Category: Data Handling

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Field FieldMask

The output mask used to present the formatted data value of a field in a list, report or output command. Valid Values The applicable masking pattern characters depend on the data type (Type) of the field (e.g., char, varchar, alpha, varalpha, numeric, int, longint, vastint, or date). For a more detailed explanation of mask patterns…
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Field RelCondition

The conditional expression that defines a relationship. The specific association between objects. Valid Values Any conditional expression Remarks Objects mentioned in the RelCondition should exist before the relationship is created. Referenced objects that do not exist when a RelCondition is created are interpreted as character strings if SET QUOTING is OFF. For example, Employees.DeptNum =…
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Field SetSpec

The component structure of a named set. Valid Values A valid set specification, defining the component structure of the set Remarks Any objects mentioned in the set specification must exist before the named set is created.

Field SetName

The name assigned to a named set. Valid Values An 18-character string, containing a valid object name See Also ConstName, DDObjectName, DDOwnerName, DirName, DisplayName, DocName, EntName, FieldName, FormName, MenuName, OwnerName, RelName, RoleName, UserName, VarName

Field RelType

A user-assigned classification for a relationship. Valid Values A character string, up to 18 alphanumeric characters

Field RelName

The name assigned to a relationship. Valid Values An 18-character string, containing a valid object name See Also ConstName, DDObjectName, DDOwnerName, DirName, DisplayName, DocName, EntName, FieldName, FormName, MenuName, OwnerName, RoleName, SetName, UserName, VarName

Field Decimals

The number of decimal places for numeric fields or variables. Valid Values Any integer. If Decimals is left blank, 0 is used by default. Remarks Decimals is used for int, longint, vastint, and numeric data types and is ignored when the data type is date, alpha, varalpha, char, or varchar. See Also Length, Type

Field RoleName

The name assigned to a role. Valid Values An 18-character string, containing a valid object name See Also ConstName, DDObjectName, DDOwnerName, DirName, DisplayName, DocName, EntName, FieldName, FormName, MenuName, OwnerName, RelName, SetName, UserName, VarName

Field RoleCondition

The members of the owner-object associated with the role. An expression that indicates which members of the owner-object are represented by a role. Valid Values Any conditional expression involving fields from the owner-object only. If the role condition is omitted, the associated role name applies to all members of the owner-object. Remarks For example, a…
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Field Default

The default value for a field or form field. The value that a required field or form field will assume if no value is specified by the end-user. Valid Values A 256-character string, containing any character or numeric Valid Values Remarks Non-virtual Fields Default should contain a value expression that will be evaluated and assigned…
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