Open Detail view page with Blank Fields

[billkay]

Hi,

In v9, I created an operator call logger, there was a detail view that the operator could fill, then click SUBMIT to add new calls to the database. A Read-only grid component with updatable Detail View part.

In v9, the page loaded properly, the detail view was displayed with all fields initially BLANK (which is what I need). The operator has the option to click on an entry in the grid view, to populate the detail view with the information. If she saves it, then the detail view fields go blank, ready for the next caller.

However, after playing with some minor layout adjustments using the v10 editor (nothing major), the detail view no longer starts up blank, but rather shows the last entry in the database. I cant figure out what to tweak to get it to insert, then go blank.

The detail view in 'Display Options' "Show new record if no records in query" (selected or not) seems to make no difference. I'm sure it must be something between the two editors that has been changed, and an option has gone missing... no?

I've also attempted to start from scratch and create the page. I get the same results! There seems to be no way to have the detail view come up blank.

Am I missing something? Like a property that is unrelated that needs to be checked to enable some other property that needs adjustment?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill

[Terry]

Re: Open Detail view page with Blank Fields

Bill,

First go the Detail View properties and make sure �Allow insert� is checked and that the Insert Security Groups, if used, includes the group in which you are logged in.

To get an empty detail view to open automatically, you might try going into the grid properties and edit the �Javascript � System Events� � for the OnGridRender event, add the following Javascript code:

{grid.Object}.detailViewNewRecord();

This should open the detail view ready for entry of a new record as soon as the grid loads. I think you then have two options for saving the record and keeping the detail view open for entry of a new record:

1. The default icons on the detail view toolbar includes one on the right that looks like a floppy disk with a pencil. When you save a new record by clicking this icon, it then clears the detail view for entry of a new record. I verified that this works.

2. You should be able to add a button to the detail view and give it a more explicit label (e.g., "Save/New"). In the "OnClick" Javascript for the button, go into the text edit mode and add the commands listed below, which should also save the record and leave you in the detail view with cleared fields for entry of a new record. I have not verified this.

{grid.Object}.submitDetailView();
{grid.Object}.detailViewNewRecord();

Hope this is what you were looking for.

Terry

[Bob Moore]

Re: Open Detail view page with Blank Fields

In the "OnClick" Javascript for the button, go into the text edit mode and add the commands listed below, which should also save the record and leave you in the detail view with cleared fields for entry of a new record. I have not verified this.

{grid.Object}.submitDetailView();
{grid.Object}.detailViewNewRecord();

Nice clear post Terry and I think your approach will provide a workable resolution for Bill, however ...

You want to be very careful to try make your JavaScript as event driven as possible. In the above example, you are not guaranteed that the first statement completes successfully before the second.

So .. I would remove {grid.Object}.detailViewNewRecord(); from the onClick event and add this to the afterDetailViewSubmit event:

if (!e.hasErrors){
     {grid.Object}.detailViewNewRecord(); 
}

[Terry]

Re: Open Detail view page with Blank Fields

Bob,

Thanks for your insight and suggestion. There are so many subtle implications to Javascript that I am continuing to try to grasp. Just one more reason that I rely so heavily on you and other alphaholics on the message board.

Terry

[billkay]

Re: Open Detail view page with Blank Fields

Thanks a bunch both of you... I'm learning things that will help with everything else.

Unfortunately, I believe there to be something inherently wrong with my page. With your suggestion, the page came up blank woohoo!, but then after testing the rest of it, the save functionality was dead. Not sure why. Even the 'X' delete button wasn't working.

Anyhow, as a last ditch resort, I turned off the AJAX and now everything works like it should. hmmm.... I guess I will be sticking with this the way it is, as it works.. but I'm still interested in hearing any other suggestions... seems I learn more from things unrelated to my current issue... hahah

Thanks again!
Bill