New MenuItem Wizard
A wizard for creating new menu items
Overview

The New MenuItem Wizard allows developers to create menu items within an existing Servoy Menu. This tool is used to define a unique identifier (name) for a menu item and add it to the desired menu structure. Each menu item can later be customized and linked to specific actions or properties.
Sections
Menu Item Name
A single input field for specifying the menu item’s unique name (or ID). The name is validated to ensure uniqueness within the selected menu.
Action Buttons
OK: Adds the menu item to the selected menu or menu item with the specified name.
Cancel: Closes the wizard without adding a menu item.
Using the New MenuItem Wizard

Here are the steps for using the New MenuItem Wizard:
Open the Wizard
In the Solution Explorer, locate the
Menus
section and expand it.Right-click on the menu or an existing menu item and select
Create menu item
to launch the wizard.
Define the Menu Item Name
Enter a meaningful and unique name for the new menu item in the provided input field.
Ensure the name reflects the purpose or function of the item for better organization.
Add Sub-Menu Items (Optional)
To create a sub-menu item, right-click on an existing menu item instead of the menu itself and select
Create menu item
.Enter the name for the sub-menu item. The new item will automatically be added as a child of the selected menu item, creating a nested structure.
Finalize the Action
Click
OK
to save your changes. The new item will appear in the Solution Explorer, either as a top-level item or nested under its parent menu item.If you need to exit without adding a menu item, click
Cancel
.
See Menu Item for properties that can be set on a Menu Item from Properties View.
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