To assign actions to function fields

Restriction: This topic applies only when the AppMaster Builder AddPack has been installed, and applies only to Windows platforms.
  1. In Online Express, click File > Action/Event. The Action/Event Browser appears.
  2. On the Control list, click Function Field to assign an action to the primary function field, or Row Function Field to assign an action to a row function. The Action/Event Browser appears.
  3. In the Event field, type the value that you want the end user to enter into the function field to execute the action. Maximum characters 8.
  4. From the Action drop-down list, click the action you want to perform at the event.
  5. In the Argument field, type the appropriate argument for the event or click an argument from the drop-down list. See Actions for a list of actions and appropriate arguments.
  6. If your argument requires that you write new or modify existing code:
    • For Global Code, User Rule, or Perform, click Action/Event > Edit Misc User Code and type the code into your editor.
    • For Local Code, click Edit Code and type the code into your editor.
  7. Save the code and exit the editor.
Note: For information on coding Global Code, User Rules, Performs, or Local Code, see Types of Custom Code.