Validation List Tips

Tip: Easily find entries in a validation list by first displaying the validation list for the entry field by pressing F9.

• Quick Pick: Quickly press the first few letters of the desired entry to jump to that position in the validation list. For example, you want to find the product "SureKill" in the Treatment Name validation list. Press F9 when in the Treatment Name field. Next, press the SU keys in rapid succession. The cursor will jump to the first chemical that starts with SU. Want to narrow it down more? Type SUR in rapid succession and the cursor will jump to the first SUR entry.
• Search for Entry: Press the F9 key again or click the binoculars button to Search for a selected word, etc. For example, standard crop and pest validation lists include Bayer Code, common name, and scientific name. If you know the common name but not the Bayer Code, press F9 in the related field to display the validation list. With the Validation List displayed press F9 key again to search for a selected word, etc.
• Adding Entries to Lists: Many standard ARM validation lists allow a researcher to customize the list by adding or deleting list items. The most common lists researchers prefer to customize are the product dictionaries for the various study disciplines. Add products to the active ARM dictionary by performing the following steps:

1. Fill the treatment name, formulation concentration and unit, and formulation type for a product into the treatment editor.
2. Place the cursor in the treatment name field and press F9.
3. Respond Yes when asked whether to add item to validation list.
4. Enter ingredient information for pre-mix chemicals. Press F1 for information the format to use when entering ingredients. See "ingredients" for additional information on entering pre-mixes.