CustomComponent

The CustomComponent option adds a completely user-defined section to your design.

When you select the “CustomComponent” SectionType on a properties screen, a CustomComponent frame appear.

Screen Item

Description

CustomComponent

CustomComponent file to use in this section. All CustomComponent files are stored in the bin directory in the program’s Deploy folder.

ContextType

You must identify the context of the record to display in this CustomComponent. PageContext is the most common, but you can also select a PageExpressionField or Expression.

PageExpressionField

If you select “PageExpressionField” in the ContextType field, you must select the PageExpressionField to use.

Expression

If you select “Expression” in the ContextType field, you must select the Expression to use.

Parameters

Enter the parameter values for the section. Select the ellipsis at the end of the field to access the Parameters screen. For information about how to define parameters, see Define Parameters.

ShowBorder

Visibility status of the section border: False = not visible; True = visible.

IsScrollable

Is a scroll bar include in the CustomComponent, allowing user to scroll through the form to view information: False = no scroll bar; True = scroll bar included.

A CustomComponent example in the program includes the Designation Hierarchies page in Fundraising.