This data object manages the hierarchical menu structure and navigation paths for the Chili application. It shows the mapping of menu items to the corresponding tables and forms, as well as their descriptions and path information. This information is used to dynamically generate the user interface and navigation, with the Parent UID used to map the hierarchical relationships between the menu items.
Identification
| Property | Description |
| Description | Contains the name of the menu item in the Chili system for uniquely identifying the navigation element. This description is used to map and display the menu structure. |
| Order | The order represents a sortable display of the menu path, based on which the menu items are sorted in the same way as in the actual menu. |
| System Name | The system name of the table is displayed here, next to the menu item. |
| Path (English) | At this point, the complete menu path (in English) up to the actual menu item is displayed as a breadcrumb trail |
| Table Name | The technical table name is stored here if the menu item is a table; otherwise, it is a UID. |
| Support Article Link | Display the link to the support article |
Filtering Criteria
Features are available for filtering and limiting the display of menu items based on type, visibility, status, and technical characteristics.
| Property | Description |
| Number of Static Controls | Displays the number of static controls for this menu item. |
| Static Controls (Neon)? | Indicates whether static controls (neon!) are used for this menu item. |
| Static page (Neon)? | Indicates whether it is a static page (Neon!). |
| Type | Display of the type |
| Visible? | Indicates whether the menu item is configured to be visible (Note: There are also many menu items that are not configured to be visible—for example, those that can only be accessed indirectly from other forms!) |
| Discontinued? | Indicates whether a menu item has been deprecated, including "cumulative deprecation" via namespace. |
| Report? | Indicates whether a menu item is a report. |
| Are dynamic features possible? | Indicates whether dynamic characteristics can be configured for this table. |
Hidden
These are properties used to control the visibility of menu items and tables in the user interface. They determine which elements are hidden from the end user.
| Property | Description |
| Parent page | Display the parent page |
| Tables/Forms | This list provides an overview of the available database tables and forms in the FM Portal. |
