Date and Time Fields

Design Console Overview 1-11 The Date Time window is displayed, as shown in Figure 1–7 : Figure 1–7 The Date Time Window 2. From the menu, select the month.

3. From the Date scroll box, select the year.

4. Click the date on the calendar.

5. From the Time box, select the time.

6. Click OK to save your changes.

The Date Time window closes. The field that you double-clicked in Step 1 now displays the date and time you selected. Click Cancel to exit without saving.

1.3.4 List

Lists have predefined values. When you click a list, its values are displayed. If the list contains more values that can be displayed at one time, then a vertical scroll bar is displayed to the right of the list. In Figure 1–8 , the Employee Type field is a list: Figure 1–8 The List Field When you select a value, the list is replaced by a field in which the selected value is displayed.

1.3.5 Notes Window

The Notes window enables you to enter supplemental information for a record. When used with adapters, this window also displays the code that the Design Console generated while compiling the adapter. For more information about adapters, see Chapter 2, Developing Adapters and Chapter 3, Using Adapters . 1-12 Oracle Fusion Middleware Developers Guide for Oracle Identity Manager To use the Notes window: 1. Select the required record.

2. Click Notes.

The Notes window is displayed, as shown in Figure 1–9 : Figure 1–9 The Notes Window 3. Enter information in the text area of the Notes window. 4. Click the icon that represents a man to store your information in the Notes window. Or, click Close to close the Notes window without saving. 5. From the Toolbar, click Save. The information you entered into the Notes window is saved.

1.3.6 Tabs on Forms

Most forms in the Design Console contain multiple tabs. The tabs are usually in the bottom of the form. The tabs display additional information about a record, for example, the users who are employed at an organization, as shown in Figure 1–10 . Note: In the following procedure, if the Notes button is red, the current record has a note. To view the note, click the button. You can enter supplemental information in this record. Each entry receives a unique date, time, and user stamp.