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Resolved Hot keys?

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Poppy, 2009/08/23.

  1. 2009/08/23
    Poppy

    Poppy Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am trying to set up a series of keys that will allow me to jump to predetermined places on a form that I use for data entry.
    I would also like to be able to automatically put constant data into certain areas. This data may change from time to time, so I would llike to be able to easily change this as the form needs change.

    The forms are data entry forms that we only use a few of the many fields on the form. Currently the only way to navigate the form is to use the mouse.

    Is this possible without requesting an application change?:confused:
     
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  2. 2009/08/25
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    Forms in what type of application? Web app or stand alone app? Usually the tab key is used to change form fields.
     
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    And as answered in a similar query Shift->Tab would usually move backwards.
     
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  5. 2009/08/25
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    It is a web app. Part of a much larger system but used by me to primarily do data entry functions.
     
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    In that case tab or shift tab is your best option but roboform may be something for you to investigate.
     
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  7. 2009/08/25
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    Thanks Wildfire for the tip. After looking at their demo, I dont think this will do. However I have been given a tip from another vendor to explore a product named AutoIT, and will report back on this one if it works for what I want to do.
    Poppy
     
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  8. 2009/08/26
    TonyT

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    If you control the code on the forms pages you could use javascript to map the keyboard.
     
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  9. 2009/08/27
    Poppy

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    I dont control the code. Access the system via IE, then log in and select what I want to do. Then I either do D/E or Inquries, Updates, etc. Actually my wife does this so I need something I can easily create or monkey with and then put it on her system and 3 other systems.
     
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  10. 2009/08/28
    Steve R Jones

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    Say for example the form has 100 different data fields. Does she ALWAYS - ONLY fill in the same fields Everytime?

    Cause the wonder application you're looking for would need to be able to be programed to tell it to skip the fields she doesn't fill in.
     
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  11. 2009/08/28
    Poppy

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    Primarily she fills in only the same fields everytime. Sometime she has to use a pull down on those fields and just select from a variety and others she just enters data.
    But mainly I can say that the same fields are filled in always.
     
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  12. 2009/08/29
    TonyT

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    For form pulldowns <select>, once you have focus on the form element use the up-down arrow keys to select what you want or type the first letter of the desired selection. For example, a states pulldown, type the letter "v" and you will jump to Vermont and if want Virginia type "v" again.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Are you sure RoboForm wouldn't work? What didn't you like about it?

    Here's another similar form filler:

    Form Auto Fill - fill forms automatically
    http://www.formautofill.com/fill-form/fill-forms-automatically.html

    Form AutoFill is advanced form filler software that saves your time when you fill forms, login different sites, etc. Form Auto Fill easily saves information you enter while filling forms and fills this information automatically every time you need.
     
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  14. 2009/08/29
    Poppy

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    She has 12 fields that are constant. 3 of these have a pull down to match the name with the number if there is a question about the data. The others are all entered or skipped and then she selects update on the form and goes onto the next form.
     
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  15. 2009/09/14
    Poppy

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    Resolved

    Got a resolution of sorts for this. I downloaded Autohotkey and had a friend help me put together a script that works and increases entry input at least 2x.

    Thanks for the replies
     
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