HP Sentry - Manual (Page 7)

SENTRY User’s Guide Introduction - 3
Fitzgerald & Long
USING THE SCREENS
SENTRY data entry screens feature some very helpful functions. These include "repaint", "backup",
"escape" (exit without update), “execute” and "help". The following paragraphs describe each function.
Repaint ^^ <RETURN> Enter a caret twice, followed by <RETURN>. The caret key is generally
located on the same key as the "6" (SHIFT 6). This is a total of three key strokes. The
screen will be repainted and the cursor will be repositioned to its original position. This is
very convenient when a system message causes a data entry screen to scroll.
Backup ^ <RETURN> Press the caret key followed by return (2 key strokes). This will cause the
cursor to backup one prompt in the data entry screen.
Escape <ESC> <RETURN> Press the escape key followed by the return key (2 key strokes).
This feature allows you to exit any data entry program at any prompt. No data will be
changed.
Use this key to exit data entry screens when you have made changes and wish to cancel
your changes. To save changes you must enter "F" to file those changes.
XEQ You may use TCL (Terminal Control Language) commands at any input prompt. Enter
"XEQ" followed by your command. For example:
XEQ LIST SENTRY.USERS WITH <
DEPARTMENT = “MIS” USER.NAME
HELP Enter the word HELP at any input prompt in SENTRY. A HELP screen will be displayed
containing a brief explanation of the expected input and syntax where appropriate. Press
<RETURN> to exit the HELP screen.
Please note that these functions may be assigned to alternate keys if desired. See Appendix 2 for details
regarding creation of new key bindings