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An Icon can be added to a [[MetaClass]] to offer easier understanding in [[UBIK_Studio_Basics|Ubik Studio]] as well as on the [[UBIK_Client_Basics|Ubik Client]].
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An icon can be assigned to a [[MetaClass]] so that objects of these class are represented by a small graphical symbol in {{UBIKSTUDIO}} as well as on the {{UBIKCLIENT}}.
  
 
# Navigate to the MetaClass [[DISPLAYDATAMETACLASS|DISPLAYDATACUSTOMCLASS]] in the ''[[Class Browser]]''<br/>[[File:UI_DisplaydataCustomMetaClass_01.PNG|330 px|border|alt=DisplaydataCustomClass|DisplaydataCustomClass]]
 
# Navigate to the MetaClass [[DISPLAYDATAMETACLASS|DISPLAYDATACUSTOMCLASS]] in the ''[[Class Browser]]''<br/>[[File:UI_DisplaydataCustomMetaClass_01.PNG|330 px|border|alt=DisplaydataCustomClass|DisplaydataCustomClass]]

Revision as of 14:02, 9 December 2013

An icon can be assigned to a MetaClass so that objects of these class are represented by a small graphical symbol in UBIKSTUDIO as well as on the UBIKCLIENT.

  1. Navigate to the MetaClass DISPLAYDATACUSTOMCLASS in the Class Browser
    DisplaydataCustomClass
  2. Create a new instance using the Bulk Editor
    DisplaydataCustomClass
  3. It is required to assign an icon of the DisplaydataCustomClass attribute either by
    • selecting the desired icon from the dialog appearing after double-clicking the cell
  4. It is recommended to set at least name and description
  5. Save the changes with Ctrl+S or the save command

The object needs to be added to the DispalyData of the according MetaClass:

  • The DisplayData object can be added directly via dragging and dropping to the MetaClass using the Object Explorer.
    DisplaydataCustomClass