If you are entering transactions that are using the same EX Code, the same date, etc., you may set Entry Options while in Expense Entry by choosing TOOLS, Entry Options.  The following screen will appear:

You may then specify certain fields for which to retain information (this information can always be overwritten) and to which field to return the cursor after saving a transaction.

NOTE: If your firm is entering a lot of soft costs through Expense Entry, you may want to consider acquiring the ORION Cost Recovery Program.