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Applies to:

Basic elements

The following table summarizes the Winshuttle Composer Basic form elements.

  • View a list of elements by type (Basic, Helper, Advanced, Container) by clicking the links at right or in the Type column in the table below.
  • Click the name of an element to view more information about it.
  • See Element property descriptions for a description of various properties that can be configured for different elements.

 

View elements by Type

Element

Description

Button

A basic button that can be configured to trigger actions such as submitting a form, searching, and many other functions.

Checkbox

A check/uncheck box to show that an option has been selected.

 

Combo Box

Allow users to enter text or select from a list of scrollable options.

Date Picker

A calendar that can be used to select a date.

Drop Down

Provides a scrollable list of options for users to select from. Options can be manually configured, or the drop down can be connected to a data source to display specific data (a list of user names, for example).

E-Mail

A field in which the user enters Email address(es). Includes built-in syntax checking.

Label

A static Label with no input field.

Number

Allow users to enter numbers with built-in syntax checking.

Radio Button

Allow users to select from a mutually exclusive list of options.

Spacer

Add an Empty Column to the form's Layout.

Text Area

A field for users to enter multiple lines of information.

Text Box

A field for users to enter text into.