People soft application-designer-practice-8.43

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PeopleSoftPeopleSoft
PracticePractice
Application DesignerApplication Designer

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AgendaAgenda
 PeopleSoft Application DesignerPeopleSoft Application Designer
 Steps involved in creating aSteps involved in creating a
ComponentComponent

Application DesignerApplication Designer
PeopleSoft Application designer(8.43)PeopleSoft Application designer(8.43)
is a tool for developing web enabledis a tool for developing web enabled
PeopleSoft applicationsPeopleSoft applications

Creating an ApplicationCreating an Application
Simple 9 stepsSimple 9 steps
1. Create Field Definition1. Create Field Definition
2. Create Record Definition.2. Create Record Definition.
3. Build the Record Definition.3. Build the Record Definition.
4. Create page Definition.4. Create page Definition.
5. Create Component Definition.5. Create Component Definition.
6. Include pages into component Definition.6. Include pages into component Definition.
7. Creating Menu Definition.7. Creating Menu Definition.
8. Assigning security to the menu.8. Assigning security to the menu.
9. Test the application9. Test the application
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Creating a ComponentCreating a Component
F1 F5F2 F3 F4 FNFN-1F12F11F6 _ _ _ _ _
REC1 REC2 RECN
PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE N
COM1 COM NCOM2
Application
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _
_ _ _ _
F – Field
REC – Record
COM – Component

1.1. Create Field DefinitionCreate Field Definition
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Field DefinitionField Definition

 Fields are the basic Building BlocksFields are the basic Building Blocks
 There are two types of FieldsThere are two types of Fields
1.1. FieldField
2.2. Record FieldRecord Field
 Fields that are grouped together as a unit are called recordFields that are grouped together as a unit are called record
definitionsdefinitions
 Additional Characteristics are defined to the Record FieldAdditional Characteristics are defined to the Record Field
which is specific to that record, called Record Fieldwhich is specific to that record, called Record Field
Properties.Properties.
 Record field properties areRecord field properties are notnot shared with other records inshared with other records in
which the field is used. Where as Field Properties are sharedwhich the field is used. Where as Field Properties are shared
with other records in which the field is usedwith other records in which the field is used
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 Attributes of a Field definitionAttributes of a Field definition
 Field typeField type
 Field lengthField length
 Field LabelsField Labels
Label IdLabel Id
Long nameLong name
Short nameShort name
DefDef
 Field formatField format
Format typeFormat type
FamilyFamily
Display nameDisplay name
 Not UsedNot Used
 Chart fieldChart field
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 Field typeField type
Character (Char) – Its maximum length ranges from 1-254Character (Char) – Its maximum length ranges from 1-254
Long Character (Long)-Its maximum length is 64000 charactersLong Character (Long)-Its maximum length is 64000 characters
Number (Nbr) – Signed or Unsigned NumberNumber (Nbr) – Signed or Unsigned Number
Signed Number (Sign)Signed Number (Sign)
Date (Date)-field length of 10 and is maintained by the systemDate (Date)-field length of 10 and is maintained by the system
Time (Time)- 15 positions, format of HH:MI:SS.999999Time (Time)- 15 positions, format of HH:MI:SS.999999
DateTime (DtTm)- 26 positions, format of YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MI-SS.999999DateTime (DtTm)- 26 positions, format of YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MI-SS.999999
Image (Img)- store application data that takes the form of imagesImage (Img)- store application data that takes the form of images
ImageReference (Iref)- to store static images that can be changed at runtime with PeopleCodeImageReference (Iref)- to store static images that can be changed at runtime with PeopleCode
Attachment (Att) - Maps to a BLOB database type to hold the contents of a file attachmentAttachment (Att) - Maps to a BLOB database type to hold the contents of a file attachment
 Field lengthField length
Specifies the length of the fieldSpecifies the length of the field
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 Field LabelsField Labels
Attributes:Attributes:
Label IdLabel Id
unique identifier for the field .unique identifier for the field .
less than 18 characters, without spaces, and UPPERCASEless than 18 characters, without spaces, and UPPERCASE
Long nameLong name
The Record Field Table, long option for a page field.The Record Field Table, long option for a page field.
Up to 30 charactersUp to 30 characters
Short nameShort name
An alternate name to use on pages and reports.An alternate name to use on pages and reports.
Up to 15 charactersUp to 15 characters
DefDef
Def stands for default fieldDef stands for default field
The line which is checked (tick mark) is taken as the default label id.The line which is checked (tick mark) is taken as the default label id.
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 Not UsedNot Used
Read only Check box.Read only Check box.
Values can be changedValues can be changed
throughthrough PeopleCode.PeopleCode.
This causes the fieldThis causes the field
 Skipped as part of theSkipped as part of the
unique index.unique index.
 Exposed to PeopleCodeExposed to PeopleCode
for read and writefor read and write
operations.operations.
 ChartFieldChartField
Read only Check box.Read only Check box.
Values can be changedValues can be changed
throughthrough PeopleCodePeopleCode
Used for character fieldsUsed for character fields
and used by financialand used by financial
applications to specify aapplications to specify a
usage patternusage pattern
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“Read Only”
Check Box

 Field formatField format
Field format specifications affectField format specifications affect
internal values that are stored ininternal values that are stored in
the databasethe database
 Format typeFormat type
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UppercaseUppercase NameName
Phone Numbers (North America)Phone Numbers (North America) SSNSSN
Zip/Postal Code (North America)Zip/Postal Code (North America) Mixed CaseMixed Case
Raw BinaryRaw Binary Numbers OnlyNumbers Only
Phone Numbers (International)Phone Numbers (International) SINSIN
Zip/Postal Code (International)Zip/Postal Code (International) CustomCustom
 FamilyFamily
Formats are organized into formatFormats are organized into format
families, which can include one orfamilies, which can include one or
more unique formats.more unique formats.
 Display nameDisplay name
The Display Name given to theThe Display Name given to the
Format FamilyFormat Family

