LookupViewData Widget

Use this widget to search the database.

Last published at: June 3rd, 2024

Description:

Uses the search term provided to query the database and display rows of data in a table.

Inputs

  • FormID - Name of widget generated by FlowWright (read-only field)
    Database Connection - Choose the connection string (previously configured)
  • SQL Query - Enter a SQL Query
  • Hide - Select the checkbox to Hide (tick mark)
  • Save - Save the input values
  • Delete - Remove this form widget from the designer page 
  • Close - Close the input popup window
 

 

Design:

 

 

Example: 

Let’s build and execute the “LookupViewDataDef” example.  

  • Create a new form definition called “LookupViewDataDef.” 
  • Select the Open Designer checkbox and click the “Create” button
  • Drag a LookupViewData widget to the canvas
  • Double-click on the widget to configure the inputs as shown in the below graphic

 

  • Click on the Database Connection field and choose the connection string (previously configured)
  • Click on the SQL Query field and enter a SQL query
  • Click on the Save button and Close the popup window
  • Navigate to the UI menu and Preview the form. The rendered widget will appear as shown in the graphic below

 

  • Enter the value “ad” into the search box and click the “Search” button to view the results from the database query

 

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