Displaying Values from an Add-in

If a programmer has created an add-in to generate values for data cards, you can add edit boxes that read those values.

Before you begin: A programmer must create the add-in that will supply values to the data card. Before configuring the card, contact the programmer for the following information:
  • Add-in parameters that will be passed to the card.
  • The input class ID (CLSID) of the add-in.
  1. Click Edit or select Edit > Mode > Edit.
  2. Click the card where you want to locate the edit box.
  3. In the Edit-box properties pane, click Controlled by add-in and specify the Add-in parameter that will be passed to the card.
    The Default value and Input formula sections of the Edit-box properties pane are hidden.

    The edit box on the card remains blank.

  4. Optional: Optionally, complete the Validation area as described in step 4 of Adding an Edit Box.
  5. Optional: Optionally, select one or moreFlags, as described in step 5 of Adding an Edit Box.
  6. Display the Card Properties pane by clicking an open area of the card.
  7. To include the add-in, under Add-ins, select or type the Input class ID (CLSID) that is specified in the add-in.
  8. Click Save or File > Save.