Field Format-Changing Format FamiliesField Format-Changing Format Families
1. Select Tools, Miscellaneous Definitions, Field Formats.
2. To define a new format family, click the New button.
The New Family dialog box appears.
3. Enter a name for your new format family and click OK.
The Formats dialog box appears.
4. In the Stored group box, enter a name and format.
This defines how the format family is to be stored in the database and
printed in reports.
5. Enter the format notation that you want to use for storing the data in the
Format field.
6. In the Display group box, enter a name for the format.
This defines how the format family will appear online.
7. Enter the format notation that you want to use for displaying
the data in the Format field.
8. Click the Add button to add the new format family,
and click OK when you are finished.
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Field FormatField Format
Select Tools, Miscellaneous Definitions, Field FormatsSelect Tools, Miscellaneous Definitions, Field Formats
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Click New ButtonClick New Button
New Dialogue BoxNew Dialogue Box
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Enter values in Stored and DisplayEnter values in Stored and Display
Group Boxes and Click AddGroup Boxes and Click Add
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Field Formats – Editing FormatsField Formats – Editing Formats
 The Edit Formats dialog box presents a tree control whereThe Edit Formats dialog box presents a tree control where
you define the stored and display formats for a family and allyou define the stored and display formats for a family and all
options and attributes. This dialog box enables you to:options and attributes. This dialog box enables you to:
 Add, update, and delete stored and display formats.Add, update, and delete stored and display formats.
 Enter a description for the family.Enter a description for the family.
 Specify options, such as uppercase and smart punctuation, forSpecify options, such as uppercase and smart punctuation, for
the family.the family.
 Changes are saved when you click OK.Changes are saved when you click OK.
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Field Formats – Editing FormatsField Formats – Editing Formats
This following slides show how to:This following slides show how to:
 Add a new stored format.Add a new stored format.
 Add a new display format to a stored format.Add a new display format to a stored format.
 Update a display format.Update a display format.
 Delete stored formats.Delete stored formats.
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Adding a New Stored FormatAdding a New Stored Format
1.1. Open the format family to which you want to add a format.Open the format family to which you want to add a format.
2.2. Select the format family name.Select the format family name.
3.3. Enter the stored and display names and format notation.Enter the stored and display names and format notation.
4.4. ClickClick Add.Add.
5.5. The new format appears in the tree below the existing formats.The new format appears in the tree below the existing formats.
Adding a New Display Format to a Stored FormatAdding a New Display Format to a Stored Format
1.1. In the tree, select the stored format name to which you want to add aIn the tree, select the stored format name to which you want to add a
display format.display format.
2.2. In theIn the DisplayDisplay group box, enter a new name and format notation.group box, enter a new name and format notation.
3.3. Click theClick the AddAdd button to add the display format.button to add the display format.
4.4. The new display format appears in the tree, attached to the storedThe new display format appears in the tree, attached to the stored
format to which it belongs.format to which it belongs.
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Field Format - EditingField Format - Editing
To add New FormatTo add New Format
To Existing one.To Existing one.
Select a Format Family and Click Edit.Select a Format Family and Click Edit.
The Edit dialogue Box appears.The Edit dialogue Box appears.
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Updating a Display FormatUpdating a Display Format
1.1. To update a display format:To update a display format:
2.2. Select the display format in the tree view.Select the display format in the tree view.
3.3. Select a display format and enter the enabled fields.Select a display format and enter the enabled fields.
4.4. ClickClick UpdateUpdate to update the display.to update the display.
Deleting Stored FormatsDeleting Stored Formats
1.1. To delete a stored format:To delete a stored format:
2.2. Select the display format.Select the display format.
3.3. Click theClick the DeleteDelete button.button.
4.4. PeopleSoft Application Designer displays a warningPeopleSoft Application Designer displays a warning
message indicating that deleting a display format mightmessage indicating that deleting a display format might
strand stored data. Selectstrand stored data. Select YesYes to continue with the delete.to continue with the delete.
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Field Format - EditingField Format - Editing
Select the Display Format in the Tree viewSelect the Display Format in the Tree view
Update the FormatUpdate the Format
Delete the FormatDelete the Format
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Testing FormatsTesting Formats
To test a format family:To test a format family:
1.1. Use the two drop-down list boxes to select a stored and displayUse the two drop-down list boxes to select a stored and display
format pair to test.format pair to test.
2.2. Click either DB->Display and Display->DB to process theClick either DB->Display and Display->DB to process the
format.format.
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Field Format - TestField Format - Test
Click any one of themClick any one of them
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Result will be Displayed hereResult will be Displayed here

Field PropertiesField Properties
The Field Properties Dialogue Box haveThe Field Properties Dialogue Box have
 General TabGeneral Tab
Field DefinitionField Definition is to enter commentsis to enter comments
regarding the field Definitionregarding the field Definition
Owner IDOwner ID drop-down list box enables youdrop-down list box enables you
to select a valid owner, as in applicationto select a valid owner, as in application
project or roleproject or role
Last UpdatedLast Updated group box containsgroup box contains
information—date, time, and user ID—information—date, time, and user ID—
about theabout the
last time the field definition was modifiedlast time the field definition was modified
 International Format Setting Tab are not in use forInternational Format Setting Tab are not in use for
PeopleTools 8.4.PeopleTools 8.4.
 Translate Values tabsTranslate Values tabs
This is available only for Character FieldThis is available only for Character Field
of max length 4.of max length 4.
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This is
available
only for
Character
Field of max
length 4

Creating New Field DefinitionsCreating New Field Definitions
 To create a new field definition:To create a new field definition:
1.1. Click theClick the NewNew button on the PeopleSoft Applicationbutton on the PeopleSoft Application
Designer toolbar.Designer toolbar.
2.2. The New dialog box appears.The New dialog box appears.
3.3. SelectSelect Field.Field.
4.4. Click OK.Click OK.
5.5. Select one of the following field types from the FieldSelect one of the following field types from the Field
Type drop-down list box.Type drop-down list box.
6.6. Then specify the required attributes for that field Type.Then specify the required attributes for that field Type.
7.7. And Save the Field Definition.And Save the Field Definition.
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New icon inNew icon in
ApplicationApplication
DesignerDesigner
Tool barTool bar
OROR
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Field has been DefinedField has been Defined
Save Dialogue BoxSave Dialogue Box
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Opening an Existing Field DefinitionOpening an Existing Field Definition
 Select File, Open from the menuSelect File, Open from the menu

