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PC Access® Skips Fields when you Press the Enter Key

PC Access may skip fields when you press the Enter key. This problem can occur when all of the following conditions are true:

you are using PC Access for Windows 4.20 or 4.30.
you are online with your Compass MLS system.
you selected the TCP-telnet radio button in the Connection Method group on the MLS Setup (General) tab.

To prevent PC Access from skipping fields, see: Preventing PC Access from Skipping Fields.

Make sure you are running the current Build for your version of PC Access. Use the Update Wizard to verify that you are using the current Build for your version. You can also use the Update Wizard to download an update.
Click Start | Programs | PC Access for Windows | PC Access for Windows.
From the PC Access Main Menu window, click Setup Menu | Advanced | MLS Setup.
On the MLS Setup (General) tab, make sure you selected Compass from the Emulation group and TCP-telnet from the Connection group.
- Note: if you click the Compass radio button, PC Access will prompt you to reload Speed Buttons. Click Yes to reload your Speed Buttons. In addition to reloading Speed Buttons, PC Access will reload all of the default Compass settings on the MLS Setup window and select the Telnet Force 8 Bit check box on the TCP/IP tab.
Click the TCP/IP tab. Check the Telnet Force 8 bit check box. Click OK to close the MLS Setup window.
Click Close to close the Advanced Setup Menu. Click Call MLS to connect to your Compass MLS system.
Run a search and verify that PC Access no longer skips fields. Once you verify that the problem no longer exists, you should back up your PC Access configuration files. To do this, first exit PC Access.
Click Start | Programs | PC Access for Windows | Back Up PCAWin Setup. Follow the instructions on your screen to back up the PC Access configuration files.