Name Property
Description
Specifies the internal name of the object. Every object must have a valid name that conforms to Oracle naming conventions.
Applies to all objects
Set Oracle Forms
OBJECT_CLASS_N, where OBJECT_CLASS
is the type of object, and N is the next
available number in the document; for example, BLOCK5
or EDITOR3.
Required/Optional required
Usage Notes
- For menu items and radio buttons, the Name property has unique characteristics:
- The Name property specifies an internal handle that does not display
at runtime.
- The Name property is used to refer to the menu item or radio button
in PL/SQL code.
- The Label property specifies the text label that displays for the menu
item or current radio button.
Name Restrictions
- Can be up to 30 characters long
- Must begin with a letter
- Can contain letters, numbers, and the special characters $,
#, @
and _ (underscore)
- Are not case sensitive
- Must uniquely identify the object:
- Item names must be unique among item names in the same block
- Relation names must be unique among relations that have the same master
block
- Cannot be set for the root window
Name Examples
Example
ENAME, ADDRESS1, PHONE_NO1