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Version: 10.1

Related windows

When in a form interface for a parent table, the user can open Related Windows to query and manipulate related data from child tables. To open a Related Window:

  1. Make sure the cursor is positioned in an Info Box for the parent table.
  2. Press the Related List icon (below) on the toolbar, or chooses Box, Related from the menu, or presses F9. A Related Windows List dialog appears.
  3. Select an option from the Related Windows List dialog.
  4. Press OK.

Related List icon

tip

In the Related Windows List, the user may also double-click on an option. Double-clicking or pressing the Open button will cause the Related Windows List to remain on the screen until the user closes it. Pressing OK (as in Step 4 above) will cause the Related Windows List to close.

tip

If there are more options than will fit in the default size of the Related Windows List, a More option is added. Clicking this option will display the entire Related Windows List.