Chapter 3: DataWindow Object Properties

Height.AutoSize

Description

Whether the control’s width should be held constant and its height adjusted so that all the data is visible. This property is for use with read-only controls and printed reports. It should not be used with data entry fields or controls.

Applies to

Column, Computed Field, Report, and Text controls

Syntax

PocketBuilder dot notation:

dw_control.Object.controlname.Height.AutoSize

Describe and Modify argument:

"controlname.Height.AutoSize { = value }"

Parameter	Description
controlname	The control for which you want to get or set the AutoSize property.
value	Whether the width or height of the control will be adjusted to display all the data. The height is limited to what can fit on the page. Values are: No — Use the height defined in the painter. Yes — Calculate the height so that all the data is visible.

Parameter

Description

controlname

The control for which you want to get or set the AutoSize property.

value

Whether the width or height of the control will be adjusted to display all the data. The height is limited to what can fit on the page. Values are:

No — Use the height defined in the painter.
Yes — Calculate the height so that all the data is visible.

Usage

In the painter

Select the control and set the value in the Properties view, Position tab, Autosize Height check box.

Minimum height

The height of the column, computed field, or text will never be less than the minimum height (the height selected in the painter).

Examples

Example 1

string setting

setting = dw_1.Object.empname.Height.AutoSize

Example 2

dw_1.Object.empname.Height.AutoSize = "Yes"

Example 3

setting = dw_1.Describe("empname.Height.AutoSize")

Example 4

dw_1.Modify("empname.Height.AutoSize=Yes")

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