Question about creating objects in Forms 6i

Hi,
I'm trying to create by code dynamic items in a form, but I don't find the way to do it, or any tutorial in the internet.
Taking a look at the Forms Help it says 'Once you create a data or control block, you can create items in that block at any time. Create items via the Object Navigator by inserting them under the desired block, or via the Layout Editor by drawing them on the desired canvas.'
Is there a way to create items and assign them to datablocks by code? something like CREATE_ITEM?
All I want is a button that inserts textboxes in a canvas, as many items as you want.
Thank you in advance

Hello,
There is no Create_item() built-in to create item at runtime.
You can create hiden item at design time then show them at runtime.
Or you can use some java code to create component at runtime.
Francois

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