Preview Tab
This view shows a preview of the print document.
Sample Entities
This allows the User to add/remove sample entities. To add a new sample entity, the User must specify the filename to create the entity from. This is done via a popup window with the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Filename | This must be an XML file which can be parsed by the installed components of the development environment. Once the file has been installed, any changes made to the file will not be reflected in the entity. The User can either type in the filename, if known, or use the browse button to the right of the field to locate the required file in the file system. |
| Data Source Name | This is the name to be given to the entity. |
Data Mappings
This section shows how the sample entities are currently mapped and enables the User to add/remove mappings as required. The User can save a mapping set by entering a name for it in the field below and clicking the + button. Alternatively, the User can click the Add button. The details are entered via a popup window with the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Variable Name | This allows the User to configure a variable for use within the template. |
| Sample Entity | This will source the values for the variable entered in the previous field. It is selected from a drop-down list. Once the entity has been selected, the User may then choose to select a particular property from that entity to use as the value or leave it as the entity itself. Each time a property is selected, the User will be able to further constrain the mapping to a sub-property of the selected property. |
Preview
This shows a preview of the print document. The User can use the Update Preview button to refresh the preview.
Problems
This shows any problems that occurred during parsing, e.g., exceptions, etc.