6. Creating and Using Basic Fields : Scalar Fields : Create Scroll Bars
 
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Create Scroll Bars
An independent scroll bar appears as an “elevator” that the user can slide into position on a bar to move the displayed portion of a form or field. For example:
                    
An independent scroll bar looks identical to the scroll bars in list fields, table fields, multiline entry fields, and viewports. However, because an independent scroll bar is not associated with a field, you must provide a script to specify the actions that occur each time the user moves the elevator.
To create an independent scroll bar
1. Open your frame in the Frame Editor (see Open an Existing Frame (see Open an Existing Frame)).
2. Select the Scroll Bar icon on the field palette.
3. Position and size the scroll bar on the form.
4. Set the properties for the scroll bar, including ElevatorSize, PageSize, and StepSize.
For complete descriptions of each field property, see Scroll Bar Properties and Common Field Properties.