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Every wizard has a similar look-and-feel based on the wizard framework. The following is an example of a wizard, and how it is displayed in the portal:

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Every wizard has the following parts:

  • Wizard Tabs: One tab is displayed for each open wizard. The title depends on the purpose of the wizard, and is set by the component that launches the wizard.

  • Wizard and Pane Titles: Set by the wizard component and each pane.

  • Step Counter: The pane's position within the current wizard.

  • Pane Contents: The user interface defined by the AbstractWizardPane class for the current pane.

  • Toolbar: A set of buttons for navigating between panes in the wizard. The toolbar contains the following buttons:

    • Cancel: Close the wizard without taking any action.

    • Back: Go back to the previous pane.

    • Next: Go to the next pane.

    • Finish: Close the wizard and take any necessary action based on the input in the wizard. You must define the actions in a non-visible pane to which you navigate after Finish is clicked.