4th Dimension Learning Basics
Comparison of Standard Menus FMP Browse Mode Menus In the FMP Browse mode there is only one Menu Bar and set of Menus and Menu Items. Figure 2 - FMP Menus Bar with the “File” and “Edit” Menus 4D User Environment Menus In 4D there is a standard User Environment Menu Bar.
Remember the User Environment is not normally where users will be. The User environment is where the developer can test what has been developed. Normally the end user will never see the User environment. Figure 3 - 4D User Menu Bar and Menus 4D Foundation Default Custom Menus Environment Foundation is a shell.
It’s 4D Structure file that has a multitude of Methods and Forms defined for you. You can just copy and paste these Methods and Forms. Once you’ve master the 4D basics, Foundation provides a fast track for getting your program developed.
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Figure 4 - Foundation Default Custom Menu Bar and Menus Copyright
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