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InitialState (Property)
In french: EtatInitial
The InitialState property gets the initial state of a control. The initial state is defined in the control description ("UI" tab).
Initial state of an Edit control ("UI" tab)
Initial state of a control (e.g., Button)
Initial state of a Table control ("UI" tab)
Initial state of a column in a Table control ("UI" tab)
To know if a control is visible, use the Visible property.
Example
IF BTN_Close.InitialState = Grayed THEN
BTN_Close.State = Active
END
Syntax
<Initial state> = <Control>.InitialState
<Initial state>: Integer constant
Initial state of the control, defined in the editor.
ActiveThe control is active, visible and editable
DisplayOnly or InactiveThe control is read-only, no input or action is allowed
For Table controls, the user will be able to select a table row. It can also be selected programmatically with TableSelectPlus.
GrayedThe control is grayed out
ReadOnlyNoSelectionFor Table controls only: The control is read-only, no input is allowed.
In this case, the user will not be able to select a table row with the mouse or with the arrows. A row can only be selected programmatically with TableSelectPlus. This row will be selected with the selection bar.
<Control>: Name of control or group of controls
Name of control or group of controls.
Remarks

State of a group of controls

If the InitialState property is used on a group of controls, the state returned is the initial state of the first control in the group.

Limitations

  • The InitialState property cannot be used on a menu or menu option.
Minimum version required
  • Version 9
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Last update: 01/31/2024

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