Difference between revisions of "PrF UG forms widget type menu"
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The Selected Widget Type menu allows you to choose the <i>widget type</i>, | The Selected Widget Type menu allows you to choose the <i>widget type</i>, | ||
− | that is, | + | that is, the way the information for that slot is formatted |
− | the way the information for that slot is formatted for the currently selected widget. | + | for the currently selected widget. |
− | The choices for widget type depend on the | + | The choices for widget type depend |
− | [[PrF_UG_slots_value_type_menu|value type]] | + | on the [[PrF_UG_slots_value_type_menu|value type]] of the slot. |
− | of the slot. | + | Each value type has a [[PrF_UG_forms_widget_default_types|default widget]] |
− | Each value type has a | ||
− | [[PrF_UG_forms_widget_default_types|default widget]] | ||
for the slot, | for the slot, | ||
as well as a preset list of possible widget types, | as well as a preset list of possible widget types, | ||
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<div>[[Image:PrF_UG_forms_widget_type_menu.png|forms_widget_type_menu]]</div> | <div>[[Image:PrF_UG_forms_widget_type_menu.png|forms_widget_type_menu]]</div> | ||
− | For example, | + | For example, for a String field of Single Cardinality, |
− | for a String field of Single Cardinality, | ||
you can select a number of widgets, | you can select a number of widgets, | ||
− | including a TextAreaWidget, | + | including a TextAreaWidget, TextAreaWidget, |
− | TextAreaWidget, | + | a UniqueStringWidget, or a YellowStickyWidget. |
− | a UniqueStringWidget, | ||
− | or a YellowStickyWidget. | ||
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If you select <b><none></b> from the Widget Type menu, | If you select <b><none></b> from the Widget Type menu, | ||
− | the widget is removed from the | + | the widget is removed from the [[PrF_UG_forms_form_edit_pane|Form Editor]] |
− | [[PrF_UG_forms_form_edit_pane|Form Editor]] | + | and is not displayed |
− | and is not displayed in the | + | in the [[PrF_UG_inst_instance_editor|Instance Editor]] for that class. |
− | [[PrF_UG_inst_instance_editor|Instance Editor]] | ||
− | for that class. | ||
To redisplay a widget that has been removed, | To redisplay a widget that has been removed, | ||
− | open the | + | open the [[PrF_UG_forms_form_configuration|Form Configuration dialog]] |
− | [[PrF_UG_forms_form_configuration|Form Configuration dialog]] | ||
(by double-clicking on the background of the | (by double-clicking on the background of the | ||
[[PrF_UG_forms_form_edit_pane|Form Editor]]) | [[PrF_UG_forms_form_edit_pane|Form Editor]]) |
Revision as of 15:44, October 15, 2008
The Selected Widget Type Menu
The Selected Widget Type menu allows you to choose the widget type, that is, the way the information for that slot is formatted for the currently selected widget. The choices for widget type depend on the value type of the slot. Each value type has a default widget for the slot, as well as a preset list of possible widget types, based on the slot's value type.
Clicking on the menu displays a list of possible options for the currently selected widget. Making a new selection will change the appearance of the widget on the form.
For example, for a String field of Single Cardinality, you can select a number of widgets, including a TextAreaWidget, TextAreaWidget, a UniqueStringWidget, or a YellowStickyWidget.
Various String Widgets |
If you select <none> from the Widget Type menu, the widget is removed from the Form Editor and is not displayed in the Instance Editor for that class. To redisplay a widget that has been removed, open the Form Configuration dialog (by double-clicking on the background of the Form Editor) and choose a different display type for the widget.