The CPDMS.net web site has been designed to keep the use of the mouse at a minimum. Data entry for all patient data can be completed without using the mouse at all. This document describes how to navigate CPDMS.net data entry using keyboard shortcuts.
At this time, CPDMS.net is supported only for IE 6 and above. The keybord shortcuts work best with IE 6. CPDMS.net will be compatible with IE7 soon.
The keyboard shortcuts are enabled when any one element on the page has focus. (i.e. a data entry field, a button or the background page is activated). When none of the elements have focus, press 'TAB' on the keyboard to change focus to the page or any of its elements.
Press and hold 'ALT', then (Hot Key) to select a Menu option or a sub-Menu. Hot Keys are always highlighted in red. Once a sub-Menu is selected, you can press a Hot Key (no 'ALT') to select the sub-Menu option. Press Enter to choose a selected Menu or sub-Menu option. Press Esc to return to the previous Menu or sub-Menu.
You can also use the "left" and "right" arrow keys on the top level and "up" and "down" arrow keys at the subsequent levels.
Once in data entry, to navigate data entry fields and pages use the following keys.
| Key(s) | Function |
|---|---|
| ALT+Hot Key | To browse between pages |
| ESC | Cancel without saving |
| F4 | View a Choice list for the selected data field (if available) |
| F7 | Go to the previous page |
| F8 | Go to the next page |
| F9 | View case affiliations if you are at the case level |
| F10 | Save the record |
Last Updated 2008-02-28