Control types

A data type is assigned one of several predefined control types, which controls the main characteristic of the data type. This section lists the control type, the storage size, keyable length, an example or illustration, types of static values used, and a description of the control type’s function. The following control types are described:

• Boolean
• Button drop list
• Check Box
• Combo Box
• Composite
• Currency
• Currency (variable)
• Date
• Drop-down list
• Horizontal list box
• Integer
• List box
• List view
• Long integer
• Multi-select list box
• Non-native list box
• Picture
• Progress indicator
• Push button
• Radio button
• Radio group
• Reference
• String
• Text
• Time
• Tiny integer
• Tree view
• Visual switch

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