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The Edit an Application Menu
The following table shows the operations available from the Edit an Application frame. The selections are similar to those for the Applications Catalog. Create, Destroy, Edit, Rename, Go, and Globals are discussed in more detail below.
Create
Begins creation of a new frame or procedure. ABF displays a series of frames that allow you to specify the name and type of the component.
Destroy
Destroys the selected frame or procedure definition and remove it from the database. Prompts you to confirm the decision.
Edit
Edits the selected frame or procedure. Edit displays the Edit a Definition frame for the selected component.
Rename
Renames the selected frame or procedure. ABF prompts you for a new name. Press Return to cancel the Rename request.
Go
Runs the application for testing, whether complete or not, or before you create the executable image
Globals
Brings up the Globals menu to create or edit application global variables, constants, or record types
Defaults
Displays application-specific defaults, including Source Code directory. Alternate entry to the Application Defaults frame.
Errors
Displays uncorrected compilation errors for the application
Utilities
Brings up the Utilities menu
Help, End, Quit
Perform standard operations
Last modified date: 01/30/2023