New database / Database wizard
Launches the Database Wizard to create a new database. This is the same as selecting File->New from the menu bar or using the CTRL+N shortcut keys.
Open database
Opens an existing database. This is the same as selecting File->Open from the menu bar or using the CTRL+O shortcut keys.
Snapshot
Takes a snapshot or copy of the current database and saves it to a selected file and drive as a compressed archive (zip) file. Best done before performing a major import or something that may alter your database irreversibly. This is the same a selecting File->Snapshot from the menu bar.
Close window or database
Closes the current window or database. This is the same as selecting File->Close from the menu bar.
Import wizard
Launches the Import wizard to allow importation of data from an external source into the current database. This is the same as selecting File->Import from the menu bar. If used when in the picture tab of the ingredient or recipe forms, this button will import a picture from a graphics file.
Export wizard
Launches the Export wizard to allow exportation of data from the current database to an external destination. This is the same as selecting File->Export from the menu bar. If used when in the picture tab of the ingredient or recipe forms, this button will export a picture to a graphics file.
Default locations
Sets the default path for data files. This allows selection of the directory that the File->Open dialog starts at when opening a file. This is the same as selecting File->Default Locations from the menu bar.
File preferences
Launches the File preferences dialog box to allow editing of global preferences for the current database. This is the same as selecting File->Preferences from the menu bar.
Report wizard
Launches the Report wizard to guide you through report selection and printing. This is the same as selecting File->Print Report from the menu bar or using the CTRL+P shortcut keys.
Print setup
Launches the Print setup dialog and allows changes to be made to report settings. This is the same as selecting File->Print Setup from the menu bar.
Send email
Launches the Email wizard. This will allow you to email selected data to one or more email recipients. This is the same as selecting File->Send email from the menu bar.
Undo
Reverses the last change made to text. This is the same as selecting Edit->Undo from the menu bar or using the CTRL+Z shortcut keys.
Cut
Cuts the selected text and copies it to the clipboard. This is the same as selecting Edit->Cut from the menu bar or using the CTRL+X shortcut keys.
Copy
Copies the selected text to the clipboard. This is the same as selecting Edit->Copy from the menu bar or using the CTRL+C shortcut keys.
Paste
Inserts the contents of the clipboard into the text. This is the same as selecting Edit->Paste from the menu bar or using the CTRL+V shortcut keys.
Edit item
Allows editing of the current grid item. This is the same as selecting Edit->Edit item from the menu bar or using the CTRL+E shortcut keys.
Insert item
Inserts an item into the current grid (i.e. inserts an ingredient into a recipe). This is the same as selecting Edit->Insert item from the menu bar or using the CTRL+I shortcut keys.
Delete item
Deletes the current grid item. This is the same as selecting Edit->Delete item from the menu bar or using the delete key on the keyboard.
Move up
Moves the current item up one position within a grid. This is the same as selecting Edit->Move up from the menu bar or using the CTRL+U shortcut keys.
Move down
Moves the current item down one position within a grid. This is the same as selecting Edit->Move down from the menu bar or using the CTRL+D shortcut keys.
Fill down
Fills down grid cell contents. Copies the contents of the topmost grid cell into selected grid cells below it. This is the same as selecting Edit->Fill down from the menu bar or using the CTRL+F shortcut keys.
Lighten
Lightens the picture within the picture page of a selected form. This is the same as selecting Edit->Lighten from the menu bar.
Darken
Darkens the picture within the picture page of a selected form. This is the same as selecting Edit->Darken from the menu bar.
Increase Contrast
Increases the contrast of a picture within the picture page of a selected form. This is the same as selecting Edit->Increase Contrast from the menu bar.
Blur
Blurs the picture within the picture page of a selected form. This is the same as selecting Edit->Blur from the menu bar.
Soften
Softens the picture within the picture page of a selected form. This is the same as selecting Edit->Soften from the menu bar.
Sharpen
Sharpens the picture within the picture page of a selected form. This is the same as selecting Edit->Sharpen from the menu bar.
Convert to Greyscale
Converts the picture within the picture page of a selected form from colour to a monochrome image. This is the same as selecting Edit->Convert to greyscale from the menu bar.
