Component template properties

Component template properties ensure that every component created from a template has the same properties. The three types of available properties are described in the following table.
Type Description
Properties Custom property. Every component inherits the value that is defined in the template (it cannot be overridden by a component). If you change the value, the change is reflected in components that are created from the template, including components that were previously created.
Component Property Definitions Every component has this property. It appears on the Create New Component dialog for every component that is created from this template (see Creating components). A value that is defined here can be changed by created components. Each property must have a type:
  • Text

    Enables users to enter text characters.

  • Text Area

    Enables users to enter an arbitrary amount of text, limited to 4064 characters.

  • Check Box

    Displays a check box. If checked, a value of true is used; otherwise the property is not set.

  • Select
    Requires a list of one or more values. Enables a single selection.
    Note: Not currently implemented.
  • Multi Select

    Requires a list of one or more values. Enables multiple selections.

  • Secure

    Used for passwords. Similar to Text except values are redacted.

Environment Property Definitions Every environment that uses a component that is created by this template has this property. The property appears on the environment's Component Mappings pane (Applications > [selected application] > Environments > [selected environment] > Component Mappings), see Application environments. A value that is defined here can be changed by environment. Each property must have a type:
  • Text

    Enables users to enter text characters.

  • Text Area

    Enables users to enter an arbitrary amount of text, limited to 4064 characters.

  • Check Box

    Displays a check box. If checked, a value of true is used; otherwise the property is not set.

  • Select
    Requires a list of one or more values. Enables a single selection.
    Note: Not currently implemented.
  • Multi Select

    Requires a list of one or more values. Enables multiple selections.

  • Secure

    Used for passwords. Similar to Text except values are redacted.


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