Picture Perfect 4.6 User Manual - UTCFS Global Security Products

Chapter 2
Getting started
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Table 16. Data grid
Item
Grid
Description
The record list window, or data grid, shows the results of search operations and allows you to quickly
navigate through the records found by a search. The data displayed in the grid columns consists of one or
more fields of the Picture Perfect database table that is being manipulated. The number and order of the
fields displayed, as well as the placement of the grid on the screen (left, right, top, or bottom), is
configurable by clicking Preferences on the form toolbar. When an application is started, the record list
window is initially empty.
You use the data grid mainly for record navigation. A single record or multiple records may be selected for
manipulation. Each row in the data grid represents a record. The records are obtained by performing a
search, by creating a new record, or by copying a record. When a search is performed, the grid is filled with
all records matching the search criteria. All previous records that were in the grid are removed. When
adding new records, the records are placed at the bottom of the grid, and are marked with the new record
icon .
Clicking on a single row in the grid highlights and selects that record for editing. The keyboard up and down
arrows can also be used to move from one record to the next. The record's field values appear in the
various pages of the form. If any field value is changed, the Edit icon appears next to the row.
More than one row can be selected to change a value for multiple records at one time, for example,
updating a time value for all records. Multiple rows can be selected by left-clicking the first desired record,
then dragging the mouse, and releasing it on the last desired record. Non-connected rows may be added to
the selection by holding down the CTRL key on the keyboard while selecting the row with the mouse. All
selected rows are highlighted. When multiple rows are selected, the pages of the form window are cleared
and the values replaced by asterisks. Changing a field value changes it for all selected records. If any field
value is changed, the Edit icon appears next to the selected rows.
To quickly access an item in a long list in a grid, click in any cell and begin to type the first letters of the item
for which you are searching. See Type ahead search on page 28.
Table 17. Form
Item
Form
Description
The Form window provides the primary interaction between an operator and an application. It allows direct
access to all fields within a single record or a selection of records from a host database table. A standard
form is provided, however, it may be customized to display only those fields an operator needs to see, and
the fields can be arranged differently.
Table 18. Progress bar
Item
Progress Bar
Description
Displays the current status of operations performed.
Table 19. Status bar
Item
Status
Description
Displays the number of records retrieved as well as any errors encountered during creation.