Defining an object field

To define an object field:

1. Specify the field area.

2. Press F5 to open the Field dialog.

3. On the Standard tab, select Object as the field type.

4. Type a field name.

5. Then specify the field format. (See also Specification of object fields.)

6. When you create an object field, you must also create an object area, and you can also define a sense area. (Show me.)

7. Specify a context, if appropriate.

8. Specify any options that apply.

9. Specify any advanced options and validation routines that apply:

   • Field complement

   • Form complement

   • Translation table

   • Validation table

   • Field help

   • External interpretation engines

10. Click OK.

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