Collation Editor

Allows for the configuration and testing of a Collation Provider.

Remarks

The Collation Editor control provides an interactive interface for configuring, testing, and validating Collation Provider settings within a Data Type. Collation Providers determine how results from multiple extractors are combined into a final result set, supporting advanced scenarios such as grouping, key-value mapping, table row extraction, and more.

UI Components

• Extractor Builder:
  • Central workspace for designing and testing extractor and collation logic.
  • Integrates a property grid for editing collation provider properties, such as collation method, pattern, output element, and context element.
  • Includes a test source panel for selecting sample documents or data instances to validate collation behavior.
  • Displays extraction results in a result list, supporting selection, sorting, and review.
  • Provides a document viewer for visualizing extraction and collation results in context.
  • Action buttons for testing, diagnostics, auto-test, launching the Data Inspector, and more.

Interactive Features

• Collation Configuration:
  • Edit collation provider properties to control how extractor results are merged.
  • Select collation methods such as Individual, Pattern-Based, or custom providers.
  • Configure regular expression patterns, output and context elements, and advanced options.
• Real-Time Testing:
  • Test collation logic against sample documents or data instances.
  • View extraction and collation results immediately as properties are changed.
  • Use diagnostics and result lists to validate and refine configuration.
• Keyboard Navigation:
  • Tab: Move between input fields and controls.
  • Enter: Commit changes or activate selected controls.
  • Ctrl + T: Run extraction test.
  • Ctrl + D: View diagnostics.
• Mouse Operations:
  • Click to edit properties, select test sources, and review results.
  • Drag-and-drop support for document viewer overlays (if applicable).

Usage Guidance

Use the Collation Editor to configure how multiple extractor results are merged for a Data Type. Test collation logic using sample documents, review results in the result list and document viewer, and refine settings for optimal extraction accuracy.

• For table extraction, configure pattern-based collation to group results by row.
• For key-value mapping, use collation providers that interpret extractor results as pairs.
• Use diagnostics and result lists to troubleshoot and validate collation behavior.

Accessibility

• Fully navigable by keyboard and mouse.
• Screen reader support for property grid, result list, and document viewer.
• Visual cues for selection, focus, and error feedback.

Child Controls

Name	Type		Summary
Builder	Extractor Builder	►	Provides an interactive workspace for building, configuring, and testing extractors and collation logic. The Extractor Builder control is the central interface for designing and validating extraction and collation logic. It brings together property editing, test source selection, result visualization, and diagnostics in a unified workspace. Usage Edit collation provider and extractor properties in the property grid. Select sample documents or data instances to test extraction and collation. View results in the result list and document viewer. Use action buttons for testing, diagnostics, and launching advanced tools. Accessibility Fully navigable by keyboard and mouse. Screen reader support for all sub-controls.