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Methods for dbComboForm

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Name Type Description Defining Class
Activate Procedure Gives an object the focus (and adds it to the focus tree) dbComboFormDD_
Activate_Scope Procedure Activates objects that are separate tools to the application The Activate_scope message is used to activate objects that are separate tools to the application. cUIObject
Add_Focus Procedure Adds the object into the focus tree at the Next_Level of the hoParent in the focus tree cUIObject
Add_Form_To_List Procedure Adds the current form value to the combo list if it does not already exist The Add_form_to_list message adds the current form value to the combo list if it does not already exist. ComboEntry
Add_Item Procedure Adds an item to the end of a list Items are added to the end of the object. DfBaseList
Add_Row Procedure Appends all of the items from the hoPrototype to the current object The add_row message is used to append all of the items from the hoPrototype to the current object. DfBaseList
Adjust_Logicals Procedure Sets the logical coordinates for size and location to the best approximations of the actual physical coordinates of the object DfBaseWindow
Bell Procedure Rings the PC bell cUIObject
Cancel Procedure Used to terminate the current level of a start_ui or ui_accept This message is used to terminate the current level of a start_ui or ui_accept with a return value of msg_cancel. cUIObject
CanCopy Function Determines whether a Copy operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Copy operation can be successfully completed. cUIObject
CanCut Function Determines whether a Cut operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Cut operation can be successfully completed. cUIObject
CanDelete Function Determines whether a Delete operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Delete operation can be successfully completed. cUIObject
CanPaste Function Determines whether a Paste operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Paste operation can be successfully completed. cUIObject
CanSelect Function Determines whether a Select operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Select operation can be successfully completed. cUIObject
CanUndo Function Determines whether n Undooperation can be successfully completed Determines whether an Undo operation can be successfully completed. cUIObject
ChildByIndex Function Can be used to iterate the direct children of an object ChildByIndex is a function that can be used to iterate the direct children of an object. cObject
ClassSuperClass Function Returns the superclass of the passed class This returns the superclass of the passed class. cObject
Combo_Add_Item Procedure Adds an item to the dropdown list of a comboform Adds an item to the dropdown list of a comboform. dbDataComboForm
Combo_Delete_Data Procedure Deletes all this object's items The Combo_delete_data procedure deletes all this object's items. ComboEntry
Combo_Delete_Item Procedure Removes a Combo item from the list of values in a combo object ComboEntry
Combo_Insert_Item Procedure Inserts a combo item in a combo object's list The Combo_insert_item procedure inserts a combo item to this object's list in the position of iItem with a value of sValue. ComboEntry
Combo_Item_Matching Function Returns the number of the combo item whose value matches sText The Combo_item_matching function returns the number of the combo item whose value matches sText. ComboEntry
Confirm Function Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation The Confirm function can be used to pop up a "Yes/No" confirmation. cUIObject
Copy Procedure Copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard The Copy procedure copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard. DfBaseForm
Create Function Creates an object based on the passed Class Id The Create function is used to dynamically create objects. cObject
CreateNamed Function Creates an object based on the passed Class Id and assigns it a name Name based on a passed name Creates an object based on the passed Class Id and assigns it a name Name based on a passed name. cObject
Cut Procedure Copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard and deletes it from this object The Cut procedure copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard and deletes it from this object. DfBaseForm
Data_Loss_Confirmation Function Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for data loss cUIObject
DDFieldRemember Procedure Sets the remember value for the appropriate DD column to this DEO's current value Sets the remember value for the appropriate DD column to this DEO's current value. dbComboFormDD_
DDFieldRememberLast Procedure Set the remember value for the appropriate DD column to whatever is in the DEO at the time that it is cleared dbComboFormDD_
DDFieldUnRemember Procedure Clears the remember value for the appropriate DD column Clears the remember value for the appropriate DD column. dbComboFormDD_
DDRefreshTableStatus Function dbComboFormDD_
Deactivate Procedure Removes the object from the focus tree The Deactivate message removes the object from the focus tree and, if successful, sends the Deactivating message. cUIObject
Default_Code Procedure Sets current_item to the item having prompt equal to the value of the default_value property dbDataComboForm
Default_Key Procedure Used in On_key command to restore standard accelerator for an object The Default_Key message is only used as part of the On_Key command. cUIObject
Default_Prompt Procedure Sets the default item upon the cursor's first entering this object by sending default_code with parameter of default_value dbDataComboForm
Delete Procedure Deletes the marked block of text The Delete procedure deletes the marked block of text. DfBaseForm
Delete_Confirmation Function Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a delete cUIObject
Delete_Data Procedure Painted to update the screen after all items in the list are destroyed All items in the list are destroyed, and the memory taken up by their data is returned back to the system. DfBaseList
Delete_Item Procedure Deletes the specified item from the list if it exists Delete_Item is used to delete the specified item from the list if it exists. DfBaseList
Destroy Procedure Destroys the object that receives the message and any child objects of that object The Destroy message destroys the object that receives the message. cObject
DialogToGui Function This is used to convert dialog units to gui units. DfBaseWindow
DoApplyAnchors Procedure ComboEntry
Down Procedure Sends the key kdownarrow message to the object The Down message sends the key kdownarrow message to the object. DfBaseList
