Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 11-1.
Websheet structure
There are five section types:
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Te x t
: Text sections contain text that is easily formatted. Links to other content and images are
embedded within the text by using very simple markup syntax.
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Navigation
: Navigation sections help you navigate through your hierarchy of pages. Creating
these sections requires very little thought or effort on your part. You can also set up navigation
within a long page by using section navigation.
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Data
: Data sections are used to display data in a row and column format that is similar to a
spreadsheet. There are two types of data sections: report and data grid. A report is used to
display read-only data from outside your websheet. Data grids are spreadsheet-like objects
that you build. You're responsible for defining the columns, adding data-entry business rules,
providing default values, and so on. If you've used spreadsheets, you'll find this work relatively
easy to do.
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Chart
: Chart sections are used to display graphs. Chart sections get their data from data
sections. You link a chart section to a data section by using a simple intuitive wizard.
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PL/SQL
: Users with PL/SQL knowledge can create PL/SQL sections and write their own code
against the associated schema. PL/SQL sections are available only if the websheet application
developer has enabled the Allow SQL and PL/SQL attribute on the Websheet Properties page.
