Save the DataWindow object

Create a workspace and target
Create and preview a new DataWindow object
> Save the DataWindow object
Attach the DataWindow object to a DataWindow control
Modify the window properties
Code the open event
Run the application on the desktop
Create a DSN for ASA 9
Copy the DSN and the database to the Pocket PC
Build and deploy the application
Run the application on the device

Now you name the DataWindow object and save it in the emplist_tutorial.pkl library.

Saving to another library You can save objects to different application libraries, but to avoid complications, you save all your new objects in one library. You can also copy or move objects from one library to another using the Library painter.

Select File>Save from the menu bar.

The Save DataWindow dialog box displays with the insertion point in the DataWindows box.
Type d_sqlgr_employee in the DataWindows box.

This names the DataWindow object. The prefix d_ is standard for DataWindow objects.

(Optional) Type the following comments in the Comments box:

This DataWindow object retrieves employee first names and last names.

Shown is the Design view. The horizontal Heading band at the top includes the headings Customer I D, First Name, Last Name, and Company Name. The Detail band below it displays the column names i d , f name, l name, and company _ name.

Click OK.

PocketBuilder saves the DataWindow object and closes the Save DataWindow dialog box.

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