Screen Function Statics Data (Text/Variables)

Configure the properties of the static object in the data tab as follows:

Name - Literal or variable name assigned to the field (maximum of 32 characters). Click on the icon to select a variable.

Auto Complete - Check to indicate that if data is entered to the full length of the field, or is returned from a combo box selection, the focus should automatically leave the field without the user pressing Return.

Allow Double-bytes in Alpha - Check to allow double-byte (wide) characters in Alpha fields.

Help Keyword - The keyword to associate the on-line help with the screen.

Help Message - The help to be displayed for this field when requested.

Standard Validation - Special check to be applied to this field. (Max 8 characters). Defaults to check in dictionary. Select a Global Logic from the drop-down list, or enter one of the standard validations.

Custom Validation - General Check logic (1-255) to be processed only with keyboard entry. Click icon at the side of the field to display the Logic Editor.

Input Length - Maximum length (1-255) allowed for keyboard entry of field.

Display Length - Maximum length (1-255) of the display.

GUI Height/Length - Height in lines/length in characters of GUI display.

Row/Column - The row and column on which this field is rendered.

Absolute - Check this box if the above row is in absolute terms.

Note: Fields that are not applicable to specific object are disabled. The properties can also be set on the Object Properties Grid. Click here for more information.

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