Is it possible to separate input columns to separate tabs when configuring a macro?

Question

Hi all

Is there a way to put some of the input fields from a Macro Input tool on 1 tab of the macro configuration and move other input fields to a 2nd tab?

I have a macro that I'm building that has a couple required input fields and many (MANY) optional input fields. The fields (both required and optional) come from 2 different Macro Input tools.

I'd like the 1st tab of the macro configuration just be the Required Inputs and move all Optional Inputs to a 2nd tab to make it easier for my fellow designers to know what they need to configure. From what I've seen, it looks like all fields from the same Macro Input are tied together, (i.e., if you move 1, you have to move them all).

Is there a way to move the input fields independently?

Thanks!

kjsfld · Answer

Hi Raj

We can use the set up in the attached screenshot as an example: Let's say my macro has 2 Macro Input tools:

* Macro Input 1
* Macro Input 2

Macro Input 1 has fields Column_1, Column_2, Column_3 (Optional), and Column_4 (Optional).

Macro Input 2 has fields Field_1, Field_2, Field_3, Field_4 (Optional), and Field_5 (Optional).

I'd like to keep the main tab of the configuration window with just the required inputs; I'd like to move all Optional fields to the "Optional Inputs" tab. If this is possible, I'd move the following columns to the "Optional Inputs" tab.

* Column_3 (Optional)
* Column_4 (Optional)
* Field_4 (Optional)
* Field_5 (Optional)

Referring back to the screenshot: The fields circled in red would ideally be moved to the tab circled in green. Is there a way to do that? So far, I've only seen an "All or None" approach to moving inputs...all the fields for a given input move or none of them move.

Thanks.

Interface Designer with Optional Inputs.JPG

Raj · Answer

Can you please elaborate the senerio
or add some sample of input and output you are looking for