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RefNames
RefNames are names that are used to identify component definitions. In a Form definition window, the hierarchical representation of a form and its components shows each component by RefName. RefNames are also used to uniquely identify the path to a specific control when attaching a rule definition. For more information, see Defining rules.
The following rules apply to the use of RefNames:
- RefNames can have a maximum of 63 characters (except for rule RefNames, which can have a maximum of 255 characters).
- RefNames must be unique within a trial and component type. For example, no two item definitions in a trial could have the same RefName. However, a form and section can have the same RefName.
- RefNames are case sensitive.
- Once a definition containing a RefName is installed in the trial database, you cannot change the RefName. After this point, to create a new RefName, you must create a new object. The simplest way to do this is to copy or duplicate the original object. For more information, see Cutting, copying, and pasting.
