oracle forms creation-list of values (lov)

Working LOVs and Editors

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Objectives

• Creating and using LOVs• Creating and using Editors


LOVs

• LOVs– List of values for text items– Dynamic or static list– Independent of single text items– Flexible and efficient

• Used for inputting values into Foreign key items.


LOVs and Record Groups

Select deptno,dnameFrom dept

RecordGroup

LOVWindow

Dept No


Creating and using LOVs

• Select the LOVs node in Object Navigator• Click the create icon.• Use LOV wizard and follow the steps one by one.• Finally click finish to complete.

• Attach the LOV to text item:• Go to property pallet of the item to which you would like to attach.• Select the LOV property.• From the list choose the LOV name created by you.

• To invoke LOV : Press F9 or Click Edit -> Display List in forms runtime window


LOV Properties

• Title

• Column Mapping Properties

• Filter Before Display

• Automatic Display

• Automatic Refresh

• Automatic Select

• Automatic Skip

• Automatic Position


Editors

– Override default editor– Used for special requirements such as larger editing window,

position, color, and title– System editor available as an option

• Types of Editors– Forms Default Editor– System Editor (Default Notepad)– User Defined or Custom Editor.


Editors


Summary

• Creating LOVs• Attaching LOVs to items• Properties of LOVs• Creating and using Editors


oracle forms creation-list of values (lov)

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