Enumerate_Fonts Procedure Provides a mechanism to obtain a list of all fonts DfBaseWindow
Exit_Application Procedure Starts the process of closing an application The Exit_Application message is used to close the program. cObject
Exit_Loss_Confirmation Function Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for exit loss Prompts: Changes Exist. cUIObject
External_Class_Name Procedure Set DfBaseWindow
External_Message Procedure Set DfBaseWindow
GuiClientSize Function This returns an object's client area size as a folded integer value This returns an object's client area size as a folded value. DfBaseWindow
GuiToDialog Function This is used to convert gui units to dialog units. DfBaseWindow
GuiWindowSize Function This returns an object's outer window bounding size as a folded value This returns an object's window bounding size as a folded value. DfBaseWindow
Help Procedure Overridden in the help_system to activate context-sensitive help By default, this message does nothing. cUIObject
Help_Datafile Function Returns the filename and fieldname in file.field format that contains help for the current item ComboEntry
Insert_Item Procedure Inserts an item in a list The Insert_Item procedure inserts an item in a list. DfBaseList
Insert_Row Procedure Used by dbGrid-class objects to insert prototype rows in the grid at the specified row number DfBaseList
IsClassOfClass Function Determines whether the target class is part of the searched class's hierarchy cObject
IsObjectOfClass Function Determines whether the passed class is part of the object's class hierarchy This returns True if the passed class is part of the object's class hierarchy. cObject
Item Procedure Set cUIObject
Line_Delete_Confirmation Function Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line delete cUIObject
Line_Save_Confirmation Function Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line save cUIObject
Line_Width Procedure Set DfBaseList
New_Item Procedure Set DfBaseList
Next Procedure Moves the focus to the next object in the tab order when the Tab key is pressed Next moves the focus to the next object in the tab order when the Tab key is pressed. cUIObject
Next_Object_Id Function Called by the switch message to determine the object_id of the next object to go to in the focus tree cUIObject
No_Confirmation Function Used to cancel a confirmation message The No_Confirmation function is used to cancel a confirmation message. cUIObject
None Procedure Does nothing - used by on_key and commands to stop a key assignment This message is always used to make a on_key assignment or an add_item message do nothing. cUIObject
ObjectClass Function Returns the integer class ID assigned to the class this object is based on Returns the integer class ID assigned to the class this object is based on. cObject
Ok Procedure Used on items and accelerator key definitions to terminate the current level of start_ui or ui_accept cUIObject
Page_Down Procedure Scrolls the data down by the number of items in the display minus one The Page_Down procedure allow the object to scroll the data down by the number of items in the display minus one. DfBaseList
Page_Object Procedure Adds or removes an object from the focus tree Adds or removes an object from the focus tree. cUIObject
Page_Up Procedure Scrolls the data up by the number of items in the display minus one The Page_Up procedure allows the object to scroll the data up by the number of items in the display minus one. DfBaseList
Paste Procedure Copies the contents of the Windows clipboard into the control The Paste procedure copies the entire text contents of the Windows clipboard into the control. DfBaseForm
Popup Procedure Activates a modal dialog Popup activates a modal dialog. cUIObject
Previous Procedure Moves the focus to the previous object in the tab order when the Shift+Tab key is pressed Previous moves the focus to the previous object in the tab order when the Shift+Tab key is pressed. cUIObject
Prior_Object_Id Function Called by the switch_back message to determine the object_id of the previous object to go to in the focus tree cUIObject
Prompt_Description Function dbBasicComboForm
Release_Mouse_Capture Procedure Restores normal mouse capture DfBaseUIWindow
Request_ClearBindingTable Procedure Sends clear to the DDO that owns the binding table dbComboFormDD_
Request_Destroy_Object Procedure Use the Destroy method instead This method is used to destroy an object and all of its children. cObject
Save_Confirmation Function Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a save The Save_Confirmation function pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a save. cUIObject
Scroll Procedure Causes the contents of the object display window to scroll in given direction DfBaseList
Select_All Procedure DfBaseForm
SelEnd Function Returns end of selection Returns ending position of selection. DfBaseForm
SelStart Function Returns beginning position of selection Returns beginning position of selection. DfBaseForm
SetSel Procedure Selects text in given position range Selects text in control in given position range. DfBaseForm
Sort_Items Procedure Sorts the items in a list in ascending or descending order The items displayed in the list are sorted. DfBaseList
Stop_UI Procedure Terminates a popup_modal message and returns execution to the next line after the one on which this message was sent cUIObject
Switch Procedure Moves the focus to the object returned by the next_object_id function cUIObject
Switch_Back Procedure Moves the focus to the object returned by the prior_object_id function cUIObject
Switch_Next_Group Procedure Moves the focus to the first object in the next_level of the next_object of the prior_level of this object cUIObject
Switch_Next_Scope Procedure Moves the focus to the scope focus of the next scope The Switch_Next_Scope message moves the focus to the scope focus of the next scope. cUIObject
Switch_Prior_Group Procedure Moves the focus to the last object in the prior_level of the prior_object of the next_level of this object cUIObject
Switch_Prior_Scope Procedure Moves the focus to the scope focus of the prior_scope The Switch_Prior_Scope message moves the focus to the scope focus of the prior_scope. cUIObject
Undo Procedure Will undo the last change in the form The Undo procedure will undo the last change in the form. DfBaseForm
Up Procedure Sends the key kuparrow to the object The Up message sends the key kuparrow to the object. DfBaseList
Validate_Combo_Value Function Determines if a combo form's value is valid ComboEntry
Validate_Prompt Function dbBasicComboForm
Windows_Message Procedure Sends a message to the Windows message queue Use of this method requires Windows API knowledge about the message being sent and the control that will process the message. DfBaseWindow