Event.Form.Inputs(FID).Display

.Display property returns the DEACOM display text for combo box and search box input elements. The .Value property returns the ID of the combo or search box selection. .Display will return the text that is seen by the user on the screen.

Note: The .Display property is read-only. The .Value property can read and write, but the .Display can only read.

Applies To

Properties and Methods

None

Available

The .Display property is available in:

  • 16.02.011
  • 16.03.006
  • 16.04.003
  • All newer builds

Note: The .Display property and all sub-classes, properties, and methods are only available in Form Layout scripts.

Type

String

Syntax

Event.Form.Inputs(FID).Display;

Parameters

None

Example

//--Add this script to the contadd form layout

var lpComp = Event.Form.Inputs('Input_eCONT_co_biid');

Event.Form.MessageBox('Display Vs Value for ' + lpComp.Caption +

'\nValue (Search Box ID): ' + lpComp.Value +

'\nDisplay: ' + lpComp.Display);

 

/*Expected Prompt response:

Display Vs Value for Bill-To Company

Value (Search Box ID): 1961

Display: ABC Supply

*/