Common features in classic screens

This topic lists the common features available in classic functions:

Select line options

The select options you can enter at the select line list at the bottom of the screen. To select an option, type the letter(s) in angle brackets < > at the select line and press Enter or Tab. For example, to file (or save) changes, type F at the select line and press Enter.

The select line options common to most functions are listed in the table. Any select options that are unique to a function are included in theClassic user manual for that function.

Select Line Option	Description
<#>Upd	Moves the cursor to the field number entered so you can update the field.
<#-#>Update	Moves the cursor to a specific cell (row#-column#) in the table so you can update the cell.
<A#>Add	Adds an item.
<AC>Add Column	Adds a column.
<AH>Address History	Shows the historical record of address changes.
<AS>Auto scroll	Available for dynamic tables. During data entry, this option allows you to automatically scroll when you reach the end of the tab without reaching the end of the table.
<B>Back scroll	Scrolls backward through multiple pages.
<BAT>Batch	Moves the process to the batch scheduling mode. The selected process will be run when the associated batch is selected for processing.
<C>Continue	Goes to the next screen or next step in process.
<C#>Column	Goes to a specific column (column number) within a table.
<CL>Clear	Clears all entries made in a particular window.
<CP>Copy	Copies all entries.
<CP#>Copy	Copies a specific sequence number.
<D>Delete	Deletes an item. In some cases a whole tab will be deleted. The system will display a warning and allow you to cancel the delete process.
<D#>Delete	Deletes a specific sequence number.
<DC#>Delete Column	Deletes a specific column (column number).
<F>File	Files (or saves) changes.
<FC>File/Continue	Files the changes and continues to the next screen or the step in the process.
<#I#>Insert	Inserts a sequence into a Customer Driven Output (CDO) report detail window. To use this select option, type the sequence number, then `I`, and then the location where the sequence should be inserted. For example, if sequence 4 should be inserted as the 6th detail option, type `4I6`.
<P#>Page	Scrolls to a specific page number when multiple pages exist. Type `P` and then the page number.
<PL>Print Layout	Prints the layout from a CDO report.
<PR>Print	Prints the tab display.
<RC>Row/Column	Alternates between row and column entry modes in tables. The current entry mode will display at the top of the tab.
<S>Scroll	Scrolls forward through multiple pages.
<SA>Search Again	Scrolls to the next occurrence of the selected string. Used in conjunction with <SS>Search String.
<SL>Scroll Left	Scrolls to the left.
<SR>Scroll Right	Scrolls to the right.
<SS>Search String	Searches for a specific sequence in a window. After selecting this option, enter the search string. You can type a word, a number, or any combination of words and numbers. The first entry containing the string displays. Press `Enter` to select the default choice. Use `S` to scroll to the next occurrence.
<T> Toggle	Toggles between inclusion and exclusion windows for CDO reports. Windows in inclusion mode includes the criteria entered in the window. Windows in exclusion mode excludes the criteria entered.
<W>Window	Selects the appropriate window when multiple windows exist.
<X>Exit	Exits the record without saving any changes. See Exit Classic functions for more detail.

Right-click menu options

You can click the right mouse button to get the following menu options. Some menu options have a shortcut key. Refer also Keyboard shortcuts and function keys for details.

Menu Option	Description
Copy	Copies the selected text so you can paste it in another location (a field within the software or in a file outside the software, such as a Word document, text file, etc. To use, select the text in the function tab that you would like to copy and then right-click and select `Copy`.
Paste	Pastes the text at the cursor location (at a field within the software or in a file outside of the software). To use, place your cursor in a field, document, etc., and then right-click and select `Paste`.
Block Selection	Selects a block of the function tab which you can then copy and paste or print. To use, select `Block Selection` from the menu and then select the area of the function tab you want to copy or print. Right-click and select either `Copy` or `Print Selected`. If you selected Copy, then you can paste the copied block. See Paste above.
Print Screen	Prints the tab to the default printer set up for your computer.
Print Selected	Prints the block (see Block Selection) or area selected on the tab to the default printer setup for your computer.
Settings	Allows you to change the text and background colors of the workspace. When you select this option, the Settings window opens: Click either the Text or Background buttons in the left of the window. In the Color window, select the color you want and then `OK`. The Settings window will show the text and background colors selected. You can always click `Default Settings` to return to the default system colors. When done, click `OK` to exit the Settings window.
Exit Application (F11)	See description for F11 shortcut key.
Clear Field (Alt+F11)	See description for Alt+F11 shortcut key.
Prior Field (Ctrl+F11)	See description for Ctrl+F11 shortcut key.
Search Key (F12)	See description for F12 shortcut key.
Toggle Input Mode (Alt+F12)	See description for Alt+F12 shortcut key.

