Modifying Names and Labels of Panes

The values in the Name fields for panes and controls are particularly important and must be typed exactly because they are used in scripts to refer to these objects.

Labeling panes to indicate the function of the controls they contain helps users to understand your forms quickly.

Tip: Careful labeling at the pane level also allows you to use shorter labels for the controls. For instance, by using the label Customer Information for the pane, you can include controls within it labeled Name and Phone, instead of Customer Name and Customer Phone.

Procedure

  1. Click each untitled pane in the form.
  2. In the Properties view General tab of each of the untitled panes:
    • Click Rename to type the new names in the Name field, and click Finish.

      You can also rename from the Outline view, or canvas context menu, or you can also use the standard F2 accelerator key.

    • Replace pane labels in the Label field.

      Starting with the top-most pane, use the new names as shown in the table Name Labels.

      Name Labels
      Label Name Label
      pane3    
      cust_info_pane
      		 
      Customer Information
      pane2 
      accident_info_pane
      		 
      Accident Information
      pane1 
      third_pt_info_pane
      		 
      Third Party Information
      root 
      witness_info_pane
      		 
      Witness Information
  3. Save the form by typing Ctrl+S, or clicking the Save button.
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