Oracle APEX Tutorial 5 - Page Designer

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to using the Page Designer feature in Oracle APEX, as demonstrated in Caleb Curry's video. Page Designer is an essential tool for creating and managing web applications in Oracle APEX, allowing developers to design user interfaces effectively. This tutorial will walk you through the key functionalities and features of Page Designer, helping you streamline your application development process.

Step 1: Accessing the Page Designer

• Log in to your Oracle APEX workspace.
• Navigate to the Application Builder.
• Select the application you want to work on.
• Click on the page you wish to edit, which will open the Page Designer.

Step 2: Understanding the Page Designer Layout

• Familiarize yourself with the main sections of Page Designer:
  • Rendering: This section displays the layout of your page and allows you to add and arrange components.
  • Processing: Manage server-side processes like computations and validations.
  • Attributes: Configure properties for selected components.

Step 3: Adding Page Components

• In the Rendering section, click on the "+" icon to add a new component.
• Choose the type of component you want to add from the list (e.g., buttons, charts, reports).
• Drag and drop the component onto the desired location on your page layout.

Step 4: Configuring Component Properties

• Select the newly added component to open its attributes in the Properties pane.
• Adjust the following properties as needed:
  • Label: Set the text displayed on the component.
  • Type: Specify the component type (e.g., button, text field).
  • Source: Define where the component's data comes from if applicable.

Step 5: Setting Up Dynamic Actions

• To create interactive features, you can set up dynamic actions:
  • Select the component that should trigger the action.
  • In the properties pane, find the Dynamic Actions section and click "Create."
  • Choose the event (e.g., click, change) and the action (e.g., show, hide, set value) that should occur when the event is triggered.

Step 6: Previewing Your Changes

• Use the "Run" button to preview how your page looks and functions.
• Test interactions to ensure all components and dynamic actions work as intended.

Step 7: Saving and Deploying Your Application

• Once satisfied with your changes, click on the "Save" button.
• To deploy your application, navigate back to the Application Builder and select the "Run" option to publish your app to users.

Conclusion

The Page Designer in Oracle APEX is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of creating and managing web applications. By following these steps, you can efficiently design user interfaces, configure component properties, and add interactivity through dynamic actions. As you become more familiar with Page Designer, continue exploring its features to enhance your application development skills. For further learning, consider delving into more advanced topics in Oracle APEX or related tutorials.