Forms

Information about creating and compiling forms.

Create a form
You can use the Form Designer to create new forms. A form can be a database form, or it can be form-only (using only non-database widgets).
Convert a form-only form to a database form
To associate widgets to a table column, the form must be linked to a database. You can convert a form-only form to a database form using the databaseName property.
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
Preview a form. Only valid forms can be previewed; the form is validated before the preview process.
Import and export .per files
A Genero text form (per) can be imported and converted into Form Designer form files (4fd). Similarly, a Form Designer form can be exported to a Genero text form.