From this dialog box, you canFrom this dialog box, you can
view all available fields in theview all available fields in the
database. You can open all fieldsdatabase. You can open all fields
of a certain type or from a specificof a certain type or from a specific
project, or you can open a specificproject, or you can open a specific
field or set of fields.field or set of fields.
 Clone an existing definitionClone an existing definition
 To create a field definition withTo create a field definition with
attributes similar to an existingattributes similar to an existing
one:one:
 Open an existing fieldOpen an existing field
definition.definition.
 Select File, Save As.Select File, Save As.
 Enter a new name.Enter a new name.
Select a FieldSelect a Field
And Click OpenAnd Click Open
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Viewing Field PropertiesViewing Field Properties
 There are several ways to view fieldThere are several ways to view field
properties.properties.
 While in the field definitionWhile in the field definition
workspace, click the Propertiesworkspace, click the Properties
button.button.
 Select Field, Definition Properties.Select Field, Definition Properties.
 While in a record definition:While in a record definition:
 Select the field.Select the field.
 Right-click the field name.Right-click the field name.
 SelectSelect View Field PropertiesView Field Properties
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Changing Field DefinitionChanging Field Definition
 Changing a field Definition has the followingChanging a field Definition has the following
effectseffects
 We might need to change the Field PropertiesWe might need to change the Field Properties
and attributesand attributes
 The change affects every occurrence of theThe change affects every occurrence of the
field in every record definitionfield in every record definition
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Changing Field TypeChanging Field Type
 Change a field type by opening a field and selecting anotherChange a field type by opening a field and selecting another
field type from the drop-down list boxfield type from the drop-down list box
Renaming Field DefinitionRenaming Field Definition
 There are two ways to rename a field definition:There are two ways to rename a field definition:
Using the Rename Definition dialog box.Using the Rename Definition dialog box.
Using the Open Definition dialog box.Using the Open Definition dialog box.
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Using the Rename Definition Dialog BoxUsing the Rename Definition Dialog Box
To rename a field definition from the Rename Definition dialog box:To rename a field definition from the Rename Definition dialog box:
1.1. Select File, Rename to open the Rename Definition dialog box.Select File, Rename to open the Rename Definition dialog box.
2.2. SelectSelect FieldField as the definition type.as the definition type.
3.3. Enter the name of the field.Enter the name of the field.
4.4. If you aren’t sure of the name or the correct spelling, use the search criteriaIf you aren’t sure of the name or the correct spelling, use the search criteria
fields to locate the field to rename. The list displays field names that matchfields to locate the field to rename. The list displays field names that match
your search criteria.your search criteria.
5.5. To rename a field in the list, select the field and clickTo rename a field in the list, select the field and click Rename,Rename, or double-or double-
click the field.click the field.
6.6. The field name becomes available for entry, and you can type the newThe field name becomes available for entry, and you can type the new
name.name.
7.7. When you finish typing the new name, press ENTER or click theWhen you finish typing the new name, press ENTER or click the RenameRename
button.button.
8.8. The Rename Field dialog box appears. Select the records in which youThe Rename Field dialog box appears. Select the records in which you
want the field to be renamed. Thewant the field to be renamed. The De-select AllDe-select All button toggles tobutton toggles to SelectSelect
All.All.
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Rename FieldRename Field
Select a FieldSelect a Field
Click RenameClick Rename
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Now you canNow you can
rename the fieldrename the field
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Click OKClick OK
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Rename FieldRename Field-Effects in Record Definition-Effects in Record Definition
Before Renaming the FieldBefore Renaming the Field
After Renaming the FieldAfter Renaming the Field
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Using the Open Definition Dialog BoxUsing the Open Definition Dialog Box
To rename a field definition from the Open Definition dialog box:To rename a field definition from the Open Definition dialog box:
1.1. To display the Open Definition dialog box, select File, Open.To display the Open Definition dialog box, select File, Open.
2.2. This dialog box enables you to set up search criteria for locating fieldThis dialog box enables you to set up search criteria for locating field
names.names.
3.3. Select Field as the definition type.Select Field as the definition type.
4.4. If you have additional information, use theIf you have additional information, use the NameName field. You can furtherfield. You can further
narrow your search criteria by selecting a field type or the name of thenarrow your search criteria by selecting a field type or the name of the
project that contains the field to delete.project that contains the field to delete.
5.5. Click theClick the OpenOpen button or press ENTER when you have completed yourbutton or press ENTER when you have completed your
search criteria.search criteria.
6.6. You can rename a field in the Open Definition dialog box by selecting theYou can rename a field in the Open Definition dialog box by selecting the
field, right-clicking the field name, and selectingfield, right-clicking the field name, and selecting Rename.Rename.
7.7. You can also select the field name and click it a second time. The fieldYou can also select the field name and click it a second time. The field
name becomes available for entry and you can enter a new name.name becomes available for entry and you can enter a new name.
8.8. When you finish typing the new name, press ENTER or click theWhen you finish typing the new name, press ENTER or click the RenameRename
button.button.
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Deleting Field DefinitionDeleting Field Definition
This section discusses two ways to delete a field definition:This section discusses two ways to delete a field definition:
1.1. Using the Delete Definition dialog box.Using the Delete Definition dialog box.
2.2. Using the Open Definition dialog box.Using the Open Definition dialog box.
The important thing to be noted is that you cannot delete a field that is currentlyThe important thing to be noted is that you cannot delete a field that is currently
used in any recordused in any record
Using the Delete Definition Dialog BoxUsing the Delete Definition Dialog Box
1.1. To delete field definitions from the Delete Definition dialog box:To delete field definitions from the Delete Definition dialog box:
2.2. Select File, Delete to open the Delete Definition dialog box.Select File, Delete to open the Delete Definition dialog box.
3.3. In the Delete Definition dialog box, set up search criteria for locating fieldIn the Delete Definition dialog box, set up search criteria for locating field
names.names.
5.5. If you have additional information, use theIf you have additional information, use the NameName field.field.
6.6. Select a field type or the name of the project that contains the field thatSelect a field type or the name of the project that contains the field that
you want to delete.you want to delete.
7.7. This further narrows your search criteria.This further narrows your search criteria.
8.8. When your search results appear in the output window, delete the fieldWhen your search results appear in the output window, delete the field
definition by selecting the field and clicking thedefinition by selecting the field and clicking the DeleteDelete button or double-button or double-
clicking the field nameclicking the field name..
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A Field cannot be deleted if it is used on a recordA Field cannot be deleted if it is used on a record
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Using the Open Definition Dialog BoxUsing the Open Definition Dialog Box
1.1. To delete field definitions from the Open Definition dialog box:To delete field definitions from the Open Definition dialog box:
2.2. Select File, Open to display the Open Definition dialog box.Select File, Open to display the Open Definition dialog box.
3.3. This dialog box enables you to set up search criteria for locating fieldThis dialog box enables you to set up search criteria for locating field
names.names.
5.5. Enter theEnter the NameName field if you have additional information.field if you have additional information.
6.6. You can further narrow your search criteria by selecting a field type orYou can further narrow your search criteria by selecting a field type or
the name of the project that contains the field that you want to delete.the name of the project that contains the field that you want to delete.
7.7. When you have completed your search criteria, clickWhen you have completed your search criteria, click OpenOpen or pressor press
ENTER.ENTER.
8.8. Right-click the field that you want to delete from the list of field namesRight-click the field that you want to delete from the list of field names
displayed.displayed.
9.9. SelectSelect DeleteDelete from the pop-up menu.from the pop-up menu.
