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Using Local Text Block Events
Chapter 7:Using Events
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Adding a Data Change event (2): ‘Hiding’ a text block
This example explains how to use a Data Change event to ‘hide’ a text block.
In Chapter 8, using the model environment as an example, we explain how to
create and fill fields with text extracted from the ‘Travel History’ text block. We
then explain how to use those fields to generate a chart. The chart that is generated
then represents the information contained in the Travel History text block.
create and fill fields with text extracted from the ‘Travel History’ text block. We
then explain how to use those fields to generate a chart. The chart that is generated
then represents the information contained in the Travel History text block.
As there is no longer any need to keep the Travel History text block on view, it can
be ‘hidden’ by using a Data Change event. (Hiding a text block from view removes
clutter and, in this case, avoids unnecessary duplication of information.)
be ‘hidden’ by using a Data Change event. (Hiding a text block from view removes
clutter and, in this case, avoids unnecessary duplication of information.)
To hide the text block, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
With the Edit tool selected, if you target and click on a text block, the cursor
always jumps to the first line and column of the block.
always jumps to the first line and column of the block.
2.
Target the ‘Travel History’
text block and click. The
cursor will be placed at the
first line and first column
of the text block.
text block and click. The
cursor will be placed at the
first line and first column
of the text block.
1.
Select the Edit tool.