Entering Texts in the PC Editor 

Use

You use the PC Editor to enter new text. The position of this text on the form is determined by the predecessor node.

To include data from the form interface (data from application tables) or system data (date, time) into the text, use system fields or user-defined fields, respectively, in the text (see Using Parameters in the Form). When processing the form, Smart Forms replace these fields with the corresponding values.

Procedure

  1. To create a text node, call the context menu for that node in the tree structure that should receive the text. Then choose Create ® Text.
  2. Enter a unique name for the node and a node description (for example, letter).
  3. On the General Attributes tab choose Text element as text type.

    4. Since you edit a text element, an included text, or a text module exclusively using the text node, the system stores only information on the selected type. When you change the text type, the system therefore asks for your confirmation.

  4. Enter your text in the PC Editor
  1. In the Text node box choose whether you want the text to start with a new paragraph or only in a new line. You can also choose to append the text directly to the end of the current paragraph.
  2. If desired, choose the Output Options tab to maintain the style or box and shading of the text.

Result

The system displays the node in the tree structure, including its name and description.