Option Group Builder

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The Option Group Builder makes it easy to set properties for an Option Group control. Option buttons allow users to choose one of several mutually exclusive options. You set properties by selecting options displayed in the Option Group Builder dialog box.

To use the Option Group Builder

1. Using the Form Controls toolbar, place an Option Group control on a form.
   
   
2. Select and right-click the Option Group control, and then choose Builder from the Form Designer Shortcut Menu.
   
   
3. Choose the options you want from the dialog, and then choose OK.

   When you choose OK, the builder closes, applying the property settings from every tab.

Builder Tabs

Buttons

Specifies number of buttons, captions, and graphics.

Layout

Specifies option button layout (vertical or horizontal), spacing, and border style.

Value

Specifies a table or view field in which to store the option group's value.

For more information, see "Using Builders" in Chapter 1, Getting Started, in the User's Guide.