13. Building Applications : The Create a Frame or Procedure Frame : Creating a Procedure Frame : Define a 4GL Procedure
 
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Define a 4GL Procedure
To use the Edit a 4GL Procedure Definition frame to define a procedure
1. The Procedure Name field contains the procedure name you entered in the Create Frame.
2. (Optional) Enter a Short Remark.
3. In the Source File field, either leave the default file name, made up of the procedure name and the extension .osq, or enter another file name.
4. The Return Type field contains the default value integer. Enter the data type of data you intend to return from this procedure to the calling frame or procedure, or none if no data is to be returned.
To select the return type from a list, choose ListChoices.
5. Enter Yes or No in the Nullable field to indicate whether or not NULL can be returned. The default value is "Yes."
6. Optionally choose LongRemark to enter more detailed information about the procedure. Select Save and End to return to the Edit a 4GL Procedure Definition frame.