Adding Data On the Fly (F5, Alt A, Ctrl B)

When the cursor is on a field that has a Lookup to another database, a magnifying glass shows on the left side of the field, in front of the field name.

Clicking on the image or name or pressing F5 takes you to a List view of the linked database. If the item you are seeking is not there, you can add it immediately by pressing Alt+A. Enter the required data entry for the new item, save it, then press Ctrl+B to go back. You will be back on the original data entry screen and the ID code of the data you added will be in the field where you started.

Note: When adding to a linked database do not use Ctrl+A, which is the Add button on the top of the screen; use Alt+A, which is the Add button at the lower right corner of the list box.