Forms Information about creating and compiling forms. Create a form You can create new forms in Form Designer. Create a database-aware form 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. Create form with drag and drop Drag and drop items from the DB Schemas tab to the Form or Records tab. Convert a non-database form to a database form To associate widgets to a table column, the form must be linked to a database. Form item properties Properties can be set on form items such as containers and widgets to provide information on how the runtime system should display or handle the item. Tab index The Tab Index indicates the order of the form items for data entry when using the Tab key to move from field to field. Compile a form Compiling a form translates it into an XML file with an extension of 42f. Preview a form View the form using Genero Desktop Client. The form is automatically validated before the preview process. Only valid forms can be previewed. Importing .per files A Genero text form (per) can be imported and converted into Form Designer form files (4fd).