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Description

This is a general tutorial for developing a BBj Resource file using FormBuilder. For more background, refer to the FormBuilder Overview.

Mount a directory within the NetBeans Filesystem

Mount a Directory of preference. The instructions in this tutorial assume a mounted the C:\src directory.

Create an ARC resource file

Now create an .arc file, named tutorial.arc in this tutorial.

Launch the FormEditor via the BBjGui Inspector

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The Inspector now displays on the right side of the NetBeans IDE. If it does not display, right-click the .arc file and select the Display BBjGui Inspector Action.

Double-click the Node labeled 101 Form to launch the Form Editor.

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Add a control to the Window via the Palette

Select the Display Palette Action by right-clicking the .arc file node. Select a button from the Palette.

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Click on the form within the Form Editor to add the button to the form.

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In FormEditor, the dots appear around a button to signify the button is selected. The corresponding button node within the BBjGui Inspector is also selected.

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Modify the properties of the button

Select the Display Properties Action by right-clicking the .arc file node.

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Save the .arc file

Save the resource by clicking the save tool button.

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You successfully created an .arc file which could be used in a BBj program that employs the RESOURCE Mnemonic.

FormBuilder/AppBuilder: FormBuilder Tutorial