About the ViewApp namespace editor

ViewApp Namespace Name

Name assigned to the ViewApp Namespace. An asterisk (*) after the name indicates that the ViewApp Namespace has unsaved changes.

Menu Bar

Commands to save, save and close, and close the ViewApp Namespace in the editor.

Attribute Command Bar

Commands to add, duplicate, or remove attributes. You can use the Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple attributes for duplication or removal.

Search Box

Enter text to filter the attribute list. The text can appear in any part of the attribute name. If the "Modified Only" checkbox has been selected, only attributes that have changed since the last save are shown.

Active Sort Column

An up or down arrow next to the column name indicates that attributes are currently sorted by that column and the sort direction.

Attribute List

The attributes contained in the ViewApp Namespace are displayed in the attribute list. Attributes with unsaved changes are shown in bold type.

Name Column

Names of the attributes in the ViewApp Namespace. Unsaved name changes can be reverted by pressing the Esc key, provided that you have not navigated away from the changed name field.

Data Type Column

Data types of the attributes in the ViewApp Namespace. The data type is also indicated by an icon that precedes the attribute name.

Data Type Drop Down

Assign a data type from the drop down to configure the selected attribute.

Initial Value

Initial value setting for the attribute that is shown at runtime. Unsaved value changes can be reverted by pressing the Esc key, provided that you have not navigated away from the changed value field.

Read-Only CheckBox

Select the box to designate an attribute as read-only. Default value is false (Read/Write). An attribute cannot be read-only and retentive.

Retentive CheckBox

Select the box to designate an attribute as retentive. Default value is false (non-retentive). An attribute cannot be retentive and read-only.

Attribute Description

Add a description that will appear as a tooltip.