4D v14.3

Using shields

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Using shields

Using shields  


 

 

The Form editor allows using shields to make viewing object properties easier. 

This function works as follows: Each shield is associated with a property (for example, Tips, which means “has an associated tip”). When you activate a shield, 4D displays a small icon (shield) in the upper left of each object of the form where the property is applied.

  • For “true/false” properties (such as Tips), the shield is only displayed if the object has the property. 
  • For “value” type properties (such as “View number”), the shield displays the value of the property for each object.


To activate a shield, click the shield selection button until the desired shield is selected. You can also click on the right side of the button and select the type of shield to display directly in the associated menu: 

If you do not want to display shields, select No Shields in the selection menu. 

Note: You can set which shields to display by default on the Forms Page of the application Preferences.

Here is a description of each type of shield:

IconNameIs displayed...
Object MethodFor objects with an associated object method
Standard ActionFor objects with an associated standard action
ResizingFor objects with at least one resizing property, indicates the combination of current properties
Entry OrderFor enterable objects, indicates the number of entry order
View NumberFor all objects, indicates the view number
Style SheetFor objects with an associated style sheet
FilterFor enterable objects with an associated entry filter
Help TipFor objects with an associated tip
LocalizedFor objects whose label comes from a reference (label beginning with “:”). The reference can be of the resource (STR#) or XLIFF type
Dynamic referenceFor objects containing a dynamic reference to a field, table or variable (syntax of the “<label>” type)
No shieldsNo shields appear

 
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Product: 4D
Theme: Building forms

 
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