8. Generating Frames from Predefined Templates : The mastdetl Templates : The explosion Template : Use an Explosion Frame
 
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Use an Explosion Frame
The generated explosion field frame provides a set of VCR buttons to navigate through each selected row, with its values updated automatically in the matrix of fields.
Because explosion frames are not meant to perform queries or run stand-alone, they are generally run from a parent table field frame, master-detail frame, or detail frame.
To see the detail frame in operation
1. In the Frame Editor, open the parent frame with which it is associated.
2. Click Debug, Go on the floating menu bar.
3. Highlight a row in the detail table, and then click the Open Row button to display the explosion frame.
Note:  The VCR buttons are not present if the parent is a master-detail frame running in asynchronous mode.
The Field menu provides commands to prevent a user from changing the values in one or more fields. A field cannot be edited by selecting a field and clicking Field, Freeze. The Unfreeze and Unfreeze All commands on the Field menu let you disable this feature for individual fields or all fields.