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Chapter 2 DESIGN AND USE A SIMPLE FORM
Section 1 introduced you to FORMSPEC and ENTRY. In this and the following
sections, you will use both programs to create a simple data entry
application. In the process, you will come to understand and be familiar
with the features and capabilities of both FORMSPEC and ENTRY.
Throughout the exercises in this guide, you will see the menu or form
under discussion displayed on the left page and the accompanying
discussion on the right. To accomplish the exercise, you perform the
actions set off in the boxes labeled Action. In general, the features
and capabilities of the programs are explained in the discussions of the
exercise. In some cases, explanations are set off as separate topics
that allow you to take a break from the exercise and study the concepts
in more detail. At these points, you are encouraged to read the portions
of the VPLUS/V Reference Manual recommended as part of the topics.
To illustrate the basic simplicity of FORMSPEC, this section shows you
how to create a forms file with only one form, no edits, and no special
processing. Then, using ENTRY, you enter data into this form.
Using FORMSPEC: Using ENTRY
* Use the Forms File Menu to create the * Request the forms file and create a batch
forms file file
* Use the Main Menu to add a new form * Enter data in displayed forms
* Use the Form Menu to name a new form * Learn how to tab between fields
* Design the new form on the Form Layout * Learn how to correct typing errors
Menu
* Use the Field Menu--defaults only * Use EXIT to exit from ENTRY
* Use NEXT to display the next menu
* Use MAIN/RESUME to return to the Main
Menu
* Use the Main Menu to compile the forms
file
* Use EXIT to exit from FORMSPEC
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Figure 2-1. Run FORMSPEC