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Intelligent Objects
MicroGDS 11 introduces the concept of Intelligent Objects. This is the ability to execute an ADK function in response to changes to the MicroGDS object. This allows you to, for example, update external data, alter the object's appearance or perform validation. The association of ADK functions to objects is controlled through the use of Schemas and Object/Drawing styles.
Schema changes
In addition to being able to associate a set of mnemonics with an object through a Schema, those mnemonics can now be given a default value. However, the default values will only be available if an Object has an explicitly associated Schema (Object Style).
The Schema will also allow you to define a .NET assembly which contains the functions to be called by the relevant editing events.
Object Styles
A new property has been added to Objects. The Object Style forms an explicit association between an Object and a Schema. The Schema can be selected from the list of all Schemas that match the object name, but once set, the association remains even if the Object is renamed. Once associated, the mnemonics in the Schema will take on any defined default values.
In addition to the above, if the Schema contains an associated .NET assembly which contains the appropriate functions, the functions will be called whenever the Object is copied, moved or edited.
Drawing Styles
In the same way that an Object can have an Object Style, a View can now have a Drawing Style. This is an explicit association between a View and a Window Schema. As with Objects, Views can take on default values for the Schema Mnemonics and call the associated .NET functions whenever the View is edited or the selection is changed.
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