GUI Tables
Columns
Adding, Editing, Copying, & Deleting Columns
Adding
(Note: these options are only available when in developer mode)
There are three ways to add columns in tables
1. Click on the green button to bring up the panel configuration menu and select Add Column
2. Click on a column to bring up the column menu. This method allows you to place the new column in between existing columns. In the menu, select whether to add the new column to the right or left of the selected column
3. Click on an open area of the header in order to bring up the header menu. In the menu, select Add Column.
Add Column menu
| Display | Use variables, operators, functions, and icons to create the content for the column |
| Sorting | Use variables, operators, and functions to apply a sorting to the contents of the column |
| Format | Choose the format of the column (e.g.: text, numeric, time, date, price, etc.) |
| Title | Create a title for the new column. Must be unique from existing columns. |
| Header Style | Apply different fonts, alignments, style, and colors to the column header |
| Description | Add a description/help which can be seen when clicking on the column header |
| Column Position | Drop down list of various positions where the new column can be placed (can also be hidden) |
| Style | Apply a style to the contents of the column (including font and alignment) |
| Foreground Color | Apply a color to the contents of the column |
| Background Color | Apply a background color to the column |
| Clickable | Makes the contents of the column clickable |
Examples
Adjusting header and column styles
Column Description
Editing There are two ways to edit columns
1. Click on the header of the column to bring up the column menu and select Edit Column
2. Click on the green button to bring up the panel configuration menu. Highlight Edit Column to bring up the list of columns and select the column
Both options will open the Edit Column window, which is the same as the Add Column window.
Examples
Conditional Formatting
Formatting can be used to highlight data in specific formats when certain parameters are met. In this example, the Price is set to be in bold red and highlighted if it is greater than $50.
