Description

The Group Box object is a static frame used to group and label a set of objects in a DataWindow object.

Purpose

The Group Box is a visual enhancement that improves the layout of information in a DataWindow object.

Illustration

The following example shows two group boxes in a report (nonupdatableDataWindow). The Address group box groups address information and the Phone/Fax group box groups telephone numbers.

Usage

In the DataWindow painter workspace, select Objects>Group Box from the menu bar and click in the workspace. With the Group Box object selected, type the text to display in the frame. Move and size the Group Box object as desired.

For more information

Group Box object properties