13. Building Applications : The Globals Submenu of the Edit an Application Frame : The Edit Global Variables Frame
 
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The Edit Global Variables Frame
When you select Variables from the Create or Edit Global Components Frame, you see the Edit Global Variables frame, shown in the following figure. From this frame, you can manage the global variables you define and use in an application.
All the fields on this form are read-only. The global variables are displayed in the table field in alphabetical order, with the following information:
Variable Name
Specifies the name of the global variable. This column is scrollable.
Data Type
Specifies the data type of the global variable. This column is scrollable.
Nulls
Indicates whether the global variable is nullable
Short Remark
(Optional) Provides a description of the variable. This column is scrollable.
The Edit Global Variables frame offers the following menu operations:
Create
Creates a new global variable. Displays the Create a Global Variable frame.
Destroy
Destroys the selected global variable. Prompts you to confirm the decision.
Edit
Edits the selected global component. Calls a frame that allows you to edit the selected variable.
Rename
Renames the selected global variable. Prompts you for a new variable name. Press Return to cancel the Rename.
Help, End
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