Methods for dbComboForm

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NameTypeDescription

Inherited Methods from dbComboFormDD_

ActivateProcedureGives an object the focus (and adds it to the focus tree)
DDFieldRememberProcedureSets the remember value for the appropriate DD column to this DEO's current value
DDFieldRememberLastProcedureSet the remember value for the appropriate DD column to whatever is in the DEO at the time that it is cleared
DDFieldUnRememberProcedureClears the remember value for the appropriate DD column
DDRefreshTableStatusFunction
Request_ClearBindingTableProcedureSends clear to the DDO that owns the binding table

Inherited Methods from dbDataComboForm

Combo_Add_ItemProcedureAdds an item to the dropdown list of a comboform
Default_CodeProcedureSets current_item to the item having prompt equal to the value of the default_value property
Default_PromptProcedureSets the default item upon the cursor's first entering this object by sending default_code with parameter of default_value

Inherited Methods from dbBasicComboForm

Close_PanelProcedureCloses the panel or component currently open
Prompt_DescriptionProcedure[Obsolete]
Prompt_DescriptionFunction[Obsolete]
Validate_PromptFunction[Obsolete]

Inherited Methods from dbBasicComboForm_

Beginning_of_DataProcedureFinds and displays the first record of the file specified by the data_file of the current_item of this object
CheckBox_ItemProcedure SetSet after each item of this object that you wish to be a checkbox
DEO_Find_ObjectFunction
End_of_DataProcedureFinds and displays the last record of the file specified by the data_file of the current_item of this object
Entry_AutofindProcedureFinds using specified mode and data_file and data_field of current item, redisplaying the items if the find was successful
Exec_EntryFunctionInvokes the item_entry_msg of the specified item#, if any, and returns the result
Exec_ExitFunctionInvokes the item_exit_msg of the specified item#, if any, and returns the result
Exec_ValidateFunctionInvokes the item_validate_msg of the specified item#, if any, and returns the result
Exit_FunctionProcedureCauses deactivation of this object's parent view or dialog
Find_FirstProcedureFinds the first valid record for a DEO object based on the file and field assigned to the DEO's current item
Find_GEProcedurePerforms a find greater than or equal by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_find
Find_LastProcedureFinds the last valid record for a DEO object based on the file and field assigned to the DEO's current item
Find_NextProcedurePerforms a find greater than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_find
Find_PreviousProcedurePerforms a find less than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_find
NextProcedureMakes validation in Validate_On_Save_Next mode occur regardless of the state of Object_Validation
PromptProcedurePops up Prompt_Object of current object or column, or can be overwritten
Request_CancelProcedureDeactivates DEO views or dialogs
Request_ClearProcedureClears items, and changes focus to first item in this object if auto_top_panel_state is true
Request_Clear_AllProcedureClears items, and changes focus to first item in this object if auto_top_panel_state is true
Request_DeleteProcedureDeletes the current record of this object's server, if any
Request_FindProcedureFinds record using specified mode by requesting item_find from server, if any
Request_SaveProcedureSaves changes to the current record of this object's server, if any
Request_Save_No_ClearProcedureSaves changes to the current record of this object's server, if any, and does not clear the buffer
Request_SuperfindProcedureSuperfinds record using specified mode by requesting item_superfind from server, if any
SuperFindProcedurePerforms a superfind greater than or equal by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_superfind
SuperFind_NextProcedurePerforms a superfind greater than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_superfind
SuperFind_PreviousProcedurePerforms a superfind less than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_superfind
Validate_ItemsFunctionManipulates the value of validate_items when validate_mode is validate_default, and gives this object the focus in the event validation of any item fails
Verify_Data_LossFunctionSends the Verify_Data_Loss_msg message when user action causes the program to get this function
Verify_DeleteFunctionSends the Verify_Delete_msg message when user action causes the program to get this functio
Verify_ExitFunctionThe Verify_Exit message searches through parent DEOs looking for a non-zero Verify_Exit_Msg
Verify_SaveFunctionSends the Verify_Save_msg message when user action causes the program to get this function
ZoomProcedureActivates zoom object of current item, if any, using popup message

Inherited Methods from ComboEntry

Add_Form_To_ListProcedureAdds the current form value to the combo list if it does not already exist
Beginning_of_PanelProcedureGives the focus to the first item in the first object in the current parent-child hierarchy
Combo_Delete_DataProcedureDeletes all this object's items
Combo_Delete_ItemProcedureRemoves a Combo item from the list of values in a combo object
Combo_Insert_ItemProcedureInserts a combo item in a combo object's list
Combo_Item_MatchingFunctionReturns the number of the combo item whose value matches sText
Currency_MaskProcedure SetProvides an easy method for creating a currency mask
DoApplyAnchorsProcedure
DoHtmlHelpProcedureLaunches Compiled HTML Help
End_of_PanelProcedureGives the focus to the last item in the last object in the current parent-child hierarchy
Error_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
Extended_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
File_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
HelpProcedureRequests Help. Usually invoked by pressing F1 or pressing a Button that sends this message
Help_DatafileFunctionReturns the filename and fieldname in file.field format that contains help for the current item [Obsolete]
Help_For_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
Help_IndexProcedure[Obsolete]
Help_on_TopicProcedure[Obsolete]
Keys_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
Next_Object_IdFunctionCalled by the switch message to determine the object_id of the next object to go to in the focus tree
Numeric_MaskProcedure SetProvides an easy method for creating a numeric mask
Prior_Object_IdFunctionCalled by the switch_back message to determine the object_id of the previous object to go to in the focus tree
Request_Status_HelpProcedureSent when an object is about to take or lose the focus
ReSize_LabelProcedureCalled to resize the object's label after a font change
Switch_Next_AreaProcedureMoves the focus to the next "area" within a view
Switch_Prior_AreaProcedureMoves the focus to the previous "area" within a view
Validate_Combo_ValueFunctionDetermines if a combo form's value is valid

