Formatted Text builder inputs - Portlet Factory v6.1.2

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Formatted Text builder inputs

This topic describes the inputs for the Formatted Text builder.

Table 1. Formatted Text builder inputs
Input name Description
Name Name for this builder call. The WebSphere Portlet Factory Designer displays this name in the builder call list.
Page Location Page or pages on which this builder call acts.
Type

Date

Displays the value in one of the supported date formats.

Number

Displays the value in one of the supported numeric formats.

Editable

Yes

Allows the user to change the displayed value. The output will be presented within an input box. Selecting this parameter allows the builder to retrieve data.

No

Prevents the user from changing the displayed value.

Date Input Format If the value type is date, use this field to describe the date input format. You can choose one of the following formats:

E MMM dd yyyy hh:mma

Example: Thu Dec 13 1962 12:00AM

MMM dd yyyy hh:mma

Example: Dec 13 1962 12:00AM

yyyy-MM-dd hh:mm:ss

Example: 1962-12-13 12:00:00

long

Example: 48923332

Date Output Format If the value type is date, use this field to choose the dates desired output format. You can choose one of the following formats:

E MMM dd yyyy hh:mma

Example: Thu Dec 13 1962 12:00AM

MMM dd yyyy hh:mma

Example: Dec 13 1962 12:00AM

yyyy-MM-dd hh:mm:ss

Example: 1962-12-13 12:00:00

Note: You can also enter directly into this field any valid Java date format.
Number Output Format If value type is number, use this field to choose one of the following number formats:

Currency

Displays number output in dollars and cents as follows: $12.34

Percent

Displays number output in percent as follows: 12.35%

Note: You can also type directly into this field any valid Java number format.
Value The value entered here can be a date or a number.
This value can also be an indirect reference in the form: ${Variables/value}
Replace Tag Contents Enabled by default. If checked, prompts the builder to replace all the contents within the specified tag. Disable this input if you want the builder to append its output to the existing text within the specified tag.
Handle Target Element If Add is selected, the builder adds its contents to the specified span tag. This is the default selection.
If Replace is selected, this parameter replaces the entire tag that it is being placed on and removes all the content within the specified span tag.
This parameter can be used in conjunction with the Replace Tag Contents parameter to remove span tag contents while maintaining the actual span tag. You can use the Handle Target Element input Replace option on its own to replace the span tag along with its contents.
For example:
If Add is selected and Replace Tag Contents is disabled:
<SPAN name="Default">Text1 is here:<input type="text" value="100%"/></SPAN><span>Found Tag1</span>

If Add is selected and Replace Tag Contents is enabled (the default settings):
<SPAN name="ReplaceContents"><input type="text" value="100%"/></SPAN><span>Found Tag1</span>

If Replace is selected:
<input type="text" value="100%"/>

Parent topic: Formatted Text builder

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Input name	Description
Name	Name for this builder call. The WebSphere Portlet Factory Designer displays this name in the builder call list.
Page Location	Page or pages on which this builder call acts.
Type	Date Displays the value in one of the supported date formats. Number Displays the value in one of the supported numeric formats.
Editable	Yes Allows the user to change the displayed value. The output will be presented within an input box. Selecting this parameter allows the builder to retrieve data. No Prevents the user from changing the displayed value.
Date Input Format	If the value type is date, use this field to describe the date input format. You can choose one of the following formats: E MMM dd yyyy hh:mma Example: Thu Dec 13 1962 12:00AM MMM dd yyyy hh:mma Example: Dec 13 1962 12:00AM yyyy-MM-dd hh:mm:ss Example: 1962-12-13 12:00:00 long Example: 48923332
Date Output Format	If the value type is date, use this field to choose the dates desired output format. You can choose one of the following formats: E MMM dd yyyy hh:mma Example: Thu Dec 13 1962 12:00AM MMM dd yyyy hh:mma Example: Dec 13 1962 12:00AM yyyy-MM-dd hh:mm:ss Example: 1962-12-13 12:00:00 Note: You can also enter directly into this field any valid Java date format.
Number Output Format	If value type is number, use this field to choose one of the following number formats: Currency Displays number output in dollars and cents as follows: $12.34 Percent Displays number output in percent as follows: 12.35% Note: You can also type directly into this field any valid Java number format.
Value	The value entered here can be a date or a number. This value can also be an indirect reference in the form: ${Variables/value}
Replace Tag Contents	Enabled by default. If checked, prompts the builder to replace all the contents within the specified tag. Disable this input if you want the builder to append its output to the existing text within the specified tag.
Handle Target Element	If Add is selected, the builder adds its contents to the specified span tag. This is the default selection. If Replace is selected, this parameter replaces the entire tag that it is being placed on and removes all the content within the specified span tag. This parameter can be used in conjunction with the Replace Tag Contents parameter to remove span tag contents while maintaining the actual span tag. You can use the Handle Target Element input Replace option on its own to replace the span tag along with its contents. For example: If Add is selected and Replace Tag Contents is disabled: <SPAN name="Default">Text1 is here:<input type="text" value="100%"/></SPAN><span>Found Tag1</span> If Add is selected and Replace Tag Contents is enabled (the default settings): <SPAN name="ReplaceContents"><input type="text" value="100%"/></SPAN><span>Found Tag1</span> If Replace is selected: <input type="text" value="100%"/>