4.2.2 Altering Existing Forms

To alter the field details of an existing Form in the DEFQ - Forms Designer Window:

  1. Select Alter Existing Forms from the available options and do the following:
    • Select the Available Applications from the drop-down list.
    • Select the Available Forms from the drop-down list.

    The listed Forms are dependent on the DSN (Data Source Name) that you have specified.

  2. Click Next . The Fields Selection Window is displayed.

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    Add or remove the selected fields as required to be displayed in the Form. You can choose a field from the Available Fields list and click to add, or choose the selected field from the Fields to the Display list and click

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    to de-select. You can press the Ctrl key for multiple selections and also click

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    buttons to select/deselect all the listed fields.
  3. Click Next .

    The Sort Fields Selection Window is displayed.

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      Figure 4-20 Remove All


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      Sort the fields in required order as intended to display in the Form. You can choose a field from the list and click or

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      buttons to select/deselect. You can also click

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      or buttons to select/deselect all the listed fields.
    • Select a field and click

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      buttons to arrange fields in the required order.
    • (Optional) To arrange multiple fields, select the Sort by Descending check box.
    • (Optional) Select the Excel Map check box to enable Bulk Authorization.

    Note:

    In case you have selected the Excel Map check box, you need to select “Excel Name” from the Store Field As a list in the DEFQ Field Properties Window. Only on selection, the “SelectExcelSheetName” list is displayed for the authorizer in the DEFQ - Data Entry Window.
  4. Click Next . The DEFQ Field Properties Window is displayed.

    Modify the parameters for each field as required. See DEFQ Field Properties details.

  5. Click either Save to save the Form details or click Save for Authorization to save the changes with authorization.

While saving, the User for Mapping - DEFQ Window is displayed which facilitates you to assign user rights to the Form. For more information, see Assigning Rights.