How to reference user in Initial Value in Property Palette

[nickty]

Hi, just a quick question, and thanks in anticipation!

I know that $$DATE$$ in 'initial value' shows the date on the form, but I want to know how to show the user as the initial value. I have guessed at $$USER$$, but that is incorrect. Does anyone know the correct syntax?

thanks

 

[lewisp]

You can do it by assigning a value of USER to a text item in a control block in a PRE-FORM trigger. Then in your displayed item you can reference the control block item in the Initial Value property.