Data Definition File Panes
The Data Definition file has three panes, which are described in the following table. Subsequent topics provide descriptions of the options in these panes.
Pane
Description
Data Definition
Provides for customizing prompts for various table types. For more information, see Data Definition Pane.
Field Definition
Provides for specifying custom prompts, attaching lists to text-based fields, assigning precision for numeric or date fields, indicating default values for newly inserted records, specifying tooltips, and entering any necessary remarks. The properties shown in the Field Definition pane are for the field selected in the Data Definition pane. For more information, see Field Definition Pane.
Dependent List Definition
Provides for defining dependent lists. Dependent lists allow you to establish the items that appear in the list for a dependent field based on the item selected in the list of a parent field. For more information, see Dependent List Definition Pane.