Chapter 6: Tekterm Application
TESS Edit Modes And Cursor Movement
There are several ways to configure the 7535 hand-held to complete a data field:
• Pressing <ENTER> after entering data.
• Pressing a function key after entering data.
• Pressing an arrow key after entering data.
• Filling an auto-tab field.
6.5.5.1 TESS Edit Modes And Cursor Movement
The TESS editing modes and cursor movements in each type of mode are described in the table below.
Field mode
Fcursor mode
Insert mode
Replace mode
Press < CTRL > f to enter field mode. In this mode, once data entry into a field has been completed, the entry cannot be changed without retyping the entire field.
In field mode, the <RIGHT> and <LEFT> arrow keys do not perform any functions. Pressing the <UP> or <DOWN> arrow key completes the entry field and then, moves the cursor to the previous or next field.
Press < CTRL > u to enter fcursor mode. In this mode, once data entry into a field has been completed, the entry cannot be changed without retyping the entire field.
In fcursor mode, the <UP>, <DOWN>, <LEFT> and <RIGHT> arrow keys move the cursor between fields.
Press <CTRL > i to enter insert mode. In this mode, data can be entered between two characters that have been previously entered.
In insert mode, the <RIGHT> and <LEFT> arrow keys move the cursor right and left within a field. The <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys complete the entry field and move the cursor to the previous or next field.
Press <CTRL > r to enter replace mode. In this mode, data can be entered over previously entered characters.
In replace mode, the <RIGHT> and <LEFT> arrow keys move the cursor to the right and left within a field. The <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys complete the entry field and move the cursor to the previous or next field.
Note: When the “Enter on Arr” parameter is disabled (set to “N”), the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys do not complete an entry field. Refer to page 188 for details about this parameter.
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