"UIHint" : UIHint.COLLAPSE_ARRAY_ITEMS - Help returning the definition?

MichaelPascoe

I'm trying to add a button that collapses the array items when needed. I'm still learning how to create functions and return definitions.

What is a good way to return the definition of: "UIHint" : UIHint.COLLAPSE_ARRAY_ITEMS
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/0fd0d47d9fced5bd2f4e9a65/w/bc8c5451b55eed1b1f21d5c8/e/fa063cc724c97cce5e5faac2

Thanks!

Alex_Kempen

As far as I'm aware, there isn't a way to collapse or expand arrays using editing logic, only fill in parameters inside them. You could do things like conditionally adding or removing array items (by adding on to the array), but I'm not sure whether that's useful for your application.

If you do want to use editing logic to work with arrays, I would recommend using my arrayParamterChange functions here to help determine when to run sub sections of your code and prevent errors during runtime.

If you're interested in learning more about functions, then you may benefit from reading through my intro to functions guide here. Editing logic essentially returns the definition but with some things rearranged (or not). The benefit of doing stuff in the editing logic (as opposed to, say, the feature body itself), is that the changed editing logic definition is filled into the feature's UI, allowing the user to make further changes as they see fit.

Alex_Kempen

As far as I'm aware, there isn't a way to collapse or expand arrays using editing logic, only fill in parameters inside them. You could do things like conditionally adding or removing array items (by adding on to the array), but I'm not sure whether that's useful for your application.

If you do want to use editing logic to work with arrays, I would recommend using my arrayParamterChange functions here to help determine when to run sub sections of your code and prevent errors during runtime.

If you're interested in learning more about functions, then you may benefit from reading through my intro to functions guide here. Editing logic essentially returns the definition but with some things rearranged (or not). The benefit of doing stuff in the editing logic (as opposed to, say, the feature body itself), is that the changed editing logic definition is filled into the feature's UI, allowing the user to make further changes as they see fit.

MichaelPascoe

This is great info, thanks @Alex_Kempen!