Tabbing in UI form elements

I have created a form that captures user inputs. The WD app is running fine. Couple of things that i don't understand is :
1. How do i make the app to tab to the next input field when the user presses the tab key. This does'nt see to be the satandard behavior.
2. Is there a different setup procedure for the SLD and Webdynpro runtime ( like JCO destination etc) in a productive system? Since we are not doing any development related activities in Q & Prod?
Thanks for any help in advance.
Renchy Thomas

Hi Renchy,
1) How do i make the app to tab to the next input field when the user presses the tab key. This does'nt see to be the satandard behavior.
<i>U don have an option of tabbing to next elements through code. But the tab works normally in different order. U can just hit tab till u reach the particular element.</i>
2) Is there a different setup procedure for the SLD and Webdynpro runtime ( like JCO destination etc) in a productive system? Since we are not doing any development related activities in Q & Prod?
<i>The SLD cofigurations are unique for different setups (jco destinations,SC, etc). It changes according to the needs.</i>
Regards,
Nagarajan.

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