Is uiXML worthless?

<concern>
<title mode="provocation" reason="desperate-to-get-some-answers-either-from-the-docs-or-from-this-forum">
Is uiXML worthless?
</title>
<initial-positive-view>
I would like to have the opinion of other developers about using uiXML for Web development. At first I was very excited about this technology maybe in part because:
- i am a java developer
- i am an XML developer
- i am a form/reports developer and i usually like Oracle products
- i don't like JSP, so i saw it as a nice replacement of JSP.
- i liked the way the uix controller works
- etc.
</initial-positive-view>
<expression-of-growing-frutration>
However, the more time - too much - i spend trying to learn it, the more i am leaning to think i am wasting my time and energy. So am i alone to think that:
- the uix documentation is terrible. Too much marketing, not enough useful information.
- the documentation is terrible part II: examples are not put in context. When you have a code fragment, and you are learning, it shouldn't be put in a vacuum: you spend too much time with trials and errors too complete the given example. In that respect, a good documentation, are the Java Tutorials from java.sun.com: each time you have a code fragment you have a link to a complete working code program from where the fragment is extracted.
- the customization capabilities are too limited
- Oracle is not interested in this technology beyond its internal needs maybe because the user base is too small (just a guess after browsing this forum).
- uiXML questions are almost never answered in this forum, maybe because of the point above. It's just a guess from my personal experience and after browsing this forum: i don't have the tools to make really acurate statistics
- worst of all from my point of view as a developer: it rarely works as expected when, by chance, i figure out what to expect from the use of an element/class that is just a little less obvious than <text>
- as a result of all the above the development process is very chaotic and full trials and errors
<expression-of-growing-frutration>
<your-opinion>
So i would like to know if someone in this forum:
- has experienced this kind of frustration with uiXML when trying to do some real programing beyond the examples given in the docs? (ever tried to use the <include> element to create generic uix pages for example?)
- has done real development with uixML, with real customization, generic uix pages etc... and if so what are the keys to succeed.?
- if not, knows about better alternatives for developing web applications (web tier). Especially using the combinaison Java + XML.
<your-opinion>
</concern>

Is UIX the best framework of its kind?
In our company we are using uiXML for about half a year now and I must say after some initial problems with - yes the bad documentation and the confusing bc4j jsp java and pure xml versions of UIX I can really say that we couldn't have made a better a choice when it comes to the framework.
We have implemented a front end on top of a really complex datamodel for the financial services industry, but for data access we use XML Selects and our front end only accesses an xml document - so that might have made things easier for us. Additionally we added an abstraction layer to uix and generate the uix files from a very high level screendefinition and the metadata of the datamodel.
When speaking about the features what is really outstanding is that databinding can be done for any attribute of each control. This allows us to display the same screen differently to different users. In combination with layoutmanagers that provides a lot of runtime flexibility for your screens, and if used well this can really boost your productivity.
Now what is still missing?
First of all defining your own controls looks really messy - you can't really subclass from existing controls, and that means its a lot of work to do that yourself and we never really dared that.
Since JDeveloper 903 they added the partialPageRendering feature for tables and this is something that really has great potential if it is implemented for all controls and we are really looking forward to that feature.
Demos - oracle released this uix demo bundle without ever announcing it, which is probably due to the fact that it is really just a non-working or hardly-working demo.
But what could really help people with UIX is a really good book about it along with some real world demo like microsoft has for their .Net platform. That's what I would like to see from Oracle.
For us using uix was a real success, enabling us to surprise our management and our really demanding customers with great solutions, delivered in little time - but as with every tool; it's the way you use it that determines it's value.
So my message to anyone frustrated with uix is: don't give up and annoy the oracle guys in the forum to help you and make up for their lacking docs.
Guido

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i

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I am not sure I understand your problem.
What I do see is that there is no event on your url:
Planner2Objtive_View.uix?en=002182
so your check:
if (event != null)
will always be false.
If you port the uiXML fragment that you use to create the url, I can tell you how to set an event on it.

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                    Premiums         $312.00                                                             0
       Replacement Phone        $170.00                                                       $ 80.00
       Returned Phone              $ 40.00                                                       ($ 40.00)
       Total                               $522.00                                                       $ 40.00
So it cost me a total of $522.00 to replace an iphone that was only worth $40.00 in its broken state. In the meantime, Asurion made a profit of $482.00 off me and provided absolutely NO SERVICE FOR THE MONEY AT ALL. People please believe me-- Consumer Reports is right-- you DON'T need this ripoff insurance. If you have APPLE products, please buy the APPLECARE. If other, look into extended warranty or even contact your homeowner or renter's insurance agent first. Don't let Verizon agents talk you into this garbage. It's worthless trash and the customer service STINKS! For example, I just learned that my daughter's phone is covered under her student insurance. For the love of heaven, GET RID OF ASURION. It's a SCAM and a ripoff. I am considering legal action against them for this. . .

