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Andrea Maioli – Instant Developer: User's Guide
Lookup query used to calculate data related to that of master fields
In this case, it is unusual for the search mechanism to also be enabled. However it may
be used in conjunction with the OnGetSmartLookup event to modify the data rather
than searching for it.
4.3.4 Value source query function
Value source queries have arisen as a complementary mechanism to lookup queries,
which in the past had only the task of decoding. A value source query is contained
within a master field of the panel, and represents the source of possible values, hence
the name. When a value source query is activated, it opens a combo box from which the
desired value can be selected.
A value source query typically has two columns: the first is the code to be displayed in the field; the second is the corresponding description.
A value source query lists the possible product suppliers
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