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Removing Fields (List Columns and Controls) from the User Interface

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You can remove fields from the user interface using the Web Layout Editor. For each field (list columns or controls) that you do not want to be displayed, you simply delete it from the Web template. This unbinds the list column or control from the Web template. The objects remain intact as child objects of the applet, but they are not rendered in the user interface at runtime.

Applets generally appear in several modes. Each mode has a different Web template associated with it. The default mode is controlled by the view in which the applet appears. The three most common modes are:

Base. Use this mode to display the applet as read-only.
Edit. Use this mode to display the applet as a form and allow users to modify values. This is useful for adding new records, editing records, and queries.
Edit List. Use this mode to display a list applet in an editable mode, allowing users to edit directly in the list. Not applicable for form applets.

When modifying applets you need to modify each mode. The following procedure uses the Base mode of the Activity Detail Applet (SCW) as an example. The NREC design requires fields to be removed from all modes of the Activity List Applet (SCW) and the Activity Detail Applet (SCW).

To remove fields from the user interface

In the Object Explorer, select the Applet object type.
In the Object List Editor, select Activity Detail Applet (SCW).
Lock the project locally by choosing Tools > Lock Project.
Change the Project property from Activity (SCW) to NREC Configuration.
Right-click and then choose Edit Web Layout.

The Web Layout Editor appears with the Base mode of the applet displayed.

NOTE:  You need to have your target browser set before you can open the Web Layout Editor. See Setting Your Target Browser.



In the Web Layout Editor, delete the controls Programs/Other Comments, Campaign, Fund Request, and Associated Cost.
Point to a control with the mouse.
Click the mouse to select it.

You can select multiple controls by holding down the Ctrl key while selecting with the mouse.

Right-click and then choose Delete.

Use the mock-up shown in Figure 14 to determine where to place fields.

Choose File > Save.
In the Web Layout Editor, right-click and then choose Preview to see how the applet will look when it is rendered in the user interface.
Select Edit from Mode drop-down list on the Configuration Context toolbar and repeat Step 6 through Step 8.
Choose File > Close.

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