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Overview

In this lesson, 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 and other objects.

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 on “Import Controls” button.

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

How to mass update controls?

After the controls were imported from another page, we need to make sure that the original connections from these controls are valid for the page that we are currently developing, otherwise the data won’t be displayed. For example, if the controls are associated to any invalid dataset or stored procedure, we need to create a new dataset that will retrieve the information to display in these imported 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 lesson, we reviewed two different features to manage the page’s controls in case we want to quickly import created elements from a different page or even different project. Also Wayfast give us the possibility to mass update these controls if any adjustment is needed.