Help button

Most windows in Microsoft Dynamics GP contain a Help button that appears in the lower-right or lower-left corner of the window. Clicking this button performs the same action as choosing About This Window from the Help menu.

If you provide online help for a window, be sure the window has a visible Help button. This provides a visual cue for the user, indicating that help is available. To add a help button, complete the following procedure:

  1. Add a Help button.

Add the global field named ‘WindowHelp’ to the window. Position the field in the lower-left or lower-right corner, as appropriate.

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Global field

Control

WindowHelp


  1. Set the following properties for the button.

Set the following Object properties for the field:

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TabStop

False

Tooltip

Help About This Window (F1)

Set the following Visual properties for the field:

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Appearance

3D Highlight

BackColor

System - Button Face

Border

True

Style

Graphic Only

  1. Attach a help button script.

Attach a change script to the help button similar to the following example. This script will perform the same action as choosing About This Window from the Help menu.

local boolean result;

result=Menu_Invoke(MENU_ACTION_HELPWINDOW);

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