{"id":29373,"date":"2018-05-18T12:19:31","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T04:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/help\/?page_id=29373"},"modified":"2024-06-06T11:55:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T03:55:13","slug":"using-the-text-input","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oihelp.corporate.ifs.com\/help\/p2-explorer\/using-the-page-controls\/using-the-text-input\/","title":{"rendered":"Using the Text Input"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article applies to versions 4.5.2 and later of IFS OI Explorer.<\/p>\n

Overview<\/h2>\n

The Text Input control is available for the user to type a value (number or text) which is used to update a variable. This variable is used elsewhere on the page, often to filter a dataset query that populates a data table or chart.<\/p>\n

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When the page is opened, the Text Input control shows either the variable value (if this has a default), or the control's hint text (if it has one), otherwise just the words: 'Text Input...'.<\/p>\n

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In this example, the user types a number to limit the entities shown in the chart. Only those whose total downtime hours for the period are greater than the user-captured Text Input number appear in the chart.<\/p>\n

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Working with the Text Input Control<\/h2>\n

Showing the Hint<\/h3>\n

Hover over the control to see the hint.<\/p>\n

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Entering the Text<\/h3>\n

Type in text to update a variable. The hint, as well as the general context, should let you know whether to type text or a number.<\/p>\n

In the example below, it's clear that you should type text<\/em> into the control:<\/p>\n

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Note: <\/strong> If the variable contains a value, you need to overwrite this. If the text is just showing a hint, then this clears as you click into the control.<\/p>\n

Watch the video to see how the entered downtime hours limit determines which entities appear in the downtime hours chart (based on their downtime hours).<\/p>\n\r\n\t\r\n\t

Sharing the Page<\/h3>\n

When you share the page, the value you have entered into a Text Input is retained when the page is opened from the share link.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Text Input control is available for you to type a value (number or text) which is used to update a variable. This variable is used elsewhere on the page, often to filter a dataset query that populates a data table or chart.<\/p>\n

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