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Editing Views

WebObjects Builder allows you to view and edit your page in three ways: layout view , preview view , and source view . To switch between these views, use the

pop-up list at the left of the toolbar.

The layout view shows a visual representation of your component, including its dynamic elements. The bottom pane, called the object browser, lists the variables and methods that are defined in your scripts or code files.
The preview view shows a visual representation of your component similar to the layout view except that the elements are collapsed as much as possible and bindings are not displayed. This view displays as closely as possible what the user sees in the browser.
The source view shows the text of your component's HTML template in the upper pane and the text of your declarations (.wod ) file in the lower pane. In this view, you can enter any HTML code. For example, you can include HTML elements that are not directly supported by WebObjects Builder's layout tools. You can also add elements using the toolbar.