Wikipedia Module
Overview
Documentation
Description
This module enables users to search Wikipedia right from the Mendix application. After typing a search word/phrase it shows you summary of the Wikipedia article (with picture if possible) and it provides a link to the full page on Wikipedia.
Typical usage scenario
In case you want to add Wikipedia to your application, you may use this module to do so. After a simple set up (you can just copy the “Wikipedia Module” field from the “Example Page”) you and your users will be able to search things and look up stuff right from your app.
Features and limitations
Application uses REST api
Dependencies
- Mendix Studio Pro 8.7.0
- AtlasUI was used
- Application uses “CustomString” module from Appstore to display html text and pictures.
Installation
Import this module into your App and just copy the field located on the ExamplePage (folder USE_ME).
Configuration
If you don’t want picture to be shown, just delete the CustomString widget with “ACT_Wiki_GetImage” microflow. If you just want it in another place, then you can just move it. To specify height and width you can edit actions in “ACT_Wiki_Search” microflow.
To change text, edit actions in “ACT_Wiki_Search” and “ACT_Wiki_FormatDisambiguation”