Open Multiple Lists in File Maintenance
You can open and work with more than one list at the same time.
On the
Window
menu, select the name of the window you want to view.
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File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8
Change Lists in File Maintenance
You can open another list without closing the current List window. Each type of List has a drop-down field located at the top of its list window. Select the field at the top of the List window, then select a different list. Note: The item list updates to display the items for the selected list. Parent topic: Using Lists
File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8
Open Lists in File Maintenance
You can open a list in several ways. To open a list in File Maintenance do one of the following: From the List Launcher, select Code Tables or Master Lists. From the List Launcher, select Libraries or one of the icons under Master Files. Select an icon. Make a selection from the File Maintenance menu. The associated List window opens. Note: If you open a list and nothing appears, there might be too many items to list. In the List Search field, enter the desired list. In the List Search field, enter asterisk * to list all the items. Parent topic: Using Lists
File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8
Clear Lists from the File Maintenance Desktop
If multiple lists are open, you can hide them so that you can more easily access other options in the File Maintenance window. To clear the File Maintenance desktop, on the File menu, select Desktop. Note: All lists are hidden, but all icons on the File Maintenance desktop remain visible. To return to an open list, on the Window menu, select the name of the window you want to view. To close a list window, select Close on the list window. Parent topic: Using Lists
File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8
Search for Items in a List
When a List window is open in File Maintenance, you can use the List Search field to locate an existing item in the list. In the List Search field, enter the first few characters of the list item name. The associated item is highlighted in the display area. To see a complete list, enter an asterisk (*) in the List Search box. Note: By default, only the first 20 items display in a list. Parent topic: Using Lists
File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8
Add or Modify a List Item in File Maintenance
To enter any new or changed information follow the steps: Note: Required fields display with red text labels. Fields that appear dimmed cannot be modified.To exit the item without saving your use select Cancel. Parent topic: Using Lists
File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8
View Hidden List Items in File Maintenance
Any items in File Maintenance that are hidden, do not display in the List access windows. You can, however, force the items to appear. The option to include hidden items in the list is not available for items that cannot be hidden, such as form templates. In the List access window do the following: Parent topic: Using Lists
