Detail view

The detail view enables a user to view an existing instance for an entity type, without being able to modify the entity directly. It can only be accessed if the user has the AllowableAction.READ action. The detail view is the default entry point to view an instance and provides the following:

links to associated entities: By default, tabs are generated for properties that are ManyToOne / OneToMany and ManyToMany relationships.
link to the deleteView for the instance: Usually visualized as a garbage-bin icon at the top right of the navigation bar.
link to the updateView for the instance: A modify button is provided when the user has the AllowableAction action.
links to other registered views/urls: By intercepting the EntityAdminMenuEvent additional menu items can be configured which will be accessible via the navigation bar.

Configuring a detail view

public void configure(EntitiesConfigurer entities)
{
    entities.withType( Book.class )
            .detailView(
                fvb -> fvb.showProperties( ".", "~publication" ) (1)
            );
}

1	Show the previously selected properties but exclude publication.

Table 1. Default settings
View name	view
Required action	`AllowableAction.READ`
ViewElementMode	`ViewElementMode.FORM_READ`
Default property selector	`EntityPropertyDescriptor.READABLE`

Detail view

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