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Printing Field DefinitionPrinting Field Definition
 Two Ways to print FieldTwo Ways to print Field
DefinitionDefinition
1.1. To print a field definition,To print a field definition,
 select File, Print from the fieldselect File, Print from the field
definition window (or click thedefinition window (or click the
Print button in the toolbar) toPrint button in the toolbar) to
open the Print dialog box,open the Print dialog box,
 specify printing options.specify printing options.
2.2. Open Definition dialog box.Open Definition dialog box.
 On the list resulting from yourOn the list resulting from your
search, right-click the name ofsearch, right-click the name of
the field definition that youthe field definition that you
want to print,want to print,
 selectselect PrintPrint from the pop-upfrom the pop-up
menu to view your printingmenu to view your printing
options.options.
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Translate TableTranslate Table
 It is a Prompt Table to store values for fields that don’tIt is a Prompt Table to store values for fields that don’t
need individual prompt tables of their ownneed individual prompt tables of their own
 Criteria for Prompt TableCriteria for Prompt Table
 Field type isField type is Character.Character.
 Field length is 1 to 4 characters.Field length is 1 to 4 characters.
 Field values consist of a relatively small, static setField values consist of a relatively small, static set
of values that are not maintained by the user.of values that are not maintained by the user.
 No other fields relate to this field.No other fields relate to this field.
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Field length is 1 to 4 charactersField length is 1 to 4 characters..
Translate Value Tab appearsTranslate Value Tab appears
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 Attributes of Prompt TableAttributes of Prompt Table
 FIELD NAME Field name, such as ABSENCE_TYPEFIELD NAME Field name, such as ABSENCE_TYPE
 LANGUAGE_CD Language codeLANGUAGE_CD Language code
 FIELD VALUE Value for the fieldFIELD VALUE Value for the field
 EFFDT Effective dateEFFDT Effective date
 VERSION Internal version number (system-maintained)VERSION Internal version number (system-maintained)
 EFF_STATUS Status—active or inactiveEFF_STATUS Status—active or inactive
 XLATLONGNAME 30-character description; used as a label on pages andXLATLONGNAME 30-character description; used as a label on pages and
reportsreports
 XLATSHORTNAME 10-character description; used as a label on pages andXLATSHORTNAME 10-character description; used as a label on pages and
reportsreports
 LASTUPDDTTM DateTime field showing the last time that a field wasLASTUPDDTTM DateTime field showing the last time that a field was
updatedupdated
 LASTUPDOPRID User ID of the user who most recently updated theLASTUPDOPRID User ID of the user who most recently updated the
fieldfield
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Adding Translate ValuesAdding Translate Values
To add translate values to the Translate TableTo add translate values to the Translate Table::
1.1. From a field definition window, select File, Definition Properties.From a field definition window, select File, Definition Properties.
You can also right-click and selectYou can also right-click and select Field Properties,Field Properties, or press ALT-or press ALT-
ENTER.ENTER.
2.2. From a record field definition window, right-click the field, and selectFrom a record field definition window, right-click the field, and select ViewView
TranslatesTranslates from the pop-up menu.from the pop-up menu.
3.3. Select the Translate Values tab.Select the Translate Values tab.
The Translate Values dialog box displays existing values for the field and enables youThe Translate Values dialog box displays existing values for the field and enables you
to add, change, or delete values. In theto add, change, or delete values. In the Last UpdatedLast Updated box, you see informationbox, you see information
—date, time, and user ID—about the last update for the selected translate value.—date, time, and user ID—about the last update for the selected translate value.
4.4. ClickClick AddAdd to define a new value.to define a new value.
5.5. Enter the field value, effective date, long name, and short name that your usersEnter the field value, effective date, long name, and short name that your users
enter on the page.enter on the page.
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Changing Translate ValuesChanging Translate Values
 To change an existing translate value, select the value andTo change an existing translate value, select the value and
clickclick Change,Change, or double-click the value. The system displaysor double-click the value. The system displays
the Change Translate Table dialog box in which you canthe Change Translate Table dialog box in which you can
make the necessary changes.make the necessary changes.
Deleting Translate ValuesDeleting Translate Values
 To delete the value, select it and click theTo delete the value, select it and click the DeleteDelete button. Thebutton. The
row disappears.row disappears.
 Deleting should be the last option. If you don’t want theDeleting should be the last option. If you don’t want the
value, deactivate it by changing the status to Inactivevalue, deactivate it by changing the status to Inactive
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Changing translate
value
Deleting translate
value
Saving translate
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Saving Translate ValueSaving Translate Value
 After you have made all of your changes to theAfter you have made all of your changes to the
Translate Table, you must save theTranslate Table, you must save the entire fieldentire field
 There is no save option specifically for translateThere is no save option specifically for translate
values. Clickvalues. Click OKOK from the Field Properties dialogfrom the Field Properties dialog
boxbox
 save the field definition by clicking thesave the field definition by clicking the SaveSave buttonbutton
or selecting File, Save.or selecting File, Save.
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Effective DateEffective Date
 The Effective Date Field has special propertiesThe Effective Date Field has special properties
related to the processing of effective dates on rowsrelated to the processing of effective dates on rows
and should be used when neededand should be used when needed
 Effective date is used for maintaining Data History –Effective date is used for maintaining Data History –
Past, Current & Future.Past, Current & Future.
 Only one current data and multiple occurrences ofOnly one current data and multiple occurrences of
future and history.future and history.
 The information helps to look at what’s happenedThe information helps to look at what’s happened
up to now and plan for the future.up to now and plan for the future.
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 Three Types of Effective DateThree Types of Effective Date
FutureFuture Data rows that have effective dates greaterData rows that have effective dates greater
than the system date-usually today’s datethan the system date-usually today’s date
CurrentCurrent The data row with the most recent effectiveThe data row with the most recent effective
date closest to today’s (system) date .but notdate closest to today’s (system) date .but not
a future date.a future date.
HistoryHistory Data rows that have effective dates less thanData rows that have effective dates less than
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 Effective Date Impact on different Action TypeEffective Date Impact on different Action Type
Action TypeAction Type viewview ChangeChange Insert New RowsInsert New Rows
Update/DisplayUpdate/Display Current, FutureCurrent, Future Future OnlyFuture Only Effective DateEffective Date
Greater than theGreater than the
Current RowCurrent Row
Update/DisplayUpdate/Display
AllAll
History,History,
Current, FutureCurrent, Future
Future OnlyFuture Only Effective DateEffective Date
Greater than theGreater than the
Current RowCurrent Row
CorrectionCorrection History,History,
Current, FutureCurrent, Future
All ExistingAll Existing
RowsRows
Add new RowsAdd new Rows
with no Effectivewith no Effective
Date RestrictionsDate Restrictions
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Effective Date - ExampleEffective Date - Example
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Update Display Mode change Future Only
Update All Mode Change Future Only
Correction Mode all Existing Rows
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Effective Date – ExampleEffective Date – Example
Current mode is Update/Display
We cannot change current or history records
unless in correction mode
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Effective StatusEffective Status
 Used with Effective Date, enables the system toUsed with Effective Date, enables the system to
select the appropriate effective-Dated rowsselect the appropriate effective-Dated rows
 It takes two translate valuesIt takes two translate values
 ActiveActive
 InactiveInactive
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Effective SequenceEffective Sequence
 The Effective Sequence field serves differentThe Effective Sequence field serves different
purposes depending on whether or not it’spurposes depending on whether or not it’s
paired with Effective Date.paired with Effective Date.
 When Effective sequence is paired withWhen Effective sequence is paired with
Effective Date, we can assign a uniqueEffective Date, we can assign a unique
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2.2. Create Record Definition.Create Record Definition.
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Record DefinitionRecord Definition

