VISIBLE property
Rule-base display and hiding of input components
Input or design components can be visible or hidden using rules. The expression <PROPERTY source="gadget" name="VISIBLE"/> can be used for the definition of a precondition, in the value determination area and in the handling instruction area of the rule definition and displays or hides (for example in the area handling instruction) the component in the form (depending on a particular condition).
With the help of the attribute VISIBLE, for example, a rule can be defined that displays an input component, depending on the editorial language or the store type in which the form is opened.
The following applies:
- If an input component's VISIBLE property is not defined within a rule definition, it will always be shown in the form.
- If the input component's VISIBL property is defined within a rule definition, it will only be shown when the condition defined in the rule applies. The component will be hidden in all other cases
(see example: Hiding input components in certain content areas).
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Using rules to display and hide form elements is not a security model for protecting data and content from unauthorized access. The rules only serve to make forms easier to read and assist in editorial work. |
Examples
- Displaying or hiding form elements depending on the editor group
- Displaying or hiding form elements depending on the 'Generate section in the output' setting
- Displaying or hiding form elements depending on the 'Page fully translated' setting
- Displaying or hiding form elements depending on the project language
- Displaying or hiding form elements depending on the editing environment (SiteArchitect or ContentCreator)
- Displaying or hiding form elements depending on the content area in which the form is opened
- Displaying or hiding form elements depending on the selected value of a selection list
- Displaying or hiding password protected form areas
- Displaying form elements only when opening the form in the page store