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Summary

Important Observations

  • As you set component properties (names, captions, etc. on the Details tab) the DEFINE_COM statements are updated in the RDML code. Alternatively, you can directly edit the DEFINE_COM statements.
  • There are many different ways to perform the same operation, such as using commands on a ribbon or context menu options.

Tips & Techniques

  • Review all the editor settings to determine the options that you want to use when working in Visual LANSA.
  • When editing source code, using the Auto Hide tab feature will enable the maximum amount of space for viewing your source code.

What You Should Know

  • The basic structure of the code in a form
  • FUNCTION
  • BEGIN_COM
  • DEFINE_COM
  • EVTROUTINE
  • ENDROUTINE
  • END_COM
  • How the form and components are related to the source.
  • How to create a form.
  • How to add components to a form.
  • How to change the properties of a component on a form using the Details tab.
  • How to define events for a component.
  • How to compile and execute a form.

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