The Layout Painter is the central tool for layout development. You use it to specify the layouts of your HTML pages. The Layout Painter includes an active WYSIWYG preview in which you can test your applications.
The description of the Layout Painter is organized under the following headings:
| Getting Started with the Layout Painter |
| Defining the XML Layout |
| Using the Code Assistant |
| Using the Literal Assistant |
| Using the Validation Rules Editor |
| Using the Formula Editor |
Note
If you are new to Ajax Developer, it is recommended that you read the First Steps tutorial before
reading the information in this part. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on
how to create a layout with the
Layout Painter.