Access
To place a graphical object in the layout and at the same time link it to a logical property of a logical entity, select the Place properties icon 
in the Graphical object palette.
You must use this type of positioning for any graphical objects whose VALUE property must be set with the contents of a file field (data flow).
Lists
Logical entities
Alphabetical list of all the logical entities in the repository. Each entity is identified by its name and description.
When a logical entity is selected, the logical property list is updated.
A filter located above the list can be used to restrict the number of logical entities displayed.
Single-selection list.
Logical properties
Alphabetical list of the logical properties of the selected logical entity. Each logical property is identified by its name and description.
Multiple-selection list.
Graphical objects
List of all the graphical objects in the repository. Each object is identified by its picture, name and description.
All the graphical objects with a VALUE property are prefixed with the letter V.
Two special objects are added to this list:
Name |
Description |
Picture |
Cursor |
Text + Entry field |
Composite object made up of a Text object and a Entry field object. |
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Text + Output field |
Composite object made up of a Text object and an Output field object. |
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Single-selection list.
Check boxes
Show all repository files
Checked |
The file list displays all files in the Adelia repository, irrespective of their attachment to the current application area. |
Unchecked |
The list displays only those files attached to the current application area. |
Default value: unchecked.
Context-sensitive menus
Graphical objects
Refresh
Updates all the lists in the dialog box.
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the method for positioning graphical objects in the layout.