past draws in one session, turn off the A) 'Auto Month' and/or B) 'Auto Day' insert options by deselecting the appropriate check boxes. This way you don't need to clear the month and/or day entry boxes every time you make a new entry. Don't forget to change the year when necessary.
If you enter draw numbers immediately after every draw, leave these boxes checked. This way the complete date will already be entered for you. If you normally enter your draw numbers a day or two after the draw date don't forget to change the draw day and/or draw month if necessary.
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