Business Object
Object that maps relationships between data objects and other business objects. It hosts the business logic.
Build
Compilation process where source code files are converted into executable code.
Business Tier
Also called the application server, it acts as the go-between for the web server and database. It contains the business logic.
Entity
S3 file that contains XML properties for the table's business and data objects: queries, methods, column properties, object properties, parent/child relationships, field constraints, rules, etc.
Entity Attributes
Displays the objects you can use to configure the object you have open (or are creating) in S3.
Form Title
Displays at the top of the form; what the form is "called".
Grid Chart
Control that drops a chart on the form.
ID
Property that identifies the programmatic ID of the control.
Object Field
Displays the object from which you can select and add fields.
Object Methods
Contains the business object methods to enable calling them in rules, methods, and drop downs.
One to Many Relationship
Relationship characterized by an individual item being allowed to have a relationship with multiple other individual items. For example, a person may have multiple addresses, which is a one to many relationship. On the other hand, an address can only be tied to one person, which makes the relationship one to one.
One to One Relationship
Relationship characterized by one item of multiple possible items being allowed to have a relationship with only one individual item. For example, an address can only be tied to one person, which is a one to one relationship. On the other hand, a person can have multiple addresses, which makes the relationship one to many.
Panel
Control type that allows the user to edit the grid through a separate panel on the same application page.
Properties
Entity section that contains all the custom attributes added to the entity.
Properties.cs
Entity section that contains the properties for the business class. This file can be modified from S3 or from Visual Studio.
Query
SQL instructions for retrieving database values.
Tab Container
Within a panel, container that divides the data into further parts.
Visible
Property that determines whether the control displays.
Visible Rule
Property that defines the condition(s) that determine whether the control displays.
Wfm
Web form. Nomenclature for form XML files in S3. For example, wfmPersonMaintenance is the Person Maintenance form.
XML Method
Custom method that you can define to be able to call from the business object.
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