Java Logic Files and Categories
There are 2 types of Java files in Fabric Studio, one is dedicated to the development of Java functions and the other for the creation of Globals variables. In Fabric Studio, the term Logic Category Files refers to a Java package that stores the Logic.java file. The Logic.java file contains all the Java functions defined under the Logic Category. While several Java files can reside in a category/package, only a single Logic file shall exist there. Although the functions are presented in the Project Tree as separate files, they are basically stored under a single file, called the Logic.java file, under the selected category.
Shared Java Files
Java files that reside on a shared level can be inherited by any project components, for example, Web Services, References or Logical Units, and can be shared throughout a project. It is highly recommended to avoid duplicating names of Shared Objects at lower levels of a project, for example, within a Logical Unit component. However, if there are duplicated object file names, the file that resides under the specific lower level component - gets a priority upon execution. A Java file, which resides on a Shared Objects level, has 2 out-of-the-box Java template files:
- SharedLogic.java - a placeholder for all shared functions.
- SharedGlobals.java - a placeholder for all shared Globals. Click for more information about Shared Objects in a Project Tree.
Designated Java Files
Designated Logic.java files are files assigned to their levels of definition; such levels can be either References, Web Services or Logical Units. The Globals.java file is automatically created under either the References or each Logical Unit.
How Do I Associate a Function to a Category?
When creating a new Java function, it must be associated to a category such as Built-in or Product. Each category has multiple sub-categories, like Date or Math, that hold the most common types of functions for that sub-category.
- If the category does not exist, then a new Logic.java file will be created, and the function would be associated to it.
- When the category exists, the new function would be associated to the existing Logic.java file.
- If a new category name is entered into the Category setting, a new category will be created, and the function would be associated to the new Logic.java file. Each category creates a separate Logic.java file that has a specific path, differentiating it from other files in other categories. Click for more information about Project Functions. Notes
- Export / Import can be implemented on a Java file level. To copy only one function from one category to another category or project, copy and paste the function’s code.
- Version control is managed on a Logic.java file level and not on a function level.
- Functions can be edited from IntelliJ by pressing Ctrl+I in a function in the Fabric Studio to activate IntelliJ. Fabric Studio enables you to open the source file.
How Do I Create a Category?
- Go to the Project Tree, at the required location - a Logical Unit or Shared Objects.
- Right-click src under the Java folder, and
- Choose New Java Logic File
- In the open pop-up window, type the name of the category/package
- A new package folder will be created, containing a Logic file template, where the package name is already set.
Java Logic Files and Categories
There are 2 types of Java files in Fabric Studio, one is dedicated to the development of Java functions and the other for the creation of Globals variables. In Fabric Studio, the term Logic Category Files refers to a Java package that stores the Logic.java file. The Logic.java file contains all the Java functions defined under the Logic Category. While several Java files can reside in a category/package, only a single Logic file shall exist there. Although the functions are presented in the Project Tree as separate files, they are basically stored under a single file, called the Logic.java file, under the selected category.
Shared Java Files
Java files that reside on a shared level can be inherited by any project components, for example, Web Services, References or Logical Units, and can be shared throughout a project. It is highly recommended to avoid duplicating names of Shared Objects at lower levels of a project, for example, within a Logical Unit component. However, if there are duplicated object file names, the file that resides under the specific lower level component - gets a priority upon execution. A Java file, which resides on a Shared Objects level, has 2 out-of-the-box Java template files:
- SharedLogic.java - a placeholder for all shared functions.
- SharedGlobals.java - a placeholder for all shared Globals. Click for more information about Shared Objects in a Project Tree.
Designated Java Files
Designated Logic.java files are files assigned to their levels of definition; such levels can be either References, Web Services or Logical Units. The Globals.java file is automatically created under either the References or each Logical Unit.
How Do I Associate a Function to a Category?
When creating a new Java function, it must be associated to a category such as Built-in or Product. Each category has multiple sub-categories, like Date or Math, that hold the most common types of functions for that sub-category.
- If the category does not exist, then a new Logic.java file will be created, and the function would be associated to it.
- When the category exists, the new function would be associated to the existing Logic.java file.
- If a new category name is entered into the Category setting, a new category will be created, and the function would be associated to the new Logic.java file. Each category creates a separate Logic.java file that has a specific path, differentiating it from other files in other categories. Click for more information about Project Functions. Notes
- Export / Import can be implemented on a Java file level. To copy only one function from one category to another category or project, copy and paste the function’s code.
- Version control is managed on a Logic.java file level and not on a function level.
- Functions can be edited from IntelliJ by pressing Ctrl+I in a function in the Fabric Studio to activate IntelliJ. Fabric Studio enables you to open the source file.
How Do I Create a Category?
- Go to the Project Tree, at the required location - a Logical Unit or Shared Objects.
- Right-click src under the Java folder, and
- Choose New Java Logic File
- In the open pop-up window, type the name of the category/package
- A new package folder will be created, containing a Logic file template, where the package name is already set.