Fields that are grouped together as a unit formsFields that are grouped together as a unit forms recordrecord
definitionsdefinitions
 A record definition represents what the underlying SQLA record definition represents what the underlying SQL
database tables look like and how they process data.database tables look like and how they process data.
 Planning Record DefinitionPlanning Record Definition
 You actually define two layers of information:You actually define two layers of information:
1.1. Record levelRecord level - Determine the ultimate purpose of the- Determine the ultimate purpose of the
record definition and how it will be used in the systemrecord definition and how it will be used in the system
2.2. Field level -Field level - plan the details of what types of fields to addplan the details of what types of fields to add
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 Types of RecordTypes of Record
 SQL TableSQL Table
 SQL ViewSQL View
 Dynamic ViewDynamic View
 Derived/WorkDerived/Work
 SubRecordSubRecord
 Query ViewQuery View
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Viewing Record DefinitionsViewing Record Definitions
 The Purpose of Record Definition View is :The Purpose of Record Definition View is :
 View basic field definition characteristics.View basic field definition characteristics.
 View key-related characteristics and default values.View key-related characteristics and default values.
 View editing options.View editing options.
 View PeopleCode program types.View PeopleCode program types.
 Reorder fields.Reorder fields.
 Identify PeopleCode that is attached to fields.Identify PeopleCode that is attached to fields.
 Size and sort columnsSize and sort columns
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Record DefinitionsRecord Definitions
 The four Views of the Record areThe four Views of the Record are
1.1. Field DisplayField Display
2.2. Use DisplayUse Display
3.3. Edits DisplayEdits Display
4.4. PeopleCode Display.PeopleCode Display.
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Field DisplayField Display
 shows the basic field definition characteristics for fields in the recordshows the basic field definition characteristics for fields in the record
definitiondefinition..
 Field definition characteristics are global—they affect all record definitionsField definition characteristics are global—they affect all record definitions
in which the field is used.in which the field is used.
Use DisplayUse Display
 Use Display mode shows key-related characteristics and default values forUse Display mode shows key-related characteristics and default values for
fields that determine how fields are used in a recordfields that determine how fields are used in a record
 The use characteristics might differ for fields that are used on more thanThe use characteristics might differ for fields that are used on more than
one record definitionone record definition
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Viewing Record Definitions – Field DisplayViewing Record Definitions – Field Display
Field DisplayField Display
Shows basic field definition characteristics
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Viewing Record Definitions – Use DisplayViewing Record Definitions – Use Display
Use DisplayUse Display
Shows key-related characteristics and default values
for fields that determine how fields are used in a record
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Edit DisplayEdit Display
 shows all editing options (edit as a validationshows all editing options (edit as a validation
rule) that are available for fields in a record .rule) that are available for fields in a record .
 Edits on a field vary from one record definitionEdits on a field vary from one record definition
to another .to another .
PeopleCode DisplayPeopleCode Display
 contains a column for each PeopleCode programcontains a column for each PeopleCode program
type and specifies whether a program exists.type and specifies whether a program exists.
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Viewing Record Definitions – Edit DisplayViewing Record Definitions – Edit Display
Edit DisplayEdit Display
Shows all editing optionsShows all editing options
That are available for fields in a recordThat are available for fields in a record
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Viewing Record DefinitionsViewing Record Definitions – PeopleCode Display– PeopleCode Display
Indicates PeopleCode has beenIndicates PeopleCode has been
written for the Eventwritten for the Event
PeopleCode DisplayPeopleCode Display
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Saving Record DefinitionsSaving Record Definitions
 After adding or changing one element in the new definition,After adding or changing one element in the new definition,
save the work and name the record.save the work and name the record.
 PeopleCode cannot be added to a field until you save thePeopleCode cannot be added to a field until you save the
record definition.record definition.
 To save a new record definition:To save a new record definition:
 select File, Save orselect File, Save or
 File, Save As.File, Save As.
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Saving Record DefinitionSaving Record Definition
Save Dialogue BoxSave Dialogue Box
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Naming Record DefinitionsNaming Record Definitions
 The name length can be up to 15 characters, with theThe name length can be up to 15 characters, with the
exception of theexception of the Temporary Table typeTemporary Table type, which has a, which has a
maximum length of 13maximum length of 13..
 The name must begin with a letter and can containThe name must begin with a letter and can contain
underscores to make it more readable.underscores to make it more readable.
 Avoid special characters, such asAvoid special characters, such as ## oror $,$, which can causewhich can cause
problems in some database environmentsproblems in some database environments
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 Record Naming ConventionsRecord Naming Conventions
 _TBL_TBL Identifies an edit or prompt table that contains dataIdentifies an edit or prompt table that contains data
that is used for validationthat is used for validation
 _VW_VW Identifies a record definition that is physicallyIdentifies a record definition that is physically
implemented by defining a SQL view.implemented by defining a SQL view.
 _DVW_DVW Identifies a dynamic view.Identifies a dynamic view.
 _WRK_WRK Identifies derived work records.Identifies derived work records.
 _SBR_SBR Identifies subrecords.Identifies subrecords.
 _QVW_QVW Identifies a query view.Identifies a query view.
 _WL_WL Identifies the record as a worklist record definition.Identifies the record as a worklist record definition.
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 Record Naming ConventionsRecord Naming Conventions
 R_R_ Identifies work record definitions for SQR reports.Identifies work record definitions for SQR reports.
 AUDIT_AUDIT_ Identifies record definitions that store audit information for other recordIdentifies record definitions that store audit information for other record
definitions in the database.definitions in the database.
 WEBLIB_WEBLIB_ Identifies record definitions that store internet scripts. Internet scripts areIdentifies record definitions that store internet scripts. Internet scripts are
generally located in Field Formula PeopleCode events.generally located in Field Formula PeopleCode events.
 FUNCLIB_FUNCLIB_ Identifies record definitions that contain written PeopleCode functions, asIdentifies record definitions that contain written PeopleCode functions, as
opposed to built-in functions. These self-developed functions are generallyopposed to built-in functions. These self-developed functions are generally
located in FieldFormula events, and the records are usually derivedlocated in FieldFormula events, and the records are usually derived
 DERIVED_DERIVED_ Identifies shared record definitions (across an application module orIdentifies shared record definitions (across an application module or
group) that have fields for PeopleCode events.group) that have fields for PeopleCode events.
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 Creating a New RecordCreating a New Record
1.1. Select File, New.Select File, New.
2.2. SelectSelect Record.Record.
4.4. The object workspace appears so that you canThe object workspace appears so that you can
build a list of fields in a record definition.build a list of fields in a record definition.
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Creating A New RecordCreating A New Record
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Object WorkSpace where the relatedObject WorkSpace where the related
fields are populated to form a Recordfields are populated to form a Record
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Fields are now inserted into recordFields are now inserted into record
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 Opening an Existing RecordOpening an Existing Record
1.1. Select File, Open.Select File, Open.
2.2. SelectSelect RecordRecord from thefrom the Definition TypeDefinition Type list.list.
3.3. ClickClick Open.Open.
4.4. In the Open Definition dialog box, enter the first letterIn the Open Definition dialog box, enter the first letter
of the record for which you are searching.of the record for which you are searching.
5.5. ClickClick OpenOpen
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Opening an Existing RecordOpening an Existing Record
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 Manipulating Fields in Record DefinitionManipulating Fields in Record Definition
1.1. Add fieldsAdd fields
2.2. Reorder fieldsReorder fields
3.3. Move fieldsMove fields
4.4. Delete fieldsDelete fields
5.5. Rename fieldsRename fields
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1.1. Inserting Fields into RecordsInserting Fields into Records
Inserting can be done in three Ways:Inserting can be done in three Ways:
1.1. Using the project workspace tree.Using the project workspace tree.
2.2. Using the Insert menu (Insert, Field).Using the Insert menu (Insert, Field).
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Inserting Fields into RecordsInserting Fields into Records
Inserting through Insert MenuInserting through Insert Menu
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1.1. Inserting SubRecord into RecordsInserting SubRecord into Records
 Select Insert, SubRecord to search, select, and insert subrecords into aSelect Insert, SubRecord to search, select, and insert subrecords into a
record.record.
 A subrecord enables you to add a group of fields that are commonly used inA subrecord enables you to add a group of fields that are commonly used in
multiple record definitions.multiple record definitions.
 A subrecord must be defined before it can be inserted into a recordA subrecord must be defined before it can be inserted into a record
definitiondefinition..
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Inserting SubRecord into RecordsInserting SubRecord into Records
Inserting through Insert MenuInserting through Insert Menu
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2. Reordering Fields2. Reordering Fields
• You can reorder the display of fields in the record definition by double-You can reorder the display of fields in the record definition by double-
clicking the attribute name.clicking the attribute name.
• To actually reorder the fields in the records, you must cut and paste orTo actually reorder the fields in the records, you must cut and paste or
select the field and move it.select the field and move it.
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3.Moving Fields3.Moving Fields
 Moving Fields in the Same RecordMoving Fields in the Same Record
 Moving Fields Another Record DefinitionMoving Fields Another Record Definition
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Moving Fields Another Record DefinitionMoving Fields Another Record Definition
Selecting a Field to MoveSelecting a Field to Move
Moving into this RecordMoving into this Record
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PeopleSoft System will ask
for confirmation to
move from one record
to another record
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Pasting into Another RecordPasting into Another Record
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Moved the Field to Another RecordMoved the Field to Another Record
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4. Deleting Fields4. Deleting Fields
 Select the field that you want to remove and press the DEL (delete) key. .Select the field that you want to remove and press the DEL (delete) key. .
 When the system prompts you to confirm the deletion, clickWhen the system prompts you to confirm the deletion, click Yes.Yes.
 if you delete a field from a record definition, you must also delete it fromif you delete a field from a record definition, you must also delete it from
any pages on which it appearsany pages on which it appears
 Modify or remove PeopleCode when you find references to the deletedModify or remove PeopleCode when you find references to the deleted
field.field.
5.5. Renaming FieldsRenaming Fields
Discussed in earlier slidesDiscussed in earlier slides
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Asking for Confirmation
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Once you Click yes, the Field will be deleted.Once you Click yes, the Field will be deleted.
After that save the recordAfter that save the record
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 Renaming Record DefinitionRenaming Record Definition
1.1. To rename a record definition:To rename a record definition:
2.2. Select File, Rename.Select File, Rename.
3.3. The Rename Definition dialog box appears.The Rename Definition dialog box appears.
4.4. SelectSelect RecordRecord fromfrom Definition Type.Definition Type.
5.5. ClickClick Rename.Rename.
6.6. Select the record and clickSelect the record and click Rename.Rename.
7.7. A rectangular box appears around the name.A rectangular box appears around the name.
8.8. Enter the new name and press ENTER.Enter the new name and press ENTER.
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Renaming Record DefinitionRenaming Record Definition
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Allowing you toAllowing you to
Rename the RecordRename the Record
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Close the records before renamingClose the records before renaming
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Click Yes to Confirm RenameClick Yes to Confirm Rename
Record has been renamedRecord has been renamed
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 Deleting Record DefinitionDeleting Record Definition
1.1. Select File, Delete.Select File, Delete.
2.2. Select the record definition to delete.Select the record definition to delete.
3.3. ClickClick Delete.Delete.
4.4. Warning!Warning! When you delete a record definition, theWhen you delete a record definition, the
system automatically deletes any PeopleCode that issystem automatically deletes any PeopleCode that is
associated with the recordassociated with the record..
5.5. ClickClick YesYes if you really want to delete the recordif you really want to delete the record
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Deleting Record DefinitionDeleting Record Definition
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It will ask for confirmation. Click YesIt will ask for confirmation. Click Yes
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close the record
prior performing the
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 Printing Record DefinitionPrinting Record Definition
 Select File, Page Setup to changeSelect File, Page Setup to change
any of the print record defaults.any of the print record defaults.
The system retains your changes untilThe system retains your changes until
you reset them again. The Pageyou reset them again. The Page
Setup dialog box appears.Setup dialog box appears.
 Select the options for print.Select the options for print.
 DefinitionDefinition
 PeopleCodePeopleCode
 GraphicsGraphics
 MarginsMargins
 HeaderHeader
 FooterFooter
 BorderBorder
 Border SpaceBorder Space
 Click OK when you are done toClick OK when you are done to
close the Print Setup dialog boxclose the Print Setup dialog box
and save your settings.and save your settings.
 Select File, Print.Select File, Print.
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 PropertiesProperties
1.1. Record PropertiesRecord Properties
2.2. Record Field PropertiesRecord Field Properties
1.1. Record PropertiesRecord Properties
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Record PropertiesRecord Properties
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 They are specific to a single record definition andThey are specific to a single record definition and
are stored with the recordare stored with the record
 To edit record field properties from a recordTo edit record field properties from a record
definition, select Edit, Record Field Propertiesdefinition, select Edit, Record Field Properties
from the PeopleSoft Application Designer menu.from the PeopleSoft Application Designer menu.
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2. Record Field Properties2. Record Field Properties
 Record Field Properties has Two TabsRecord Field Properties has Two Tabs
 Use TabUse Tab
 Edit TabEdit Tab
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Prompt Table
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Prompt TablePrompt Table
 Prompt Table are used to provide users with look upPrompt Table are used to provide users with look up
that shows the valid values for the Fieldthat shows the valid values for the Field
 Three types of Prompt TableThree types of Prompt Table
 Drop-Down List BoxDrop-Down List Box
 Calendar Drop-DownCalendar Drop-Down
 Prompt ButtonPrompt Button
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Prompt Table - ExamplePrompt Table - Example
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Prompt Table – Required PropertiesPrompt Table – Required Properties
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Now the values from the specified table
will become the Valid values for the
field in this table

