HP Data Entry and Forms Management System (VPLUS) Reference Manual (32209-90024)

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INTRODUCTION TO FORMS DESIGN
EASE OF FORMS DESIGN
Figure 3-11. Sample Forms File Layout
FORMS FILE NAME = ORDENT
(No GLOBALS)
FORM #1 (head form)
Name: SHIPTO
Repeat = N <-- no repeat/append
freeze/append = F <-- leave form on screen with next form
Layout:
Date: [date ]
type=MDY)
Ship to: [Name ] (required field)
[Address ]
[City ] [St]
ZIP: [Zip ] (type=DIG)
QTY: PART DESCRIPTION UNIT NET
NO. PRICE PRICE
FORM #2
Name= ORDER
Repeat = A<-- Form is repeated and appended
freeze/append = C<-- When next form is requested
by user or program, current
form is cleared.
Next Form = TOTALS
Layout:
(required) (display only)
[Qty][Part Num][Description ][Unit][Net]
(type = DIG) (type = Num2)