Data Entry (Extended Edit Fields)

Throughout FieldGenius you will see edit fields for entering various values. These types of fields are called Extended Edit Fields, and can be used not only for typing values, but can also launch related commands such as the keypad, calculator, point chooser, inverse tool, etc. This type of functionality is unique to FieldGenius.

You can control how these Extended Edit Fields will be triggered by changing the "Extended Edit Boxes" option in the Options screen to require a single tap, a double tap, or to disable them so that you can only type values into them.

Text Entry

For most text entry fields in the program, tapping in it will open up the keypad.

On Windows Mobile devices you can select which keypad to display by changing the "SIP Type" option in the Options screen.

Points

When you see an extended edit field for a Point ID, tapping in it will open the point chooser toolbar.

Distance and Angles

Tapping in other numeric fields such as those for directions and distances will open the RPN Calculator, and some distance fields will open the Inverse tool.

Multi-function Fields

Some fields will display a pop up menu if multiple functions can be opened from that field, just select the desired function from the list.