Form Data Source Field Properties

Form data source field properties are described in the following table.

NoteNote

It is best practice to use the properties on data source fields rather than the properties on the controls. This ensures that all occurrences of the field on the form are displayed consistently and helps make upgrades easier.


Property

Description

AllowEdit

Allows modifications to the field.

Enabled

Allows controls that display in the field to receive focus.

The default value is Yes. If set to No, controls bound to this field are disabled.

TipTip
If a field is used in several places on a form, set the Enabled property on the data source instead setting it on every control.

Skip

Determines whether controls bound to the field are skipped when the TAB key is used to navigate the form.

The default value is No.

TipTip
Even if the Skip property is set to Yes, users can still select the control by using the mouse pointer. You can also set the Skip property on a specific control.

Visible

Determines whether controls bound to the field are visible.

The default value is Yes.

TipTip
You cannot use the Visible property on controls to enforce access restrictions—the user can change the visibility for the controls in the Form Setup dialog.

AllowAdd

Allows users to add the field to their personalized view of a form.

The default value is Restricted. The user can add this field if a copy of the field already exists in the form. For example, a user might want a copy of a field on a different tabbed page.

If AllowAdd is set to Yes, the user can add the field to the form, even if the field is not already on the form.

NoteNote
The container control where the field is to be added must have the AllowUserSetup property set to Yes.

Mandatory

Informs the user that this field must be completed. If set to Yes, the field has a red wavy line in the user interface.

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