Inspecting the AUI tree of a front-end

AUI tree introspection

When executing a program displaying on a front-end, it is possible to inspect the content of the abstract user interface built on the front-end side. The way to show the AUI tree depends on the type of front-end.

Genero Desktop Client

The GDC must have been started in debug mode (-aD option).

In the current window of the running program, do a control-right-click with the mouse. This opens the AUI tree debug window.

You can then browse the AUI tree created on the GDC side.

Genero Browser Client

The GAS / GBC must have been started with debug option. In the as.xcf configuration file, add the following line:

<CONFIGURATION ...>
  <APPLICATION_SERVER>
     ...
     <RESOURCE Id="res.uaproxy.param" Source="INTERNAL">--development</RESOURCE>
     ...

Start your application in a web browser; a debug icon appears on the right of the window. Click the icon to display the AUI debug tree.

You can then browse the AUI tree created on the GBC side.

Genero Mobile for Android™

The GMA must execute with debug mode enabled in the settings panel.

Open a web browser and enter the following URL:

http://device-ip-address:6480

You can then browse the AUI tree created on the GMA side.

Genero Mobile for iOS

The GMI must have been started in debug mode: the debug option needs to be enabled in GMI app settings on the device.

Open a web browser and enter the following URL:

http://device-ip-address:6480 (or 6400)

You can then browse the AUI tree created on the GMI side.