The value or string parameter attribute @EQEXPLAIN is used to show the description instead of the values (for instance in a combobox). Furthermore, enables for normal value to present the EXEXPLAIN text instead of the value itself. See also @EQCOMBOEXPLAIN, @EQEXPLAIN_TELITAB and @EXEXPLAINVALUE.

Syntax

Place @EQEXPLAIN or @EQEXPLAIN:StringValue in the data slot of the parameter

Arguments

• StringValue is the text to be displayed

Remarks

The attribute can be used to provide a string to be presented as alternative to the value. In case of comboboxes (using EQ combinations in the reference of a parameter) you can use this attribute to present the text that corresponts with a value which is not presented. For instance, the parameter containt the following in the reference:

Option:
0<EQ>No
1<EQ>Yes

In the Workbase dialog you we be asked for No or Yes (while either the value 0 or 1 are selected). 

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