An NSForm object is a vertical matrix of NSForm objects to implement the fields.
SDK
- macOS 10.0–10.10Deprecated
Framework
- App
Kit
Declaration
class NSForm : NSMatrix
Class
NSForm
Topics
Adding and Removing Entries
func addAdds a new entry to the end of the receiver and gives it the specified title.
func insertInserts an entry with the specified title into the receiver.
func removeRemoves and releases the entry at the specified index.
Changing the Appearance of All the Entries
func setSets whether the receiver's entries should display a bezel around their editable text.
func setSets whether the receiver's entries should display a border around their editable text fields.
func setSets the width of all the entries in the receiver.
func setSets the size of the receiver’s frame size to the specified value.
func setSets the spacing between entries
func setSets the alignment for all of the entry titles.
func setSets the writing direction for the title of every control embedded in the form.
func setSets the alignment for all of the receiver’s editable text.
func setSets the writing direction for the text content of every control embedded in the form.
func setSets the font for all of the entry titles.
func setSets the font for all of the receiver’s editable text fields
Getting Cells and Indices
func indexReturns the index of the entry whose tag is tag.
func indexReturns the index of the selected entry.
func cell(at: Int) -> Any!Returns the entry at the specified index.
Displaying a Cell
func drawDisplays the entry at the specified index.
Auto Layout Sizing
func preferredThe preferred width of the form’s cells when using Auto Layout.
func setSets the preferred text field width used by Auto Layout.
Editing Text
func selectSelects the entry at the specified index.
Relationships
Inherits From
See Also
Views and Controls
class NSFormThe NSForm class is used to implement text entry fields in a form. The left part of an NSForm object contains a title. The right part contains an editable text entry field.
class NSMenuAn object that handles the measurement and display of a single menu item in its encompassing frame.