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SIS 2000+ Attendance

General Rapid Entry Techniques

The Data Entry interface is optimized for ten-key entry. Mouse and Tab key requirements are minimal.

• General procedure

After typing data in a field and pressing ENTER, the data remains in the field and the focus is automatically shifted forward to the next field or command button. After completing the last field in an attendance record and pressing ENTER, the focus will move to the Save command button. Press ENTER again to save the current record and start a new record. The default focus for a new record will start at the Student Identifier field at the top.
• Random access

Data fields can also be accessed randomly by cycling the focus forward using the TAB key (or SHIFT+TAB to reverse direction), by using the UP and DOWN arrow keys on the keyboard, or by using the mouse to click directly on the field.
• List fields

Data in the Period and Code fields is selected from predefined selections in drop-down lists ("list" fields are indicated by the presence of a field button). When the focus is on a list field, simply press the DOWN and UP arrow keys on the keyboard to scroll quickly through the list of available choices. Press ENTER when the desired choice is displayed in the field. The data will be entered and the focus will automatically shift forward to the next field or command button. Data in a list field can also be entered by clicking on the field button to activate a drop-down list. Select a choice from the list using the mouse (or arrow keys) and press ENTER to move on to the next field.
• Command buttons -

Command buttons can be executed in three ways: 1) Move the focus to the button using the TAB key, ENTER key, or arrow keys, and then press ENTER. 2) Press the ALT key plus the underlined hot key letter indicated on the button, such as "ALT+R" for the Review command button. 3) Click on the button directly with the mouse.
 
• Clear command

Use the Clear command button (ALT+C) to delete all student identification data in the upper half of the screen and start again from a blank record.
• Cancel command

Use Cancel command button (ALT+C) to clear all attendance data in the lower screen and all student identification data in the upper screen and start again from a blank record. This button is activated only if there has been attendance data entered in the lower screen.
• Student Picture button
  The Student Picture command button can only be activated by a mouse click.