Defining Objects on a Form
74 Chapter 4
To set property options for fill text objects:
1Click the
Properties
tab.
2 Type a unique name in the
Name
text box.
Each object must have a unique name. A descriptive name such
as
Address
makes a field easy to find when sorting, searching,
defining calculations, and so forth.
3 Select a field type in the
Type
drop-down list.
The field type will be displayed in the status bar in fill view
when the cursor is in that field. This information helps the user
know what kind of entry is expected in each field. Field type
also helps OmniForm match data when sorting records and
when importing and exporting information.
If you select
Serial Numbers
or
Signature
as a field type
,
please see
the sections “Setting Serial Numbers” on page 85 or “Adding
Security to Your Forms” on page 137.
4 Select a display format in the
Format
drop-down list.
The format you select affects how field information is displayed
in fill view. Options vary according to the
Ty pe
selection.
•If you select
Currency
as the
Type,
for example, you might se-
lect
$0.00
as the format. If you enter 7889 in the field, Omni-
Form would format the entry as $7889.00. Formatting takes
effect in fill view after you move the cursor out of the field.
•A
General
format leaves the field entry exactly as it is entered.
In the previous example, 7889 entered in the field would be
displayed as 7889.
• Field type also affects field validation. You can require that
the field entry match the field type. See “To set validation op-
tions for fill text objects:” on page 76 for information.
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