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Group Element Wizard: Database Field

This page is only visible if the document is linked to a database. It specifies whether the reference values should be saved in the database.

Indicate where to save the reference values. A reference value can represent the current state of the group box in a database.

To access this command...

In form design, click the Group Box icon on the toolbar

and use the mouse to create a frame - Wizards page 4, there must be a database connection.

This page is only displayed if the document is already linked to a database.

Do you want to save the value in a database field?

Yes, I want to save it in the following database field:

Specifies that you want to save the reference values in a database. The values are written in the data field selected in the list box. The list box displays all the field names from the database table that the form is linked to.

List box

No, I only want to save the value in the form.

Specifies that you want to save the reference values in the form only, and not in the database.