Flip
Flips the picture within the picture page of a selected form about the horizontal axis (i.e. turns the image upside down). This is the same as selecting Edit->Flip from the menu bar.
Mirror
Mirrors the picture within the picture page of a selected form about the vertical axis (i.e. swaps the image left to right). This is the same as selecting Edit->Mirror from the menu bar.
Rotate Left
Rotates the picture 90° to the left. This is the same as selecting Edit->Rotate Left from the menu bar.
Rotate Right
Rotates the picture 90° to the right. This is the same as selecting Edit->Rotate Right from the menu bar.
Resize
Launches the Resize picture dialog. This allows you to manipulate the size of the picture within the picture page of a selected form and preview the results before accepting any changes made. This is the same as selecting Edit->Resize from the menu bar.
Back
Moves back to the last record opened, regardless of the form it was contained in. This is the same as selecting Record->Back from the menu bar or using the Alt+Left Arrow shortcut keys.
Forward
Moves you back to the record you were in before you hit the Back button. This is the same as selecting Record->Forward from the menu bar or using the Alt+Right Arrow shortcut keys.
First record
Moves to the first item in the current browser list. This is the same as selecting Record->First record from the menu bar or using the F5 shortcut key.
Previous record
Moves to the previous item in the current browser list. This is the same as selecting Record->Previous record from the menu bar or using the F6 shortcut key.
Next record
Moves to the next item in the current browser list. This is the same as selecting Record->Next record from the menu bar or using the F7 shortcut key.
Last record
Moves to the last item in the current browser list. This is the same as selecting Record->Last record from the menu bar or using the F8 shortcut key.
Add new item
Adds a new blank item to the current form. This is the same as selecting Record->New from the menu bar or using the F2 shortcut key.
Copy current item
Creates an exact copy of the current item. This is the same as selecting Record->Copy from the menu bar or using the F3 shortcut key.
Delete item
Deletes the current item from your database. This is the same as selecting Record->Delete from the menu bar or using the F4 shortcut key.
Save changes
Saves changes made in the current form. This is the same as selecting Record->Save from the menu bar or using the F9 shortcut key.
Reset
Reloads the contents of the current form erasing any modifications made since the last save. This is the same as selecting Record->Reset from the menu bar or using the F10 shortcut key.
Filter
The filter button allows you to select the type of data you wish to be displayed. This button will let you choose to view information in different formats such as viewing information from a single supplier, a single category or another sub-set of data. Clicking this button brings up the filter dialog box.
Re-filter
Re-filters the database using the same selection parameters entered into the Filter dialog when the form was initially opened.
Category form
Opens the Category form to create, modify or delete categories. This is the same as selecting Forms->Categories from the menu bar.
Course form
Opens the Course form to create, modify or delete course. This is the same as selecting Forms->Courses from the menu bar.
Unit form
Opens the Unit form to create, modify or delete units. This is the same as selecting Forms->Units from the menu bar.
Ingredient form
Opens the Ingredient form to create, modify or delete ingredients. This is the same as selecting Forms->Ingredients from the menu bar.
Ingredient costs form
Opens the Ingredient costs form to view or modify ingredient costs in bulk. This is the same as selecting Forms->Ingredient costs from the menu bar.
Recipe form
Opens the Recipe form to create, modify or delete recipes. This is the same as selecting Forms->Recipes from the menu bar.
Retail product prices form
Opens the Retail product prices form to view or modify retail product prices in bulk. This is the same as selecting Forms->Retail product prices from the menu bar.
Menu form
Opens the Menu form to create, modify or delete menus. This is the same as selecting Forms->Menus from the menu bar.
Supplier form
Opens the Supplier form to create, modify or delete suppliers. This is the same as selecting Forms->Suppliers from the menu bar.
Company details
Opens the Company details dialog box and allows changes to be made to the details of the current company. This is the same as selecting View->Company details from the menu bar.
Keywords
Opens the Keywords dialog box to create, modify or delete keywords. This is the same as selecting View->Keywords from the menu bar.
Workbook mode
Toggles workbook mode on and off. When workbook mode is on, Resort Bistro displays a tab at the bottom of the screen for each open window allowing you to jump between open windows very rapidly. This is the same as selecting View->Workbook mode from the menu bar.
