System-Defined Variables

C/SIDE automatically declares and initializes a number of variables that you can use when you develop applications. The following details describes the system-defined variables.

Rec

When a record is modified, this variable specifies the current record, including the changes that are made.

xRec

When a record is modified, this variable specifies the original values of the record, before the changes.

CurrForm

This variable specifies the current form. You can access the controls of the form through this variable and set the dynamic properties of the form and its controls.

CurrReport

This variable specifies the current report.

RequestOptionsForm

This variable specifies the request options form for the current report.

CurrFieldNo

This variable specifies the field number of the current field in the current form. Retained for compatibility reasons.