Purpose:
Used to display data.
Overview:
A DataView requires a stored procedure that returns a value. The value returned by the stored procedure is what the DataView will display.
If the stored procedure contains parameters, these become the DataView Parameters.
Usage:
A DataView is used to view data. If the DataView contains DataView Parameters, these can be mapped to other parameters or defaulted.
Configuration:
Name:
The name by which the DataView will be known within FrameworX.
(Hint) Use meaningful names as this will help identify the DataView when used elsewhere in FrameworX.
Description:
(Optional) Brief description of the DataView .
Database Connection:
The Database Connection containing the stored procedure to be used for the DataView .
Stored Procedure:
The name of the stored procedure to be used for the DataView .
The last select in the stored procedure becomes the result of the DataView .
Cache Lifetime:*
If caching is enabled, the lifetime (in seconds) determines how long the DataView result is held in cache. A value of 0 causes the DataView result to be held in the cache permanently for the DataView Parameter combination.
Show Parameters:
Selecting show parameters will make the DataView parameters visible.
In Grid Edit:
Allows for changed to be made in grid without needing to launch the update action.
See also:
How To:
How to: Configuring and using a DataView