The option to Add a New Action allows you to select from a list of commonly used pre-defined actions. This list includes the option to create your own "Custom Action", which will open the R:BASE Editor for you to make your command file.
After you have created and saved any Custom Actions, you will be back at the main property dialog, where you can now arrange the actions in the List of Actions area using the up and down green arrows to achieve the order that you want.
When using predefined options, if you choose an option that requires a choice of forms, reports, etc., a dialog will prompt you to make a selection from the available items. In this same dialog box, you can also create a custom WHERE clause using the WHERE Builder.
After selecting a form and building your WHERE clause and/or ORDER BY clause, you will return to the previous screen where you can add additional R:BASE actions.
As you can see, the method for creating actions is very simple and efficient. All the flexibility from the Legacy Application Express Designer has been maintained in this area.
Tip:
To add the option for user input dialog, use '@' symbol.
Examples:
WHERE EmpID = @'Enter Employee ID'
WHERE EmpLName LIKE @'Enter the first few characters of Employee Last Name followed by % symbol'
WHERE EmpLName CONTAINS @'Enter Part of Employee Last Name'