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Manage device layouts


The Manage device layouts page allows the addition, removal and configuration of layouts that are targeted to devices. In addition, a template can be associated with a device layout. Refer to Associating templates to device layouts for more information.

This page displays a summary view of the configured layout options targeted to the device.

Note: Layout features are available in the Classic Forms Designer only. Layouts are not used in the Responsive Forms Designer.

Device Layouts

Adding a new device layout

To add a new device layout:

  • Click the Add device link under the list of configured device layouts.

The Device Details page is displayed as follows:

  • Device Name: Name of the device layout that is displayed to the form designer.
  • Display Name Key: Advanced functionality for multi-language purposes. Contact Support on support@nintex.com if help with this is required. This field can be left blank.
  • Display Name Resource Type: Advanced functionality for multi-language purposes. Contact Support on support@nintex.com if help with this is required. This field can be left blank.
  • User Agent(s): The regular expressions used by the device to associate a layout with a particular browser.
  • Sequence: The display order of the layout buttons in the Nintex Forms Ribbon.
  • Height (Pixels): The recommended height of the layout in pixels. This will be the default height of the layout.
  • Width (Pixels): The recommended width of the layout in pixels. This will be the default width of the layout.
  • Icon URL: The URL of the icon displayed in the Ribbon.
  • Where should the device be displayed?: Select whether the device layout icon appears as a button in the layout section of the Ribbon, in the Other Devices drop-down list or not at all.
  • Show in Preview device selector: Displays the icon as an option in the Preview dialog. This is unselected by default for Nintex Mobile App device layouts.  
  • Default Device: When the form designer is first opened the default device will be displayed. If this is the only device found, the default device will be used at runtime.
  • Use Template: Use the uploaded template for this layout if available.
  • Handled by Nintex Mobile App: Flags this device layout as being for the Nintex Mobile App.

v2.1.Deleting an existing device layout

To delete a device layout:

  • Click the delete icon on the right-hand side of the listed device layout.

Note: There is no warning to confirm deletion at this stage.

Related Topics

Associating templates to device layouts
Form and Layout settings
Designing a form for a mobile device
Getting started with the form designer

Manage device layouts