Using the keyboard and mouse

Apparel²¹ POS is designed to be used with the keyboard in-conjunction with the mouse.

The keyboard is divided into four basic sections:                                            

1. Alys
2. Numeric keypad
3. Special keys
4. Function keys

Note:  A key press is indicated by enclosing the key thus <SPACE> - this indicates that the space bar should be pressed.  Sequences of keys are shown as <Alt+C> - hold the Alt key and press the C key or <F> <ENTER> - press the F key and then press the Carriage Return <ENTER> key.

Alpha-Numeric Keys

These keys contain the alpha, numeric, and special character keys required to operate the computer.  Some of the keys have two characters printed on the key top - these keys perform a dual function.  When used by themselves they produce the lower of the two characters however when used in conjunction with either of the <SHIFT> keys they will produce the upper of the two characters. 

Numeric Keypad

Numbers can be entered using either the numeric keypad or the number keys in the alpha-numeric section, whichever is more convenient. The numeric keypad is activated / de-activated with the <NUM LOCK> key that can found on the numeric keypad.

Special Keys

These keys do not produce a printable character; they perform a function by themselves or in combination with other keys.

Key	Function
<ESC>	Escape key.  Used to exit from some functions.
<ENTER>	Carriage return. This key may also be called the <ENTER> key and <RETURN> key and may be labelled as such on your keyboard.
<Backspace>	Backspace key.  Used to delete the character to the left of the cursor and move the cursor one character space to the left.
<TAB>	Moves the cursor to the next field on the screen
<CAPS Lock>	Locks the alpha keys to produce upper case letters only.
<SHIFT>	Used in conjunction with an alpha key to produce different case letters or in conjunction with a dual character key to produce the upper of the two characters.
<ALT>	Used in conjunction with other keys to perform a task. For example <ALT TAB> switches to a different program in the same session
<DEL>	Delete key - used to delete text.
<é>, <ê>, <ç>, <è>	Move up, down, left or right in the current field or table.

Function Keys <F1> - <F12>

The Function keys are used to select a specific task in Apparel²¹ POS.

Key	Function
<F2>	Delete selected detail line
<F3>	Reset transaction
<F4>	Add a discount to the selected line
<F5>	Creating / cancelling a special customer order
<F6>	Lay by Search / New Lay by
<F7>	Return / Refund the selected lines
<F9>	Enter Payment details
<F9>	Complete transaction
<F10>	Access the File menu options
<F12>	Search
<Alt+A>	History Search – All Stores
<Alt+H>	History Search – Own Store
<Alt+P>	Print Docket or reports
<Alt+S>	Return to scanning field

The mouse can be used to access all functions of Apparel²¹ POS.  A single left button click when the pointer is over a button on the screen selects the function attached to the button.

Online help is integrated in  Apparel²¹ POS. At the bottom of each screen, a short message displays to provide help with the function currently being used.

These messages are dependent on where the mouse is.

There are two items on the help menu, Hot Keys and About.  On various occasions these keys are required.

Hot Keys

The hot keys enable users to view generic short cut keystrokes that are available through Apparel²¹ POS.

1. Use <F10>, then arrow across to the Help menu, arrow down to Hot Keys, and press <enter>.  Or use the mouse to click on File / Hot Keys.

Help – Hot Keys

About

This display enables users to view what version of the program the system is running as well as other Apparel21 details and the computer name and IP address.

1.             Use <F10>, then arrow across <è> to the Help menu, arrow down to About <ê>, and press <enter>.  Or use the mouse to click on File / About.

Help - About