Creating component designs
Create a basic design for your new component type
Overview
When you want to create component items you need to base the items on a component design.
The basic Alloy component design includes the following set of interfaces that allow you to create components.
Creating a component design
To create a component design use the following procedure:
Note
Depending on your permission settings, you may not be able to create designs. Contact your administrator for assistance.
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Go to the Designer module and select Create design.
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Select the Component type from the list of design types.
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Complete the design form, see Creating designs.
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Confirm settings in the left panel and select Create.
The completed design is displayed in the right panel. A basic component design has the following attributes associated with it.
- You should now customise the design by adding attributes to the design, which can then be used to create component items.