Test form functionality and data connections

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When the requirements for a form pattern have been completed, and before a form goes into production, you should test its functionality in Visual Studio.

From the Solution Explorer window, right-click the form and select Set as Startup Object. You can then perform a build and preview the form in a browser window inside of the virtual machine. This will allow you to verify that you applied the correct form pattern based on the desired look of the page. You can also check the various form components, ensuring that the correct fields are showing in a grid and the filters are displaying correctly.

Watch the following video to see the process for setting a form as a startup object and previewing it in a web browser.