Getting Global Objects

Getting a global object allows you to retrieve a copy of the object without putting a lock on it or formally checking it out. You can also get an object even if it is locked to another user.

Note: Both getting and checking out an object overwrite any existing copies in the run-time database with the version currently in the master database. This means that you cannot make changes made to a "get" version permanent, as you cannot check in a "get" version, and any changes you have made are overwritten when you check it out.

To get a global object:

Open the Form Control form.
In the Actions group box, select Get.
On the Global Objects tab, from the Selection criteria list, select the type of global object you want to get.
From the Master object name field, select the name of the object you want to get.

Note: The list of items available in the Master object name field depends on the type of object you selected.

Form Control displays this information about the selected object:

Locked By User

If anyone currently has the object checked out, this field displays the user ID for that user. If this field is empty, the object is not checked out.
Caution:
If the object is already checked out, and you are the person who has it checked out, you can get the object, but be aware that doing so will overwrite any changes you have made since checking it out.

Master Value

This field displays the current value of the object in the master database.

Run-time Value

This field displays the value, if any, that the object has in the run-time database.
Click Execute Action.
When prompted, click OK.
A message will appear If the object is locked to another user. Click OK.