Overview

In this document, we will learn how to import controls from different project to the page that we are developing. Also this option allow us to mass update the elements imported to make the correct association between the controls and dataset, stored procedure, etc.

How to import controls from one Project to another?

Turn to “Controls” section. In this case, we don’t need need to select any control from the dropdown list. Click “Import Controls” button.

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New imported controls are displayed on the “Controls” section available.

How to mass update controls?

After imported the controls from another page, we need to make sure that the original connections that these controls contain are valid for the page that we are developing in this case. For example, if the controls are associated to any invalid dataset or stored procedure, we need to create a new dataset that we are going to retrieve the information and display in these controls.

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Notice that the “Dataset” column is updated on the popup and after closing it, check the “Controls” section to verify that the new dataset is displayed as reference.

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Recap

Under this document, we reviewed two different features to manage the page’s controls in case you want to quickly import created elements from a different page or even different project. Also Wayfast offers the possibility to mass update these controls in case imported they need to be modified.