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. It also embeds other tools such as the Code Assistant and the Literal Assistant.

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 XML Binding Tool

Using the Validation Rules Editor

Using the Formula Editor

Configuration, Log and Status Information

Note:
If you are new to Application Designer, 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.

See also Using Layout Painter Extensions in the Special Development Topics.