Registry Values

There are many different types of Web elements that can be stored in the Web element database; however, they all use the same basic parameters. The following table shows the different types of elements and their specific different requirements.

• ElementID
  This value must be unique for all the Web elements. Some types of elements place other constraints on this value. The naming convention for this value is <container name><unique part>, that is, start with the container name and concatenate a string which will make a unique name.
• BigGraphic
  The large graphic symbol used on the navigation page for this element.
• CaptionRID
  This is the identifier of the resource from the source DLL that is the short name for this item. Depending on the type of element that is using this registry value, it displayed on the navigation bar and is the heading for the task on the associated navigation page. Required for all elements.
• Container
  This is the bucket to which this element belongs. When the Web Element Manager is queried with this name, the Web Element Manager will return this element and any others that have the same container value. Required for all elements.
• ContextURL
  URL for the Help page associated with this item.
• CopyrightRID
  This is the identifier of the resource from the source DLL that is the copyright string for this item.
• DescriptionRID
  This is the identifier of the resource from the source DLL that is the description for this item. Depending on the type of element that is using this registry value, it constitutes the body of the clickable task element on a major task page. Required for all elements, this value can be blank.
• ElementGraphic
  This is the path to the graphic symbol that will be displayed on a navigation page. Required for all elements,this value can be blank.
• IsEmbedded
  This value indicates that the page specified in the URL value should be executed using server.execute. This value is used for About box items. The value must be 0, unless otherwise specified. Required for all elements.
• LocalUIMsgCode
  This value is the message code passed to the local display driver. The meaning of each message code is described in the table:

  Bit #	Message text	Description
  All zeroes		No state information.
  0	Ready	Operating system is running.
  1	Shutting down	The server is shutting down.
  2	Network error	Simple networking service has detected a local area network (LAN) error that potentially stops client computer communication.
  3	Hardware error	A service has detected a fatal hardware error that potentially stops client computer communication.
  4	Checking disks	Autochk.exe or chkdsk.exe is running.
  5	Backing up disks	The Server Appliance Kit backup service is backing up user partition.
  6	Replace tape	The Server Appliance Kit backup service has detected that the tape needs to be replaced or inserted.
  7	Replace disk	The Server Appliance Kit backup service has detected that the disk needs to be replaced or inserted.
  8	Starting	The Server Appliance Kit Local UI framework component will call at startup with this code and bitmap.
  9	N/A	Wide area network (WAN) connected.
  10	N/A	WAN error - for example, no dial tone.
  11	N/A	Disk error - for example, dirty bit is set.
  12	Running additional tasks	Startup is taking longer because CHKDSK is running.
  13	General error	The system has encountered a problem that may affect its normal operation. Microsoft recommends that you check the local and Web UIs for detailed information about the problem.
  14 - 31	N/A	Reserved for future use by Microsoft.

• LongDescriptionRID
  This is the identifier of the resource from the source DLL that is the long description for this item. Depending on the type of element that is using this registry value, it is displayed as hover text on the taskbar, and for the clickable task element on the navigation page.
• Merit
  This determines the order in which the Web Element Manager returns this element. The lower the number, the closer it will be to the top of the list, that is, the closer it will be to the left end of the navigation bar. Required for all elements.
• ObjectClass
  Reserved.
• ObjectKey
  Reserved.
• PageType
  This value specifies the type of page the ASP page file in the URL requires. It can have the values shown in the table.

  Value	Description
  NORMAL	Renders a page that does not require the FRAMESET value in the current window. Navigation, area, and Object/Task Selector pages do not require the FRAMESET value.
  FRAMESET	Renders a page that does require the FRAMESET value in the current window. Property, multitabbed property, and wizard pages all require the FRAMESET value.
  NEW	Renders a non-FRAMESET value page in a new window.

• Source
  This is the name of the DLL that contains the resources needed by this element. Required for all elements**.**
• URL
  This is the URL path for the item. Each type of Web element uses the URL differently. See Adding a Web Task and the associated topics for adding each type of Web element for details about how each uses this value. Required for all elements.
• VersionRID
  This is the identifier of the resource from the source DLL that is the version string for this item.
• WindowFeatures
  This is for items that need a new window. It sets the window parameters.

Related Topics

Adding a Resource to the Status or Shutdown Page

Adding a Web Task

Containers

Web Framework API Overview