Autocomplete Entry Mode

Do you want standardize how information pertaining to the names of provinces, cities, and others are entered into maestro* to reduce spelling-related errors. We have a solution for you. Simply use AutoComplete entry mode, which is commonly referred to as "Intellisense" mode.

When you enter information in a field with this function, the value is stored in a table. Afterwards, when a user enters the first few letters of a word, the system suggests the corresponding default value to that found in the table for this field. When Intellisense is used, values are always formatted the same way.

In general, AutoComplete mode is available in all of the following fields: city, province/state, region, country, contacts, title, function.

This function may also be available in additional fields (see step no. 4 - Using the AutoComplete entry mode in an additional field).

 

Steps

Activate AutoComplete entry mode in preferences

AutoComplete entry mode can be configured by the user. By default, AutoComplete entry mode is enabled for each user.

  1. From the main menu, click the Configuration icon and select the Preferences option.
  2. From the Preferences option, select a User ID.

 

  1. Next, check the Use AutoComplete field to enable this feature.

 

By enabling this feature, the system will suggest values automatically when the user enters the first characters and then saves any new values entered.

 

Entering values in maestro*

By entering a value in an Intellisence field, it is recorded when the record is saved. This new value will be accessible wherever the field is used. For example, the list of values entered in the Province field is accessible in all maestro* options with this field.

For example, if the user enters the province Newfoundland and this value does not already exist, it will be added. If it already exists, the system will suggest Newfoundland immediately after the letter "N" is entered.

 

Accessing the list of values

To access the list of values saved for this field, users of version 3.03 and higher can simply press the F7 key or press CTRL+Spacebar. All users can access and edit this list.

 

To delete a value, simply select a value and delete it by clicking the Erase Value button.

 

Using the AutoComplete entry mode in an additional field

You can use this feature in an additional field.

When you create an additional field, the following conditions must be met:

  • The Field Type must be TEXT.
  • A variable name identifying the additional field must be defined.
  • The Use AutoComplete option must be checked.

 

Formerly, Tips & Tricks no.8

Last modification: August 15, 2025