Checkbox
The checkbox control in the Pane Designer inserts a checkbox in the pane.
Drag the checkbox to the desired place in the pane, as demonstrated below:
The following properties can be changed for the Checkbox control:
Common Properties
After adding the checkbox to the plane, configure the settings in the Common Properties right panel, shown below:
The following settings are available for a selection pane checkbox:
| Setting | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Control Tag | Identifies the control and reads it's value when used in a form or report. | CF_GETPANELVALUE("VERSION") |
Label Text | Describes what the control is used for. | |
Tooltip | Provides extra information to the user by moving their mouse over the control. | A $-variable can be used to display dynamic system information. Enter a $ sign to view available variables. For more information, see Pane $ Variables. |
Get Latest Value | When enabled, populates the control with the latest selected value from user (ON/OFF). | |
Enabled | Determines if the control should be enabled or disabled (ON/OFF). Control can also be enabled/disabled depending on the state of another checkbox control. | |
Hidden | When enabled, control will not be visible for users (ON/OFF). | |
Checked | When enabled, determines the initial state of the checkbox (ON/OFF). | |
Checked Value | Displays value to return from checkbox when it's checked. | For more information about this feature, see Default Values in Pane. |
Unchecked Value | Displays value to return from checkbox when it's unchecked. |
Data Bindings
To add a dataview for your checkbox, select the Data Bindings heading in the right panel:
Select the Data Bindings heading in the right panel to add a dataview for your checkbox:
Then, select the Default Value(s) drop-down and choose a data view, as demonstrated below:
As you'll notice, the Parameters section automatically populates based on the Default Value(s) you choose.
Select the data find icon to preview the selected data view, as shown below:
The Data View Preview dialog displays, like below:
In the Parameters section, select the link icon next to a parameter to link and retrieve the value from another control in the selection pane, where applicable.