Bingo Brensgrrl! Asurion is total garbage and Verizon is in bed with them.
(1) While pitching to make a sale, a Verizon rep clearly spelled out that if you paid for the full coverage, you would be 100% covered if your phone was lost, damaged or stolen. My fiance was right there --- she can vouch for all of this. Who pays for coverage if the deductible is greater than the cost of replacement? Total fraud ---> an intentional misrepresentation meant to induce reliance that causes damages.
(2) After more than 3 years of paying for this "coverage," my phone starts malfunctioning to the point it won't work. My Verizon phone had malfunctioned from the start, but those issues were semi-manageable --- but now the phone is hardcore flat-lining. So I bring it in to Verizon to get that squared away thinking it'd be no problem, and that I was finally grateful to have paid for years of full coverage.
(3) Guess what? Verizon says it's not their problem --- you need to go through "Asurion" plus there'll be a substantial fee charged after it had been previously represented that I paid years for full and total coverage. I'd never even heard of this third party "Asurion" --- my Verizon rep pitched it as if anything happens to your phone or it craps out ---- you're 100% covered. Wrong.
(4) Predictably, I go to Asurion - and they insist it's a Verizon issue, and it's not their problem.
Both sides say take it up with the other guy - not our problem. Nice.
One other thing: the Verizon staff, including the manager, were cackling and snickering throughout this whole process - including the waste-of-time call to "Asurion." Apparently, it was quite amusing that another customer was getting hosed.
Completely worthless. Garbage. Utter trash. Asurion is just a money pit with zero benefit. And avoid Verizon - they intentionally deceive you for monetary gain. And evidently, they feel customers being upset over this bait and switch tactic is rather hilarious. Nice bed partners, huh?

Importing Custom Style Sheets Into UiXML

Is there any documentation on importing custom stylesheets (.css files) into UIXML. Has anyone one done this or know of a workaround if it cannot be done?
Tks,
Booker Northington II

Hi Booker -
Thanks for the clarification. Here is a sample which shows how to import a custom CSS style sheet into a UIX document using the HTMLWebBean:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<page xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/controller"
xmlns:ui="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/ui"
xmlns:html="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40">
<content>
<document xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/ui">
<metaContainer>
<head>
<contents>
<html:link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="mystyles.css"/>
</contents>
</head>
</metaContainer>
<contents>
<body>
<contents>
<styledText styleClass="myStyle" text="Hello, world!"/>
</contents>
</body>
</contents>
</document>
</content>
</page>
Note: The <html:link> element inserts the HTMLWebBean which references the custom CSS file. We can then use styleClass="whatever" to reference the custom styles.
Andy

Problems using detaildisclosure on UIXML BC4J

Hi there.
I have try to build a litle aplication with UIXML/BC4J and i need to use a table with DetailDisclosure but i can't show the hide detail of a row.
Source Code :
�UIXML Page�
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252" ?>
<page xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/controller"
xmlns:ctrl="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/controller"
xmlns:ui="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/ui"
xmlns:bc4j="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/bc4j">
<bc4j:registryDef>
<bc4j:rootAppModuleDef name="CustomerToCustomerAppModule"
definition="OE_UIX_v1.OeModule"
releaseMode="stateful">
<bc4j:viewObjectDef name="CustomerMasterVO" rangeSize="10"/>
<bc4j:viewObjectDef name="CustomerDetailVO" rangeSize="1"/>
</bc4j:rootAppModuleDef>
</bc4j:registryDef>
<content>
<try xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/ui"
xmlns:data="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/ui">
<catch>
<displayException/>
</catch>
<contents>
<pageLayout xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/ui"
xmlns:data="http://xmlns.oracle.com/uix/ui"
title="Visualizar Clientes">

<productBranding>
<image source="tools_collage.gif"
shortDesc="JDeveloper Product Logo"/>
</productBranding>
<corporateBranding>
<image source="oraclelogo.gif" shortDesc="Oracle Logo"/>
</corporateBranding>
<globalButtons>
<globalButtonBar>
<contents>
<globalButton source="www_home.gif" text="Home"
destination="Main.uix"/>
<globalButton source="www_contact.gif" text="Contact Us"
destination="http://www.oracle.com"/>
<globalButton source="www_help.gif" text="Help"
destination="http://otn.oracle.com/products/jdev/content.html"/>
</contents>
</globalButtonBar>
</globalButtons>
<copyright>Copyright 2003 Meitner. All Rights Reserved.</copyright>
<privacy>
<link text="Privacy Statement" destination="http://www.meitner.com"/>
</privacy>

