Input
This page brings together the most important input devices, navigation steps and keyboard shortcuts for tables, document items, financial postings and documents.
Prepare workplace
One is recommended for daily entry in X-ERP Keyboard with numeric keypad and one Mouse. Other input devices can also be used for special workstations.
Tables and grid navigation
- Enter: Jumps to the next cell in the grid like Tab.
- Enter in the numeric keypad: also jumps to the next cell.
- Shift + Tab: jumps to the previous cell.
Open table and grid navigation in detail
Item editors in documents
- Plus (+) in the numeric block: adds an item.
- F9: adds a text position.
Open keyboard shortcuts for document items
Position editors in financial postings
- Q8: adds a ledger account.
- F9: adds a business partner account.
Open keyboard shortcut for financial postings
Documents and receipts
The document view is structured uniformly for offers, orders, delivery notes, invoices and other business documents. It is divided into Document header, positions and status and provides access to history and linked receipts. This means you work according to the same familiar scheme for all document types.
Work efficiently
Use the keyboard where many values are entered one after the other. Before saving, always check the active data record, the current cell and the area in which a function key works.
Related topics
- For beginners – basics for daily work › Field types
- For beginners – basics for daily work › ListView
- For beginners – basics for daily work › EditView
Frequently asked questions
Which equipment is recommended for daily entry?
A keyboard with a numeric keypad and a mouse; Additional input devices are possible for special applications.
How do I jump to the next cell in the grid?
With Enter or Enter on the numeric keypad. Shift + Tab takes you to the previous cell.
What keyboard shortcuts complement positions?
In receipts, Plus on the numeric keypad adds an item and F9 adds text. In financial transactions, F8 adds a general ledger account and F9 adds a business partner account.