3.3. Build the Record Definition.Build the Record Definition.
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Building SQL Tables and ViewsBuilding SQL Tables and Views

Build ProcessBuild Process
 The Build process uses Data Definition LanguageThe Build process uses Data Definition Language
(DDL) to construct a physical database component(DDL) to construct a physical database component
that is based on the associated record and fieldthat is based on the associated record and field
definitions that you created. With the Build feature,definitions that you created. With the Build feature,
you can create the following:you can create the following:
 TablesTables
 IndexesIndexes
 ViewsViews
 TriggersTriggers
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Record Build ProcessRecord Build Process
Build MenuBuild Menu
 Once the Record Definition has been created ,it isOnce the Record Definition has been created ,it is
Build using the Build Menu.Build using the Build Menu.
 When you choose to build a item from the BuildWhen you choose to build a item from the Build
menu, the tasks for creating or running SQL scriptsmenu, the tasks for creating or running SQL scripts
that define the underlying database components arethat define the underlying database components are
included in the Build dialog box.included in the Build dialog box.
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Build MenuBuild Menu
The settings for the Build process, alsoThe settings for the Build process, also
called Build Settings, enable you tocalled Build Settings, enable you to
configure various aspects of theconfigure various aspects of the
process. Depending on which buildprocess. Depending on which build
option you are running, youroption you are running, your
settings will varysettings will vary
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Build Menu – SettingsBuild Menu – Settings
Specifying Create OptionsSpecifying Create Options
 Table CreationTable Creation
OptionsOptions
 View CreationView Creation
OptionsOptions
 Index CreationIndex Creation
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Specifying Alter OptionsSpecifying Alter Options
 Drop ColumnDrop Column
OptionsOptions
 Change ColumnChange Column
Length OptionsLength Options
 Alter AnyAlter Any
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Specifying Logging OptionsSpecifying Logging Options
 Logging LevelLogging Level
 Logging OutputLogging Output
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Specifying Scripts OptionsSpecifying Scripts Options
 Script FileScript File
 Script File OptionsScript File Options
 File OverwriteFile Overwrite
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 Selecting the Build ScopeSelecting the Build Scope
 The Build feature includesThe Build feature includes
three different scopes thatthree different scopes that
determine the size of yourdetermine the size of your
build project.build project.
 Current DefinitionCurrent Definition
 ProjectProject
 Select Definition intoSelect Definition into
ProjectProject
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 Creating TablesCreating Tables
 It prefaces each new application SQL table withIt prefaces each new application SQL table with PS_PS_ toto
identify it as an application that was built usingidentify it as an application that was built using
PeopleTools.PeopleTools.
 The Create Table process creates a new applicationThe Create Table process creates a new application
table based on parameters defined in the recordtable based on parameters defined in the record
definition. When a new table is created, the DBMSdefinition. When a new table is created, the DBMS
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Build Process – Creating TableBuild Process – Creating Table
 Open the project for which you want to build SQL tables.Open the project for which you want to build SQL tables.
 Select Build, Project.Select Build, Project.
 From the Build menu, select the appropriate scope of your build.From the Build menu, select the appropriate scope of your build.
 Select Create Tables in the Build Options group box.Select Create Tables in the Build Options group box.
 Select one of the Build Execute options.Select one of the Build Execute options.
 Click the Settings button in the Build dialog box to set user-definedClick the Settings button in the Build dialog box to set user-defined
defaults.defaults.
 Select the appropriate settings on the Create tab.Select the appropriate settings on the Create tab.
 Select the Logging tab.Select the Logging tab.
 Set your logging levels and associated optionsSet your logging levels and associated options
 Select the Scripts tab.Select the Scripts tab.
 Specify your script file options.Specify your script file options.
 Click OK to close the Build Settings dialog box.Click OK to close the Build Settings dialog box.
 In the Build dialog box, click the Build button to run your build option.In the Build dialog box, click the Build button to run your build option.
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All the Tables in theAll the Tables in the
Project are listedProject are listed
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Specify all the Required OptionsSpecify all the Required Options
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Build Process – Creating ViewsBuild Process – Creating Views
 Clone a record definition.Clone a record definition.
 Open an existing record definition.Open an existing record definition.
 Select File, Save As.Select File, Save As.
 Specify the name of the view that you want to create.Specify the name of the view that you want to create.
 Delete and add the appropriate fields.Delete and add the appropriate fields.
 All columns that are selected in your view should have a corresponding field in theAll columns that are selected in your view should have a corresponding field in the
record definition.record definition.
 Set the record type to SQL View.Set the record type to SQL View.
 Select the Record Type tab for the record definition.Select the Record Type tab for the record definition.
 Select SQL View in the Record Type group box.Select SQL View in the Record Type group box.
 Click the Click to open SQL Editor button.Click the Click to open SQL Editor button.
 The order in which you list the columns in your SQL SELECT statement shouldThe order in which you list the columns in your SQL SELECT statement should
match the order that you specified in the record definition.match the order that you specified in the record definition.
 Save the record definition.Save the record definition.
 Select Build, Current Definition to create the view in the database.Select Build, Current Definition to create the view in the database.
 Select the Create Views check box under Build Options.Select the Create Views check box under Build Options.
 Click Build.Click Build.
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Select SQL View
Click SQL Editor to write SQL Query

