hiGetFieldOverlaps

hiGetFieldOverlaps(
r_formHandle
)
=> t / nil

Description

Generates warnings if the form specified contains any fields whose bounding boxes overlap with other fields, or any fields in which the bounding box for the prompt portion of the field overlaps with the main portion of the field. The function generates an initial warning that overlaps were found, then additional warnings for each overlap. Returns nil if the form is uninstantiated.

Argument

r_formHandle

Handle to the form which is to be checked for overlapping fields. r_formHandle cannot take a scroll region field as its value.

Values Returned

t	The form is instantiated.
nil	If the form is uninstantiated or 1D / hiLayout forms are specified, then a warning message is displayed and nil is returned.

Related Topics

Form and Field Functions

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