How do I create a new function?

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How do I create a new function?

To create a new function:-

 

 

First you will need to open the Function form.

 

This can be done by choosing one of the following methods:

 

Click on the button_formfunction  toolbar button        or

 

Select Forms->Functions from the drop-down menus                or

 

Click on the icon_formfunction icon on the left-hand browser pane of your database form.

 

 

Once the Function form is opened choose one of the following methods to create a new blank function:

 

Click on the button_recordnew toolbar button                or

 

Select Record->New from the drop-down menus        or

 

Hit the F2 shortcut key.

 

 

Fill in the details of the new function in the blank function form. More help on this can be found in the Function form topic.

 

Save any changes you have made by using one of the following methods:

 

Click on the button_recordsave toolbar button        or

 

Select Record->Save from the drop-down menus        or

 

Hit the F9 shortcut key.

 

NOTE: No two functions are permitted the same name in a Resort Restaurant database.  If you try to create a function with the name of a function that already exists, Resort Restaurant will display an error message.