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Version: 2026

Designation of current element (Reserved word)
The keywords used to identify the current element are:
ListCount (Function)
Returns the number of elements in a List Box, ListView or Combo Box control.
OrgOccurrence (Function)
Returns the number of elements found in an Organization Chart control.
Code style
A code style is used to automatically prefix the name of all the variables and project elements (windows, report controls, classes, etc.
grColor (Function)
Returns and initializes the color of different chart elements.
<List Box>.Count (Function)
Returns the number of elements in a List Box, ListView or Combo Box control.
XMLData (Function)
Returns the value of current element (tag or XML attribute) or the value of one of its attributes.
XMLParentName (Function)
Returns the name of parent tag for the current element (tag or attribute).
Window for quick selection
You are searching for a project element? You only know part of its name? Press [CTRL]+[E] to open the quick selection window...
ListSelectCount (Function)
Returns the number of elements selected in a List Box, ListView or Combo Box control.
XMLElementType (Function)
Returns the type of current element (tag or attribute).
XMLElementName (Function)
Returns the name of current element (tag or attribute).
Array (Variable type)
An array is a structured type used to group together a set of elements of the same type...
Cleaning the project
After months or years of development and maintenance, the directory of your project often contains several files that are not used anymore but that you don't dare delete...
XMLRename (Function)
Renames the current element (tag or attribute) in an XML document.
CalendarSelectCount (Function)
Returns the number of days selected in a Calendar control.
The "Favorites" pane
The "Favorites" pane gives direct access to the favorites of your project...
XMLDelete (Function)
Deletes the current element (as well as the entire branch) from an XML document.
XMLChild (Function)
Positions on the first child element of current element.
<List Box>.SelectCount (Function)
Returns the number of elements selected in a List Box, ListView or Combo Box control.
<Calendar>.SelectCount (Function)
Returns the number of days selected in a Calendar control.
<Organization Chart>.Occurrence (Function)
Returns the number of elements found in an Organization Chart control.
XMLInsertElement (Function)
Inserts an XML element (tag or attribute) into an XML document.
XMLFind (Function)
Performs a search in an XML document.
<Chart>.Color (Function)
Returns and initializes the color of different chart elements.
The UAC mechanism in Windows Vista (and later)
To increase security against worms and viruses, Windows Vista/7 implemented the UAC (User Account...
MaskTitleDate (Property)
The MaskTitleDate property is used to identify and change the input mask used for the title of day...
Scheduler report
The report editor allows you to create "Scheduler" reports....
Linux application: Tips and tricks
In Windows/Linux multi-configuration applications, several limitations may appear: control...
Generating and deploying 64-bit applications
WINDEV allows you to automatically generate and install a 64-bit application.
Configuring the "Relative duration" mask (date and time in natural language)
WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile propose to use a "Relative duration" display mask for the Date...
Push notifications: format of notifications (Android and iOS)
An application written in WINDEV Mobile Android or iOS can receive Push notifications......
Enumeration and Combination items
WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile propose the Enumeration and Combination types......
Materialized view
Set of fonts (WEBDEV site)
The browser support the most common fonts by default......
docElementTextArea (Type of variable)
The docElementTextArea type is used to define the advanced characteristics of a text area found...
iOS 14 widget windows
An iOS application with an iOS widget configuration can contain one or more iOS 14 widget...
WDInst: configuring the characteristics of the file setup
WDInst is used to configure the installation of files......
Joins between the data files of a select query
When several data files are used in a query, the query editor automatically searches for the links...
Distributing an external component
Once the component has been created, tested and generated, it can be distributed...
Using the Vista style in your windows
WINDEV allows you to customize......
The "Internal report" control
...The "Internal report" controls are used to print several reports (secondary reports) in a single...
Choosing the action associated with a WEBDEV button
Whatever the type of button, it is possible to associate an action with it......
Linking a Table control to a data file or query
A Table control can be used to display the content of a data file or query......
Constants for managing errors and exceptions
List of constants used by the functions for managing errors and exceptions....
Table controls in "Server + AJAX" mode
The Table controls can be 100% AJAX......
5. Creating a drop-down menu
WINDEV Tutorial: WINDEV application: Managing data Lesson 5 - Creating a drop-down menu - 30 min
Using layouts in WINDEV and WINDEV Mobile
The layout is used to define several views of a window in the same project without duplicating...
Generating an iOS application
Several steps must be performed to develop an iPhone/iPad application:...
Project Management Hub: Managing tasks
The Project Management Hub allows you to define the different tasks assigned to each project...