Dexterity automatically assigns names to source files when they are created. The default name is based on the resource name, with an extension that indicates the type of resource contained in the source file. The following table lists the extension used for each type of source file.
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Resource type |
Extension |
|---|---|
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Forms |
.form |
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Reports |
.report |
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Tables |
.table |
|
Global procedures |
.procedure |
|
Global functions |
.function |
|
Constants |
.constant |
|
Composites |
.composite |
|
Data types |
.datatype |
|
Fields |
.field |
|
Formats |
.format |
|
Global variables |
.global |
|
Libraries |
.library |
|
Pictures |
.picture |
|
Native pictures |
.nativepicture |
|
Messages |
.message |
|
Table groups |
.tablegroup |
|
Product information |
.product |
|
Install information |
.install |
|
The extension used for the source file name is significant and should not be changed. Dexterity uses the extensions to determine where the source file will be located in the source code control repository. |
At some point in the development of your application, you may need to change the name of a source file. For example, if you change the name of a resource, you may want to change the name of its source file. You can do this using the Edit Source File Names window.
To open this window, point to Source Control in the Explorer menu and then choose Source Files. Refer to Maintaining the Repository for more information about situations where you may need to change source file names.