In Vizlib Toolbar, you can use dimensions to add to the Element List.
Note on Colors: If you want to change any color settings, you'll use the color picker. You can find a complete guide to using the color picker here.
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Choose Input - Dimension
To add a dimension in Vizlib Toolbar, go the Choose Input setting and select Dimension from the dropdown (Figure 1). You'll create a new element in the property panel Element List.
Figure 1: Choose Input
Dimension - Output Type
When you open the new element settings, you'll see the dimension name and a choice of 4 output types - Selection Bar, Dropdown, Image and Calendar (Figure 2). Click on the Output Type you want to use to select it (in Figure 2 the calendar is selected).
Figure 2: Output Type
Selection Bar
The selection bar Label Settings (Figure 3) allow you to enter a Label Expression, choose to override the global Layout Settings, display a List Label, and select a Label Position. If you choose to Override global settings, you can also set the label Font color with the color picker, and choose the Font family, Font style, and Font size.
If you choose a Responsive Font size, the font will change size if the toolbar object is re-sized.
Figure 3: Selection Bar Label
The Padding Settings (Figure 4) allows control over the padding both above and below and to the sides of the values in the selection bar.
Figure 4: Selection Bar padding settings
The Selection Bar Settings (Figure 5) contain controls for the Button type, selection bar Orientation, a choice of whether to Wrap the selection bar items, set a Value Width, and select the vertical and horizontal Alignment.
Figure 5: Selection Bar Settings
Sorting settings (Figure 6) allows all the normal settings for sort. Note that for selection bar very often the "Sort by state" should be disabled. This is particularly true when using Quick Selection option.
Figure 6: Sorting Settings
Quick selection option (Figure 7) allows an alternative mode of selection where confirmation is not needed after selecting values. (This is particularly useful in selection bar mode but if you prefer to not show the more advanced options for selections it can be used in dropdowns too.)
Figure 7: Quick Selection
Dropdown
Dropdown Label Settings (Figure 5) allow you to enter a Label Expression, display a List Label, and select a Label Position. You can also set the label Font color with the color picker, and choose the Font family, Font style, and Font size. If you choose a Responsive Font size, the font will change size if the toolbar object is re-sized.
Figure 5: Dropdown Label
The Dropdown Settings (Figure 6) allow you to choose a Max dropdown height, set a dynamic or customized Dropdown width, select a Cell height, and choose the Alignment for the dropdown items.
Figure 6: Dropdown Settings
Quick selection option (Figure 7) allows an alternative mode of selection where confirmation is not needed after selecting values. (This is particularly useful in selection bar mode but if you prefer to not show the more advanced options for selections it can be used in dropdowns too.)
Figure 7: Quick Selection
Image
Image Label Settings (Figure 8) allow you to enter a Label Expression, choose to override the global Layout Settings, display a List Label, and select the Label Position. You can also set the label Font color with the color picker, and choose the Font family, Font style, and Font size. If you choose a Responsive Font size, the font will change size if the toolbar object is re-sized.
Figure 8: Image Label
The Image Settings (Figure 9) allow you to select an Image Source, choose the Orientation, whether to Wrap the image, and choose a dynamic or fixed Size. You can also set the image Height and Width using the sliders.
Figure 9: Image Settings
You can also choose a Stretch Image option and select the Image Alignment (Figure 10).
Figure 10: Stretch and Alignment
Calendar
Calendar Label Settings (Figure 11) allow you to enter a Label Expression, choose to override the global Layout Settings, display a List Label, and choose a Label Position. You can also set the label Font color with the color picker, and choose the Font family, Font style, and Font size. If you choose a Responsive Font size, the font will change size if the toolbar object is re-sized.
Figure 11: Calendar Label
Calendar Settings (Figure 12) allow you to choose a Picker Type (from Single Picker, Range Picker, Always one date and Always one range) and customize a Date format mode, choosing to display Month/Year dropdowns. If you use date ranges, you can add Custom Ranges (entering a Reference date) and set the Object alignment.
Figure 12: Calendar Settings
Actions (Figure 13) can be added in text and button visualizations.
Figure 13: Actions
Bookmarks (Figure 14) can be added in selection bars and dropdowns.
Figure 14: Calendar Settings
Line objects (Figure 15) can at any time to help with separation of objects in the design.
Figure 15: Line Object