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Save Layout

Access this form using Reports>Forms Designer>OK button> Save Layout.

Use this form to save the current Forms Designer layout. Only enter the Name and Description on this form; the system completes the Layout Type and File Name.

When this layout is opened again using Open Layout , the Layout Type and File Name display on the Open Layout form.

Name: Enter a unique name for the layout. The Drop-Down Lookup displays a list of existing layouts; however, these layout names cannot be used again.

Description: Enter a description for the layout.

Layout Type: A layout type cannot be entered here. The system automatically applies the appropriate type after clicking OK.

File Name: A file name cannot be entered here. The system automatically assigns a file name after clicking OK, and it is saved in the Formats directory.

  • When a format is saved, another workstation cannot access it unless the other workstation is mapped to the server using the same drive path.
  • Forms Designer files are saved in the \MIP Share\Formats directory.