10.2 Creating a Form
Developers can create forms using a number of wizards including the Create Application Wizard, Create Page Wizard, and Create Region Wizard.
- Creating a Form Using the Create Page Wizard
Use the Create Page Wizard to create a wide variety of forms. - Creating a Report and Form on New Page Using External Data Sources
Run the Create Page Wizard to add a new page with a report and form that uses an external data source. - Form Options When Running the Create Page Wizard
Learn about form options when running the Create Page Wizard. - Creating a Form Using the Create Application Wizard
Use the Create Application Wizard to create a form.
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Parent topic: Developing Forms
10.2.1 Creating a Form Using the Create Page Wizard
Use the Create Page Wizard to create a wide variety of forms.
Note:
Using the Create Page Wizard creates a complex form region which includes multiple form items and processes. Although you can create a region directly in the Rendering tree or drag a region from the Gallery, these approaches will not create these additional components.To create a form using the Create Page Wizard:
Parent topic: Creating a Form
10.2.2 Creating a Report and Form on New Page Using External Data Sources
Run the Create Page Wizard to add a new page with a report and form that uses an external data source.
Tip:
Using the Create Page Wizard creates a complex form region which includes multiple form items and processes. Although you can create a region directly in the Rendering tree or drag a region from the Gallery, these approaches will not create these additional components.To create a report and form that uses an external data source:
Parent topic: Creating a Form
10.2.3 Form Options When Running the Create Page Wizard
Learn about form options when running the Create Page Wizard.
Tip:
Universal Theme - 42 is optimized to work equally well in either a mobile or desktop environment. In previous releases and in earlier themes, the Mobile user interface is based on jQuery Mobile. Because jQuery Mobile is desupported, you must migrate existing mobile applications to the Universal Theme.
Available Forms in the Create Page Wizard
The Create Page Wizard supports the following forms.
Table 10-1 Create Page Wizard — Available Forms
Form Type | Description | To Learn More |
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Form |
Creates a form that enables users to update a single row on the specified data source, which can be a table, SQL Query or Web Source Module. |
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Editable Interactive Grid |
Creates an editable interactive grid based on a table your select or a SQL query. An interactive grid presents users a set of data in a searchable, customizable report. In an editable interactive grid, users can also add to, modify, and refresh the data set directly on the page. Functionally, an interactive grid includes most customization capabilities available in interactive reports plus the ability to rearrange the report interactively using the mouse. |
See "Managing Interactive Grids"and "Making an Existing Interactive Grid Editable" |
Report with Form |
Creates a report and form based on the data source you specify. For the report, you choose a report type (Interactive Report, Interactive Grid, or Class Report) Note: This wizard does not support tables having more than 127 columns. Selecting more than 127 columns generates an error. |
Not applicable. |
List View with Form |
Optimized for mobile applications. Creates a form and list view that enables users to update a single row in a database table. You choose the table on which to build the form and select the column to be used for displaying text in the List View. |
Not applicable |
Form on Local Procedure |
Builds a form based on stored procedure arguments. Use this approach when you have implemented logic or Data Manipulation Language (DML) in a stored procedure or package. |
Not applicable. |
Available Master Detail Options in the Create Page Wizard
The Create Page Wizard supports the following master detail options.
Table 10-2 Create Page Wizard — Available Master Detail Options
Form Type | Description | To Learn More |
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Stacked |
Creates a single page (or Stacked) master detail with editable interactive grids. Users can query, insert, update, and delete values from two tables or views which are related. You choose the tables on which to build the master and detail regions. |
See "Creating a Stacked Master Detail Using the Create Page Wizard" |
Side by Side |
Creates a single page (or Side by Side) master detail with a master table and detail table. The left side contains a master list to navigate to the master record. The right side contains the selected master record and the associated detail report |
See "Creating a Side by Side Master Detail Using the Create Page Wizard" |
Drill Down |
Creates a two page (or Drill Down) master detail form. The first page contains an interactive report for the master table. The second page features a standard form for the master and interactive grid for the detail. |
See "Creating a Two Page Drill Down Master Detail Using the Create Page Wizard" |
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Parent topic: Creating a Form
10.2.4 Creating a Form Using the Create Application Wizard
Use the Create Application Wizard to create a form.
To create a form using the Create Application Wizard:
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Parent topic: Creating a Form