Keyboard shortcuts and function keys

Shortcut/Function Key	Action	Description
@ or F11	Exit application (function)	Exits the function completely without saving. This applies regardless of whether the cursor is in a field or at the select line. See Exit Classic functions for more detail.
# or Alt+F11	Clear field	Clears the contents of the field that has the cursor. The cursor will go to the select line after you have cleared the field.
* or Ctrl+F11	Prior field	Moves the cursor to the previous field. In some functions, you can type `*` at the select line to exit the function.
= or F12	Search	Opens the search. When you type `=` or press `F12` in a field, the cross-reference select line displays at the bottom of the tab. Type the alphanumeric characters that you want to look up. A message displays if the item isn't on file. Note: You can type `ALL` at a field to bring up a window listing the items in the system. Type the sequence number at the window select line and press `Enter` to select that item.
	Assign next sequential number	Assigns the next sequential number to a record. At specific fields, you can type `+` to create a new record with the next sequential number. The documentation for a function will indicate if this is an option for a field.
& or Alt+F12	Toggle input mode (changes between create and edit modes)	Toggles between create and edit modes. If you type `&` in a field and press `Enter`, then pressing Enter from that point forward will move the cursor sequentially through the fields. When you type `&` and press `Enter` again, the next time you press Enter, the cursor will go to the select line.
	Branch to another program	Branches you to other programs that have been defined in your system. This is maintained by your system administrator.
	Delete a character in a field	Moves the cursor back one position and deletes the character in that position.
	Edit the text in a field	Puts the cursor at the end of the text in the field. Move the cursor (using the left and right arrows) to the position where you want to insert text.
and	Move the cursor in a field	Moves the cursor left or right in the field.
	Change the case of the text in the field	Changes the case of the text. Each time you press the up arrow, the text will change case. The case cycles through lower case, camel case (each word is capitalized), and upper case.

Standard messages

This section lists the messages common to most functions. Any messages that are unique to a function are included in the documentation for that function. To close the message, press Enter or type a valid response as indicated in the message and press Enter.

The standard messages are as follows:

Message	Description
1—Not file(s) Name! Consult basys!	Contact your basys Systems Consultant.
2—Not on file!	Indicates that the information you requested isn't on file.
483—Changes have been made, exit will not update. Ok to exit? (Y/N)	When you exit a function, if you have unsaved changes, this message will display. Type `Y` to exit without filing or type `N` to return to the select line. Type the appropriate select line option to file or save the changes.
684—Nothing to do! (No report, no update).	You won't be able to continue unless you type an option at the select line.
791—Required entry!	Indicates the field is required. Enter a valid response in the field.
792—Not on file!	Indicates the information you requested isn't on file.
799—Not on file! Create? (Y/N)	Indicates the information you requested isn't on file, but you can you can create a new record if you have sufficient clearance. Type `Y` to create the new record or `N` to return to the field.
815—This will delete current item! Sure (Y/N)?	Confirms you want to delete the item. Type `Y` to delete the item or `N` to return to the select line.
920—Invalid response, must be …	Indicates that you entered an inappropriate response and lists the valid responses. Type a valid response.
1010—This option isn't available with your security level!	Indicates you don't have the appropriate permissions to perform the select option action. Contact your supervisor to resolve.
1095—No alignments have been done, do you want to continue (Y/N)?	Indicates an alignment was skipped. Type `Y` to continue without entering an alignment or `N` to enter an alignment.
1098—Record is locked by another process, quit or retry? (Q/R)	Indicates another function is currently accessing the record. Type `Q` to return to the field and make another selection or `R` to retry. The other function might have finished accessing the record.
1176—Key field may not contain embedded spaces.	Indicates you included spaces in a field that doesn't permit spaces. Retype the response without spaces.
1182—Unable to read program parameters, can't continue!	Rerun the process. If the process is still unsuccessful, contact your basys Systems Consultant.
1245—This criteria table will be deleted, continue? (Y/N)	Confirms you want to delete the table. Type `Y` to delete the criteria table or `N` to return to the select line.
1299—Do you want to create a new table or rename this one? (C/R)	When you file an existing CDO criteria table and change the name, this message will show. Type `C` to create a new table or `R` to rename the existing table.
1327—This will delete this entire run, are you sure? (Y/N)	Confirms you want to delete the run. Type `Y` to delete the run and continue or `N` to return to the select line.
1348—Your current spooler queue isn't line at a time. Okay (Y/N)?	Indicates the current queue assignment isn't line at a time. Type `Y` to continue with the print processing or `N` to stop the program so you can reassign it to a line at a time queue.
1959—Input data contains invalid control chars, please re-enter!	Indicates that you entered inappropriate characters. Retype the entry using valid characters.
2116—Cannot continue—Date prompt substitutions used.	Indicates that you chose date prompt substitutions for batch processing and typed `C` to continue. Type `BAT` to review or update information.
2141—[ # ] Processes to Display.	Displays if Overlay is selected and there are no processes to overlay. This also displays if you attempt to display a sequence with no associated processes.
3312—Record Locked by [User Name]. Possible update in progress. Open in Display Only Mode, Quit or Retry? (D/Q/R)	Indicates that someone else is currently accessing the record. Type `D` to view the record as display only, `Q` to return to the field and make another selection, or `R` to retry.