Edit Menu
The menu provides options for editing content in forms as well as for editing the forms themselves.
- Many form editing options are accessible to you only if you have the appropriate editing permissions.
- Forms cannot be edited from the Web client version.
| Menu item | Action | Keyboard shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Undoes the last
editing change you made.
Works only for editing operations (cut/copy/paste). There is no multiple undo, and you can only undo the operation while you are still in the field where you performed it. Once you move out of the field, this option no longer works. To undo changes made after you move out of the field, use , Ctrl + F5. Not available in the Web client. |
Ctrl + Z | |
| Cuts text from a
field.
As is common in most Windows programs, removes selected text from a field, but keeps a copy of it on the system clipboard. This allows you to paste the deleted text somewhere else. Not available in the Web client. |
Ctrl + X | |
| Copies the
contents of the selected field.
As is common in most Windows programs, copies any selected text to the system clipboard. This allows you to paste the copied text somewhere else. Note: If you are copying groups of cells within a grid and the
last-selected cell is an editable field, this menu option and keyboard shortcut
do not work. Instead, you must use the Ctrl + Insert key combination to copy
the selected cells to the system clipboard.
Not available in the Web client. |
Ctrl + C | |
| Pastes text into a
field.
As is common in most Windows programs, pastes the contents of the system clipboard into the field where the cursor is. You can use this option only in fields that allow you to enter text. Not available in the Web client. |
Ctrl + V | |
| Pastes records
(rows) from the system clipboard, inserting them just below the currently
selected record.
For more information about pasting records from external files, see Copying Data To/From a Spreadsheet. Active only in Runtime Mode. |
n/a | |
| Pastes records
(rows) from the system clipboard into the collection, overwriting existing
records starting with the currently selected record.
For example, if you are pasting in three rows worth data, and your currently selected row is the fourth row, this option overwrites the records currently existing in rows 4, 5, and 6. For more information about pasting records from external files, see Copying Data To/From a Spreadsheet. Active only in Runtime Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Find dialog box, which allows you to search
through a collection for a specified value in a particular field.
For more information, see Finding a Value in a Collection of Records. Active only in Runtime Mode. |
n/a | |
| Repeats the search
as performed in
.
Active only in Runtime Mode. |
Ctrl + F2 | |
| Opens the
Replace dialog box, which allows you to
search through a collection for a specified value in a particular field and
then replace the current value with a new value that you provide.
For more information, see Replacing a Value in a Record. Active only in Runtime Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Sort dialog box, which allows you to sort a
collection according to criteria you specify in this dialog box.
For more information, see Sorting Collections. Active only in Runtime Mode. |
n/a | |
| Allows you to
perform a search for a specified value in a particular field and, optionally,
return that value to the original field.
For more information, see Finding a Specific Value in a Drop-Down List. Active only in Runtime Mode. Not available in the Web client. |
Ctrl + F | |
| Allows you to
create a new value for a particular field and, optionally, return that value to
the original field.
For more information, see Adding a New Field Value. Active only in Runtime Mode. Not available in the Web client. |
Ctrl + A | |
| Allows you to view
details about the value in a particular field.
For more information, see Finding Details about a Value in a Drop-down List. Active only in Runtime Mode. Not available in the Web client. |
Ctrl + L | |
| When active,
allows you to import a graphics file or other binary data object into the
field.
For more information, see Graphics and Other Binary Objects in Fields. Active only in Runtime Mode, for fields which can contain graphics or other binary data objects. |
n/a | |
| When active,
allows you to export a graphics file or other binary data object from the
field.
For more information, see Graphics and Other Binary Objects in Fields. Active only in Runtime Mode, for fields which can contain graphics or other binary data objects. |
n/a | |
| When active,
allows you to delete a graphics file or other binary data object from the
field.
For more information, see Graphics and Other Binary Objects in Fields. Active only in Runtime Mode, for fields which can contain graphics or other binary data objects. |
n/a | |
| When active,
allows you to view a graphics file or other binary data object using the
operating system program designated to view files of that format.
For more information, see Graphics and Other Binary Objects in Fields. Active only in Runtime Mode, for fields which can contain graphics or other binary data objects. |
n/a | |
| Enters or exits
Design Mode.
What you can do in Design Mode depends on your editing permissions. Available only if you have the required editing permissions. Not available in the web client. |
n/a | |
Cancels changes to
the form and any associated global form objects and restores another version
according to the following hierarchy:
|
n/a | |
| Saves the form,
including any changes made, closes the form, and then automatically reopens the
form so that the changes are reflected and displayed.
Active only in Design Mode. Not available in the web client. |
Ctrl + G | |
| Creates a form
template based on the current form. This template can then be used repeatedly
to create similar new forms.
Not available in the web client. |
n/a | |
| See Edit > Component submenu. | ||
| Opens the
Edit Color dialog box, which allows you to
define background colors to be used in forms and components.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Component Class dialog box, which allows you
to select, view, add, modify, and delete component classes.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Event Handlers dialog box, which allows you
to select, view, add, modify, and delete event handlers.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Images dialog box, which allows you to
select, view, add, import, export, and delete graphics images. These images
become part of the Mongoose-based application.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Property Class Extension dialog box, which
allows you to select, view, add, modify, and delete property class extensions.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Scripts dialog box, which allows you to
select, view, add, modify, and delete scripts.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Shortcut Menus dialog box, which allows you
to select, view, add, modify, and delete shortcut menus.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Strings dialog box, which allows you to
select, view, add, modify, and delete character strings.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Themes dialog box, which allows you to copy,
edit, or delete a theme. You can also create a new theme. You can only delete
user-created themes. The Theme Editor is displayed for some functions.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Validators dialog box, which allows you to
select, view, add, modify, and delete validators.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Variables dialog box, which allows you to
select, view, add, modify, and delete variables.
Active only in Design Mode. |
n/a | |
| See menu. | n/a | |
| Opens the
Edit Form/Global Script dialog box,which
allows you to edit the code associated with the current form script or global
script.
If you have Visual Studio installed on your computer, and you have the appropriate Visual Studio option selected in the User Preferences window, this option opens the Visual Studio application. Otherwise, if the WinStudio option is selected in the User Preferences window, the WinStudio native script editor window opens. Active only in Design Mode. Not available in the Web client. |
n/a | |
| Opens the
Edit Web User Control Assets
dialog box, which allows you to select, create, edit,
import, or delete Web user controls and Web user control elements.
Active only in Design Mode. Not available in the Web client. |
n/a |
Edit > Component submenu
These options are active only in Design Mode.
| Menu Item | Action | Keyboard Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Deletes the selected component. If the component contains any objects or other components within it, these are also deleted. | n/a | |
| Opens the Form Component List dialog box, which allows you to view, edit, and delete information about all the components associated with the active form. | n/a | |
| Makes this form page the current one for this form. | n/a | |
| Toggles on/off the view in which you can set the order in which fields should receive focus as the user navigates through the forms using the TAB key. | n/a | |
| Resets the tab order beginning with the selected component. Any components that already have a tab order ahead of the selected component are not changes. | n/a | |
| Adjusts all grids in the current form so that the right-most grid column fits within the specified grid dimensions. This adjustment eliminates extra space and any unnecessary horizontal scroll bars. | n/a |
Edit > Filter submenu
These options are active only in Design Mode.
| Menu Item | Action | Keyboard Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Opens the Select Filter dialog box, which allows you to select a filter to edit. | n/a | |
| Opens the Edit Filter dialog box, which allows you to edit the saved filter for the form you are working with. | n/a |