Getting Started


Specifying the map title

The title of a map often consists of a single constant field centered on the map. VisualAge Generator Developer provides a centering function to enable you to center fields quickly.

The first line of the map is to contain the centered title Customer Information. This title is a constant area on the map.

Tip:To help you align fields in the map presentation area, turn on the grid. To turn on the grid, from the View menu, select Grid.

A grid pattern is displayed in the map presentation area.

To define the panel title:

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  2. The mouse pointer becomes a crosshair. Category, part, and mouse position information is displayed in the status area at the bottom of the Map Editor.
  3. Click on the first line in the map presentation area.

    The Constant Field Properties window is displayed.

Figure 55. Constant Field Properties

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  1. In the Initial value field, type Customer Information.

    The field length is automatically resized to fit the text you type.

  2. Select OK.

    The text you type is entered in a constant field on the map.

  3. To center the title click on the text and, from the tool bar, select Center.

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    The text you typed is centered on the map.

Figure 56. Map Editor

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If you want to view the map as it will look to users, from the View menu, select Preview. To continue editing, select View>Preview again.

Note:You cannot edit in Preview mode.

If you want to see the colors and highlighting as they will be displayed to users while you are editing the map, select View>Runtime Color Mode.


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