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. In the DriveWorksXpress Task Pane, click Form .
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. Select Required if a value must be entered to complete the form. (Spin buttons and check boxes are required by default.)
7. Click Create and repeat Steps 3 through 6 for each additional control.
8. Click Test to 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 .

1. In the DriveWorksXpress Task Pane, click 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 Design to create rules.

1. Click Test .
2. Enter values.
3. Click Set Defaults.