To create system message fields

Restriction: This topic applies only when the AppMaster Builder AddPack has been installed, and applies only to Windows platforms.
  1. In the Screen Painter, do one of the following:
    • If you want to paint your own field for system messages, paint a field, then double-click on an empty part of your painted screen.
    • If you want AppMaster Builder to generate the system message field automatically, without first painting a field for system messages, double-click on an empty part of your painted screen.

    The Screen Parameters dialog box appears.

  2. On the menu bar, click SYSMSG. The SYSMSG Parameters dialog box appears.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • To use the field you painted as a system message field, click your field name on the Name drop-down list.
    • To have AppMaster Builder generate the field for you, click *Yes or *SYSMSG on the Name drop-down list.
  4. ClickOK to return to your painted screen.