2.2.1 Detail Screen Navigation

This topic describes the detail screen navigation.

Detail screens contain Tabs and Buttons. Clicking them opens a sub-screen. Hence, navigation in these screens is handled in different stages.

Generic Navigation

Generic navigation involves navigating through the general fields available.

Table 2-4 Generic Navigation

Key Description
Tab Key
  • To navigate through the fields.
  • To move the focus from the first field to the next.
Shift +Tab Key To move the focus to the previous fields.
Shortcut keys To navigate through LOV, Calendar, Pop-up editor buttons.
Tabs Navigation Tabs navigation involves navigating through the tabs available.
Tab Key To focus on the first element of the same tab.
Shift +Tab Key To move the focus to the first text field in the header of the screen.
Arrow Keys To navigate through multiple tabs.

Data Table Navigation

Data Table navigation involves navigating through the rows and cells of the rows in the table.

Table 2-5 Data Table Navigation

Key Description
Tab Key To navigate to the next cell in the row.
Shift +Tab Key To navigate to the previous cell in the row.
Up and Down Arrow Keys To navigate through Data Table rows.
Shortcut Keys To avoid focusing on pagination, adding row, deleting row, and single view buttons of data table; the following shortcut keys are available:
  • First page – Home
  • Previous page – Page Up
  • Next Page – Page Down
  • Last Page – End
  • Add Row – Ctrl + Insert
  • Delete Row – Ctrl + Delete
  • Single View – Ctrl + i
  • Navigation to the form field after data table – Ctrl + Tab
  • Navigation to the form field before data table – Ctrl + Shift + Tab

Single View Screen Navigation

You can open single view screen by using ‘Ctrl + I’ shortcut key.

Table 2-6 Single View Screen Navigation

Key Description
Tab Key To navigate between the fields.
Esc To close the window.
Shortcut Keys To avoid focusing on navigation buttons, the following shortcut keys are available:
  • Previous Record – Down Arrow Key
  • Next Record – Up Arrow Key

LOV Navigation

You can open LOV window by pressing ‘F4’ key. LOV navigation involves navigating through the list of values available.

Table 2-7 LOV Navigation

Key Description
Tab Key
  • To navigate through reduction fields.
  • To move focus to the cross button in the window title bar.
Shift +Tab Key To move focus to the first element of the header of result block.
Esc To close the LOV window.
Arrow Keys To navigate between the elements of the result block.
Shortcut Keys To avoid focusing on navigation buttons, the following shortcut keys are available:
  • First page – Home
  • Previous page – Page Up
  • Next Page – Page Down
  • Last Page – End

Calendar Navigation

You can open Calendar window by pressing ‘F4’ key. Calendar navigation involves navigating through the years, months, and days.

Table 2-8 Calendar Navigation

Key Description
Tab Key To move focus to the exit button in the window title bar.
Shift +Tab Key To move focus to the first navigation button.
Esc To close the calendar window.
Arrow Keys To navigate between the dates.
Shortcut Keys To avoid focusing on navigation buttons, the following shortcut keys are available:
  • Previous Year – Home
  • Previous Month – Page Up
  • Next Month – Page Down
  • Next Year – End

Editor Navigation

You can open Editor window by pressing ‘F4’ key.

Table 2-9 Editor Navigation

Key Description
Tab Key To navigate between the text area and buttons.
Esc To close the editor window.