[fusion-users] Non-visual widgets

[Mike Adair]

Jackie Ng wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I want to do is to be able to execute some javascript in response to a map selection event, but I want to be able to do this without hacking each fusion template, so I thought some kind of widget similar to Invoke Script in functionality would do the trick, but I was wondering:
>
> a) Is it possible to create widgets that have no visual appearance?
>   
Yes, the Maptip widget might be an example of this.  It does have some 
visual output but there is no buttons or anything to start/stop it.

> b) If so, how do these get associated with the ApplicationDefinition? Is there MapGuide Studio support for this? Or would I have to manually edit the XML.
>   
You would put it in the AppDef, with a <Type> that corresponds to what 
you called the widget, e.g. Fusion.Widget.MyWidgetType would have <Type> 
set to MyWidgetType.  For the <Name> element, I think you need a 
corresponding HTML element in your template, but that can be an empty 
hidden element.  Paul can correct me if I'm wrong about that.

I don't think there is support for this in Studio so you would have to 
code that by hand in your AppDef.


Mike

> - Jackie
>   

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