Make Palette kit-based widgets

This example illustrates how to create a Palette kit-based widget using the Make Widget wizard.

Make a Palette kit-based widget

  1. In the Nav side bar and expand the tree to locate the component that you want to add to the Px Editor canvas.
  2. Drag and drop the component onto the canvas, as shown here.
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    The Make Widget wizard displays.

     

    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.
     
  3. Select the From Palette option in the Source options list as shown below.
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    The Secondary view area displays the palette side bar view.
     

    NOTE: All palettes that are currently open in the palette side bar are available under the module option selector arrow. Other palettes may be opened by clicking on the folder icon.
     
  4. In the Secondary view area, expand the module tree to find and select the desired widget template, as shown here.
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  5. In the Properties sheet area, shown here, edit the widget template properties.
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  6. Click the OK button to complete the wizard. The Make Widget wizard disappears and the new widget appears on the Px Editor canvas as shown below.
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  7. Toggle the view using the View/Edit Mode toolbar icon to display the widget in the Px Viewer, as shown here.
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