<contents>

<messageBox automatic="true"/>
<bc4j:rootAppModuleScope name="CustomerToCustomerAppModule">
<contents>
<header text="Pesquisar">
<contents>
<form name="procurar" method="POST">
<contents>
<inlineMessage prompt="Condi��o de Pesquisa"
vAlign="middle">
<contents>
<flowLayout>
<contents>
<textInput name="attrPesquisa"
data:text="ctrl:page@attrPesquisa"
shortDesc="Pesquisar"/>
</contents>
</flowLayout>
</contents>
<end>
<submitButton text="Pesquisar" ctrl:event="search"/>
</end>
</inlineMessage>
</contents>
</form>
</contents>
</header>
<header text="Resultados">
<contents>
<form name="viewForm" method="POST">
<contents>
<tableLayout hAlign="center">
<contents>
<bc4j:viewObjectScope name="CustomerMasterVO">
<contents>
<bc4j:table name="viewTable" width="80%"
alternateText="N�o foram encontrados clientes"
formSubmitted="true">
<detail>
<labeledFieldLayout rendered="true">
<contents>
<tableLayout>
<contents>
<bc4j:rootAppModuleScope
name="CustomerToCustomerAppModule">
<contents>
<bc4j:viewObjectScope
name="CustomerDetailVO">
<contents>
<bc4j:rowScope
name="detailCustomerDetailVO">
<contents>
<bc4j:messageList attrName="CustAddress"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="PhoneNumbers"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="NlsLanguage"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="NlsTerritory"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="CreditLimit"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="CustEmail"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="AccountMgrId"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="CustGeoLocation"
readOnly="true"/>
<bc4j:messageInput attrName="CustomerId"
readOnly="true"/>
</contents>
</bc4j:rowScope>
</contents>
</bc4j:viewObjectScope>
</contents>
</bc4j:rootAppModuleScope>
</contents>
</tableLayout>
<formValue name="disclosed" value="1"/>
</contents>
</labeledFieldLayout>
</detail>
<tableSelection>

<singleSelection selectedIndex="0"
shortDesc="Cliente Selecionado">
<contents>

<submitButton text="Update"
ctrl:event="update"/>

<submitButton text="Delete"
ctrl:event="delete"/>
<submitButton text="Create"
ctrl:event="create"/>
</contents>
</singleSelection>
</tableSelection>

<bc4j:keyStamp>
<bc4j:rowKey name="key"/>
</bc4j:keyStamp>
<contents>

<bc4j:column attrName="CustomerId">
<columnHeader>
<bc4j:sortableHeader/>
</columnHeader>
<contents>
<bc4j:input readOnly="true"/>
</contents>
</bc4j:column>
<bc4j:column attrName="CustFirstName">
<columnHeader>
<bc4j:sortableHeader/>
</columnHeader>
<contents>
<bc4j:input readOnly="true"/>
</contents>
</bc4j:column>
<bc4j:column attrName="CustLastName">
<columnHeader>
<bc4j:sortableHeader/>
</columnHeader>
<contents>
<bc4j:input readOnly="true"/>
</contents>
</bc4j:column>
</contents>
<detailDisclosure>
<disclosed data:disclosed="disclosed@detailData@ctrl:eventResult"/>
</detailDisclosure>
</bc4j:table>
</contents>
</bc4j:viewObjectScope>
</contents>
</tableLayout>
</contents>
</form>
</contents>
</header>
</contents>
</bc4j:rootAppModuleScope>
</contents>
<contentFooter>

<button text="Create" ctrl:event="create"/>
</contentFooter>
</pageLayout>
</contents>
</try>
</content>
<handlers>
<event name="show">
<method class="pt.meitner.oe.GlobalEvents" method="doHideShowEvent"/>
</event>
<event name="hide">
<method class="pt.meitner.oe.GlobalEvents" method="doHideShowEvent"/>
</event>
<event name="search">

<bc4j:findRootAppModule name="CustomerToCustomerAppModule">

<bc4j:findViewObject name="CustomerMasterVO">

<bc4j:findByExample>
<bc4j:exampleRow ignoreCase="true">
<bc4j:exampleAttribute>
<bc4j:nameBinding>
<bc4j:parameter name="attrName"/>
</bc4j:nameBinding>
<bc4j:valueBinding>
<bc4j:parameter name="attrValue"/>
</bc4j:valueBinding>
</bc4j:exampleAttribute>
</bc4j:exampleRow>
</bc4j:findByExample>
<bc4j:executeQuery/>

