UI Editor/Hierarchy

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The Hierarchy Panel in the UI Editor is a tool allowing for the creation, inspection, and navigation of the hierarchy of the UI being edited.

Window

The topmost node of the hierarchy is the window node. The window provides a root object for all components placed underneath it, and if created as a "Window" (instead of "Base Window") type comes configured with a title, drag area, resize handles, and a close button. Note that these components are part of the window itself and therefore cannot be removed.

Adding Components

Right-clicking on nodes within the hierarchy will present a menu with options. The first option is "Add" and allows us to create new components in the hierarchy and thereby construct the UI. The menu will populate with all the base types (label, button, etc.) as well as any templates which are currently available to this script context. Note that includes all templates defined within that script context, as well as all Global Templates on the service currently connected to.

Internal Components

The window and some components (like buttons) may have internal pieces which make up the larger component. These pieces are displayed in italic style to indicate that they cannot be moved within or removed from the hierarchy although they can be made invisible.