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Universal dialog

The universal dialog is a container element that is defined in an XML file. That is, all its content such as panels, labels, and sections are specified within a single XML file. This design allows for easy page customization since in the simplest case, you can design an entire user interface input page with no JSP or HTML coding. The XML file is processed at runtime to render the HTML page.

The universal dialog can be used in two modes:

An image of a universal dialog follows:

Examples of the characteristics that can be controlled within the XML file are:

Benefits

The universal dialog is not meant to be a replacement or add-on feature to existing user interface elements. It should be used for newly-created or redesigned user interface pages only.


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Tools framework


Related tasks

Add a universal dialog

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Universal dialog runtime flow

Universal dialog JavaScript functions

Universal dialog definition


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