OPEN WINDOW

 

OPEN WINDOW statement is used to open a 4GL window.

 

 

Element

Description

Window Name

The name you want to assign to the new window

AT

An optional clause which specifies the position of the window

Window Size

The clause which specifies the size of the window

WITH FORM

The clause which specifies which form you want to open in the window

ATTRIBUTE Clause

Display attributes applied to the window

 

A 4GL window is an area on the screen where the associated menu, messages, errors, and screen forms are displayed. The OPEN WINDOW statement can include the information that specifies:

·         the name of the window

·         the position of the window

·         the size of the window

·         the display attributes of the window

 

The window-name must be unique among the other window names within the program.