Data
Provides a hidden input field on a page, where you can store data temporarily. For example, to pass data between fields.
Formula
| Value formula: | The formula or expression to calculate the value of data stored in this view. | String |
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| On Change: |
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Extends:
Methods:
Inherited
addClass(name, [replaced])
Add/replace CSS class(es) for this control
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| name | {string} | CSS class name(s) to add to the control. Separate class names by a space if more than one class. | |
| replaced | {string} | CSS class name(s) to be replaced by the first argument. Separate class names by a space if more than one class. |
Example
| Button.addClass("green"); |
Inherited
getData()
Returns:
{Object}
Retrieve bound data associated this view/control. Only works for views/controls with bound data.
Example
| var dec1 = MyDecimal.getData(); |
getType()
Returns:
{string}
Get descriptive string representing the type of control
getValue()
Returns:
{*}
Get the value of the data control
Inherited
isBound()
Returns:
{boolean}
Indicates bound status of control.
Inherited
isLabelVisible()
Returns:
{boolean}
Checks if control label is visible
Example
| var labelVisible = MyView.isLabelVisible(); |
Inherited
propagateUpValueChange(event)
Returns:
{boolean}
Propagates value change of control up through parent views
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| event | {Event} | Value change event (usually an onchange event) |
Example
| MyView.propagateUp(event); |
Inherited
setLabelVisible(visible)
Show/hide the label of this view/control
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| visible | {boolean} | Label visibility flag (true to show view label, false to hide) |
Example
| MyView.setLabelVisible(false); |
setValue(value)
Sets the value of the data control
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| value | {*} | May be any type, depending on what the Data control is bound to, including complex types |
Inherited
setViewData(data, createPseudoBinding)
Set/update bound data associated this view/control. Only works for views/controls with bound data.
Note: Should only be used with simple type bindings, or complex type bindings with simple type properties.
Should not be used with bindings that have properties that are lists or compext types. For complex types, set bindings using
the
Note: Should only be used with simple type bindings, or complex type bindings with simple type properties.
Should not be used with bindings that have properties that are lists or compext types. For complex types, set bindings using
the
binding.set pattern detailed in the Knowlege Center section Binding Data and Configuration Options| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| data | {Object} | Value of bound data. The type of this parameter must match the type of the bound data. | |
| createPseudoBinding | {boolean} | If set to true, creates a pseudo binding if there is no current binding. |
Example
| MyView.setViewData("TEST"); //Updates bound data to the string 'TEST' |
Inherited
triggerFormulaUpdates([phase])
Broadcasts the expression trigger for the specified view
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
| phase | {int} | bpmext.ui.PHASE_NORMAL | The phase we are currently in |
Example
| MyView.triggerFormulaUpdates(); |