2.16.1 Field 1 Date Entry Caption: 35 characters, display only

Purpose: This is the caption for the date to be entered.

2.16.2 Field 2 Message Area: 76 characters, multiple, display only

Purpose: To display a message from the system to the user.

Example: display the bib or item being processed.

2.16.3 Field 3 Time Entry Caption: 35 characters, display only

Purpose: This is the caption for the time to be entered.

2.16.4 Field 4 Date Entry: 12 characters, tab stop

Purpose: To specify a valid date for the operation.

Format: It is any valid date format.

Examples, using the US format:

           08/02/99 
           08-02-99 
           08/02     (Assumes the current year) 
           080299 
           08021999 
           08/02/1999 
           2 (if the month is August) 
           +1 (if today is 8/1 for 8/2) 
           -1 (if today is 8/3 for 8/2) 

2.16.5 Field 5 Time Entry: 8 characters, tab stop

Purpose: To specify a valid time for the operation.

Format: It is any valid time format.

Examples for five past four in the afternoon:

     16:05 
     1605 
     4:05 PM 
     0405P 
  

If 16:05 is now, you may enter an equal sign, e.g.:

     = 

2.16.6 Field 6 Window Controls Ok & Cancel:

Purpose: Control window flow. Ok will save and apply the displayed values, whereas Cancel will reject the changes.

Format: It is a push button selection.

Menu Style: Push Button

Menu Values:
Ok
Cancel