Use the Widen_Fields option in conjunction with Upgrade. When upgrading to Version 9.0, the bevels on each field can cause the loss of up to one character per field. Specify this option when upgrading to automatically add one character to the Display Width of each field.
Note: This has no effect on the maximum allowable data length.
The effects of the Widen_Fields option will depend on your interface design, and should be tested carefully. Effects can include:
Module: Form
Default NO
frmcmp module=myform userid=scott/tiger upgrade=yes
widen_fields=YES
Starting Oracle Forms Components from the Command Line