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Find the syntax, use, parameters, return values, and an example for the OpenWorkform macro command in Connexion client.
Syntax BOOL = CS.OpenWorkform (sFormat)
Use to Open a bibliographic workform to create a record of a specified MARC format.

Same as using the menu commands:
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Books
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Computer Files
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Continuing Resources
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Maps
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Mixed Materials
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Scores
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Sound Recordings
  • Cataloging > Create > Single Record > Visual Materials
  • Authorities > Create > Single Record > Blank Record
  • Authorities > Create > Single Record > Conference Name
  • Authorities > Create > Single Record > Corporate Name
  • Authorities > Create > Single Record > Geographics
  • Authorities > Create > Single Record > Personal Name
  • Authorities > Create > Single Record > Series
  • Authorities > Create > Single Record > Uniform Title
Parameters
  • For sFormat, enter the type of format you want the workform to have, enclosed in quotation marks. Enter one of the following values for bibliographic workforms:
    Enter For this format type
    bks Books
    com Computer Files
    cnr* Continuing Resources
    map Maps
    mix Mixed Materials
    sco Scores
    rec Sound Recordings
    vis Visual Materials
    *Formerly ser (Serials). You can use either cnr or ser.

     

  • Enter one of the following values for authority workforms:
    Enter For this format type
    abl Blank Workform
    acn Conference Name
    acr Corporate Name
    age Geographics
    apn Personal Name
    asr Series
    aut Uniform Title
Return values TRUE if the action is successful, or FALSE if not.