In this section we will explore basic operations that are consistent throughout NewViews, including:
Getting help and using the NewViews menu.
Entering and editing data. This includes using select boxes to facilitate data entry, as well as setting default data for specific fields. The function of commands like Block>Copy, Block>Paste and Fill>Column are also explained.
Setting date ranges on reports.
Managing option settings, i.e. creating and saving multiple option settings that can be used for specific tasks.
NewViews is a database with a customizable windows environment where each user may have their own private and custom interface. There are several ways to interact with NV2 by utilizing various combinations of the keyboard, mouse and function keys. Within each windowpane the size of the text can be enlarged or reduced using the mouse wheel in combination with the control key. Additionally, each table column can be moved, sized or hidden. This has no effect how other users view the same table on the same computer, as individual settings are stored by user ID within each workstation.