2.6 Field Sets

This topic provides systematic instructions to create a new Fieldset.

A group of fields can be grouped in a Fieldset which can be placed together on the screen. FieldSet Name should start with FST_<>.
  1. On the Fieldset Properties screen, select the block adding to field set.
    All fields available to the block displays in the Data Block fields text area.

    Figure 2-19 Attaching Fields to a Field set


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  2. Move fields from Data Block Fields to FieldSet Fields.
    All fields available to the block displays in the FieldSet Fields text area. The order of fields in field set fields will reflect in the screen as well.

    Figure 2-20 Fieldset Properties- FieldSet Fields


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  3. Select the screen portion (Header/Body/Footer) where this fieldset has to be placed.
  4. Select remaining details like Tab, Section, and Partition.
    Once fields are added to the fieldset, the developer can check the preview of the designed screen.

    Figure 2-21 Providing details where Field Set has to be placed


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  5. Right-click the screen name and click on the Preview option.
    The preview of the designed screen displays.

    Figure 2-22 Preview of the designed Screen


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  6. For adding Multi entry block to the fieldset, follow the below-given steps:
    1. On the Fieldset Properties screen, select Multi Record field as Yes.
      In the case of Multi records, the View Type can be either Single or Multiple (By Default).

      Figure 2-23 Preview - Multiple view multi-record Fieldset


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    2. Select the Navigation Button field for multi-record single view.

      Figure 2-24 Fieldset Properties - Single view multi-record Fieldset


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      Below figure shows the preview of a single view multi-record fieldset:

      Figure 2-25 Preview - Single view multi-record Fieldset


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Parent topic: Screen Development