topic Re: Copy text from interface in Libraries & objects

Copy text from interface

JGoode — Wed, 02 May 2018 15:31:14 GMT

Hello,

I was wondering if it was possible to copy text from an interface as I want to add a link that people can copy and paste into their browser. I know I can create a text variable and then use that as an infield so they can't change the text but this comes with an arrow for the dropdown box which I don't want. Is it possible to either remove the arrow or use a different type of infield to display the text.

Thanks!

Re: Copy text from interface

Palawat — Wed, 02 May 2018 16:12:11 GMT

I'm not sure if you can copy text directly from the UI. But you can use ui_button or ui_pict_button and set the type to ui_link for URL.

Also, you can open the GDL Ref. Guide and search "ui_button" for more info.

HTH.

Re: Copy text from interface

JGoode — Wed, 02 May 2018 16:22:21 GMT

Palawat wrote:
I'm not sure if you can copy text directly from the UI. But you can use ui_button or ui_pict_button and set the type to ui_link for URL.

Also, you can open the GDL Ref. Guide and search "ui_button" for more info.

HTH.

Yeah I know I can have a link, which I do have. However I want a back-up link that can be copy and pasted in case the button doesn't work for whatever reason. I've got a temporary solution as it is but I was just after the "perfect" solution for it.

Thanks!

Re: Copy text from interface

Palawat — Wed, 02 May 2018 16:53:15 GMT

I see. Having a back-up plan is always a good thing.

Hope you find the solution you're looking for.

Re: Copy text from interface

Barry Kelly — Thu, 03 May 2018 01:26:42 GMT

JGoode wrote:
Hello,

I know I can create a text variable and then use that as an infield so they can't change the text but this comes with an arrow for the dropdown box which I don't want. Is it possible to either remove the arrow or use a different type of infield to display the text.

If the text parameter has a VALUE list with just the one option, it will not be editable but it will have the arrow.

If that text parameter does not have a VALUE list of options then it will not have the arrow.
But the problem is that it will then be editable by the user.
You can 'fix' that by adding .... PARAMETERS your_text_parameter = "your_text_value".
The user can still change it but it will always change back to what it should be.

Not sure if this helps.

Barry.