Input Parameters

If the requested output depends on some external data then we use input parameters. An input parameter node will be translated into an input parameter of the main navigation method. It does have a (row, column) position where the value of this parameter is going to be sent, but it may also be the source of other put fields in the navigation (See Put Fields from a source).

We can add an Input Parameter Node by one of the following two ways:

While in a screen, in recording mode, drag an editable field to the tree and drop it on the Input Parameters Node of that screen. We can add only one input for a specific (row, column) position. If a put field node already exists, that has the same (row, column) position then it will be replaced.

From the shortcut menu, select insert/ Input.

Property	Description
Data	Identifies the input parameter.
Location	Row and Column of the field in the green screen.
Source	Input. Read only.
Type	The type of this input parameter. It might be one of (Alpha, AlphaNumeric, RealNumber, SignedRealNumber, WholeNumber and SignedWholeNumber). Set by default to AlphaNumeric.