2.6 Field Sets

This topic provides systematic instructions to create a new Fieldset.

A group of fields can be grouped in a Fieldset which can be placed together on the screen. FieldSet Name should start with FST_<>.
  1. On the Fieldset Properties screen, select the block adding to field set.
    All fields available to the block displays in the Data Block fields text area.

    Figure 2-18 Attach Fields to a Field set


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    Figure 2-19 Order of fields in the field set highlighted


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  2. Move fields from Data Block Fields to FieldSet Fields.
    All fields available to the block displays in the FieldSet Fields text area.

    The order of fields in field set fields will reflect in the screen as well.

    Figure 2-20 Rearranged fields


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  3. Select the screen portion (Header/Body/Footer) where this fieldset has to be placed.
  4. Select remaining details like Tab, Section, and Partition.
    Once fields are added to the fieldset, the developer can check the preview of the designed screen.
  5. Right-click the screen name and click on the Preview option.
    The preview of the designed screen displays.

    Figure 2-21 Preview of the designed Screen


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  6. For adding Multi entry block to the fieldset, follow the below-given steps:
    1. On the Fieldset Properties screen, select Multi Record field as Yes.
      In the case of Multi records, the View Type can be either Single or Multiple (By Default).

      Figure 2-22 Multiple View Multi Record Field set


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    2. Select the Navigation Button field for multi-record single view.
      Below figure shows the preview of a single view multi-record fieldset:

      Figure 2-23 Properties for Single view multi-record Fieldset


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      Figure 2-24 Preview - Single view multi-record Fieldset


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Parent topic: Screen Development