Import Object
You can import modules and components into Web Designer. to using the standard Windows file import dialog. The function recognizes automatically whether complete modules or components are involved and imports them as such. In all other cases the selected file is loaded as a project file.
To import an object
- Select Object in the Edit menu.
The standard Windows dialog box Please select a source file opens.
- Select the object you want and click Open.
The object is imported.
Related applications
This function can insert, delete and edit external web applications which are shown in the Web Portal menu bar under Applications.
To edit related applications
- Select Related applications in the Edit menu.
This opens the Related applications dialog box.
- Select the relevant application from the list of displayed applications.
The name of the selected application is shown in the Related application* text field. This name is the unique key for the application.
NOTE: Fields marked with * are compulsory. - Make any necessary changes to application settings.
- Save the changes.
The following settings are available.
| Property |
Sub Property |
Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Language-dependent text | Regional language | Language selection. |
| Display name |
Enter a name for the application. This application name is displayed. It does not have to be the actual name of the related application. | |
| Description |
Enter a description. | |
| URL |
Enter a base URL. | |
| Type of display |
Display type selection. | |
| Parent application |
Parent application selection. The parent application entry serves as a reference and enables sub-forms of a main application to be accessed directly. | |
| Image |
Uploads an image file. Image uploading is optional. |
To add a new related application
- Click the Add button in the Related applications dialog box.
- Enter a unique key for the web application in the Related applications* text field.
- Fill in the additional fields as described in the table.
- Save the changes.
To delete a related application
- Select the relevant application from the list of displayed applications in the Related applications dialog box.
- Click Delete.
The application is deleted from the list.
- Save the changes.
Check model integrity
This function check references, function calls and other details of the current web project. Any errors found do not result in compiler errors but should be corrected for the sake of the web applications‘s stability.
To check your project for model integrity
- Select Check model integrity in the Edit menu.
Your web project is checked. This can take a few minutes. When the check is finished, a message is shown with the results of the check.
Check accessibility
This function checks the web project to ensure rules meet current standards for web application accessibility. A rule violation example is, when no alternative text is given for missing visuals. Violations of accessibility rules do not generate compilation errors.
To check your project for accessibility
- Select Check accessibility in the Edit menu.
Your web project is compiled. After compiling, a log is shown in the Compiling window. If there is an inconsistency, a detailed warning message is shown in the task view.