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interface field set

Allows you to set the execution parameters and the editing the contents of a field. A field is a space on a dialog box where a data elements can be entered and displayed.
The field properties can be set using the command

Format:

 
interface field set
field_name =
An Exisitng GI_field
strings =
String
database_fields =
String
action =
Field_action
execute =
Boolean

Example:

 
interface field set &
field_name =
.gui.naresh.fldst &
strings =
append_text &
action =
append &
execute =
yes

Description:

 
Parameter
Value Type
Description
field _name
An Existing GI_field
Specifies the name of an existing field
strings
String
Specifies the strings to be added to the field
database_field
String
Specifies the database_filed to be added
action
Field_action
Specifies whether the new addition will replace or add to the existing contents
execute
Boolean
Sets the execution of the command to ‘yes’ or ‘no’

Extended Definition:

■A string/ database field can be added, appended or inserted to the existing contents of a field depending upon the parameter ‘action’. The command, if specified, associated with the particular dialog box is executed depending on the BOOLEAN parameter ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

Tips:

■The parameters ‘strings’ and ‘database fields’ are mutually exclusive to each other.