Pl/sql portlet development; MODE_SHOW_EDIT_DEFAULTS

Hiya, I've got my cool portlet up and running (provider and all), now I need to make it customizable.
I'm having a hard time understanding the preference-stuff and how to utilize it.
I understand to the point where we either show the portlet contents (MODE_SHOW) or one of the other options. specifically MODE_SHOW_EDIT_DEFAULTS.
* How do I render the input form for updating the prefs? The input and the buttons for instance. What should be the target for the form?
* where exactly are preferences stored and how? ok, I think I've got this bit. The preference path and name. Both have to be "initialized" in the register procedure of the portlet (and deleted in the deregister procedure). But at what point/what procedure do we save them after updating the defaults? How to define the default values, are they automatically overwritten when we save the form values?
* when user clicks a button (apply) what to do then?
I'm looking for a simple tutorial(s) or explanation of the basics, so I can get started. Portlet development guide examples went over my head (not very easy to understand), nor are they very plentiful.
I looked at the example files (site_index_portlet), and had a hard time understanding those too... bit too complicated for a beginner.
Thanks,
Edited by: Baguette on 26-Apr-2009 23:48

You could take a look at this, here you should find all the information you need to make your portlet customizable :
http://download-uk.oracle.com/docs/cd/B14099_15/portal.1014/b14135/pdg_pdk_plsql.htm#CHDFDCFJ

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