The separator properties define how separators are displayed between rows in a table. Separators can be used to visually indicate category changes, group transitions, or significant breaks in data (e.g., a new day, different department, or category change).

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Setting Up a Separator

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Add or Modify a Separator

  1. Click Add to create a new separator or Edit to modify an existing one.
  2. Define the condition (IF clause) that determines when the separator appears.
  3. Click Show Separator (THEN clause) to design the separator’s visual properties.
  4. Add page elements, text, images, or lines to the separator.
  5. Click Close > Yes to Save > OK to apply the changes.

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Separator Conditions (IF Clause)

  • A separator appears only if its condition is met for a specific row.
  • Examples of conditions:
    • Date Change: Show a separator when the date in the next row is different.
    • Category Change: Display a separator when a product category changes.
    • Location Change: Show a separator when the location or department name changes.
Example Use Case:
  • Event Schedule Table: Show a separator when moving from Morning Events to Afternoon Events.
  • Stock Market Ticker: Insert a separator when switching from Tech Stocks to Healthcare Stocks.

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Managing Multiple Separators

  • Only one separator is applied at a time based on the first valid condition.
  • The sequence of separators matters—the system checks separators in order from top to bottom.
  • Use Move Up / Move Down to prioritize separators.

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Removing a Separator

  • Click Remove to delete an existing separator.

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Important Considerations

  • Row-Based Logic:
    • The separator’s condition applies to the first row in a comparison.
    • The row number is determined at runtime—it automatically adjusts as rows are processed.
  • Designing the Separator:
    • You can use text, lines, images, or colored backgrounds to create a visual break.
    • Align elements horizontally or stack them across two lines for clarity.
    • You cannot include another table element inside a separator.

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Dynamic Adjustments

  • Separator Height Adjustments:
    • If any elements within the separator become invisible, the system automatically resizes the separator height.
    • The width is automatically set to match the table width.