Create a New Document

The Compose command is one of the most frequently used functions in a Lotus Notes database. This command is used to create a new document in a database. When added to a button, it provides a user-friendly method to generate a new document. A button offers an alternative to creating a new document via the Lotus Notes menu bar.

How It Works

A new document is created when the button is clicked. The button calls the Compose command, which is equivalent to selecting the form from the Lotus Notes menu.

Implementation

To implement this solution, create an action button on a view, page, or form and insert the following formula in the Programmer's pane. Be sure to replace FORM with a valid form name or form alias name.

@Command([Compose]; "FORM")