Forms

Form Java files

Each Form consists of a set of Java files. These are:

• <Form_name>.java
• LocalDefinitions.java
• ScreenDefinitions.java
• BmsFormData.java

The last item depends on the type of screen system that the application uses.
In special cases, such as the terminaloutput screen, this file is not needed.

<Form_name>.java

This is the executable code of the form, containing at least the Ws_To_Form() and Form_To_Ws() methods. Any local methods called from Ws_To_Form() and Form_To_Ws() will also be in this file.

LocalDefinitions.java

In this java file all the local form variables are declared.

ScreenDefinitions.java

Contains information about the layout of the form in terms of labels, fields and other controls of the form and their initial values.
This information is needed for correct communication with the webserver side of the form.

BmsFormData.java

Contains information about the BMS Form Controls regarding the form data buffer.