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    #1

    Grid Linker in desktop

    So we know its now possible to use grid components on the desktop. But can you use a grid linker on the desktop as well? How so? Thanks.
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    #2
    Re: Grid Linker in desktop

    I would like to know the answer to this too.

    Edit: sorry I've found how to use it now.
    Last edited by Mike Vance; 01-28-2010, 04:33 AM.

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      #3
      Re: Grid Linker in desktop

      Mike - if you found out please share - Other than a form based on a set with a browse
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      Mark Pearson
      [email protected]
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        #4
        Re: Grid Linker in desktop

        Hi Mark

        Here's a brief summary of the various stages:

        Use Web Projects to create web component grids for Parent and Child tables - I used updateable grids for both. Then, create a grid linker web component to determine the Parent/Child link.

        Edit the Parent grid Properties by ticking 'Has linkedGrids or other content', then enter the required details by clicking 'Linked content definition'.

        Hope this helps. Mike

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          #5
          Re: Grid Linker in desktop

          Originally posted by Mike Vance View Post
          Use Web Projects to create web component grids for Parent and Child tables - I used updateable grids for both. Then, create a grid linker web component to determine the Parent/Child link.

          Edit the Parent grid Properties by ticking 'Has linkedGrids or other content', then enter the required details by clicking 'Linked content definition'.
          I'm surprised that this works. The Grid Linker is basically obsolete in v10. Row expanders and tabbed linked grids are used instead as they are AJAX enabled.
          Peter
          AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

           [email protected]
          https://www.alphabasesolutions.com

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            #6
            Re: Grid Linker in desktop

            It works well in my desktop application. I like the method since the child records are displayed below the parent ones rather than alongside or in a tab.

            Is there a way to achieve that without a grid linker web component?

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              #7
              Re: Grid Linker in desktop

              Originally posted by Mike Vance View Post
              It works well in my desktop application. I like the method since the child records are displayed below the parent ones rather than alongside or in a tab.

              Is there a way to achieve that without a grid linker web component?
              I think the Tabbed Linked Grids only use a tab if you have more than one child grid. Check out videos #10, 26, 29 & 35...

              http://alphasoftware.com/products/v1...0WebAppVideos/
              Peter
              AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

               [email protected]
              https://www.alphabasesolutions.com

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                #8
                Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                Thanks Peter.

                I'll follow your advice in case there is a trouble with grid linker that I haven't exerienced yet.

                I can't understand why that might be if is still offered as a web component but I thanks for pointing me in the right direction on my first attempt at using a grid in a desktop application. It's a great feature.

                Mike

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                  #9
                  Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                  I have tried Peter's suggestion using the takesgrid.a5wcmp web component in a test application. When I use this and update a master or child record I get the following error messages.

                  Error: Line 173:
                  Char 128, Error '$e_ue[...].0' is null or not an object, Code 0, URL a5resjavascript/a5js

                  Error: Line 25:
                  Char 91, Error Object doesn't support this property or method, Code 0, URL a5resjavascript/a5js

                  Is this a Grid Linker bug?

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                    #10
                    Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                    Mike,

                    Not sure when or where the error occurs. See attached video.

                    Also the term Grid Linker is commonly used to describe a web component that was available in V8 and V9 and is not ajax enabled. This Term "Grid with Linked content" is a better description of what you are using in this sample. Since you are not using a Grid Linker component in this sample, not a Grid Linker bug. But in any event, I could not see a problem. It looks like its working fine for me. (Using Build 2659/3515 V9 compatability mode off)
                    Last edited by Bill Griffin; 01-29-2010, 09:04 AM. Reason: Build details
                    Bill Griffin
                    Parkell, Inc

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                      #11
                      Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                      Bill

                      You are correct, sorry I used the wording grid linker in error.

                      The errors occur when a change is made to existing master or child records and the Update button is clicked. On exit the errors show up.

                      You did not attach a video but I followed Selwyn's V10 web video examples. I assume he used read only dbfs in his grids so no problem arose - mine were both updateable grids.

                      Mike

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                        #12
                        Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                        Mike,

                        The zip file (in my post above) contains the video (should have named it something different). Can't duplicate your problem.

                        Bill
                        Bill Griffin
                        Parkell, Inc

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                          #13
                          Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                          Originally posted by Mike Vance View Post
                          You are correct, sorry I used the wording grid linker in error.
                          ...
                          OK, that changes things. I don't believe a grid linker would work on the desktop. You are using v10 methods which do work.
                          Peter
                          AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

                           [email protected]
                          https://www.alphabasesolutions.com

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                            #14
                            Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                            Thanks Bill
                            I had assumed your zip was my original 1. Your video confirms that it does work and Peter has confirmed the same.

                            I have the same setup as Bill but still get the errors. I'll try it on a Win7 computer.

                            Thank you both for your valued help.

                            Mike

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                              #15
                              Re: Grid Linker in desktop

                              Mike,
                              I am also on Win7
                              Bill Griffin
                              Parkell, Inc

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