The Direct Value Editor is available wherever an edit icon is displayed next to a property or setting value. This handy data manipulation method allows property management directly within the original context, which is quicker and clearer than working with traditional interface types such as modal dialogs or edit forms.
If the currently edited value is restrained by rules regarding its required formatting or domain, the Direct Value Editor supports users to comply with these rules by automatic value correction, or giving textual and visual feedback – exactly where the users attention is focused and without delay.
If the entered value is invalid, a message is shown:
The OK button will be disabled as long as the value does not match the validation criteria.
How to Use the Direct Value Editor Interface
•Clicking on either the property value or its edit icon on the right, allows to directly edit the current property value.
•To save the changes, hitting the enter key on the keyboard or clicking on the OK button below the input field is due.
•Discarding changes is done by hitting the escape key on the keyboard or clicking on the Cancel button below the input field.
•Moving the focus between the dialog controls is achieved by hitting tab on the keyboard.