Operation Manual
Figure 222: Selecting a field of a control
• Moving a group of controls is almost as easy as moving one of them.
a) Click the field of the top left control to be moved, to select it.
b) Move the cursor to just above and to the left of the selected control.
c) Drag the cursor to the bottom right of the group of controls and release the mouse
button.
As you drag the cursor, a dashed box appears, showing what is contained in your selection. Make
sure it is big enough to include the entire length of all the controls.
When you release the mouse button, a border with its green handles appears around the controls
you selected.
Figure 223: Selecting multiple controls
Move the cursor over one of the fields. It changes to a drag icon. Drag the group of controls to
where you want them.
• Click the Tolls control to select it. Then drag it to the right close to the Lunch control.
Tip
When either changing size or moving a control, two properties of the Form Design
toolbar should be selected: Snap to Grid, and Guides when Moving. Your controls will
line up better, and an outline of what you are moving moves as the cursor moves. You
should also have both rulers active (View > Ruler).
Step 1: Change the Date field
1) Control+click the Date field to select it.
2) Move the cursor over the middle green handle on the right side. It should change to a
double-headed arrow.
3) Hold the left mouse button down as you drag the cursor to the right until the length is 6 cm.
The vertical dashed line is lined up with the 6. Release the mouse button.
4) Click the Control icon in the Form Controls toolbar. If it is not visible, select View >
Toolbars > Form Controls. The Properties: Date Field window opens. Each line contains a
property of the field.
Figure 224: Form Controls toolbar
– Scroll down to the Date format property. This is a drop down list with Standard (short)
as the default setting. Click it to open the list. Select the Standard (long) entry.
– Scroll down to the Drop down property. Its default setting is No. It is also a drop down
list. Click to open the list. Select Yes.
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