Use this function to return the name of the group that includes the item you searched for. Having the name of the form lets you manipulate that object using other DAL functions, which may require its name.
WhatGroup (Field, Section, Form, Group)
Parameter |
Description |
Field |
Enter the name of the field. The default is the current field. |
Section |
Enter the name of the section. The default is the current section. |
Form |
Enter the name of the form. The default is the current form. |
Group |
Enter the name of a group to contain the specified form. The default is the current group. |
If nothing matches your criteria, the system returns a blank.
Keep in mind you can use an asterisk (*) as the object name to match parent objects. This lets you find objects without explicitly knowing the parent names.
Note | For optimal performance, minimize the use of wildcards (*) when searching for field, section, or form names. |
Here is an example:
Function |
Result |
Explanation |
group = WhatGroup( , , "MyForm", "*"); |
The name of the form or 0 |
Attempts to locate the group name that contains a specific form. |
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