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Tutorial 6: Creating a Form 121
Overview
5 Leave Public and Root Query unchecked, Comments and Context Help empty,
and Relevant and Allowed Role(s) untouched.
6 Ensure that the Data Source ID field’s value is <default>.
7 Select the Object Type by clicking the drop-down arrow at the right of this field.
Choose Host from the drop-down list.
Note This list box responds to keystrokes, so you can type H and be taken close to the
desired entry.
8 Set the Root Path. Most objects are grouped at some level down from the root. In
this example, the object we want is in HostModel/hosts, so choose it from the
drop-down list in the with Path field.
9 Click Save to save the query.
Overview
Components in the Application
The application consists of the components that are listed below.
View Components
• Host List—A row-oriented table of hosts. Its rows contain user-assigned host
names, the long names of the hosts, and the value in the annotation property. An
action menu at the top of the table lets you add or remove a selected host, or
change the text in its annotation property. You will add Action tabs to the table for
the Add, Delete, and Edit Annotation tasks.
• Add a host form—A grid with three nested views that allow you to:
• Type in the name you are going to assign to the new host
• A drop-down list of operating system names
• A button for submitting the host name and operating system to the topology
model so that a new host node can be created
• Add Annotation Input—A text field for editing the value of a host’s annotation
property.