Using Hotkeys

Feature Description

In addition to mouse commands, Copia uses key combinations known as "hotkeys" to help you move quickly and conveniently through the application.

If you have trouble using Copia’s hotkeys, you may wish to disable programs such as instant messaging (ICQ, Trillian, etc.) because those programs’ hotkeys may override the ones in Copia.

IMPORTANT: If there are conflicting buttons on the page, such as several Save or Select buttons, none will have hotkey access, except for the button located at the bottom of the page (where the Sign Out, Cancel, and Save buttons/links usually are).

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Accessing this Feature
Definition of Hotkeys
Available Hotkeys

Accessing this Feature

The hotkeys listed below work from any page in Copia that contains the button or feature. To use the commands listed below, press the indicated hotkeys simultaneously.

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Definition of Hotkeys

The phrase "hotkeys" is a computer term for keyboard combinations that act as shortcuts to open specific pages or perform certain functions. Learning these hotkeys can save a great deal of time.
The "Available Hotkeys" section below lists hotkey functions in the system. Note that some hotkeys work throughout the program, while some are specific to a page.

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Available Hotkeys

Note that there are some default hotkeys used by the Web browser (e.g., [Alt] [F] to open the File menu).

IMPORTANT: If there are conflicting buttons on the page, such as several Save or Select buttons, none will have hotkey access, except for the button located at the bottom of the page (where the Sign Out, Cancel, and Save buttons/links usually are).

Hotkeys	Function
System-wide Hotkeys
[Alt] [F1]	Toggles the navigation menu between visible and hidden status.
[Alt] [C]	Cancels the current action or engages Back buttons in the administration portion of the program. This is the same action as clicking a Cancel or Close button on a pop-up.
[Alt] [N]	Opens a new patient order. If a patient order is in progress, Copia prompts you to cancel or continue placing the current order. This is the same action as clicking the New Order button. This is used when using the Patient search on the Order Patient Samples page or either the pop-up or full-screen version of the Find Tool.
[Alt] [P]	Moves the cursor from its current position to the Find Patient field at the top of the page.
[Alt] [Q]	Moves the cursor from its current position to the "Sign Out" link at the bottom of the page.
[Alt] [R]	Opens the menu of the Recent button.
[Alt] [S]	Selects buttons labeled Save, OK, or Select.
[Alt] [<]	Takes you back to the previous page. This is the same action as clicking a < Back to ___ or Back button. Note that you do not have to hold down the Shift button when you press the < key. This hotkey functions only in the lab tasks portion of the program; in the administration pages, use the [Alt] [C] hotkey to engage the Back buttons. Note that this hotkey only works with pages that have a < Back to ___ button.
[Alt] [?]	Selects the Help button. Once selected, press Enter to open the help topic for the selected page. Note that you do not have to hold down the Shift button when you press the ? key.
Diagnosis Search (quicksearch pop-up window from Order Patient Samples)
[Alt] [I]	Adds the selected diagnosis codes on the Diagnosis Search quicksearch pop-up window to the Order Patient Samples page. This is the same action as clicking the Save button.
[Ctrl] [Spacebar]	Toggles the search options (Search All, Patient's Previous, or User's Frequent) on the Diagnosis Search quicksearch pop-up window, accessed from the Order Patient Samples page.
Order Choice Search (quicksearch pop-up window from Order Patient Samples)
[Alt] [N]	Opens the Miscellaneous Order Choice page. This is the same action as clicking the Add Miscellaneous button.
[Alt] [O]	Add the selected order choices or profiles to the order and return to the Order Patient Samples page. This is the same action as clicking the Save button.
[Alt] [Enter]	Selects the first order choice in the list.
[Ctrl] [Spacebar]	Toggles the search options (Search All Order Choices, Search Order Choice Lists, or Search Profiles) on the Order Choice Search quicksearch pop-up window, accessed from the Order Patient Samples page.
[Ctrl] [Enter]	Adds the selected order choices or profiles on the Order Choice Search quicksearch pop-up window to the Order Patient Samples page. This is the same action as clicking the Save button.
Ordering Provider Search (quicksearch pop-up window from Order Patient Samples)
[Alt] [M]	Creates an external provider.
Patient Information Links
[Alt] [U]	Opens the Demographics page. This is the same action as clicking the Demographics link beneath the Find Patient field at the top of the Order Patient Samples, Collect Samples, Lab Report, Demographics, Insurance, and Order History pages.
[Alt] [O]	Opens the Order History page. This is the same action as clicking the Order History link beneath the Find Patient field at the top of the Order Patient Samples, Collect Samples, Lab Report, Demographics, Insurance, and Order History pages.
[Alt] [I]	Opens the Insurance page. This is the same action as clicking the Insurance link beneath the Find Patient field at the top of the Order Patient Samples, Collect Samples, Lab Report, Demographics, Insurance, and Order History pages.
Patient Search (quicksearch pop-up window from Order Patient Samples)
[Alt] [N]	Creates a new patient in the Demographics pop-up window.
Query Tool
[Alt] [S]	Saves the current SQL search as a script.
Required Info
[Alt] [S]	Continues placing an order after entering the demographic information required for the location in the Required Info pop-up window. This is the same action as clicking the Continue Saving Order button.

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