Category: Form Fields in ZimIDE

Main Characteristics of Labels A label form field is the only form field object that is not addressable from the Zim language. Labels contain constant text only and are used for adding explanatory text to the form being designed. Label text can span multiple lines (and can include the “Hard Return” character Ctrl+Enter). The label…
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Main Characteristics of Graphic Objects Graphic form fields are commonly used for constructing diagrams. A variety of graphic types are supported, including both closed figures and lines. The closed figure graphics are “rectangle”, “rounded rectangle”, “ellipse” and “diamond”. Horizontal and vertical lines are also supported. Graphic Object Attributes – Identification Attribute Name Default Value Description…
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Main Characteristics of Entry Fields Entry form fields are most commonly used for displaying data to the end user, accepting data from the application end-user, or both. The data length of an entry field is independent of its physical dimensions. If the width of the entry field is too small to display all its associated…
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  Main Characteristics of Combination List Boxes A combo box form field behaves like a combination of a list box and an entry field. Combo boxes are commonly used for presenting a fixed number of choices to the application end-user from which one can be selected, or the end-user can enter a value that is…
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Main Characteristics of Check Boxes   Check box form fields belong to the generic class of form field called “Toggle Buttons”. They are most commonly used for supporting On/Off or True/False type data values, although they are not restricted to these value types. Multiple check boxes can be in the same state simultaneously, independent of…
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Main Characteristics of Calendars Calendar Attributes – Identification Attribute Name Default Value Description Field Type – The type of this form field or of this user interface object. (Read-only). Field Name variable A string that identifies this form field within the Zim application; Automatically assigned by the Zim IDE when a new form field is…
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