...
To define your server-wide global data:
- There is no default _data.properties file. You must create one using a simple text editor such as Textpad.
- Add your global data to the _data.properties file. See below for an example of the syntax. Save the file.
- Login to the form server as the superuser admin
- Click Manage Default _data
- Click Download on the Download Default _data propertiesAdd your global data to the downloaded Browse...
- Locate your newly created _data.properties file using a simple text editor such as Textpad.
- Click Browse...Select your edited Upload.
- For subsequent edits of the _data.properties file, simply download the _data.properties file previously uploaded by clicking on the Download icon. Edit the file and upload the modified file as described above.
Here is an example of the syntax for a _data.properties file:
Code Block |
---|
dbUrl=http://localhost:8080/database/listManagers ManagerName=Joe |
You will see the following message If you click on the Download icon and an _data.properties file has not been uploaded to :
Info |
---|
Parameters defined in the _data.properties file can be retrieved using _data.getParameter in rules. Here is an example showing how you can set the value of control labels, help and hints dynamically in a rule. |