The Record tab allows authors to create a tab that displays important information in an easy to read way. A Record tab is different from a regular Collection tab because it does not have a record list. Instead of containing its own records, a Record tab is usually used to displays records from other Collections. This is most commonly done by using a series of Linked Grids.

Creating a Record Tab

A Record tab is created the same way a normal Collection Tab is created. To create a Record tab:

1. In author mode, click on the wrench icon next to the collection tabs and select Add Tab from the drop down menu. The Add Tab window will appear.
   
   
2. From the Add Tab window enter a name for the Record tab and click on the Record tab radio button. Click OK .
3. A blank form will appear, notice that Record tabs do not have a record list and you cannot create custom actions or views in a Record tab. You can edit the form by clicking on the wrench icon in the middle of the Form area and selecting Edit Form from the menu. From the form editor you can add Linked Grids to display information from other Collections in your Application.
   

You can order the Record tab to be the first tab in your Application. When a user launches the Application they will automatically be taken to the Record tab which can display summary information from all of the Collections in your Application.