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The Virtual Keyboard form is an on-screen keyboards presented to the user when they select a data entry field.
Unlike all the other forms it isn't related to a template. Instead, it is assigned to a control using the KeyboardName property.
The keyboard is fully customizable and can be arranged in any way required.
In order to use a virtual keyboard it must be specified for each control that requires it by using the KeyboardForm property.
For example, in the Login form the User Name Edit and Password Edit controls both have the KeyboardForm property. If a keyboard form is selected in the drop-down list in the property then it will automatically open when the control is selected by the operator at runtime.
If no keyboard form is specified then a keyboard will not be shown when the control is selected.
Control |
Used to perform this action |
Character Key |
Can be modified to represent any key. |
Other keys |
There are several controls that are preset to specific keyboard keys. |
| Control | Used to perform this action |
| Audit - Info Panel | Displays multiple audit properties in a grid. Select Choose
properties in the smart tag to modify.
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| Audit Info | Displays the value of an audit property. Select Choose
column in the smart tag to modify.
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| Change Password Control | User can change password by entering the current password and then entering the new password. |
| Checklist Control | Displays checklist questions for the current step together with possible answers, comments and reference documents. |
| Current Unit Defects Grid | Lists the defects associated to the unit that is being viewed. |
| Custom Defects Grid | Lists part/concern/repair shortcuts specified by user. |
| Date Label | Displays the current date |
| Defect-Info Grid | Contains additional information to that displayed in the Overview window, including recording area/cell, repair area/cell, responsible area/cell and any associated images. |
| Defect Control | Displays the views, view categories and part categories into which defects can be placed. |
| Generic Checkbox | Enable or disable option. |
| Generic Combobox | Select one or more options. |
| Generic Date Picker | Select a date. |
| Generic Grid | A customized table of information. |
| Generic ListBox | Select from a customized list. |
| Generic TextEdit | Custom data entry box. |
| Goto Generic Form Button | Click to go to a specified Generic form. |
| Goto Unit Button | Select identity type, enter identity number and click to go to selected unit. |
| Group Control | Allows components to be grouped together in the form. When the group control is moved all the components it contains will also be moved. |
| Last Defects Grid | Lists the most recently entered defects. |
| Overview Control | Contains the defects related to the current unit and allows you to perform several actions on the defects and repairs. |
| Picture | Displays an image. Can be used to add a logo to the form. |
| Print Ticket Button | Click to print a travel ticket. |
| Product Document Control | Lists documents associated to the currently selected product. |
| Question Document Control | Lists documents associated to the currently selected question. |
| Repair - Info Grid | Displays repair information. |
| Report Viewer | Displays a customizable
Microsoft SSRS report. The report can auto-refresh after Data
Collect has been launched by modifying the auto-refresh interval
when the report is designed.
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| Select Printer Button | Open the Select Printer form. |
| Shell Button | |
| Shift Info | Displays the current shift. |
| Static Label | Displays customizable text. can be used to add extra information to the form. |
| Station - Info Grid | Lists available stations that can be selected. |
| Station Info | Displays the station that is being used. |
| Tab Control | Customizable tab control. Allows more than one set of information to be displayed in the same area of the form. They can be switched between by selecting the required tab. |
| Time Label | Displays the current time. |
| Top Concerns Grid | Lists the most common concerns at the station. |
| Top Defects Grid | Lists the most common defects at the station. |
| Unit - Info Grid | Displays information about the current unit. |
| Unit Color Grid | Lists the colors associated to the current unit. |
| Unit Info | Displays the ID of the current unit. |
| Unit List Grid | Displays a list of the units in the production line. The current unit is shown in the middle and highlighted. The units that have already passed through are below, and those yet to come are above. |
| Unit Lookup Code Grid | Lists the lookup codes associated to the current unit. |
| Use Defect Source Check Button | Specify whether the defects shown on travel tickets were entered at this station or at all stations. |
| User - Info Grid | Displays information about the current user. |
| User Info | Displays the name of the current user. |
| User Picture | Displays a picture of the current user. |
| Web Browser | Displays a web browser window. Useful for displaying online help. |
