Data Entry Form Oracle APEX - Part 20

Summary

This Tech mining video offers a streamlined method for managing orders through a single interface. It guides viewers on creating master and detail pages, setting up SQL queries, and configuring properties for order ID columns and interactive grids. The tutorial covers modifying attributes for buttons, implementing PL/SQL code for DML operations, and testing order creation, modification, and deletion functionalities, all within a user-friendly model dialog page layout.

Takeaways

• 📝 The video demonstrates a simplified approach to add, modify, and delete orders using a single interface.
• 🔢 The master page is set to number 404, and the detail page to number 429, with specific instructions on how to create these pages.
• 🔗 A SQL query source code is provided for the orders region, which should replace the auto-generated query.
• 🚫 The 'Order ID' column type is set to 'Hidden' for certain steps in the process.
• 🔄 The 'Order Number' column is transformed into a link column to navigate to the correct page number.
• 🔄 The 'Clear Cache' properties are set to ensure the correct page number is pointed to.
• 🛠️ The 'Create' button's attributes are modified to initiate a direct entry of a new order instead of calling page 11.
• 📊 The 'Page Mode' property is set to 'Model Dialog' for Page 429, with specific width, height, and maximum width properties.
• 🔍 The 'Customer ID' item is rendered as a select list, showing the names of all customers for easier selection.
• 🔄 The 'Previous' and 'Next Order ID' buttons are positioned on top of the region for easier navigation.
• 🛑 The interactive grid's source type is set to a SQL query, with server-side conditions adjusted to always show the grid.
• 📝 The process form's type is changed from 'Interactive Grid Automatic Row Processing' to 'PL SQL Code' for manual handling of insert, update, and delete operations.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to demonstrate a simpler approach to add, modify, and delete orders using a single interface.

What are the master and detail pages mentioned in the video?

The master and detail pages referred to in the video are the pages used to manage orders, where the master page is set to number 404 and the detail page to 429.

How does the video suggest modifying the order ID column?

The video suggests transforming the order ID column into a link column and setting its column type to Hidden.

What is the source type for the 'Orders' region set to in the video?

The source type for the 'Orders' region is set to SQL query in the video.

What is the purpose of setting the 'Save public report' option to true?

Setting the 'Save public report' option to true allows the report to be shown at runtime.

How does the video describe modifying the 'Create' button's attributes?

The video describes modifying the 'Create' button's attributes to call page 429 directly for entering a new order instead of initiating the order wizard by calling page 11.

What page mode is suggested for the detail page in the video?

The video suggests setting the page mode property to 'model dialog' for the detail page.

What does the video instruct regarding the 'Customer ID' item in the select list?

The video instructs that the 'Customer ID' item, which was displayed as a display-only item in the previous method, will now be rendered as a select list carrying the names of all customers.

How is the interactive grid's visibility managed in the video?

The video instructs to remove the server-side condition by choosing a select placeholder, making the interactive grid visible every time the page is accessed.

What process type is recommended for the 'Process form on demo orders' in the video?

The video recommends changing the process type from 'interactive grid automatic row processing' to 'PL SQL code'.

What is the final step demonstrated in the video for testing order deletion?

The final step demonstrated in the video for testing order deletion is clicking the 'Delete' button on the order details page.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Master and Detail Page Configuration

The video script introduces a streamlined approach to manage orders through a single interface, focusing on the creation and setup of master and detail pages. It guides the user to set the master page number to 404 and the detail page to 429, with specific instructions on how to replace the auto-generated SQL query with a custom one provided in the video description. The script emphasizes the importance of validation and proper configuration of columns, such as setting the 'Order ID' column to hidden and transforming it into a link column. It also details the process of configuring the 'Create' button to initiate a new order on page 429, and the setup of the page properties to ensure a functional model dialog.

05:04

🔄 Interactive Grid and DML Operations

This paragraph delves into the customization of the interactive grid region and the implementation of DML operations for order management. It describes the process of setting the source type to SQL query for the order details and modifying columns with specific properties. The script explains how to remove server-side conditions to ensure the grid's visibility and how to configure buttons for navigation and operations within the grid. It also covers the setup of a PL/SQL code process to handle insert, update, and delete operations manually, including the configuration of success and error message boxes. The paragraph concludes with a demonstration of how to use these functionalities in the application, including entering a new order, editing order details, and aligning columns for reporting.

