updating a graphical database object in a database via a placeholder control is provided . after a database recordset schema or schema is updated , a determination is made as to whether anew field is to be added to the graphical database object in response to the recordset schema or schema change . if a new field is to be added , the new field is automatically added to the graphical database object . the new field may be positioned to a place in the graphical database object as directed by a user or editor of the database object . the graphical database object may be displayed with the new field as positioned based on the recordset schema or schema change .