DataForm Properties

DataForm

The program comes with several predefined DataForms. To access a list, select the ellipsis button in the DataForm field. The Search screen appears. To view a list of all forms available, select Search. A list of all forms appears with a brief description. If you know the name or part of the name of the form, enter the information in the Name field and select Search. You can also restrict your search based on Record type. After you find the form, select it in the grid and select Select. You return to the properties screen.

ContextType

You must identify the context of the record to display in this DataForm. Most DataForms require a “PageContext.” You can also select a “PageExpressionField” or “Expression.” For more information about ContextType, see Select ContextType.

PageExpressionField

If you select “PageExpressionField” in the ContextType field, you must select the PageExpressionField to use.

Expression

If you select “Expression” in the ContextType field, you must create the Expression to use. For more information, see Use Expressions In Design Mode.

ShowBorder

Visibility status of the section border: False = not visible; True = visible.

IsScrollable

Is a scroll bar include in the dataform, allowing users to scroll through the dataform to view information: False = no scroll bar; True = scroll bar included.