Shows variables, functions, and objects that are defined in the C/AL Globals window and provides information about the syntax and description of the variables, functions, and objects.
To open this window, on the Tools menu, choose Object Designer. In Object Designer, choose Table, Page, Report, Codeunit, Query or XMLport, choose the Design button, and then on the View menu, choose C/AL Symbol Menu.
Elements
| Elements | Description |
|---|---|
Left column | List of objects and variables that are available. |
Middle column | List of subcategories for the selected object or variable in the left column. |
Right column | List of functions, properties, and objects that are associated with the subcategory that is selected in the middle column. |
OK button | If selected, inserts the selected function, property, or object from the right column into the C/AL Editor. Closes the C/AL Symbol Menu window after the insertion. |
Apply button | If selected, inserts the selected function, property, or object from the right column into the C/AL Editor. Does not close the C/AL Symbol Menu window after the insertion. |
Paste Arguments check box | If selected, inserts arguments of functions into the C/AL Editor. |
Syntax | Displays syntax, description, and field information when it is available. |
 | If selected, displays the next three columns that are to the right of the current columns that are displayed. |
 | If selected, displays the previous three columns that are to the left of the current columns that are displayed. |
For example, if you select DATABASE in the left column, then the middle column displays Functions and Tables as subcategories. If you select Functions in the middle column, then all database functions are displayed. If you select Tables in the middle column, then all tables in the database are displayed.