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Lesson 3: How to create select type and zoom views

How to create select-type and zoom views

To create a select-type view…
Select the CREATE NEW icon from the top toolbar.
Select the WEB MOBILE SELECT VIEW WIZARD and press OK.
Select NEXT twice.
On the Names screen add object name and select NEXT.
oTrackSelect has been used for this example. The remaining fields are propagated with the name, but the description for the Select View is shortened to just ‘View.’
On the Main Data-Dictionary screen highlight the desired view (vwTrack – cvwTrackDataDictionary), and select NEXT.
On the Entry Fields screen highlight fields on the left that you’d like to be used in your view (TrackName, AlbumTitle, ArtistName), select ADD, and select NEXT.
On the Web View Forward Navigation screen choose desired type of navigation. BOTH is selected for this example. Select NEXT.
On the Web View Forward Navigation Files/Objects screen add names for the Select View and Zoom View. TrackZoom and oTrackZoom are used in this example. Select NEXT.
On the Layout and Preview screen highlight the most important field as “Caption,” (TrackName here). If desired, deselect AUTO ADJUST, and edit column widths as necessary. Select NEXT.
Use the ADJUST AND DISPLAY/DISPLAY button to view your changes until you’re happy with the results.
Select FINISH.
To create a zoom views, which is very similar to creating a select view…
Select the CREATE NEW icon from the top toolbar.
Select the WEB MOBILE ZOOM VIEW WIZARD, and press OK.
Select NEXT twice.
Add object name, and select NEXT.
oTrackZoom has been used for this example. The remaining fields are propagated with the name.
Select NEXT on the Web Zoom View Style page confirming that you’re creating a simple form web zoom view.
Highlight desired view (vwTrack – cvwTrackDataDictionary), and select NEXT.
Highlight fields on the left that you’d like to be used in your select ADD (All ->> for the example), and select NEXT.
Confirm fields on the page, select NEXT two more times, and then FINISH.
Press the COMPILE icon on the top toolbar to see the live view in a browser page.
To view the newly built view, select the HAMBURGER MENU >> VIEWS >> TRACK

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Lesson 3: How to create select type and zoom views