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Developer’s Guide
Creating a Basic Data Browser Instance
Unlike a SmartDataBrowser, a basic Browse object has no master, and obtains its data stream directly using its built-in query feature. Although there is no master to define, you must define that query.
To create and place a basic Data Browser, follow these steps:
- Click on the basic Browse tool icon in the Object Palette. Click on a bare spot in your workspace to place it.
NOTE: While you can elect to jump out of Query Builder and create a free-form query, you cannot later use Query Builder to maintain it. Confirming that you wish to create a free-form query locks out Query Builder immediately; you cannot change your mind. Your only recourse will be to delete the Browse object altogether and create a new one.- Query Builder immediately opens. Define the query. See the "Defining and Editing Queries Using Query Builder" section in "Data-access Objects," for more information.
- When you have defined the query terms and chosen the fields the Browse will display, choose OK to dismiss Query Builder. Your Browse widget displays the fields you have chosen.
- Select the Browse, if necessary, and drag the handles to resize and position it to meet your needs. Note that the Browse does not display a horizontal scroll bar as long as it has enough space to display at least a fragment of the rightmost field. Check to be sure it displays the whole field.
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