Add columns to a table
Add columns to a table and configure each column.
By default, two columns are added where data type=String, and control type=Text. You can edit these columns and add new columns. To add a column perform the following steps:
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In the Properties panel of the table control, click the
Columns tab and click
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The New column dialog box is displayed.
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Configure the following properties for a column.
Name Description Display name
Display name that appears as column header at runtime. For example, Customer name.
Name
Name to identify the column header during mapping.
Note The name and display name can be the same.Align text
Sets the alignment for the column text. (Default: left-aligned)
Width (%)
Width of the column based on the percentage value. (Default: 50)
Enabled
Enables the column for editing at runtime. (Default: Selected)
Visible
Makes the column visible at runtime. (Default: Selected)
Data type
Data type for the column. The available options are:
- String
- Date
- Int16
- Int32
- Boolean
- Decimal
Type
Display data in a table using any of the following controls:
Note To display the data in a table at runtime, map the data to a table control using actions such as DB query, .NET Method or Redirect. - Click Save.