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This page is for installers or application designers who want import additional packages provided for PhixFlow.
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Overview

Template Packages supplied by PhixFlow only need to be installed when:

  • PhixFlow is installed for the first time.
  • the package has never been installed before.

PhixFlow provides additional palettes that you can use when designing an application, these are held on Template Packages. Each palette contains a set of template layouts that you can drag 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 a Template Package and /wiki/spaces/HELP100/pages/9106726483.

A package is a way to share resources between PhixFlow applications; see Understanding Template Packages. Template packages include a palette and default design configuration for your application.


Warning

Template packages only need to be installed once.

When you install a package on an instance of PhixFlow, the files and data it contains overwrites any existing files with the same name. This means you could lose any changes or customisation you have made

.For theme palettes, we recommend they are only installed once
  • Download the desired Template Package(s)

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    Installing Template Packages

    Video Guide. todo Anthony

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    Downloads

    • Theme 1 for version 9.0.0 todo-Fiona Password: Theme1
    • Theme 2 for version 9.0.0 todo-Fiona Password: Theme2
    • Theme 2.1 for version 9.0.0 todo-Fiona Password: Theme2

    Summary of the Video Instructions

    1. Navigate to the Learning Centre, in the download section click on Serene Grey - Configuration to download it.
    2. From the 
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    2. Navigate to the
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    1. downloaded template package and select it. Click OK
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    3. When prompted, leave the password field blank
    4. Click ok and PhixFlow imports the package
    5. The package is now available on your system but must be associated to your application.

    Associating Packages to an Application

    New Applications using Template Packages

    When creating a new application, PhixFlow will prompt you for which Template Package you wish to add to your application. PhixFlow then automatically configures your application to use this Template Package..

    The packages are encrypted and password protected. When prompted, enter the password for the them and

     

    Existing Application (and Adding Additional Packages)

    When you have an existing application, to add a package to the application:

    1. Open the Application's 
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      1. This can be achieved by right-clicking on the application in the repository and selecting 
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    dialog_finish_dialog_finishOptionally, configure PhixFlow to use the palette by default. If you already have a default palette, check that everyone wants to use the new palette as the system default.
  • 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
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      , scroll down to the Packages section 
    . PhixFlow imports the package.
    1. Click Image Added Packages to list all the packages in the repository.
    2. Drag packages into this list.
    3. The package is now associated to your Application.
      1. Note this only creates an association which makes the resources in the package available to your application. If you want this a template package to be the default setup for you application contact PhixFlow Support.


    Tip

    To remove a package from the list, use the toolbar button

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    Configure PhixFlow to use the Template Package

    1. Set the template package as the default for the application:
      • Either, when creating an application, select the template from the list. PhixFlow automatically configures your application to use its palette
      • Or, to change the default palette for your application, go to  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.
      • and select the palette you require

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