Action Parameters
This function is used to define the parameters used in the actions dictionary. As a function of the context that calls the action, the value of the parameters will be entered in one of the following dictionaries :
Function : action called from a menu
Window : action linked to a button at the bottom of the screen or in the menu bar
Screen : action linked to a field
Screen (menu contextual to data type) : action linked to a data type
Note
When two actions with an identical parameter are linked to a field, a single value will be requested on the entry of this parameter.
Prerequisite
Refer to documentation Implementation
Screen management
Entry screen
Fields
The following fields are present on this tab :
Grid
| Before creating this parameter code, verify that it doesn't exist already under another code in order to avoid redundancies. |
| The title serves as information in the entry of the parameter values for the action. Therefore it should be concise and precise. |
| Indicate the nature of the parameter : char, integer, decimal etc. This information can only be entered during the creation of the parameter, in the parameter dictionary. |
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Reports
By default, the following reports are associated with this function :
ACTCODPAR : Action parameter codes
This can be changed using a different setup.
Specific Buttons
The following fields are included on the window opened through this button : Block number 1
Block number 2
Close This button is used to copy the record definition from or to another folder. |