Redraw

Command group Flag affected Reversible Execute on client Platform(s)
Fields YES NO NO All

Syntax

Redraw ([Refresh now]) {list-of-field-or-window-names (Name1,Name2,...)}

Options

Refresh now If specified, the redraw occurs before the command finishes executing, rather than occurring at a later indeterminate point

Description

This command redraws the specified field or window instance (or list of fields or window instances). The Refresh now option ensures the redraw is completed when the command is executed. Without this option the redraw occurs when the method has finished executing.

Example

Prepare for edit 
Enter data
If flag true
  Update files
Else
  Clear main & con
  Redraw {wDataEntry}
End If
# alternatively you can use the $redraw(setcontents,refresh) method to redraw the
# contents and/or refresh a field or window# setcontents defaults to true, refresh to false
Do $cfield.$redraw() ## redraw current field
Do $cwind.$redraw() ## redraw current window
Do $root.$redraw() ## redraw all window instances