Write the SQL Query and Save the ViewWrite the SQL Query and Save the View
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Click BuildClick Build
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Build Process – Alter TableBuild Process – Alter Table
When to Alter TablesWhen to Alter Tables
 The following record definition changes affectThe following record definition changes affect
synchronization with the application table and require ansynchronization with the application table and require an
Alter process:Alter process:
 Add or delete a field on the record.Add or delete a field on the record.
 Modify the length of a field.Modify the length of a field.
 Change the required status of a field that is Date, Time,Change the required status of a field that is Date, Time,
DateTime, or Long.DateTime, or Long.
 The Alter Table process is similar to the Create TableThe Alter Table process is similar to the Create Table
process, except that it does not drop existing applicationprocess, except that it does not drop existing application
data tables and the data that they contain.data tables and the data that they contain.
 You can select both Alter Tables and Create Tables to runYou can select both Alter Tables and Create Tables to run
concurrently, as long asconcurrently, as long as the Skip table if it already existsthe Skip table if it already exists
option is enabledoption is enabled on the Create tab in the Build Settingson the Create tab in the Build Settings
dialog boxdialog box..
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Altering a TableAltering a Table
 To alter a table:To alter a table:
1.1. Open the project for which you must perform an alter.Open the project for which you must perform an alter.
2.2. From the Build menu, select the appropriate scope of your build.From the Build menu, select the appropriate scope of your build.
The Build dialog box appears.The Build dialog box appears.
1.1. SelectSelect Alter TablesAlter Tables from the Build Options group box.from the Build Options group box.
Selecting the Alter Tables option automatically selects and disables theSelecting the Alter Tables option automatically selects and disables the
Create Indexes and Create Trigger (only if triggers are needed) option.Create Indexes and Create Trigger (only if triggers are needed) option.
In the Build Execute Options group box, only theIn the Build Execute Options group box, only the Build script fileBuild script file
option is enabled.option is enabled.
1.1. Click the Settings button in the Build dialog box to set user-definedClick the Settings button in the Build dialog box to set user-defined
defaults.defaults.
Select the appropriate alter, logging, and scripts settings.Select the appropriate alter, logging, and scripts settings.
1.1. In the Build dialog box, click Build to run the Alter Tables processIn the Build dialog box, click Build to run the Alter Tables process.. WhenWhen
the process completes, check any errors listed in the log filethe process completes, check any errors listed in the log file..
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 Confirming Your Table AlterConfirming Your Table Alter
To confirm your table alter:To confirm your table alter:
1.1. Review the SQL script that was generated by the Alter process.Review the SQL script that was generated by the Alter process.
2.2. Use your native SQL command processor to open the SQLUse your native SQL command processor to open the SQL
script. The script is located where you specified on the Scriptsscript. The script is located where you specified on the Scripts
tab of the Build Settings dialog box.tab of the Build Settings dialog box.
3.3. Run the script against your database.Run the script against your database.
4.4. Use your query tool and SQL Select statements to confirm thatUse your query tool and SQL Select statements to confirm that
the Alter Tables process has created an application table thatthe Alter Tables process has created an application table that
corresponds to your record definition and has updated thecorresponds to your record definition and has updated the
system catalog tables.system catalog tables.
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SQL FILESQL FILE
---- Start the TransactionStart the Transaction
---- Create temporary tableCreate temporary table
CREATE TABLE PSYDEPTREC1 (DEPT_NAME VARCHAR2(10) NOT NULL,CREATE TABLE PSYDEPTREC1 (DEPT_NAME VARCHAR2(10) NOT NULL,
EDEPT VARCHAR2(20) NOT NULL,EDEPT VARCHAR2(20) NOT NULL,
HDT_LASTUPDATED_BY VARCHAR2(25) NOT NULL,HDT_LASTUPDATED_BY VARCHAR2(25) NOT NULL,
V_DATE DATE) TABLESPACE TLLARGE STORAGE (INITIAL 40000 NEXT 100000V_DATE DATE) TABLESPACE TLLARGE STORAGE (INITIAL 40000 NEXT 100000
MAXEXTENTS UNLIMITED PCTINCREASE 0) PCTFREE 10 PCTUSED 80MAXEXTENTS UNLIMITED PCTINCREASE 0) PCTFREE 10 PCTUSED 80
//
---- Copy from source to temp tableCopy from source to temp table
INSERT INTO PSYDEPTREC1 (INSERT INTO PSYDEPTREC1 (
DEPT_NAME,DEPT_NAME,
EDEPT,EDEPT,
HDT_LASTUPDATED_BY,HDT_LASTUPDATED_BY,
V_DATE)V_DATE)
SELECTSELECT
DEPT_NAME,DEPT_NAME,
EDEPT,EDEPT,
HDT_LASTUPDATED_BY,HDT_LASTUPDATED_BY,
V_DATEV_DATE
FROM PS_DEPTREC1FROM PS_DEPTREC1
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SQL FILESQL FILE
---- CAUTION:CAUTION: Drop Original TableDrop Original Table
DROP TABLE PS_DEPTREC1DROP TABLE PS_DEPTREC1
//
---- Rename TableRename Table
RENAME PSYDEPTREC1 TO PS_DEPTREC1RENAME PSYDEPTREC1 TO PS_DEPTREC1
//
COMMITCOMMIT
//
-- Done-- Done
CREATE UNIQUE INDEX PS_DEPTREC1 ON PS_DEPTREC1 (DEPT_NAME,CREATE UNIQUE INDEX PS_DEPTREC1 ON PS_DEPTREC1 (DEPT_NAME,
EDEPT) TABLESPACE PSINDEX STORAGE (INITIAL 40000 NEXT 100000EDEPT) TABLESPACE PSINDEX STORAGE (INITIAL 40000 NEXT 100000
MAXEXTENTS UNLIMITED PCTINCREASE 0) PCTFREE 10MAXEXTENTS UNLIMITED PCTINCREASE 0) PCTFREE 10
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COMMITCOMMIT
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4.4. Create page Definition.Create page Definition.
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Page DefinitionPage Definition

