Opening existing DataWindow objects

There are several ways to open existing objects. The quickest way is to double-click its icon in the System Tree, or select it from the list of recent objects on the File menu. The recent objects list includes the eight most recently opened objects, but you can include up to 36 objects on the list.

StepsTo modify the number of recent objects:

  1. Select Tools>System Options from the menu bar.

  2. In the System Options dialog box (General tab page), modify the number for the recent objects list.

You can also use the Open button in the PowerBar to open a DataWindow object. The DataWindow object must be in a library on your current library list.

StepsTo open existing objects:

  1. Click the Open button in the PowerBar, or select File>Open from the menu bar.

  2. In the Open dialog box, select one or more libraries in the Library pane and then select the object you want to open.

    The sample shows the Open dialog box with the Object emp _ n up _ salary _ benefits displayed in the Object box at the top and selected from a scrollable list of objects underneath it. Next a comments box describes the object as an n up report showing salary and benefits for employees four across the page. Below this is displayed the Library where the object resides. At the bottom is an Object Type box displaying the type Data Windows.
  3. Click OK.

    The object opens in the DataWindow painter.