Use a layout as content

You can link a layout to an asset or template, in the same way that you link a graphic. Similarly, you can link layouts to an object wizard. See Link to shared content in the visualization folder for more information.

OwningObject Property

When you embed a graphic in another graphic, or add a graphic to a layout, the OwningObject property is exposed. The OwningObject property references the object that hosts the graphic or layout, and can be modified at runtime or via a bound value to the property.

If the OwningObject property of the layout is modified, all pre-existing subscribed references are removed and the layout is reloaded in its original state. If the layout contains empty panes set to use AutoFill, the new OwningObject property is used to build the relative references to the content.

AutoFill Limitations

In a multi-galaxy environment, AutoFill is unable to fill the panes if the owning object is set to an object in the remote galaxy.

Multi-Content Pane Limitations

A layout should not be added to multi-content stacked panes because navigation buttons will not be visible. If a layout is added to a multi-content tabbed pane, navigation is possible by using the tabs. See About ViewApp navigation for more information.