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Default Screens

When a screen definition is invoked, Dictionary-IV will determine if a custom screen definition exists. If not, a default screen will be generated based on the character screen definition. Default screens are cached on the client. Unlike custom screens they are not saved on the host.

Several tools are available to enhance the interpretation of a character screen into a graphical object.

  • The font for default screens can be set in the workstation manager. For more information see the WorkStation Manager (Screens, Menu, and Help Fonts tab).
  • Use Screen filters. For more information see the Screen Filters section later in this manual.
  • Default screens also support the use of screen templates. Optionally, when a default screen is generated a screen template will be applied. Please refer to the Templates section below.
  • Background and foreground colors can be defined for special field types. For more information see the WorkStation Manager manual (Special Field Colors tab).

The combination of special field colors, screen filters and templates provide a stylized graphical screen without the need to create custom graphical screens.

From the VIP for Dictionary-IV Reference, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF