This page is for installers or application designers who want import additional packages provided for PhixFlow.
Installing additional packages is part of the initial configuration of a new instance of PhixFlow. For a summary of what else to configure, with links to the relevant pages, see the Administration topic.
Overview
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Overview
Template Packages supplied by PhixFlow , you only need to install thembe installed when:
- when you install PhixFlow is installed for the first time.
- if the package has never been installed on an existing instance.
After an upgrade, do not re-install packages.
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Installing Palettes using Template Packages
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PhixFlow provides additional palettes that you can use when designing an application, these are held on Template Packages. Each palette contains a set of ready-made components template layouts that you can drag in onto a screen to create forms and buttons with a consistent look-and-feel; see About Template Packages. For a demonstration that uses Template Package 1, see /wiki/spaces/HELP100/pages/9106736940. For information about using Template Package 2 (also known as Theme 2), see Using Theme 2a Template Package and /wiki/spaces/HELP100/pages/9106726483.This video shows how to install a Template Palette using Theme 2 as an example.
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Installing Template Packages
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Summary of the Video Instructions
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Summary of the Video Instructions
- Download the desired Template Package(s)
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- Either set the palette as the default for the entire system by selecting it in System Configuration → General Settings → Default Component Palette. All the applications you create will use Template Package Theme 2 automatically. You can still use tiles and components from other palettes.
- Or set the palette for a specific application by selecting it in the application properties → Basic Settings → Default Component Palette. Use this option if you want to use different palettes with different applications.
- Note for version 9.0 and up, when creating an application you will be prompted for your preferred Template Package and a wizard will guide you through the settings.
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