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Item Method
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NameOrNumber
  Required Variant that indicates which control to return. It can be either a Long or a String. If it is a Long, it is the index number given the control within the ReportControls collection of controls. If it is a String, it is the ID, (or ObjectCode property in the template editor) of the control.

# Description

returns the given named or numbered control This method returns an Object of the control identified by the name or number in the NameOrNum parameter.

# Syntax

Visual Basic

    Public Function Item( _
       ByVal NameOrNumber As Variant _
    ) As Object

# Parameters

NameOrNumber
  Required Variant that indicates which control to return. It can be either a Long or a String. If it is a Long, it is the index number given the control within the ReportControls collection of controls. If it is a String, it is the ID, (or ObjectCode property in the template editor) of the control.

# Remarks

Be aware that a hidden control called "Report" always exists in the Report template and cannot be deleted or otherwise manipulated. This object is used by PC-DMIS for internal purposes only. For this reason do not give NameOrNum a value of 1, as it will try to select the Report control.

To manipulate existing report objects, you will need use this method. Once you establish a pointer to a report object, you can get or set any of its properties (similar to the ReportControls.Add method). To find the available properties, consult the dockable Properties dialog box inside PC-DMIS.

# See Also

ReportControls Collection | Add Method

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