Summary

Important Observations

• As you set component properties (names, captions, etc. on the Details tab) the DEFINE_COM statements are updated in the RDML code. Alternatively, you can directly edit the DEFINE_COM statements.

• There are many different ways to perform the same operation, such as using commands on a ribbon or context menu options.

Tips & Techniques

• Review all the editor settings to determine the options that you want to use when working in Visual LANSA.

• When editing source code, using the Auto Hide tab feature will enable the maximum amount of space for viewing your source code.

What You Should Know

• The basic structure of the code in a form

• FUNCTION

• BEGIN_COM

• DEFINE_COM

• EVTROUTINE

• ENDROUTINE

• END_COM

• How the form and components are related to the source.

• How to create a form.

• How to add components to a form.

• How to change the properties of a component on a form using the Details tab.

• How to define events for a component.

• How to compile and execute a form.