Dialog actions Describes how to program action handling when the end user triggers an action on the front-end. Action handling basicsThis topic describes the basic concepts of dialog actions.Predefined actionsGenero predefines some action names for common operations of interactive instructions.Default action viewsA default action view is created to render an action handler, when no explicit action view exists for it.Configuring actionsAction attributes related to decoration, keyboard shortcuts, and behavior can be defined with action attributes.Defining action views in formsHow to define action views that will fire action events.Implementing dialog action handlersHow to execute user code in ON ACTION blocks when an action is fired.Binding action views to action handlersHow are action views of the forms bound to action handlers in the program code? Data validation at action invocationThe validate action attribute controls field validation when an action is fired.Enabling and disabling actionsBy default, dialog actions are enabled. However, it is recommended that an action be disabled when not allowed in the current context.Hiding and showing default action viewsIf needed, default action views can be hidden or shown.Sub-dialog actions in procedural DIALOG blocksThis topic describes how action are differentiated with handlers defined in a procedural DIALOG block.Field-specific actions (INFIELD clause)Using the INFIELD clause of ON ACTION provides automatic action activation when a field gets the focus.Multilevel action conflictsAction views in chromebarDefault action views and toolbar action views can be displayed in the chromebar, to save space on small screens.Action display in the context menuThe CONTEXTMENU action default attribute allows you to control action visibility in the context menu.Implementing the close actionThe close action is a predefined action dedicated to close graphical windows (for example, with the X cross button).Actions bound to the current rowActions can be configured with the ROWBOUND attribute depending on whether there is a current row.Keyboard accelerator namesReference for keyboard accelerator names to be used in ACCELERATOR* attributes, and in ON KEY / COMMAND KEY clauses in source dialog code.Setting action key labelsLabels can be defined to decorate buttons controlled by ON KEY / COMMAND KEY action handlers.Action views on mobile devicesAction views are rendered following mobile specific standards.Automatic action viewsAction views can be rendered automatically in some form elements.