Attributes Operation--Specify Simple Field Attributes
Attributes control the features of a field, such as:
• How the field looks on the form
• How, and if, data must be entered in the field
• Default values
• Whether data shown in the field can be changed
• Validation checks for new data
• Field scrolling
• Internal field name
While creating a new simple field, specify field attributes by choosing the Attributes operation on the Create Field submenu of the Form Layout frame. You can also specify attributes for a simple field at a later time by placing the cursor in the field and choosing the Edit operation on the Form Layout frame, followed by the Attributes operation on the Edit submenu. VIFRED then displays the Attributes menu.
For instructions on setting the Name attribute for a new field's internal name, see
Create Your Own Internal Field Names (see page
Create Your Own Internal Field Names). For more information on changing an existing internal field name or specifying other field attributes, see Field Attribute Specifications.