Steps to create LOV-form not correct

Question

Hi,
In order tot create an LOV-form we follow the steps from the Headstart 6.5 user guide (we are using Designer 9i).
We come to the conclusion that these steps are not complete/correct for Designer 9i.
First the keys f7 and f8 are not available with qmsso$modal_dialog_window, so we use our own template object which is basically the same but set to document window.
Second the code to invoke the LOV is not generated so we have to manually add this code in Designer.
Can anyone confirm out findings on this matter?
Kind regards,
Pascal

Answer 1

Forms does not have a Built-in for dynamically creating an LOV; these objects can only be created in the Forms Builder during design time.  You can, as numerous people have tried to demonstrate, change the Record Group an LOV uses dynamically.  Unless you are changing the Column Mapping Properties of the LOV, using different Record Groups to supply the data for an LOV should work for you.  If you need to change the Column Mapping Properties, then you will need to create multiple LOV objects with the different mapping you need and then assign the LOV to your Item dynamically.
Hope this helps,
Craig...