Configuring the Web Settings for the Demographic Information Control

It is up to each client to determine the appropriate location of this page, and to create the menu item that will lead web users to this page. This a standalone control, which means that it has its own individual value and does not require another control in order for it to function. For more information, refer to the Standalone Controls section.

See also:

·            For an overview of this control, please see the Demographic Information Control Overview.

·            For more information on the back office configuration required in order for information to display properly in this control, please see Configuring the Back Office Settings for the Demographic Information Control.

As of 7.6.0, this control can be configured to be responsive to mobile users. After adding the responsive CSS to this page, your mobile phone user will see the control on the responsive page similar to the one shown below. For more information about using this control on a responsive page, please see Making a Page Responsive.

To configure the web settings for the Demographic Information control:

1.    Add the "DemographicInformationControl" to the desired page. For more information, please see Adding a .NET Web Control to a Page.
The following Control Settings display, as shown below. For a detailed description of each parameter, please see the table at the bottom of this topic.

You can only enter 250 characters in the text fields.

2.    Configure the control settings, as necessary. See below for a detailed description of each setting.

3.    Click Save.

Parameter

Description

Add Text

By default, this field is set to "Add New". Enter the text for the link that displays at the bottom of this control that allows web users to add a new list demographic, as shown below. For example, if you enter "Add New License" in this field, the user will see the link's name display as highlighted below.

Additional CSS Class For Control

This option allows you to add additional layout to the skin by developing a new DOTNETNUKE style, which requires an advanced understanding of HTML and CSS.

Demographic Code

Enter the desired code defined for the CUS "DEMOGRAPHIC" system type. The subcodes defined for the code entered here will display in the first drop-down when adding a new list demographic. For example, if you have a "STATE" code defined for the CUS "DEMOGRAPHIC" system type, the subcodes defined for the "STATE" code will display in the drop-down (e.g., VA, MD, PA, etc.) For more information on these codes, please see Configuring the Back Office Settings for the Demographic Information Control.

Error Message

If left blank and the "PersonifyErrorMessage" do not return a result, the default error message, "An error occurred while performing [Insert Action]. If the problem persists, please contact the site administrator", will display. If you wish to change the default error message, customize it with a PWF Parameter. See Setting Up PWF Parameters for more information.

First Column Text

The text entered here will display as the first field when adding a new list demographic, as shown below.

Hide Comments

If this checkbox checked, the Comments field will not display when adding a new list demographic.

Hide End Date

If this checkbox checked, the End Date field will not display when adding a new list demographic.

Hide Number

If this checkbox checked, the Number field will not display when adding a new list demographic.

Hide Start Date

If this checkbox checked, the Comments field will not display when adding a new list demographic.

Title

The text entered for this parameter will display as the name of the control, as shown below.

Window Title

The text entered for this parameter will display as the title of the window when adding a new list demographic, as shown below.