10:06

📝 Order Modification and Deletion Process

The final paragraph outlines the steps for adding, modifying, and deleting products within an order using the interactive grid. It provides instructions on how to add more products to an order, modify quantities, and apply changes using the 'apply changes' button. The script also demonstrates how to remove a product from an order using the 'delete rows' option and how to delete an entire order from the order details page. The video concludes with a teaser for the next video, which will cover looping through the interactive grid, and ends with a thank you note to the viewers.

Keywords

💡Tech mining

Tech mining refers to the process of extracting and analyzing data from technical documents, discussions, or other sources to uncover insights and trends. In the context of the video, it is the title of the series or the specific video, indicating that the content will focus on technical demonstrations, likely related to data management or software interfaces.

💡Interface

An interface in computing is a point where two systems or components interact with each other. In the video, the term is used to describe a user interface that allows for the modification and management of orders, emphasizing the simplification of tasks that would otherwise require multiple steps or systems.

💡Master and Detail Pages

In database and user interface design, master and detail pages refer to a common pattern where a master list or table is displayed, and selecting an item from this list displays its details in a separate section or page. The video script mentions creating these pages, indicating a focus on organizing and navigating data effectively.

💡SQL Query

SQL (Structured Query Language) is used for managing and manipulating databases. An SQL query is a statement that retrieves or manipulates data in a database. The script mentions setting the source type to an SQL query, which means using a database query to populate or interact with the data displayed on the interface.

💡Validation

Validation in computing is the process of checking the correctness, completeness, and conformity of data. In the video, successful validation is essential before proceeding with the setup of the interface, ensuring that the data and settings meet the required criteria.

💡Hidden Column Type

A hidden column type in a database or interface is a column that is not visible to the user but is still stored and used in the system. The script specifies setting the 'Order ID' column type to hidden, which means it will not be displayed to the user but will be used internally for data management.

💡Link Column

A link column in an interface is a field that, when clicked, navigates the user to another page or section, often related to the data in that column. The script describes transforming an 'Order Number' column into a link column, which would allow users to access more information or perform actions related to a specific order.

💡Page Mode

Page mode in interface design refers to the layout or behavior of a page. The script mentions setting the page mode property to 'model dialog,' which is a type of page that behaves like a dialog box, often used for forms or data entry, and is distinct from a standard page view.

💡Select List

A select list is a user interface element that presents a list of options from which the user can choose. In the video, the 'Customer ID' item is rendered as a select list, allowing users to choose from a list of customer names, which simplifies data entry and ensures accuracy.

💡Interactive Grid

An interactive grid is a user interface component that displays data in a grid format and allows users to interact with it, such as adding, editing, or deleting rows. The script describes setting up an interactive grid for order details, which would enable users to manage orders more dynamically.

💡DML Operation

DML stands for Data Manipulation Language, which includes SQL statements like INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE that manipulate the data in a database. The script mentions performing DML operations successfully, indicating that the interface allows for direct database manipulation through user actions.

💡Success and Error Message Boxes

Success and error message boxes are user interface elements that provide feedback to the user after an action is performed. In the script, entering messages for both successful DML operations and errors helps inform the user of the outcome of their actions, enhancing the user experience.

Highlights

Introduction to a simpler approach for adding, modifying, and deleting orders using a single interface.

Demonstration of creating master and detail pages with specific page numbers set to 404 and 429.

Setting the Source type to SQL query and providing the source code link in the video description.

Ensuring validation success and setting the 'Order ID' column type to Hidden.

Transforming the order number column into a link column for navigation.

Clearing cache properties to ensure correct page navigation.

Enabling the 'Save public report' option for runtime visibility.

Customizing attributes for the 'Create' button to initiate direct order entry.

Setting page mode to 'model dialog' for enhanced user interaction.

Adjusting properties for customer ID to render as a select list with customer names.

