Livecycle

About the Subform Set output

These numbered comments correspond to the numbered black-circle icons on the Subform Set sample form.

1. Data

Two sample data files are available for this sample. This section provides the name of the data file merged with the form along with the content of the data file. This information is useful for comparing the data displayed in section 3, “Subform Relationship”.

2. Subform Occurrence

Each form contains three subforms. This section provides the minimum count and maximum occurrence values of the subforms. The occurrence values are specified in the Binding tab of the Object palette.

Subform specifications per form

 

Form	subformA	subformB	subformC
SubformSet1.xdp	Min Count = 0 Max =−1*	Min Count = 0 Max = −1*	Min Count = 0 Max = −1*
SubformSet2.xdp	Min Count = 0 Max = 1	Min Count = 0 Max = 1	Min Count = 0 Max = 1
SubformSet3.xdp	Min Count = 1 Max = 1	Min Count = 1 Max = 1	Min Count = 1 Max = 1
SubformSet4.xdp	Min Count = 2 Max = 2	Min Count = 1 Max = 1	Min Count = 3 Max = 3

* The Max value is unlimited when the Repeat Subform for Each Data Item option in the Binding tab of the Object palette is selected.

3. Subform Relationship

The third section contains three columns used to compare the layout of the subforms inside different relationship types:

 

Column	Type	Comments
1	Use All Subforms in Order	The subforms are instantiated in the order in which they are declared in the form. This has the effect of potentially reordering the content to satisfy the form order.
2	Select One Subform from Alternatives	The subforms are exclusive of each other, and only one subform may be instantiated. The determination of which subform to instantiate is based on the data.

About the Subform Set output