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Overview

The command menu is a quick-access tool for performing actions and navigating bLIS without clicking through menus. Press Ctrl+K from anywhere to open it.

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Opening the command menu

Press Ctrl+K from any page in bLIS. The command menu appears as a search dialog where you can type to find actions.

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What you can do

The command menu provides access to:
  • Navigation — Jump to any page (Accessions, Board, Search, Test runs, Reports, Admin)
  • Accession actions — When viewing an accession, perform actions directly:
    • Mark received
    • Hold
    • Enter results
    • Generate report
    • Upload file
    • Clone accession
    • Stage for instrument
    • Set status
    • Set priority
    • Print labels
    • Print archive labels
    • Edit
    • Cancel accession
    • Delete accession
Start typing the action you need and the command menu filters results as you type.

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Keyboard shortcuts

Some commands have dedicated keyboard shortcuts, displayed next to the command name in the menu. For example:
ShortcutAction
RMark received
HHold
EEnter results
PGenerate report
L LPrint labels
L APrint archive labels
These shortcuts work when you are viewing an accession.

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When to use the command menu

The command menu is fastest when you already know what action you want to perform. Instead of navigating through menus, press Ctrl+K, type a few characters, and press Enter.
Available commands depend on context. Accession-specific actions only appear when you are viewing an accession. Navigation commands are always available.

Navigating the interface

Overview of the bLIS user interface.

Searching

Find accessions and records quickly.