The Task UI Builder has a number of advanced features that can help building your assignments easier and more efficient. In this article, learn more about:
- Repeating a Layout
- Saving Elements To Your Library
- Copying the Task UI from Another Step
- Copying Instructions from Another Step
Repeating a Layout
Repeating a layout will dynamically generate the whole layout a set number of times. Each iteration will include every element within the layout. This means that if you have a layout with a heading, text area, and checkbox then all three of those elements will be repeated as a group.
To enable repeating layouts, click the square icon at the top right corner of the layout you would like to repeat.
On the modal, enter the number of times you would like the layout repeated.
Each time the layout is repeated every collect element must have a unique output. Therefore, you must include the syntax "#{count}" in the output name of any collect elements contained in the layout. This will automatically display the relevant number for the iteration of the layout. You can also type "#{count}" anywhere within the layout where you want a dynamic number to appear, including in display elements.
By default, these dynamic numbers will start at 1. However, you can choose to start with another number if you would like. To change the range, open the repeat layout settings and enter a new starting number in the numeric range for outputs field.
The layout will only appear once within the Task UI Builder. However, it will be displayed multiple times in WorkStation as well as in the preview screen. Additionally, the input and output names will be consolidated on the sidebar. To set repetitions on an input include [X-Y], with X being the first number in the series, and Y being the final number. For example enter keyword_[1-10] if you want inputs keyword_1, keyword_2, and so on up to keyword_10.
Saving Elements To Your Library
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Copying the Task UI from Another Step
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Copying Instructions from Another Step
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