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LESSON 10: CUSTOMIZING THE USER INTERFACE

Learning Objectives

Recall methods used for customizing the user interface.
• Explain how to add an additional column to a grid using Column Chooser.
• Summarize how to create user defined fields.
• Explain how to use the Layout Manager.

Column Chooser
The Column Chooser contains any additional columns that may not be displayed in the
default layout of a grid. It gives you the ability to change the font size for the header
(labels) and rows (data). You can add a standard column or a custom column.

Activity 10.1 – Work with the Column Chooser

In this activity, you will add an additional column to a grid.

Activity Steps

Part 1: Add a Standard Column
1. Navigate to Project Management > Project Planning. The Project Planning
applet opens.
2. Type 20210000 in the Project Lookup field.
3. Press Enter. The Hypoch Park Pedestrian Bridge project information displays.
4. Select the Column Chooser (gear) icon in the Project grid. The Column
Chooser window opens.
5. Select the Show check box for Labor Allocated Hours.
6. Type Alloc Hrs in the Label Override field for Labor Allocated Hours.

Part 2: Review Custom Columns
1. Select the Custom Columns tab.
2. Review the information that is needed for creating a custom column.
3. Hover mouse over the Formula cell in the Cus_Calc_ETC column.
4. Select the Formula (Sigma symbol) icon in the Cus_Calc_ETC column. The
Formula Builder window opens. Here you can build a formula for a custom
column.
5. Select the Cancel button.
6. Select the OK button. The Alloc Hrs column is added.

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