Before you start:
Complete
the following tasks:
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.
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.
Next:
You can now assign your enumerated type
to a pattern parameter, see
Defining the user interface.
Last updated Friday, 21 July 2017