Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
Naming the Application
After selecting the Database application option, you're prompted for details of the application, as shown in Figure
5-10
.
The application ID, although automatically created, can be manually set here. Application IDs must be unique across
the entire instance of APEX, so it's best to leave the ID set to the number APEX has assigned.
Figure 5-10.
Entering the application properties
The Name value is what you use to identify the application inside the builder and is used as the title of the
application. The Schema select list exists for workspaces that have been granted access to more than one database
schema, and it allows you to choose which schema you want your application to use as its “parse as” schema.
The Create Options select list lets you specify how you wish to create the application. The options are as follows:
•
Start from Scratch
: This option simply takes you to the next step in the wizard, which allows
you to manually create pages.
•
Include Home Page
: This option automatically creates a blank Home page that acts as the
parent for any other pages you create using the wizard. It also includes a list region that
provides navigation to any of the subpages that are created.
•
Use Previously Created Application Design Model
: This option allows you to use a previously
created and saved application definition. If a design model is available, this option lets you
skip several steps in the wizard, taking the design model's defaults for many of the application
property values.
User Interface:
This option allows you to select the primary interface for the application.
If the application is being designed primarily for use via standard PC browsers, select
Desktop. If you're creating an application aimed at mobile users, select jQuery Mobile
Smartphone.
At this point, continue with creating your application by entering a name as follows:
Enter
Help Desk
for the
Name
, make sure your
Schema
is set correctly, select
Include
Home Page
for
Create Options
, set
User Interface
to
Desktop
, and then click
Next
.
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