Chapter 3. Working with Data in Forms

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Using a number sequence handler

• Creating a custom filter

• Creating a custom instant search filter

• Building a selected/available list

• Preloading images

• Creating a wizard

• Processing multiple records

• Coloring records

• Adding an image to records

Introduction

This chapter basically supplements the previous one and explains data organization in the forms. It shows how to add custom filters to forms in order to allow users to filter data and how to create record lists for quick data manipulation.

This chapter also discusses how displaying data could be enhanced by adding icons to record lists and trees, and how normal images could be stored along with the data, reusing existing Dynamics AX application objects.

A couple of recipes will show how to create wizards to guide users through complex tasks. This chapter will also show how to create a wizard to guide users through complex tasks. It will demonstrate several approaches for capturing user...