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Use this method to add an input field to a form.

Note

For further information, refer to Using Input Fields .

CALL METHOD valid_reference->add_input_element
        EXPORTING value         = value
                name            = name
                size            = size
                maxlength       = maxlength
        IMPORTING input_area    = input_area.
         

Parameter and Type

Opt.

Description

value

TYPE SDYDO_VALUE

X

The contents of the input field. You can use this parameter to set a default value for the field.

name

TYPE SDYDO_ELEMENT_NAME

X

The name of the input field. You can address this name in the event handler methods for the field as sender->name .

size

TYPE I

X

The size of the field on the screen

maxlength

TYPE I

X

The maximum length permitted for user input in the field.

Note: If maxlength is greater than size , the field is scrollable.

input_element

TYPE REF TO CL_DD_INPUT_ ELEMENT

A reference variable with the type cl_dd_input_element . You can use this to set event handlers for the field.