Expand and Collapse buttons can be implemented on views to manage categorized documents (see Figure 14.2). When implemented on views, all view categories are expanded or collapsed similarly to sections on a documentas illustrated in the previous section. These buttons provide a user-friendly method to manage the display of information.
Figure 14.2. Categorized view with Expand and Collapse buttons
How It Works
Sections are expanded and collapsed using the built-in Formula Language commands ViewCollapseAll and ViewExpandAll. These commands are typically added to action buttons. When users click the button, all sections on the document expand or collapse. If there are no sections on the view, the buttons will have no effect when clicked.
Implementation
To implement this solution, create two action buttons called Expand and Collapse on the view. Insert the following formula to collapse the sections.
@Command([ViewCollapseAll])
Insert this formula to expand all sections on a view.
@Command([ViewExpandAll])
An Introduction to the Lotus Domino Tool Suite
Getting Started with Designer
Navigating the Domino Designer Workspace
Domino Design Elements
An Introduction to Formula Language
An Introduction to LotusScript
Fundamentals of a Notes Application
Calendar Applications
Collaborative Applications
Reference Library Applications
Workflow Applications
Web Applications
Design Enhancements Using LotusScript
Design Enhancements Using Formula Language
View Enhancements
Sample Agents
Miscellaneous Enhancements and Tips for Domino Databases
Data Management
Security
Application Deployment and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Appendix A. Online Project Files and Sample Applications
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