Before using Amsoft for Windows, you should become familiar with some of the functions and keys used in the program. The functions described, in general, can be used on any screen in Amsoft.
Mouse -To use the mouse, move the mouse arrow on the screen to whatever you wish to activate and 'click' on the left mouse button.
(Arrow) keys -These are used to move up, down and across on menus, update screens and browse boxes.
(Alt) key -You will notice the words on menu bars and buttons with one letter underlined. If you do not wish to use the mouse to click on them, you may hold down the alternate key and the underlined letter of the function you desire, and then release both keys.
(Tab) key -This key is used to move from field to field (shift+tab moves backward).
Scroll Bars -These are located at the bottom and right-hand side of any screen which is larger than your monitor screen size. They are also found on browse boxes and can be used to locate a client. To use a scroll bar, place the mouse arrow on one end of the scroll bar in the direction you want it to move. Click the left mouse button until you are where you want to be.
Buttons will allow you to look up data & have it entered into a data field.
These buttons are located on the browse screens, underneath the record listings. These buttons allow you to scroll the screens in the direction of the arrows you choose. These are called vcr buttons. Press the one arrow on the right and you will move down one record. Press the double arrow & you will move down one page. Press the arrow with a line and you will move to the last record.
This button will cancel any changes made to a record and exit to the previous screen.
This button will save the current record and will return you to the browse box. You should always exit update screens by clicking on 'Ok'.
This button will close an application and take you back to the previous screen. It is found on browse boxes.
This button is located on browse screens. By clicking here, you will be able to add new records.
This button will delete records under the cursor. It is effective in the browse box.
This button indicates a print function. Some screens may contain more than one printer. Place your mouse on a printer and a help tip will appear. This tip will tell you what type of report can be printed.