Basic static objects
- Last Updated: January 17, 2024
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- Version 12.8
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The widgets section in the Palette contains the basic static ABL objects which you can add to the design canvas. Basic objects are usually referred to as user-interface components.
The Widgets section includes the following objects:
Pointer |
Enables you to select, rearrange, or resize objects on the design canvas. |
DB Fields |
Displays the Table Selector dialogwhich allows you to insert database fields. |
Query |
Displays the Query Builder Dialog Box -- Table Mode which allows you to insert a query. |
Browse |
Displays the Query Builder Dialog Box -- Table Mode. An object which displays the results of a database query. |
Frame |
Inserts a frame. Use the frame to group other objects on the design canvas. |
Rectangle |
Inserts a rectangle. Use rectangle to group other objects on the design canvas. |
Image |
Inserts an image. |
Radio Set |
Inserts a set of three radio buttons. You can change the number of buttons in the set after adding the object. |
Toggle Box |
Inserts a check box. |
Slider |
Inserts a slider control. You can select to adjust the widget vertically or horizontally. |
Button |
Inserts a button. |
Selection List |
Inserts a selection list. A Selection List presents a list scrollable set of items displayed as character strings. |
Editor |
Inserts a multi-line text editor. |
Combo Box |
Inserts a drop-down with a list of elements to display on the design canvas. |
Fill In |
Inserts a single-line text editor. |
Text |
Inserts a text field which holds static text. |
For more information see, Types of objects.
Pointer
DB Fields
Query
Browse
Frame
Rectangle
Image
Radio Set
Toggle Box
Slider
Button
Selection List
Editor
Combo Box
Fill In
Text