Modify attribute properties

The form element properties section consists of two tabs, Format and Constraint. The Format tab lists all the formatting properties that might or might not be applicable, depending on the input control type defined for the element. Similarly, the Constraint tab lists all available constraints that might or might not be applicable to the input control type defined. If a property or constraint is not applicable, we cannot select or set a value.

Only individuals who are part of the administrator group can access this feature.

The form designer Java™ applet does not automatically close and clear from memory after starting. Complete and save any changes to a form template.

It is possible to combine custom constraints on a single field in a way that makes input impossible. The form designer applet checks for constraint conflicts so that invalid combinations do not occur on a single field.

As a rule, use only one syntax constraint per field, and use only one data type constraint per field.

For example, if the Minimum Value exceeds the Maximum Value, and if both constraints are placed on the same field, then a conflict exists. If a conflict exists, you must change the values or remove one of the constraints.

To modify the properties of an attribute...

1. Click Configure System > Design Forms.

2. Choose either to open a file with the Java Web Start Launcher or save the file. Click OK. If you chose to save the file, locate the file and run it in the Java Web Start Launcher.The form designer applet is displayed.

3. In the left pane, double-click the wanted category folder to display the object profiles for the entity type. Double-click the wanted object profile to open the template for that profile. The form template associated with the object profile is displayed in the middle pane.

4. In the middle pane, select the attribute for which to modify properties. The properties of the attribute are displayed in the Properties pane.

5. In the Format tab, change the property to the wanted value. The new property value is displayed, and the changes are reflected in the attribute.

6. In the Constraint tab, select the check box next to the constraint to modify.

7. Enter parameters for any value constraint types.

8. Enter a sample value in the field at the bottom of the list of constraint types.

9. Click the Validate and Update Constraints button. The form designer applet notifies you if a conflict between constraints exists. Alternatively, a Pass message is displayed if the value entered is valid according to the constraints used, and if none of the constraints conflict with each other.

10. Click Form > Save Form Template, and then click OK when a message is displayed, indicating that the form template is saved successfully.

Parent topic: Customize form templates