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BC Friday Tips #78 InitValue Property

The InitValue property sets a default value for new table fields when records are created, initialized, or cleared. This property applies only to new records and cannot be used on standard fields through table extensions.

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Teddy Herryanto · 2026-08-07 · 110 words · about 1 min

"It only kicks in when a new record is created, or via Init(), Clear(), or ClearAll(). It won't touch existing records."
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Key points

  • InitValue provides a default value for table fields without requiring code
  • It activates when new records are created or when Init(), Clear(), or ClearAll() are called
  • Does not affect existing records, only new ones
  • Cannot be applied to standard fields through table extensions

Quotes

  • “It only kicks in when a new record is created, or via Init(), Clear(), or ClearAll(). It won’t touch existing records.” (Clarifies when InitValue applies and that it does not modify existing data)
  • “You can’t set InitValue on a standard field through a table extension.” (Important limitation when extending standard tables)

Context

  • Features: InitValue property, Default field values, Record initialization

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