I am in need of creating a basic data entry interface where it is just one text box where the user can input and item number, hit tab, writes to a record , clears out and they are ready for the next item. Looking for very minimal screen navigation. Thoughts?
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Just create that simple interface, make it the start form of a process, and add this process as an action to your site. This will work exactly as you described.