Convert a non-database form to a database form

To associate widgets to a table column, the form must be linked to a database.

Before you begin, your project must include the database schema for the database.

Complete this procedure to convert a non-database form to a database form.

  1. Open the form in Form Designer.
  2. In the Form Structure view, select the managedForm node.
    The Properties view lists all properties relating to the managed form node.
  3. In the Properties view, click in the databaseName property field to display the comboBox.
    The combobox lists the names of the available databases.
  4. Select the database from the list of databases.
  5. Save your changes.

Once you have a database specified, you can update your widgets from a NON_DATABASE field type to a database-related field type.