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Introducing the ABL Editor : Reference : Code-generation wizards : New ABL Procedure wizard
 
New ABL Procedure wizard
The New ABL Procedure wizard helps you create a procedure file.
This wizard appears when you select File > New > ABL Procedure.
The following controls are available:
Container
Specifies a currently open project or a folder within the project where the procedure file is to be created. Click Browse if you want to select a project other than the current one (the default value).
File name
(Required) Specifies the name of the procedure file. The .p extension is appended automatically.
Description
Lets you optionally enter a description for the file. This text will appear in the file header.
Purpose
Lets you optionally enter an explanation of the purpose of the file. This text will appear in the file header.
Author
Lets you optionally enter the author's name. This text will appear in the file header.
Error-handling statement
Adds one of the following error-handling statements to the generated ABL code:
*Block level: Includes the BLOCK-LEVEL ON ERROR UNDO, THROW statement in the generated ABL code
*Routine level: Includes the ROUTINE-LEVEL ON ERROR UNDO, THROW statement in the generated ABL code