Working with Forms

Create a custom form to set up the requirements for new versions of the model.

1. Select a model you have set up for DriveWorksXpress.
2. Open the Form pane.
3. Click Add.
4. Enter a Name for the control, for example, Drawn By.
   The tooltip disappears and the background of the name panel changes to white when you finish your entry.
5. Select a Type and enter required parameters:
   • Text Box
   • Numeric Text Box: Enter Minimum Value and Maximum Value
   • Drop Down: Enter Options separated by returns
   • Spin Button: Enter Minimum Value, Maximum Value, and Increment
   • Check Box
6. Check Required if a value must be entered to complete the form. (Spin buttons and check boxes are required by default.)
7. Click and repeat Steps 3 through 6 for each additional control.
8. Test the form.

1. Select an item on the form.
2. Click Edit or Delete.
3. To change the order of the items in the form, click or .
4. Click to go to the Rules pane.

1. Open the Form pane.
2. Add entries to the form.
3. Click Test.
4. Enter values in the form.
   A tooltip and a highlighted background indicate that a field is required.

   The background changes to white when you enter a valid value.

5. When you are finished testing, click to create rules.

1. Click Set Defaults.
   You must be in test mode to set defaults.
2. Enter values.
3. Click to create rules.