Import Data Field

Start of instruction setAccessible Using

  • "Insert > Import > Input Field/Selection Box".


Purpose

Create an input field control or a selection box control based on a data field from another Natural object in another Natural library. The dialog element is created with a linked variable as the source of its STRING attribute value. You must declare this linked variable in a data area of the dialog.

Entries

Entry Function
Library Selection box where you can select the library containing the Natural object with the data field of your choice.
Type Mutually exclusive options for Natural object types.
Object List Once you have chosen a library and an object type, all objects with these criteria will be displayed here.
Data fields Once you have chosen an object from the object list, all data fields defined in this object will be displayed.
Import Once you have chosen one or several data field(s), you push this button and its content will be imported into your input field control or selection box control.
Cancel Exits the dialog box without saving the settings.
Help Provides online help.