Definition
Generate Datalist function will generate a Datalist based on the current form design.
Figure 1: Screenshot showing Generate Datalist plugin in Generate App function
By default, the first 5 columns will be added into the datalist created. One can click on the Advanced Generation link to customize the eventual datalist design if required.
Figure 2: Generate Datalist Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Datalist ID | Element ID for the datalist to be created |
| Datalist Name | Element name |
| Choose Columns | Choose the columns that you would like to add into the eventual datalist created. |
Figure 3: Generate Datalist Properties - Advanced Options
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Choose Filters | Choose the columns that you would like to add as filter into the eventual datalist created. |
| Auto configure for options field? | When checked, column that is of FormOptionsElement element (such as Select Box) origin will have its formatter automatically formatted.
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Figure 4: Sample form design
Figure 5: Screenshot showing the resultant Datalist created by the plugin