Adding an entity to a form - Dynamic Log Book 4.0

Dynamic Log Book Plugin Guide 4.0

Applies to
Dynamic Log Book 4.0
Last updated
2021-11-09
Content type
Guides > Plugin and extension guides
Language
English
Product
Dynamic Log Book
Version
4.0

To link a form to an entity, you must add a field that allows you to select the entity.

Before you begin

Create a form.

Procedure

  1. In the fields toolbar, click the Entity () button, then click the area of the form where you want to add it.
  2. Click the edit () button beside the field.
  3. In the Field properties dialog box, customize the field:
    Name
    Enter a name for the image.
    Entity types
    Click the Entity types button, then select the entity types that you want to be able to select in the form and click OK.
    Bind to the triggered source
    When this option is selected, the entity related to the event that triggers the form will be automatically identified in the field.
    Color and border
    Choose colors to fill the field and for the border of the field, as well as the thickness of the border.
    Text
    Select the color of the text, alignment, size, characteristics, and font.
    Searchable
    Select whether forms can be searched for by entity in the Dynamic Log Book report task in Security Desk.
  4. Close the dialog box.
  5. Click Apply.
    Tip: Add a label beside the field to indicate that it should be populated with an entity.