Make component Properties-based widgets
Make a component Properties-based widget
- In the Nav side bar and expand the tree to locate the component that you want to add to the Px Editor canvas.
- Drag and drop the desired component onto the canvas, as shown in below.
The Make Widget wizard displays, as shown.
NOTE: The ORD for the selected component displays in the ORD area. Double click the ORD to browse for a different slot in the component (for example: “out” or “value”) or to bind to a different component, if desired.
- Select the
Propertiesoption in the Source options list as shown here:
The Secondary view area displays options that are available for creating the new widget.
- In the Secondary view area, select one or more options from the list, as shown here:
- Make Display Name Labels
Choosing this option displays a separate unbound label that appears directly beside the bound label when the widget displays on the canvas. Edit the display label properties using the properties side bar after completing the Make Widget wizard
- Make Field Editors
Choosing this option displays an area that allows you to edit the property in the Px viewer (or in a browser).
- Make from palette
This option displays the palette side bar view in the wizard and allows you to find and use a suitable widget template from any available palette.
- Ord and Property Layout options (By Row or By Column)
These options affect how the fields will be arranged on the canvas when you complete the wizard. Your choice of layout is optional and you may rearrange the layout after you place the items on the canvas.
- Make Display Name Labels
- In the Properties sheet area, select the properties that you want to bind to the widget. Hold down the Ctrl key to select more than one property, as shown here:
- Click the OK button to complete the wizard. The Make Widget wizard disappears and the new property widgets appear on the Px Editor canvas as shown.
- Toggle the view using the View/Edit Mode toolbar icon to display the widgets in the Px Viewer, as shown here:
