Saving the menu

You can save the menu you are working on at any time. When you save a menu, PocketBuilder saves the compiled menu items and scripts in the library you specify.

StepsTo save a menu:

  1. Select File>Save from the menu bar.

    If you have previously saved the menu, PocketBuilder saves the new version in the same library and returns you to the Menu painter.

    If you have not previously saved the menu, PocketBuilder displays the Save Menu dialog box.

  2. Name the menu in the Menus box.

    The menu name can be any valid identifier up to 40 characters. For information about valid identifiers, see “identifier names” in the online Help.

    A common convention is to use a standard prefix of m_ and a suffix that helps you identify the particular menu. For example, you might name a menu used in a sales application m_sales.

  3. Write comments to describe the menu.

    These comments display in the Select Menu dialog box and in the Library painter. It is a good idea to use comments so that you and others can easily remember the purpose of the menu later.

  4. Specify the library in which to save the menu and click OK.