Creating application input fields

The drop-down /select list functionality enables you to predefine input values for application input parameters. When an application requires that a user enter a value before receiving a result, the user can select one of several predefined values from a drop-down list.

You can convert the select lists and grid application input fields to drop-down lists.

Defining application input fields

1. In the Application Builder, click Params to launch the Configure Parameters window.

   The Params button is only activated if you are editing or creating an application containing CGI parameters.

2. The Configure Parameters window shows the list of active parameters. Click Next.

3. In Unique Configurable Parameters, from the Display Type drop-down list, select from:

   • None

   • Text Field

   • Calendar Date

   • Password

   • Select

   • Text Area

   • Boolean

   • Grid

4. If you select the Select or Grid display type, Add and Clear buttons appear. Click Add launch the Edit Default Value window.

   Click Clear to clear the default values.

5. In the Edit Default Value window, define the Display Name and the value that gets passed in as the CGI parameter value when the Display Name is selected by the user. Click Close.

6. In the Configure Parameters window, click Save.

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