Operation of Text Boxes

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Notes relating to special features of text boxes.

Field specific functionality

Name - If the designer adds a Textbox it will by default be multiline with the exception of the Name field.

Genfile - this field is used by EA for example to store the filename of a source file associated with a class. With eaForms we have provided the option to edit as well as support some actions that can help in your projects.

The following actions are provided

•	Doubleclick on the field. If a valid filename is present this action will open the file using either a preconfigured application (see Configure programs settings) or if no filename is provided will present the user with the option to create a new file.

•	Rightclick on the field. If a valid filename is present then the user is presented with options to

- open the file using a windows associated program

- open the file with a user pre configured application (see Configure programs settings)

- run the file