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4D v13
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Video script
Today, we're going to display this form automatically when the database starts up. We'll create a first method using the Explorer. This will be a "Project Method".
We're going to create a container that will let us display this form, which will also be called "Navigation". Then we'll request the display of the form itself. When we close the navigation form, we'll also close the container at the same time. So if you hold down the CTRL key (or ALT on Mac) while dragging and dropping selected text, this lets you copy and paste this text elsewhere. $WindowNum:=Open form window("Navigation") DIALOG("Navigation") CLOSE WINDOW($WindowNum) To check that this method works correctly, click on the Execute button at the top left of the method window. The form appears in a "custom-made" window. The buttons are still active. Automatic display on start-up is nearly finished. Now we just have to "call" this method wen 4D is launched. This method is run automatically when 4D starts up. To test this, choose "Close Database" in the "File" menu, then choose "Open Recent Databases" > "My First 4D Database" and we see that the navigation method is automatically called when our database starts. When we close this dialog, we return to the dialog in the Design environment. This first step is now complete. We have set up the automatic opening of our working window. Now we're going to continue improving the interface of our main form. |
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