Save Form As (Alt+F,A)
■ Prompts you for a file name and saves the current form to
disk. With Save Form As, you can save to a different file
name and preserve the original version. The Save Form As
dialog allows you to save the form in either binary or text
format.
■ To name and save the current form:
1. Type a file name in the File Name text box.
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File Name: │ FORM1.FRM │
└────────────────────────┘
2. Select the file format:
┌Format──────────────────┐
│ │ • Use the Binary option
│ (•) Binary - Fast load │ for files that require
│ and save │ fast load and save
│ │ functionality.
│ ( ) Text - Readable by │ • Use the Text option for
│ other programs │ files that you want to
│ │ transfer to other
└────────────────────────┘ programs.
3. Press Enter or choose OK to save the form,
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║ OK ║
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or choose one of the following:
┌────────┐
│ Cancel │ To cancel the operation
└────────┘
┌────────┐
│ Help │ To get help
└────────┘
Note: If a disk file has the same name as the file
being saved, Visual Basic prompts you to
confirm before overwriting the file.
■ The Directories list box provides access to other drives
and directories:
Directories:
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│ .. ↑ • Include a drive/path designation with
│ [-A-] ░ the file name
│ [-C-] ░
│ ↓ • Choose the appropriate drive/directory
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