Dataset Selector

The Dataset Selector control displays a list of the datasets that are currently open. You can use the Dataset Selector control to capture the name of a selected dataset. You can also use it with the Data Source property of the dialog to set the data source that is used by Source List and Field Chooser controls.

Identifier. The unique identifier for the control. This is the identifier to use when referencing the control in the syntax template.

Title. An optional title that appears with the control. For multi-line titles or long titles, click the ellipsis (...) button and enter your title in the Title Property dialog.

ToolTip. Optional ToolTip text that appears when the user hovers over the control.

Mnemonic Key. An optional character in the title to use as a keyboard shortcut to the control. The character appears underlined in the title. The shortcut is activated by pressing Alt+[mnemonic key]. The Mnemonic Key property is not supported on Mac.

Required for execution. Specifies whether a value is required in this control in order for execution to proceed. If True is specified, the OK and Paste buttons will be disabled until a value is specified for this control. If False is specified, the absence of a value in this control has no effect on the state of the OK and Paste buttons. The default is False.

Syntax. Specifies the command syntax that is generated by this control at run time and can be inserted in the syntax template.

  • You can specify any valid command syntax. For multi-line syntax or long syntax, click the ellipsis (...) button and enter your syntax in the Syntax Property dialog.
  • The value %%ThisValue%% specifies the run time value of the control, which is the name of the selected dataset. This is the default.

Enabling Rule. Specifies a rule that determines when the current control is enabled. Click the ellipsis (...) button to open the Enabling Rule dialog box and specify the rule. The Enabling Rule property is visible only when other controls that can be used to specify an enabling rule exist on the canvas.

Note: Dataset Selector control is not available in compatibility mode.