This type of grid enables users to create or modify data by way of the supplementary forms linked to the Add and/or Edit controls. Once these forms have been saved, the grid will be updated to include the newly added or edited information.
- Add: This button allows users to add a new item.
- If selected, it will open a pop-up window with the Add Item form.
- In this form, users can define the required details for the item.
- At the bottom of the form, users will be given the following options:
- Save and New: This button allows users to save the item and open a new form to create another item.
- Save and Return: This button allows users to save the item and return to the main form.
- Once they have saved their work and returned to the main form, users will find any new items they have created now added in the grid.
- If selected, it will open a pop-up window with the Add Item form.
- Edit: This button allows users to edit an existing item.
- To edit, select the item that you want to edit from the grid and click on the Edit button. It will open a pop-up window with the form Edit Item. This form is typically a duplicate of the Add Item form, with the exception being that the fields are all populated with previously inputted information.
- To save your changes, click on the Apply button at the bottom of the form.
- Users will find the item in the grid now updated with the latest modifications.
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