Tabbing Through Fields

Since you're moving all functionality out of database view and into NXT, is it possible to add some quality of life adjustments back to NXT that existed in database view? One example is when we tab through fields while entering distribution information.


In database view, I could easily enter a date as MMDDYY and tab to the next cell, and it would fill in the correct date for me. In NXT, you have to use MMDDYYYY, or you have to click on the calendar button. When entering many lines at a time, this change makes a difference.


Also in database view, specifically when entering account codes and project IDs, we can just enter XX-XXXXX-XX (account code) or XXXX (project ID) and tab to the next field and it'll be fine. In NXT, if you start typing in the account code, it's trying to guess what you're typing with a pop-up drop-down box. However, if you completely type in the code and hit tab, it doesn't keep the numbers you typed in, it chooses one of the choices from the drop-down box, or it leaves the box blank because you didn't choose something fromm the drop-down.


These types of issues make it very difficult to enter large journal entries or invoice requests with many distribution lines using 10-key since we have to keep moving our hand from keypad to mouse over and over. I get that the convenience of seeing choices for account codes or project IDs while typing would help people if they don't know what they're looking for but it's a complete inconvenience for finance staff that know exactly what they're typing and just want to get through the data entry quickly.

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  • Apr 19 2023
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  • Nicole Taluth commented
    10 Oct 07:05pm

    The date issue has been frustrating for me. I used to be able to enter a date as MMDDYY in NXT and it would apply it correctly. Then it changed and I had to enter it is MM/DD or MMDDYYYY, which feel so unnecessary to have to add the slash or additional numbers.

    Seems as though many changes are being made that are actually much less efficient.

  • E Pitta commented
    26 Aug 06:22pm

    Agree, entering invoices is very cumbersome. Don't believe they've addressed from high volume data entry viewpoint. Distribution fields are set to a certain width (can't customize), I have to widen the description field EVERY time. Not efficient at all.

  • Guest commented
    13 Aug 04:09pm

    The forced drop downs are an unnecessary burden

  • Guest commented
    2 May 10:12pm

    Agree - also need to be able to type the project and not wait for system to load

  • Guest commented
    11 Apr 01:55pm

    Definitely need some changes to make data entry more efficient.

  • Julie Koczera commented
    1 May, 2023 10:59pm

    I completly agree with this quality of life suggestion.