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Import Format

Access this form using Reports>Forms Designer>OK button> Import Format.

Use this form to select a Forms Designer file (*.FDN) to be imported into the system.

Each layout created has two files associated with it: a *.FDN and a *.FDT. By default, both files are stored in the Formats directory.

  1. Specify a *.FDN file in the File name box, and then click OPEN.
  2. Enter a Layout Name and Description on the Save Layout form, and then click the OK button to add the format to the system.
  3. Edit the imported layout accordingly.

Look in: Select the drive and folder for the location of the *.FDN file.

File name: Either select a file from the available list, or enter a file name. The system displays the available *.FDN files in the current folder.

Files of type: The system displays the file type (Forms Designer Files, *.FDN) in this box. Only *.FDN files can be imported.