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It displays a list of tables in the current database (and allows you to open a database if none is open), a list of the fields from the currently selected table and the attributes for the currently selected column. | It displays a list of tables in the current database (and allows you to open a database if none is open), a list of the fields from the currently selected table and the attributes for the currently selected column. | ||
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| + | ===Databases=== | ||
| + | If you did not select a database when creating your App, you can open a database from the '''Databases''' tab within the Pages Files Tab. | ||
| + | [[{{ns:file}}:pf_tab_database.png|left|link={{filepath:pf_tab_database.png}}|Pages Files Tab]] | ||
| + | <br clear=all> | ||
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| + | <div style="height:80px;margin-bottom:5px;padding:5px;border:0px solid orange;border-left:5px solid orange;background:#fff8dc;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;"> | ||
| + | [[File:bm-noteicon.png|top|40px|link=]]<div style="position:absolute;top:3px;margin-bottom;bottom:5px;margin-left:50px;"><b> Pro Tip</b> | ||
| + | If you select a database when creating your App then close the App without adding any data-bound sections or formitems, you will need to re-select the database to load it in the Pages Files Tab and associate it with your App.<br/> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | <span style="height:6px;"> </span> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | ===Tables=== | ||
| + | By default, the '''Tables''' tab is displayed within the Pages Files Tab. Click on a table name in the '''Table Names''' panel to select it and display its columns and their attributes in the lower panels. | ||
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| + | Hover the mouse over a table name row to display information about the table: | ||
| + | [[{{ns:file}}:pf_tab_tabs.png|left|link={{filepath:pf_tab_tabs.png}}|Pages Files Tab]] | ||
| + | <br clear=all> | ||
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| + | From the actionbar you can add a '''New table''' (this will open the [[Creating_a_database_and_its_tables#Create_a_Table|CREATE A TABLE dialog]]) or '''Delete''' the selected table: | ||
| + | [[{{ns:file}}:pf_tab_tabs2.png|left|link={{filepath:pf_tab_tabs2.png}}|Pages Files Tab]] | ||
| + | <br clear=all> | ||
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| + | And click the '''Additional commands''' (cog) then '''Refresh''' to refresh the tables list: | ||
| + | [[{{ns:file}}:pf_tab_tabs3.png|left|link={{filepath:pf_tab_tabs3.png}}|Pages Files Tab]] | ||
| + | <br clear=all> | ||
===Dock Tab=== | ===Dock Tab=== | ||
Revision as of 12:54, 18 December 2017
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The App Inspector
The App Inspector is your best friend during development as it provides a complete overview of your App.
It is organized into Tabs. Each Tab is relevant to a particular workspace. You can double click a Tab to detach it into its own floating window.
Clicking the small icon on the far right of the App Inspector title bar will detach it into its own floating window.
Double clicking the window title bar when it is floating will attach it back into place.
The Pages Files Tab
From the Pages Files Tab you can drag and drop tables and their column into the Page Builder visual page designer to create automatically data-bound controls.
It displays a list of tables in the current database (and allows you to open a database if none is open), a list of the fields from the currently selected table and the attributes for the currently selected column.
Databases
If you did not select a database when creating your App, you can open a database from the Databases tab within the Pages Files Tab.
If you select a database when creating your App then close the App without adding any data-bound sections or formitems, you will need to re-select the database to load it in the Pages Files Tab and associate it with your App.
Tables
By default, the Tables tab is displayed within the Pages Files Tab. Click on a table name in the Table Names panel to select it and display its columns and their attributes in the lower panels.
Hover the mouse over a table name row to display information about the table:
From the actionbar you can add a New table (this will open the CREATE A TABLE dialog) or Delete the selected table:
And click the Additional commands (cog) then Refresh to refresh the tables list:
Dock Tab
To dock the tab back in the App Inspector, click the [x] or double-click the window title bar.
