Add custom field to af:query component?

Question

Anyone had any experience overriding af:query copmonent? I need to add my custom search field (to query component), which would have a search icon next to it, and on click, a popup widow would open containing my custom task flow where I could select a record with certain value and on return that custom field (in query component) would get populated with selected value. I hope I'm being clear. Please point me to any useful information. Is that even possible? I use JDeveloper 11.1.2.3.4.0 Regards, Marko

Answer 1

Hi,
af:query is a component that comes as is. Its not designed for customization in that you can add your own fields. If you have a requirement for this then
1. expose a method on the VO Impl or AM Impl that expect arguments (your query parameters)
2. Use the arguments to populate bind variables used by a ViewCriteria
3. Apply the View Criteria to the View Object
4. Execte the View Object
5. Drag and drop the method from the DC panel as a parameter form
6. Ensure the result table PartialTrigger property is pointing to the button ID of the parameter form
7. Change whatever UI component you want to change in the parameter form
This gets you going ...
Frank