Multi-line tabs
When selected, this allows you to view all tabs in a single form without having to scroll across the window. De-selecting this changes the view to those tabs that will fit in the open form and adds a scroll bar to move to those not visible. This is the same as selecting View->Multi-line tabs in forms from the menu bar.
Customize toolbars
Displays the Toolbar dialog to let you customize the look and layout of your toolbars. This is the same as selecting View->Toolbars from the menu bar.
Toggle Status bar
Displays hints and tips in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. This is the same as selecting View->Status bar from the menu bar.
License
Displays the License Dialog. This is the same as selecting Tools->License from the menu bar.
Autosave
If you have the Autosave facility enabled, Resort Bistro will not show any prompts asking you whether to save any modified data, but will automatically save any changes that you have made. This is the same as selecting Tools->Autosave from the menu bar.
Merge Ingredients
Launches the Merge Ingredients Dialog. This allows you to merge similar ingredients into a single ingredient to avoid duplicate data. This is the same as selecting Tools->Merge/Bulk Delete->Merge Ingredients from the menu bar.
Merge Recipes
Launches the Merge Recipes Dialog. This allows you to merge similar recipes into a single recipe to avoid duplicate data. This is the same as selecting Tools->Merge/Bulk Delete->Merge Recipes from the menu bar.
Merge Menus
Launches the Merge Menus Dialog. This allows you to merge similar menus into a single menu to avoid duplicate data. This is the same as selecting Tools->Merge/Bulk Delete->Merge Menus from the menu bar.
Merge Units
Launches the Merge Units Dialog. This allows you to merge similar units into a single unit to avoid duplicate data. This is the same as selecting Tools->Merge/Bulk Delete->Merge Units from the menu bar.
Bulk Delete Ingredients
Launches the Bulk Delete Ingredients Dialog. This allows you to bulk delete ingredients from a database. This is the same as selecting Tools->Merge/Bulk Delete->Bulk Delete Ingredients from the menu bar.
Search and replace data
Launches the Replacement Wizard. This is the same as selecting Tools->Replace from the menu bar.
Case wizard
Launches the Case Wizard. Case wizard allows you to tidy up the look of your database. Often when ingredients and recipes are entered by different users, the format is different (ie some entered in Proper case, some in Upper case.) Case wizard allows you to unify the text case throughout your database. This is the same as selecting Tools->Case Wizard from the menu bar.
Recalculate recipe
To update the costs of ingredients for recipes choose this option. This takes you to the Recipe Recalculate Dialog. This is the same as selecting Tools->Recalculate from the menu bar.
Batch calculate
Launches the Batch Calculate Dialog. This is the same as selecting Tools->Batch Calculate from the menu bar.
Local units
Displays the Convert to Local Units Dialog. This is the same as selecting Tools->Convert to Preferred Units from the menu bar.
Local units (Batch run)
Displays the Batch Unit Conversion Dialog. This is the same as selecting Tools->Batch Unit Conversion from the menu bar.
Reset grid column widths
Resets the Grid Column widths to their original default settings. This is the same as selecting Tools->Reset Grid Column Widths from the menu bar.
Database integrity test
Launches the Database Integrity Wizard. This is the same as selecting Tools->Database Integrity from the menu bar.
Database Statistics
Launches the Database statistics dialog. This is the same as selecting Tools->Database Statistics from the menu bar.
Cascade windows
Cascades the open windows. This is the same as selecting Window->Cascade from the menu bar.
Tile vertically
Tiles the open windows vertically. This is the same as selecting Window->Tile Vertically from the menu bar.
Tile horizontally
Tiles the open windows horizontally. This is the same as selecting Window->Tile Horizontally from the menu bar.
Arrange icons
Arranges and aligns icons. This is the same as selecting Window->Arrange Icons from the menu bar.
Help topics
Launches the help window. This is the same as selecting Help->Help Topics from the menu bar.
Help - What's this?
This help mode allows you to left click any object to display a context-sensitive help window for that object. The help window provides a brief explanation about the object and how to use it.
Help About
Displays the About Resort Bistro dialog. This is the same as selecting Help->About Resort Bistro from the menu bar.