Layers 
A mechanism for grouping components that are shown or hidden together at runtime.
Group: Components
Model level: iView
For more information about building layered iViews, see How to . . . Create Layered iViews in the SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Modeler's Guide.
Layers are configured as part of the Portal iView model component. The following table describes the properties and attributes that are relevant to configuring the layers only:
Group |
Property |
Attribute |
Description |
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Layers |
Navigation control |
None |
Standard layers are used, without tabs or wizard steps (see Using Standard Layers in the SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Modeler's Guide) |
Tab strip |
Labeled tabs are used to enable the user to navigate between layers |
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Wizard |
Numbered and labeled boxes are used as steps and optional substeps to navigate between layers |
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Accordion |
A stack of collapsible panels is used to display and hide the information in each layer |
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Link list |
A horizontal row of link controls, like tabs, is used to navigate between layers |
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Link tree |
A hierarchical tree of collapsible/expandable link controls is used to display the content of the layers to the right of the tree |
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Default layer |
For standard layers (None as Navigation control), the Layer Name (from the table at the bottom of the task panel) that indicates the first layer to be displayed |
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Default step |
For a wizard, the Step Name (from the table at the bottom of the task panel) that indicates the first layer to be displayed |
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Default tab |
For tab strips, link lists and link trees, the Tab Name (from the table at the bottom of the task panel) that indicates the first layer to be displayed |
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Default panel |
For accordions, the Panel Name (from the table at the bottom of the task panel) that indicates the first layer to be displayed |
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Transition effect |
[none] |
The next layer is displayed directly, without animated effects |
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Slide (horizontal) |
Slide in from left |
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Slide (vertical) |
Slide in from top |
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Swap (horizontal) |
Swap horizontally |
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Swap (vertical) |
Swap vertically |
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Swivel |
Swivel in/out |
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Wipe (horizontal) |
Wipe horizontally |
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Wipe (vertical) |
Wipe vertically |
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Fade In/Out |
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Zoom In/Out |
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Roadmap steps |
Show all steps |
For wizards, displays both main and substeps |
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Show main steps |
For wizards, displays only main steps |
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Table at bottom |
# |
For all types of layers, the layer ID number |
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For design purposes only, highlights the selected layer |
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Layer Name |
Label of a standard layer (None) |
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Tab Name |
For tab strips, link lists and link trees, the layer name, displayed in the tab |
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Step Name |
For wizards, the label of the step displayed below the box |
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Step Label |
For wizards, the number displayed in the box |
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Panel Name |
For accordions, the label of the layer displayed in the panel |