1. In a rich text field or on a form, choose Create - Object.

2. Do one of the following:

• Select "Create new Object." In the Object type list, choose a custom control. The custom controls have starburst icons next to them.
• Select "Create new Control." In the Object type list, choose a custom control.

Notice after you embed a custom control that the properties for the control appear below in the Programmer's pane. By default these properties are listed alphabetically. The number of properties available depends on what the specific control supports. Some controls will support dozens of properties, others just a few. You will always see at least the standard eight Notes properties while in a form.

Note Some custom controls do not display in the Create Object dialog box. You cannot use this method to insert these controls. Instead, use LotusScript to insert them because these types of controls do not support a user interface and are only programmable.

To access an existing control, select it.

When a custom control is active, the Help menu is a combination of IBMR LotusR DominoR DesignerR (File and Applet) and the custom control. The control may include one menu item for itself -- for example, "Spreadsheet" for a spreadsheet control -- and Help. The control's Help is substituted for Designer Help.

Use the Applet menu choice to:

• Copy and cut the entire object. (Use the Edit menu to copy and cut selected text in the object.)
• Access IBMR LotusR NotesR properties for the control, including the name of the control.
• Access the control's own properties.
• Set the control's mode.
• Freeze and unfreeze the control's events.

See Also

Linking and embedding objects in forms
Troubleshooting tips for OLE and Active X objects

Glossary