Resource name question

[Stv]

Just a quickie

When an npc character sheet is in edit mode what is the resource name of the text entry boxes (the ones with the nice border around them), I can't figure out what they are called so I can implement a new text entry box.

Cheers, Steve.

[superteddy57]

If you are referring to the template used, then most cases they are string_column and string_columnh. The difference is the one that ends in h will hide if no data is contained in the box.

[Stv]

Awesome, just what I needed.

Thank you

[Stv]

Is there a reference document that shows what attributes a string_column has ?

Cheers, Steve.

[superteddy57]

No, expanded CoreRPG templates are not in the refdoc and that is why I keep CoreRPG unpacked to search for various templates that are available. The refdoc will contain information on the base elements.

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/refdoc/stringcontrol.xcp

[Stv]

That explains my lack of search success, I had no idea it was not a 'base' Fantasygrounds template
Great pointer superteddy

Cheers, Steve.

[superteddy57]

Great guideline is if it's not named in the refdoc, it's an expanded template in the ruleset. Start with CoreRPG and move onto the layered ruleset.

[Stv]

That is something I'll bear in mind from now on, it may stop my incessant idiot questions

Cheers, Steve.

[Stv]

Ignore the previous post, idiot question incoming

Is there an existing template for a single line textbox? i.e. one that doesn't create a 2nd line if the enter key is pressed while in text entry.

Cheers, Steve.

[superteddy57]

This is where the fun bit comes in. When you see a template that you like and want to change it see how it's originally set up.

<template name="string_column">
<basicstring>
<anchored>
<top parent="columnanchor" anchor="bottom" relation="relative" offset="7" />
<left offset="97" />
<right offset="-5" />
</anchored>
<multilinespacing>20</multilinespacing>
</basicstring>
</template>

This is where you get to tinker with it. Try copying this template and then creating a new template and calling it something unique. Then I would start by removing the <multilinespacing> tag. This may remove the ability of it to to a return and continue with a single line of text.