List View and Inline Editor
July 25, 2023
Introduction
List views, designed to resemble Excel-like interfaces, have always been the choice for stakeholders when it comes to viewing and updating model information. Whether it's the task of viewing and updating applications, managing data entities, or modifying requirements and use cases, the combination of list views and inline editors has consistently delivered the most sought-after user experience.
The List view and inline editor is enabled in all key model viewing capabilities of Prolaborate.
- Viewing artifacts (or child elements) of a package
- List of Elements listed based on charts and reports
This feature is available from Prolaborate V5 onwards.
List View and Inline Editor in Overview Page
Click on a package (or element) from the repository browser to view all the children in a list. The columns displayed will be based on the Form Designer configured and the MDG profile which is set as default for the user.
Note:
- When multiple stereotypes are listed under the selected package, the columns displayed will be based on the general properties applied. Use the stereotype dropdown to filter the list and display the columns based on the form designer configured for the selected stereotype.
Enable the Edit toggle to activate the inline editing of artifact properties. By default, the Edit toggle will be disabled.
Once enabled, user can edit the properties based on the Read/Write access set for each property in the Form Designer for the filtered stereotype.
To edit, click on a cell. If write access is given, the cells will be opened as an editable field.
Click the Tick icon to save the changes after editing. Click the Cross icon or Esc Key to discard the changes. On clicking the save icon, an alert will be displayed indicating the values are updated successfully. The changes will be saved automatically if the user clicks outside the cell.
Note:
When given Write access,
- All basic properties are editable except Basetype, Stereotype, Created Date, Modified Date and Linked Document.
- Edit is supported for specific tagged value types such as String, Enum, Boolean, Date, Memo, Integer, Float, Decimal and Double.
List View and Inline Editor in Charts
Editing properties inline is now introduced in Charts. In earlier versions, users had to click on each row and access the properties window to make edits, which could be time-consuming when updating multiple records. However, with the new feature, editing properties directly within a chart becomes much more convenient, especially for users who need to perform bulk edits.
Note:
- Properties editing in charts is supported in specific scenarios indicated as "yes" below.
| Charts Created Using | With MDG ON | With MDG OFF |
|---|---|---|
| Designer | Yes | N/A |
| Query | Yes | No |
After creating the chart using designer, click on a dissection of the chart to view its report. With MDG Based Report enabled during configuration, the columns displayed will be based on the form designer configured for the selected stereotype.
Enable the Edit toggle to activate the inline editing of artifact properties. By default, the Edit toggle will be disabled.
Once enabled, user can edit the properties based on the Read/Write access set for each property in the Form Designer for the filtered stereotype.
To edit, click on a cell. If write access is given, the cells will be opened as an editable field.
Click the Tick icon to save the changes after editing. Click the Cross icon or Esc Key to discard the changes. On clicking the save icon, an alert will be displayed indicating the values are updated successfully. The changes are saved automatically if the user clicks outside the cell.
Note:
When given Write access,
- All basic properties are editable except Basetype, Stereotype, Created Date, Modified Date and Linked Document.
- Edit is supported for specific tagged value types such as String, Enum, Boolean, Date, Memo, Integer, Float, Decimal and Double.
List View and Inline Editor in Reports
Indistinguishable from sub-reports in a chart, users can now edit properties within a report. This incredibly useful feature is particularly beneficial for teams that have defined reports based on conditions. In earlier versions users had to click on each row to edit properties via the properties window. This could get clunky when multiple records need an update. However, with the introduction of in-report editing, it becomes much more convenient to edit multiple records.
Note:
- Properties editing in reports is supported in specific scenarios indicated as "yes" below.
| With MDG ON | With MDG OFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Designer | Yes | N/A |
| Query | Yes | No |
| Query with Sub Report | No | No |
Maximize the report view or open the report in the detailed reports page by clicking the View All button to display the Edit toggle.
Enable the Edit toggle to activate the inline editing of artifact properties. By default, the Edit toggle will be disabled.
Once enabled, user can edit the properties based on the Read/Write access set for each property in the Form Designer for the filtered stereotype.
To edit, click on a cell. If write access is given, the cells will be opened as an editable field.
Click the Tick icon to save the changes after editing. Click the Cross icon or Esc Key to discard the changes. On clicking the save icon, an alert will be displayed indicating the values are updated successfully. The changes will be saved automatically if the user clicks outside the cell.
Note:
When given Write access,
- All basic properties are editable except Basetype, Stereotype, Created Date, Modified Date and Linked Document.
- Edit is supported for specific tagged value types such as String, Enum, Boolean, Date, Memo, Integer, Float, Decimal and Double.