Positioning 'Previous' and 'Next' order ID buttons for easier navigation.

Configuring the interactive grid region with a custom SQL query.

Removing server-side conditions to make the interactive grid always visible.

Editing column properties for the interactive grid to enhance data presentation.

Creating a 'Buttons' region for better organization of interactive elements.

Customizing button actions and placements under the 'Buttons' region.

Switching process type to PL/SQL code for manual handling of DML operations.

Specifying SQL insert, update, and delete statements within the PL/SQL code.

Configuring success and error message boxes for user feedback.

Testing the new order creation process with customer selection and order date entry.

Adding and modifying products in an order using the 'Add Row' and 'Apply Changes' features.

Demonstrating order deletion using the 'Delete' button on the order details page.

Preview of looping through interactive grid in the next video.

Transcripts

a very warm welcome to Tech mining

this stuff is added purposely to present

something that would be helpful to you

in your future endeavors

however in this video I'll demonstrate a

simpler approach to add modify and

delete orders using just one interface

execute all the steps performed to

create the two master and details Pages

as we did previously

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this time set number of the master page

to 404

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.

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foreign

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number of The Details page to 429

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foreign

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etail page created

on this page click orders region

set Source type to SQL query

source code link is in video description

open part 7 folder to get file used in

video

replace this auto-generated query with

the source code 1. make sure validation

must be successful

expand columns node

make sure order ID column type is set to

Hidden

for the format mask property

select this value

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transform this order number column into

a link column

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clear cache properties to 429 to point

to the correct page number

set the name property to p429 order ID

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click orders region then attributes tab

select this value to exclude the link

column

under actions menu turn on Save public

report option to show it at runtime

set the following attributes for this

create button

note that previously this buttons was

used to initiate the order wizard by

calling page 11.

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here we are calling page 429 to directly

enter a new order

click this save button to save your work

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in this page finder box enter 429

then press this go button to call Page

429 in the page designer

click this root node set the page mode

property to model dialog which comes

above a normal page

set width height and maximum width

properties to 900 800 and 1200

respectively also set dialog template to

wizard model dialog

these following items individually and

set their corresponding properties this

customer ID item which was displayed as

display only item in the previous method

will now be rendered as a select list

carrying the names of all customers

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this SQL query defined for the select

list automatically shows the correct

customer name when you navigate from one

order to another

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foreign

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in this region buttons node forget

previous and next order ID buttons set

position property to edit to place them

on top of the region

click this order details interactive

grid region

set its source type to SQL query and

replace this default query with this

source code query

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scroll down to server-side condition

section

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and choose this select placeholder for

this property this step removes this

condition and makes the interactive grid

visible every time you access this page

expand this columns node

edit these following columns using their

specified properties and values

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foreign

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foreign

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-click this wizard buttons node

select create region

set title of this new region to buttons

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template to buttons container

in regions buttons node

click this cancel button

set its region property to buttons

set this region for delete save and

create buttons too

this action will place all the four

buttons under the buttons region

click this processing tab

make sure that this process form form on

demo orders sits before this order

details save interactive grid data

process switch this process type from

interactive grid automatic row

processing to PL SQL code

in this code we specified SQL insert

update and delete statements to manually

handle the three operations for the

interactive grid data

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in this success message box

enter the DML operation performed

successfully

similarly enter could not perform the

DML operation in the error message box

then save your work

open page 404

foreign

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application button

click this enter New Order button

select a customer

and pick an order date

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click this edit button in the order

details region

with this product appearing in first row

along with its default quantity enter

some value in the unit price column then

click this create button

the order will be saved and you will see

this success message on this order

Master page click this actions menu then

click columns

from do not display columns move all

columns to display in report section

then align these columns using these

buttons

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foreign

thank you

click order number you just saved

then click this add row button to add

some more products

just select a product enter some value

in the quantity column

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then click apply changes button

the modified order will be saved as well

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from this row actions menu using this

delete rows option try to remove a

product from this order

finally click this delete button on the

order Details page to test order

deletion

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in the next video we will perform

looping through interactive grid

thanks for watching

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