Setting Up the Folder Block

Folder Block is a feature provided by Oracle, to customize the data displayed in a form form. You can define a query, customize the layout of the form columns, and then save the query and layout in a folder definition that can be retrieved later.

To define query criteria for a folder:

1. Run a query, either by using the Find command or Query By Example.
2. Save your query criteria by choosing Save As from the Folder menu.
3. Enter a name for the folder.
4. Select Always, Never, or Ask Each Time from the Autoquery option group to definehow frequently to perform the saved query.
5. Select the Open as Default check box to set this folder definition as the defaultevery time you navigate to this form.
6. Select the Public check box to allow other users to access your folderdefinition. Selecting Public does not enable other users to modify your folder.
7. Select the Include Query check box to include your query in the folder definition. Ifyou do not select this check box, only the folder layout is saved.

Customizing the Layout of a FolderUse the Folder menu or the Folder Tools window to customize the folder layout. Somelayout changes can be made using the mouse. For example:

• Change the width of a column by dragging the column’s border.
• Change the sequence of a column by dragging the column’s heading to a newposition.
• Change the name of a column by using the right mouse button on the column’sheading. A window prompts you for the new name.

To access the Folder Tools window:

• Select the Folder Tools toolbar icon, or choose Folder Tools from the Folder menu.