The Edit menu provides the standard cut, copy, paste and undo tools for writing methods of preparation. These are enabled when the method of preparation window is open. The Merging of Method of Preparation can be called from this menu or the merge icon on the toolbar.
The Edit menu also has options for the ingredients grid, including: changing the font properties of the grid, moving ingredients on the grid, deleting ingredients, inserting ingredients, moving ingredients, and refreshing the screen.
The font properties for the ingredient grid or Method of Preparation can be changed to bigger, bolder type for on-screen reference. The font properties changes affect a single workstation and will appear if the users selects to Export to Word
Insert\Delete Ingredients enables the user to add or delete ingredients anywhere on the grid.
- To Insert Ingredients into the grid, highlight an existing row (this will insert an ingredient above the selected row). Then, open the edit menu and select Insert Ingredient. The new row is available for data entry. Do not forget to save your changes!
Add\Delete Ingredient Block. This feature enables users to create separators between ingredients for the purpose of making it easier to work with the ingredients. For example, the blocks could represent the steps of production (Step 1, Step 2) or types of ingredients (Wet, Dry). The ingredient blocks will appear on the production recipe as well. To learn how to create the ingredient blocks click go to the List Menu Help.
Move Ingredient Up\Down enables users to reorder the list of ingredients within a recipe. Select the ingredient line to be moved and then select the Move Up or Move Down from the Edit Menu. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl-U or Ctrl-D.
Refresh will bring the recipe back to its original state since the last save.