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”