Go Look Button

The button with the magnifying glass to the right of the text input field is an example of a "go look" button:

"Go look" buttons are used to tell the system to find a value on the database that matches the data entered in the adjacent input field. You can have the system search for an item that matches the data you entered using any of the following methods:

• If you press Enter while in a field with an adjacent search button, the system assumes you want to search for the value entered and pre-populates it in the search window's search criteria. In the above example, when the Enter key is pushed, the system attempts to find a state with a code equal to the input value. If a unique match can be found, the system automatically populates the field with details that correspond to the record found. If a unique match cannot be found (either no matches or multiple matches), a search page opens containing selectable items.
• If you click the Search button rather than pressing Enter, the system assumes you want to use the search criteria on the search page and therefore does not pre-populate the search criteria with the value of the field.
• If you tab out of a field, the system looks for a value that exactly matches what you entered. If it cannot find such a value, the search dialog will not be presented.

When an item is selected in the search page, the search page closes and the input field is populated with the value selected. Note: an item can be selected in the search page by clicking on a specific row.