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Introducing the ABL GUI Designer : Reference : GUI Designer dialogs : AppBuilder dialogs : Property Sheet dialogs : Property Sheet for SmartObjects
 
Property Sheet for SmartObjects
The Property Sheet - SmartObjects dialog allows you to modify the properties for a SmartObject instance.
This property sheet includes the following options:
Object
Enter a new name for the SmartObject instance or accept the default.
Type
Displays the SmartObject type for the selected SmartObject instance.
Master File
Displays the name of the master file from which the selected SmartObject instance is created.
File
Displays the Modify Master File Name dialog which allows you to change the name of the master file from which the selected SmartObject instance is created.
Instance Properties
Displays the instance properties for the selected SmartObject instance.
Edit
Allows you to view the available properties and their corresponding values for the selected SmartObject. This option displays the SmartObject Properties dialog.
Parameterize as Variable
Activate to use the selected SmartObject instance as a placeholder. If you check this box, you must also add code to load the proper object at run time.
Variable
Select a variable name to use when parameterizing the selected SmartObject instance. This field is only displayed when Parameterize as Variable is selected.
SmartLinks
Opens the SmartLinks dialog that enables you to view, add, and remove SmartLinks between SmartObject instances in the current design window.
SmartInfo
Opens the SmartInfo dialog that enables you to view information on the SmartLinks supported by the selected SmartObject instance, and the database tables used and supplied the SmartObject instance.
For more information, see Property Sheet dialogs