Input Builder

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What is the Input Builder?

The input builder is used to create the manual entry pages in DGS. All data that must be input manually will be done so using an input. It is located in the [tree]( ) of all sites.

User needs to have InputBuilder permission to access the Input Builder.

If it does not show up then the required permissions have not been set.

Input Builder Body

Creating an input yields one “Main” field. This field is where all content including SubInputs will be placed.

Input Builder ToolBar

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A list of each button and it's function is below :

Icon	Name	Description
	Test	Using this button allows testing of what has been made in the Report Builder. Once pressed, it is replaced with a close button which cancels testing and returns to the builder.
	Save	Use of this button saves all changes made to the report.
	Export	Using this button Exports the report into a .vwr file.
	Import	Using this button imports, a .vwr file into the builder.
	Snap to Grid	Using this button allows each field to snap to the Grid on the builder section. When it is highlighted blue it is turned on.
	Show Grid	Using this button shows or hides the grid. When the button is highlighted blue the grid will show.
	Switch to Intersect selection mode	Using this button allows to switch between intersection selection mode and full selection mode.
	Page zoom	Using this button allows to zoom into the report builder page.
	Search Report	Use of this button allows for a search to the entire report (Query, Data fields, Labels) for specific lines/words.
	SQL Editor	Using this button allows us to go in the query window to create, modify and delete query for the report.
	Cut	Use of this button cuts the current selected field and copies it to the clipboard.
	Copy	Use of this button copies the current selected field to the clipboard.
	Paste	Use of this button pastes what is currently copied to the clipboard.
	Undo	Use of this button reverses the last change made. Can be used multiple times.
	Redo	This button steps forward after going back too far with undo.
	Apply style to Selected	This button applies all of the same styles of one field to another field.
	Align Left	Use of this button aligns all boxes left sides.
	Align Center (Horizontal)	Use of this button aligns all boxes centers Horizontally.
	Align Right	Use of this button aligns all boxes rights.
	Align Top	Use of this button aligns the tops of all boxes selected.
	Align Middle (Vertical)	Use of this button aligns all boxes centers vertically
	Align Bottom	Use of this button aligns the bottoms of all boxes selected.
	Same width	Makes all selected boxes the same width.
	Same height	Makes all selected boxes the same height.
	Same size	Makes all selected boxes the same size.
	Equal horizontal spacing	Makes all selected boxes the same distance apart horizontally.
	Increase horizontal spacing	Makes all selected boxes distance increase between them horizontally.
	Decrease horizontal spacing	Makes all selected boxes distance decrease between them horizontally.
	Equal vertical spacing	Makes all selected boxes the same distance apart vertically.
	Increase Vertical Spacing	Makes all selected boxes distance increase between them vertically.
	Decrease vertical spacing	Makes all selected boxes distance decrease between them vertically.
	Group Selected	Group's the datatags and charts together.
	Ungroup	Ungroups the selected grouping.
	Bring to Front	Brings the selected field to the front layer of the report.
	Send to Back	Send the selected field to the back layer of the report.

Input Builder Tools / Data Fields / Inputs Tabs

The Input builder has Four Tabs, labelled as Tools, Data Fields, and Layers and Inputs.

Tools Tab

The tools tab has all the tools necessary to build the front end of the Input. Links to each tool and their use is below.

Icon	Name	Description
	Pointer	Used to point the cursor.
	Label	Used to Create Labels.
	Button	Used to create Buttons
	Column Sorter	Used to sort columns.
	Shape	Used to Create Shapes for the Input Screen.
	Line	Used to draw a Line.
	Image	Used to import images from the local system.
	Input	Used to create another Input page on the same Input Screen.
	Shift Selector	Used to insert a shift selector for the Input Screen.
	Filter List	Used to create a List.

Data Tags Tab

The data tags tab allows for easy access to items selected out in the query. Clicking and dragging one of the fields to the report will put the field on the builder. If the “Add Label” button is pressed, it will add a label with each datatag.

Layers Tab

The layer tags tab allows layering of the pages in the input screen.

Icon	Properties	Description
	Add Layer	Used to add a new Layer.
	Delete Layer	Used to Delete existing Layers.
	Edit Layer	Used to edit existing Layer.

Input Tab

Input Tabs displays the lists of input groups in the Input Screen.