Setting Bindings

For most controls, many properties on the Properties view can be initialized by an inbound parameter or expression.

The properties that may be initialized in this way are identified by the presence of an Add a Binding button to the right of the field where the property’s value is set.

As explained in Bindings, the options for adding a binding are:

  • From the General Properties tab for a control
  • From the parameter dialog for a specific parameter
  • From the Mappings tab of the Properties view for the selected element

You can also set bindings from the Properties tab of the properties sheet for some controls, such as hyperlink.

For an overview of bindings and their use in TIBCO Business Studio Forms, see Bindings.

  • Adding a Binding from the General Properties Tab for a Control
    The General tab of the Properties view for a control may contain the binding icons indicating that a parameter or expression can be bound to any of the following properties: Label, Hint, Value, Visible, Enabled, and Required, which each can have only one binding or computation action.
  • Adding a Binding from the Parameter Dialog
    The General tab of the Properties view for a parameter contains a binding icon indicating that a parameter can be bound to a control.
  • Adding a Binding from the Mappings Tab
    The Mappings tab of the Properties view for a selected element provides a comprehensive view of all the bindings and computation actions. You can view, edit, and create bindings from the Mappings tab.
  • Removing a Binding
    You may want to remove a binding before deleting or moving the element elsewhere.