Inherited Methods from DfBaseForm

CopyProcedureCopies the marked block of text to the Clipboard
CutProcedureCopies the marked block of text to the Clipboard and deletes it from this object
DeleteProcedureDeletes the marked block of text
PasteProcedureCopies the contents of the Windows clipboard into the control
SelEndFunctionReturns end of selection
SelStartFunctionReturns beginning position of selection
SetSelProcedureSelects text in given position range
UndoProcedureWill undo the last change in the form

Inherited Methods from DfBaseList

Add_ItemProcedureAdds an item to the end of a list
Add_RowProcedureAppends all of the items from the hoPrototype to the current object
Delete_DataProcedurePainted to update the screen after all items in the list are destroyed
Delete_ItemProcedureDeletes the specified item from the list if it exists
DownProcedureSends the key kdownarrow message to the object
Insert_ItemProcedureInserts an item in a list
Insert_RowProcedureUsed by dbGrid-class objects to insert prototype rows in the grid at the specified row number
Line_WidthProcedure SetSpecifies the number of columns and displayable rows in a list
New_ItemProcedure SetSets the current_item without triggering the code that may be associated with item_change
Page_DownProcedureScrolls the data down by the number of items in the display minus one
Page_UpProcedureScrolls the data up by the number of items in the display minus one
ScrollProcedureCauses the contents of the object display window to scroll in given direction
Select_CountProcedure SetMaintains the total number of selected items in the menu
Sort_ItemsProcedureSorts the items in a list in ascending or descending order
UpProcedureSends the key kuparrow to the object

Inherited Methods from DfBaseUIWindow

Release_Mouse_CaptureProcedureRestores normal mouse capture

Inherited Methods from DfBaseWindow

Adjust_LogicalsProcedureSets the logical coordinates for size and location to the best approximations of the actual physical coordinates of the object
DialogToGuiFunctionThis is used to convert dialog units to gui units.
Enumerate_FontsProcedureProvides a mechanism to obtain a list of all fonts
External_Class_NameProcedure SetUsed to "wrap" a windows control inside of a DataFlex class
External_MessageProcedure SetAssigns Windows messages to DataFlex messages
GuiClientSizeFunctionThis returns an object's client area size as a folded integer value
GuiToDialogFunctionThis is used to convert gui units to dialog units.
GuiWindowSizeFunctionThis returns an object's outer window bounding size as a folded value
Windows_MessageProcedureSends a message to the Windows message queue

Inherited Methods from cUIObject

Activate_ScopeProcedureActivates objects that are separate tools to the application
Add_FocusProcedureAdds the object into the focus tree at the Next_Level of the hoParent in the focus tree
BellProcedureRings the PC bell
CancelProcedureUsed to terminate the current level of a start_ui or ui_accept
CanCopyFunctionDetermines whether a Copy operation can be successfully completed
CanCutFunctionDetermines whether a Cut operation can be successfully completed
CanDeleteFunctionDetermines whether a Delete operation can be successfully completed
CanPasteFunctionDetermines whether a Paste operation can be successfully completed
CanSelectFunctionDetermines whether a Select operation can be successfully completed
CanUndoFunctionDetermines whether n Undooperation can be successfully completed
ConfirmFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation
Data_Loss_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for data loss
DeactivateProcedureRemoves the object from the focus tree
Default_KeyProcedureUsed in On_key command to restore standard accelerator for an object
Delete_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a delete
Exit_Loss_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for exit loss
ItemProcedure SetChanges the current item to the first or last data item (depending on the value of last) in the displayed range of items
Line_Delete_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line delete
Line_Save_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line save
No_ConfirmationFunctionUsed to cancel a confirmation message
NoneProcedureDoes nothing - used by on_key and commands to stop a key assignment
OkProcedureUsed on items and accelerator key definitions to terminate the current level of start_ui or ui_accept
PopupProcedureActivates a modal dialog
PreviousProcedureMoves the focus to the previous object in the tab order when the Shift+Tab key is pressed
Save_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a save
Stop_UIProcedureTerminates a popup_modal message and returns execution to the next line after the one on which this message was sent
SwitchProcedureMoves the focus to the object returned by the next_object_id function
Switch_BackProcedureMoves the focus to the object returned by the prior_object_id function
Switch_Next_GroupProcedureMoves the focus to the first object in the next_level of the next_object of the prior_level of this object
Switch_Next_ScopeProcedureMoves the focus to the scope focus of the next scope
Switch_Prior_GroupProcedureMoves the focus to the last object in the prior_level of the prior_object of the next_level of this object
Switch_Prior_ScopeProcedureMoves the focus to the scope focus of the prior_scope

Inherited Methods from cObject

ChildByIndexFunctionCan be used to iterate the direct children of an object
ClassSuperClassFunctionReturns the superclass of the passed class
CreateFunctionCreates an object based on the passed Class Id
CreateNamedFunctionCreates an object based on the passed Class Id and assigns it a name Name based on a passed name
DestroyProcedureDestroys the object that receives the message and any child objects of that object
IsClassOfClassFunctionDetermines whether the target class is part of the searched class's hierarchy
IsObjectOfClassFunctionDetermines whether the passed class is part of the object's class hierarchy
ObjectClassFunctionReturns the integer class ID assigned to the class this object is based on
Request_Destroy_ObjectProcedureUse the Destroy method instead [Obsolete]