Description
(RichText presentation style only) Whether the column or computed field input field adjusts its width according to the data it contains.
The Width.Autosize and Multiline properties can be set together so that the input field can display multiple lines.
Applies to
Column and Computed Field controls in the RichText presentation style
Syntax
PowerBuilder dot notation:
dw_control.Object.controlname.Width.Autosize
Describe and Modify argument:
"controlname.Width.Autosize { = ' value ' }"
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Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
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controlname |
The name of the column or computed field for which you want to get or set the Autosize setting. |
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value |
(exp) Whether the width of the input field adjusts according to the data it contains. Values are:
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Usage
In the painter
Select an input field so that it is flashing, then right-click and select Properties from the pop-up menu. Set the value on the property sheet, Input Field tab, Fixed Size option.
Examples
string setting
setting = dw1.Object.emp_name.Width.Autosize
dw1.Object.emp_name.Width.Autosize = "yes"
setting = dw1.Describe("emp_name.Width.Autosize")
dw1.Modify("emp_name.Width.Autosize=yes")