Page DefinitionPage Definition
 Pages are thePages are the graphical interfacegraphical interface between users and yourbetween users and your
application databaseapplication database
 Using PeopleSoft Application Designer, you can create, modify,Using PeopleSoft Application Designer, you can create, modify,
and delete page definitions in your PeopleSoft system.and delete page definitions in your PeopleSoft system.
 Page design depends on the type of data that the user plan to accessPage design depends on the type of data that the user plan to access
and maintain.i.e,and maintain.i.e,
 page may refer a single record definitionpage may refer a single record definition
 It may refer multiple recordsIt may refer multiple records
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Creating New Page DefinitionsCreating New Page Definitions
Creating new page definitions canCreating new page definitions can
be done by the following twobe done by the following two
ways:ways:
 Create a blank page byCreate a blank page by
selectingselecting FileFile,, NewNew, and, and PagePage
from the menufrom the menu
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Creating New Page DefinitionsCreating New Page Definitions
 Clone a page definition byClone a page definition by
selectingselecting FileFile,, OpenOpen fromfrom
the menu, specifythe menu, specify PagePage forfor
the definition in thethe definition in the OpenOpen
Definition Dialog boxDefinition Dialog box, select a, select a
page, click thepage, click the openopen button,button,
then selectthen select FileFile,, Save AsSave As
and enter the new pageand enter the new page
name, click OK.name, click OK.
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Including The Record Fields Into PagesIncluding The Record Fields Into Pages
Drag fields from a Record onto aDrag fields from a Record onto a
page:page:
 Open an existing record definitionOpen an existing record definition
by selectingby selecting FileFile,, OpenOpen,, RecordRecord fromfrom
the menuthe menu
 drag field definitions from thedrag field definitions from the
record to the pagerecord to the page
 double-click the new page field todouble-click the new page field to
set the propertiesset the properties
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Including The Record Fields Into PagesIncluding The Record Fields Into Pages
Drag Record fields from the ProjectDrag Record fields from the Project
Workspace onto a pageWorkspace onto a page ::
• Open the project, drag record fieldsOpen the project, drag record fields
from the project workspace to thefrom the project workspace to the
page, and double-click the new pagepage, and double-click the new page
field to set the properties.field to set the properties.
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Level-based ControlsLevel-based Controls
To accommodate a variety of page designs, PeopleSoft created threeTo accommodate a variety of page designs, PeopleSoft created three level-basedlevel-based
controls.controls.
 TheThe threethree level-based controls are:level-based controls are:
 GridsGrids
 Scroll areasScroll areas
 Scroll barsScroll bars
Why level-based controls?Why level-based controls?
 We some times need few of the field controls to display multiple rowsWe some times need few of the field controls to display multiple rows
or occurrences of dataor occurrences of data
 To do this, we add a level-based control—a scroll area, a grid, or a scrollTo do this, we add a level-based control—a scroll area, a grid, or a scroll
bar.bar.
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Levels and Runtime ProcessingLevels and Runtime Processing
 Levels play an important role in runtime processing. The componentLevels play an important role in runtime processing. The component
processor relies on the level at which you place a field on a page to determineprocessor relies on the level at which you place a field on a page to determine
how tohow to process any PeopleCodeprocess any PeopleCode attached to the field in the recordattached to the field in the record
 These levels are referenced asThese levels are referenced as occurs levelsoccurs levels on the “Record tab” in theon the “Record tab” in the
“properties” dialog box for the level-based control that you are setting.“properties” dialog box for the level-based control that you are setting.
Level 0Level 0
 This is the first occurs level on a page.This is the first occurs level on a page.
 This level is reserved for the primary key fields that are used to search forThis level is reserved for the primary key fields that are used to search for
pagespages
 This is the nonscrolling area that directly relates to the key information of theThis is the nonscrolling area that directly relates to the key information of the
underlying record.underlying record.
 Level 0 information is usually display-only with data that the user entered onLevel 0 information is usually display-only with data that the user entered on
the initial search page.the initial search page.
 There areThere are four levelsfour levels in each level-based controlin each level-based control
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Levels 1–3Levels 1–3
 These levels include the scrolling data that is related to the Level 0, nonscrollingThese levels include the scrolling data that is related to the Level 0, nonscrolling
data.data.
 Level 1 is subordinate to Level 0; Level 2 is subordinate to and nested in Level 1.Level 1 is subordinate to Level 0; Level 2 is subordinate to and nested in Level 1.
 Level 3 is subordinate to and nested in Level 2. User can nest level-based controlsLevel 3 is subordinate to and nested in Level 2. User can nest level-based controls
up to 3 levels.up to 3 levels.
 It is possible to have a page that contains no level-based controls, making all fieldsIt is possible to have a page that contains no level-based controls, making all fields
set to Level 0.set to Level 0.
 This is particularly true for secondary or subpages that contain few data entryThis is particularly true for secondary or subpages that contain few data entry
fields.fields.
 The default occurs level for a control is set to 1 in the properties dialog box.The default occurs level for a control is set to 1 in the properties dialog box.
 If you place a field in or below that control, it is also set to Level 1 in the OrderIf you place a field in or below that control, it is also set to Level 1 in the Order
grid, even if it is another level-based control.grid, even if it is another level-based control.
 Use Set to Level 0 feature of the horizontal rule control to restart the occurs levelUse Set to Level 0 feature of the horizontal rule control to restart the occurs level
count on your page.count on your page.
 User can also add any number of level-based controls at the same levelUser can also add any number of level-based controls at the same level
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 Any number of level-based controls (scroll areas or grids) can be present at the sameAny number of level-based controls (scroll areas or grids) can be present at the same
level.level.
Example:Example: scroll area and a grid, both at Level 1.scroll area and a grid, both at Level 1.
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Nesting Level-Based ControlsNesting Level-Based Controls
Compensation page: There are 2 rate codes for each compensation
action in the Level scroll area.
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Nesting Up to 3 LevelsNesting Up to 3 Levels
 EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
 The “Additional Pay 1” page shows three levels of data that can be entered, two ofThe “Additional Pay 1” page shows three levels of data that can be entered, two of
which are nesting scroll areas in the Earnings scroll area.which are nesting scroll areas in the Earnings scroll area.
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Keys for Accessing PagesKeys for Accessing Pages
Prompt Fields:Prompt Fields:
At runtime, you might want to enable your users to look up the valid values that they canAt runtime, you might want to enable your users to look up the valid values that they can
enter in a field. For this, PeopleSoft provides prompts or look up buttons.enter in a field. For this, PeopleSoft provides prompts or look up buttons.
There areThere are threethree types of prompts:types of prompts:
 Drop-down list boxDrop-down list box..
 This is a small list that opens below a field in the current page.This is a small list that opens below a field in the current page.
 To use a drop-down list box, click the down arrow inside the field and select the requiredTo use a drop-down list box, click the down arrow inside the field and select the required
value.value.
 Calendar drop-down promptCalendar drop-down prompt
 A calendar drop-down prompt opens a small calendar next to a date field to enable theA calendar drop-down prompt opens a small calendar next to a date field to enable the
user to easily scan for the correct date.user to easily scan for the correct date.
 Prompt buttonPrompt button
 A prompt or lookup button opens a lookup page in the user’s browser populated with upA prompt or lookup button opens a lookup page in the user’s browser populated with up
toto 300300 available values for that field.available values for that field.
 In PeopleSoft Application Designer, associate a prompt with a page control by selectingIn PeopleSoft Application Designer, associate a prompt with a page control by selecting
the “the “Show Prompt ButtonShow Prompt Button” check box from the” check box from the DisplayDisplay Options on theOptions on the Record tab ofRecord tab of
the properties dialog boxthe properties dialog box
 The record field with which the user associate the page control must list values in theThe record field with which the user associate the page control must list values in the
Translate Table or prompt table for the system to display the prompt buttonTranslate Table or prompt table for the system to display the prompt button..
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Derived Records And Associated PagesDerived Records And Associated Pages
Derived and Work FieldsDerived and Work Fields
 A field from a derived or work record can be used to store a temporary value thatA field from a derived or work record can be used to store a temporary value that
PeopleCode uses to determine the values of other field controls on the page.PeopleCode uses to determine the values of other field controls on the page.
Hidden PagesHidden Pages
 Hidden pages are work pages that are associated with derived or work recordsHidden pages are work pages that are associated with derived or work records
and are often used in work groups.and are often used in work groups.
 These pages are created when calculations need to be performed in theThese pages are created when calculations need to be performed in the
background by PeopleCode that the user does not need to see.background by PeopleCode that the user does not need to see.
HowHow
 A page can be made Hidden by selecting the Hidden check box in theA page can be made Hidden by selecting the Hidden check box in the
component grid as you set the component definition.component grid as you set the component definition.
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Click the Properties button to open the Page Properties dialog box
(ALT+ENTER).
Click the Select Group button to select several
controls at once
Click the Project Workspace button to display or hide the project
workspace (View, Project Workspace
or ALT+0).
Click the Toggle Grid button to display or hide the page grid (View,
Show Grid or CTRL+G).
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Page control toolsPage control tools
Frame
Group box
Horizontal rule
Static text
Tab separator
Check box
Drop-down list box
Edit box
Long edit box
Push button or link
Radio button
Grid
Scroll area
Scroll bar
Secondary page Subpage
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Adding Page ControlsAdding Page Controls
Using the Page Control ToolbarUsing the Page Control Toolbar
Page controls can be added by usingPage controls can be added by using
the page control portion of thethe page control portion of the
page definition toolbarpage definition toolbar
• When a Page Control ToolbarWhen a Page Control Toolbar
button is clicked, the cursorbutton is clicked, the cursor
changes to a cross-shaped iconchanges to a cross-shaped icon
or hand depending on the pageor hand depending on the page
control type selected and movecontrol type selected and move
the cursor to a position on thethe cursor to a position on the
page and click once.page and click once.
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Adding page controlsAdding page controls
Using the Insert MenuUsing the Insert Menu
• Select the control from theSelect the control from the
InsertInsert menu, the cursormenu, the cursor
changes to a cross-shapedchanges to a cross-shaped
icon or a hand, depending onicon or a hand, depending on
the control type selected,the control type selected,
move the cursor to amove the cursor to a
position on the page andposition on the page and
click once.click once.
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Page control toolsPage control tools
FramesFrames
Frames are used to visuallyFrames are used to visually
organize information on theorganize information on the
page.page.
How to insert a frame?How to insert a frame?
 Click the Frame buttonClick the Frame button
on the toolbar, or select Insert,on the toolbar, or select Insert,
Frame.Frame.
 Drag the frame upon the areaDrag the frame upon the area
you want.you want.
 To deselect the frame, clickTo deselect the frame, click
anywhere outside of the frameanywhere outside of the frame
on your page workspace.on your page workspace.
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