form_field_new - Linux

Overview

form_field_new creates a new form field for use in web forms. It is commonly used in conjunction with the GTK+ library for building graphical user interfaces in Linux applications.

Syntax

form_field_new([type])

Parameters:

  • type (optional): The type of field to create. Possible values include:
    • FORM_FIELD_OTHER (default)
    • FORM_FIELD_BOOLEAN
    • FORM_FIELD_CHAR
    • FORM_FIELD_USERNAME
    • FORM_FIELD_PASSWORD
    • FORM_FIELD_TEXT
    • FORM_FIELD_SECRET
    • FORM_FIELD_RADIO
    • FORM_FIELD_CHECKBOX
    • FORM_FIELD_URL

Options/Flags

None

Examples

Create a text field:

field = form_field_new(FORM_FIELD_TEXT)

Create a checkbox field:

field = form_field_new(FORM_FIELD_CHECKBOX)

Create a radio field:

field = form_field_new(FORM_FIELD_RADIO)

Common Issues

Field type not recognized:
Ensure that the specified type value is a valid field type.

Integration

form_field_new can be used with other GTK+ functions to create complex web forms. For example, you can use the gtk_form_append_field function to add the newly created field to a form.

Related Commands

  • gtk_form_new: Creates a new form.
  • gtk_form_append_field: Adds a field to a form.
  • gtk_form_get_children: Retrieves all fields in a form.