Defining Layouts

Multi-panel view assemblies are implemented without frames, using a CSS and JavaScript-based Layout Manager.

layout.bmp

The layouts are declared using XML format (as an extension to AXVW format). An individual layout can contain up to 5 regions: north, south, east, west, and center. Regions that are not specified will not be displayed. Many options for the look and behavior of individual regions can be defined in the layout.

layout2.bmp

This example uses three regions and a few sizing and behavior options for each one:

<layout type="borderLayout" id="mainLayout">
<north initialSize="160" minSize="140" maxSize="260" split="false"/>
<west initialSize="240" minSize="100" maxSize="340" split="true"/>
<center autoScroll="true"/>
</layout>


Use the layout manager