Create form from database

You can create a form from a database using a wizard to select the schema, columns and container from which to build a new form.

Confirm that you have added the meta-schema file to your project.
  1. Select File >> New and select a category:
    Option Description
    Design Select this option if you are creating a form for use in a Business Application Modeling managed project. The file created will be a 4fdm.
    Genero Files Select this option if you are creating a form for use in a standard Genero program. The file created will be a 4fd.
  2. Select Form from Database (4fd) or CRUD form from Database (4fdm). The New Form from Database wizard will guide you through setting up the form.
  3. Select the columns from one of more tables to include in the form.
  4. Select the container to use.
  5. Set the relationships between tables if needed.
  6. Change the label and widget used for each field if desired.