X4 Produktdokumentation

Controls in the Forms Editor

In the Forms Editor, various controls are available that can be inserted into a form by dragging and dropping them. Each control serves a specific purpose and supports different types of input or representation.

For detailed information on the attributes, refer to the separate Controls documentation.

Control

Purpose

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Divides content into collapsible areas to create clarity for large forms.

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Triggers a defined action, for example, starting a process or opening a dialog.

Note:

Please note that the <Button> element only serves as a container for the defined action ( <CustomAction> ).

For detailed information about the attributes that you can set for the <CustomAction>, see Actions and "Custom” Action.

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Visual container for grouping and highlighting content.

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Allows a Yes/No selection or Enabled/Disabled.

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Provides a selection list from which exactly one value can be selected.

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Integrates project-specific controls that go beyond the standard.

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Input field for date and/or time with calendar function and valid format.

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Displays a link to a file; allows download or display.

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Allows users to upload files, such as documents or images.

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Header to clearly structure form areas.

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Static text for description, explanation or as a note.

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Clickable hyperlink to internal or external destinations.

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Displays records in tabular form; supports sorting and summary.

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Field for entering confidential information; entries are masked.

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Multiple options, one of which can be selected.

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Free input field for texts, numbers or other contents.