Wizard Masks

Wizards can be used to guide users through the entry of data.

To define a wizard mask:

  1. Define a mask with the desired fields.
  2. Open the Mask Properties window.
  3. Enable the Automatic layout and Wizard mask check boxes in the Layout pane.
  4. Select the elements for the wizard mask.

    • << Button: Back button
    • >> Button: Next Button
    • Description: Text field for descriptions and instructions
    • Cancel button: Cancel button (cancels the entry without saving).
    • Finish Button: Finish button (saves the data).
    Note: By default, the Cancel and Finish buttons send the "cancel" or "save" command to the current level. They can also be used to load masks or initiate triggers or workflows, see Button Properties.
  5. Click on OK.

    The buttons are displayed under the mask.

  6. If you have chosen to include a Description, double-click on the field to enter the text.
  7. Click on OK.
  8. Save the mask.
  9. Define further wizard masks for subsequent steps.
  10. Reload the first mask.
  11. Double-click on the Next -> button.

    The Button Properties window opens.

  12. Click on (Select) to the right of the Format field (under Standard/Combo Box/List Box).
  13. Select a mask to be accessed by clicking on the Next button.
  14. Define the previous and next masks in the same manner for all masks in the wizard. Note that the first mask may not contain a <- Back button and the last mask may not contain a Next -> button.