Using an Object Repository Item in a Project

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To access items in the Object Repository, choose File > New > Other. The New Items dialog appears, showing all the items available. Depending on the type of item you want to use, you have up to three options for adding the item to your project:

Copying an Item

Choose Copy to make an exact copy of the selected item and add the copy to your project. Future changes made to the item in the Object Repository will not be reflected in your copy, and alterations made to your copy will not affect the original Object Repository item.

Copy is the only option available for project templates.

Inheriting an Item

Choose Inherit to derive a new class from the selected item and add the new class to your project. When you recompile your project, any changes that have been made to the item Will be reflected in your derived class, in addition to changes you make to the item in your project. Changes made to your derived class do not affect the shared item in the Object Repository.

Inherit is available for forms, dialog boxes, and data modules, but not for project templates. It is the only option available for reusing items within the same project.

Using an Item

Choose Use when you want the selected item itself to become part of your project. Changes made to the item in your project will appear in all other projects that have added the item with the Inherit or Use option. Select this option with caution.

The Use option is available for forms, dialog boxes, and data modules.

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