Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
AppBuilder

> ## 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:

> 1. Click on the basic Browse tool icon in the Object Palette. Click on a bare spot in your workspace to place it.

> 2. Query Builder immediately opens. Define the query. See the "Defining and editing queries using Query Builder" section for more information.

> 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.

> 3. 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.

> 4. 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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