Define enumerated types to provide
predefined values for pattern parameters in your user-defined patterns.
Before you begin
Complete
the following tasks:
About this task
Enumerated types give pattern users a predefined list of
values to select from when they choose values for pattern parameters
after generating a new pattern instance.
Procedure
To create a new enumerated type:
- In the Pattern Authoring editor, click the Pattern
Configuration tab. Click Enumerated
Types.
The Configure Enumerated
Types window opens.
- Click the Add button that is under
the Enumerated type field.
The Enter
New Enumeration window opens.
- Enter a name for the enumeration in the Enter
a name for the enumeration field. Click OK.
The new enumeration is displayed in the table of values,
and a display name and default value are entered in the table.
- For manipulating values, either adding or editing, use
the following options:
- To add a new value, click the Add button
that is next to the table of values. A new display name and value
are added to the table.
- To edit a display name or value, double-click the display name
or value in the table. Type a new entry and then press Enter to save
the new display name or value.
- When you have finished adding values and editing display
names and values, click OK.
The Configure
Enumerated Types window closes.
What to do next
You can now assign your enumerated type
to a pattern parameter, see Defining the user interface.