Make Bound Label widgets
This example illustrates how to create a Bound Label widget using the Make Widget wizard.
Make a Bound Label widget
- In the Nav side bar, 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 here.
The Make Widget wizard displays, as shown.
NOTE: The ORD for the selected component displays in the ORD area. You can 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.
- Select the
Bound Labeloption in the Source options list as shown here.
The Secondary view area displays a list of property options that are available. - In the Secondary view area, select the options that you want and set their properties using the adjacent property options lists, as shown below.
NOTE: TheMake Display Labeloption creates 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.
- In the Properties sheet area, shown below, edit the bound label properties.
NOTE: Some of the options in the Secondary view area are also editable in the Properties sheet area. It is possible to override an option by changing it in the properties sheet area.
- Click the OK button to complete the wizard. The Make Widget wizard disappears and the new bound label appears on the Px Editor canvas as shown here.
- Toggle the view using the View/Edit Mode toolbar icon to display the widget in the Px Viewer, as shown below.
