Each symbol has a set of built-in interactors that can
be used to make symbols dynamic. For more information, see Understanding interactors in the Using the Symbol Editor user documentation.
Using the Designer, you can connect the string value of the
push_state internal
parameter to a custom data property. You then use style rules to make
interactive changes to your diagram as the data property changes value.
For example, you can change the symbol used to represent a node when
it is clicked. To change the symbol used to represent a node when it
is clicked:
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Open the Designer.
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Create a new default document by clicking File > New.
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Double-click Node 1.
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Click the New Property icon in the Data Properties pane.
The New Property IconThe Property Name window opens. -
Type
statusin theEnter the name of the new propertyfield. -
Click OK.The status property is now visible in the Data Properties pane.
Selecting a node in a default diagram -
Right-click the
push_statefield in the Parameters tab of the Styling Customizer.A pop-up menu is displayed. -
Select Enter an Expression in the pop-up menu.
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Delete any text in the
push_statefield.A list of available properties and functions appears.
Selecting a string parameter to capture the push_state -
Select the
@statusproperty.Thestatusproperty has been created to hold the state of thepush_stateparameter. -
Run your diagram in Preview mode and click Node 1, then return to Style Editing mode.You see that the value of the
statusproperty has changed to BUTTON_CLICKED in the Data Properties pane.
To change the current mapping:
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Go to the Parameters tab.
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Edit the parameter value.