Read-Only/Disable property

Use the Read-only/Disable property to specify that a component's value cannot be changed by the user or to specify that an unbound component is disabled.

Setting Description
True The user cannot change the value of a component bound to a read-write IDO property.

A button or other unbound component is disabled.

False Default. The user can change the value of a component bound to a read-write IDO property.

A button or other unbound component is enabled.

A component bound to a read-only IDO property is automatically read-only, regardless of the value of the Read-only/Disable property.

Components bound to key IDO properties are enabled for new objects in a collection and are disabled for existing objects. This functionality prevents the user from modifying a key field once an object has been created.

Dynamic enabling/disabling of components is supported by several properties:

  • Read-Only For Deleted Records
  • Read-Only For Existing Records
  • Read-Only For New Records
  • Enable On Non-Modified Objects
  • Enable On Required Data Supplied
  • Disable Filter In Place
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