def setPrefix(prefix):
    """Set the name prefix used for the widget

        The widget name is used to identify the widget's data within
        input data.  For example, for HTTP forms, the widget name is
        used for the form key.

        It is acceptable to *reset* the prefix: set it once to read
        values from the request, and again to redraw with a different
        prefix but maintained state.

        """
