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How to enter procedures

To enter procedures follow these steps:

Keystrokes: From the VersaForm XL Main Menu:

Select option #8 - "Enter or Change Procedures".

If the default path is not where your files are located change the path statement. Press <Enter>

Type in the name of the .VFM file you are working with (for example "LEDGER.VFM").

The "Procedures Instruction" screen will be presented.

Type in the procedures you need.


NOTE: If you have received a printout from VersaForm Systems to add a procedure to your system be sure that the text is exactly as shown in that they sent - down to the letters, spaces and punucation.


Press <F2> to compile the procedure and save your work.

Note any error messages that occur, check your code and re-compile. Follow this until no errors occur during the compile.

Exit from the procedures screen by pressing <Alt+X> or <Esc> then <Q>.

Return to your form and run the procedure by:

pressing <Alt+F1> [in the "Ledger" of MD VersaForm select #9 "Choose Other VersaForm Procedures" from the menu presented after you press <Alt+F1>].

When asked "Execute what procedure?" type the name of your procedure or press <Enter> and select your procedure form the list you will be presented.

References: Versa Form XL Manual - Chapters 13 - 16 starting at page 175.

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