Sub-config categories / embedded config

[Thomas_Mulcahy]

Hi,

Is it possible to embed a tabbed config within a RecordEditForm? I need to have a number of associated configuration items relate to one ‘parent’ config item.

I can see how this is possible if I go down the Wicket route, but I want to check if it is possible before I do that.

I guess it is possible to relate all of the different config items using reference fields, but I want to edit them all on the same page.

Thanks

[pturmel]

@Thomas_Mulcahy

but I want to edit them all on the same page.

Probably not, if the selection is arbitrary at runtime.

[Thomas_Mulcahy]

Is it possible to save to the Ignition configuration, not using PersistentRecords?

[pturmel]

Yes, but you have to create your own Wicket form components and a backend model for the data. See this recent discussion:

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[Thomas_Mulcahy]

I had a brief look at that topic. I will give it a try, thank you.