<bc4j:setPageProperty name="attrName">
<bc4j:parameter name="attrName"/>
</bc4j:setPageProperty>
<bc4j:setPageProperty name="attrValue">
<bc4j:parameter name="attrValue"/>
</bc4j:setPageProperty>
</bc4j:findViewObject>
</bc4j:findRootAppModule>
</event>
<event name="sort" source="viewTable">

<bc4j:findRootAppModule name="CustomerToCustomerAppModule">

<bc4j:findViewObject name="CustomerMasterVO">

<bc4j:sort/>
</bc4j:findViewObject>
</bc4j:findRootAppModule>
</event>
<event name="goto" source="viewTable">

<bc4j:findRootAppModule name="CustomerToCustomerAppModule">

<bc4j:findViewObject name="CustomerMasterVO">

<bc4j:goto/>
</bc4j:findViewObject>
</bc4j:findRootAppModule>
</event>
<event name="create">

<ctrl:go name="CustomerVO_Create" redirect="true"/>
</event>
<event name="update">

<ctrl:go name="CustomerVO_Update" redirect="true">
<ctrl:property name="key">
<ctrl:selection name="viewTable" key="key"/>
</ctrl:property>
</ctrl:go>
</event>
<event name="delete">

<bc4j:findRootAppModule name="CustomerToCustomerAppModule">

<bc4j:findViewObject name="CustomerMasterVO">

<bc4j:findRowByKey>
<bc4j:keyBinding>
<bc4j:selectionKey name="viewTable" key="key"/>
</bc4j:keyBinding>
<bc4j:handlers>

<bc4j:removeRow/>

<bc4j:executeQuery/>
</bc4j:handlers>
</bc4j:findRowByKey>
</bc4j:findViewObject>

<bc4j:commit/>
</bc4j:findRootAppModule>
</event>
</handlers>
</page>
�Java Class�
package pt.meitner.oe;
import oracle.cabo.servlet.BajaContext;
import oracle.cabo.servlet.Page;
import oracle.cabo.servlet.event.EventResult;
import oracle.cabo.servlet.event.PageEvent;
import oracle.cabo.servlet.ui.data.PageEventFlattenedDataSet;
import oracle.cabo.ui.UIConstants;
import oracle.cabo.ui.data.DataObject;
import oracle.cabo.ui.data.DataObjectList;
import oracle.cabo.ui.RenderingContext;
public class GlobalEvents
public GlobalEvents()
public static EventResult doHideShowEvent(BajaContext bc, Page page,
PageEvent event)
PageEventFlattenedDataSet tableRows =
new PageEventFlattenedDataSet(event, event.getParameter(UIConstants.SOURCE_PARAM));
// this is the row that must be (un)disclosed:
int row = Integer.parseInt(event.getParameter(UIConstants.VALUE_PARAM));
// decide whether we want to disclose or undisclose depending on the name
// of the event
System.out.println("r -> " + row + " table " + event.getParameter(UIConstants.SOURCE_PARAM));
boolean disclose = UIConstants.SHOW_EVENT.equals(event.getName());
System.out.println("disclose =" + disclose);
DataObjectList detailData = new DetailData(tableRows, row, disclose);
EventResult result = new EventResult(page);
result.setProperty("detailData", detailData);
return result;
private static final class DetailData implements DataObjectList
* @param pageEvent contains the current disclosure state of the table
* @param index the index of the row that must have its disclosure state
* changed
* @param disclosure the new disclosure state for the row
public DetailData(DataObjectList pageEvent, int index, boolean disclose)
_pageEvent = pageEvent;
// initially, none of the table rows will be disclosed, so there will be
// no pageEvent data and this length would be zero:
_length = pageEvent.getLength();
_index = index;
_disclose = disclose;
public int getLength()
// make sure that the length we return is sufficiently large enough that
// we reach the index we want to change
return (_index >= length) ? index+1 : _length;
public DataObject getItem(int index)
boolean disclose;
if (index==_index)
// this is the index that we want to change.
disclose = _disclose;
else if (index < _length)
// this index can safely be pulled from the pageEvent
DataObject row = _pageEvent.getItem(index);
// if there was a "disclosed" form element on this row then we
// consider the row disclosed:
disclose = (row.selectValue(null, "disclosed") != null);
else
disclose = false;
return disclose ? DISCLOSETRUE : DISCLOSEFALSE;
private final DataObjectList _pageEvent;
private final int index, length;
private final boolean _disclose;
private static final DataObject DISCLOSETRUE = new DataObject() {
public Object selectValue(RenderingContext rc, Object key)
return Boolean.TRUE;
private static final DataObject DISCLOSEFALSE = new DataObject() {
public Object selectValue(RenderingContext rc, Object key)
return Boolean.FALSE;

Eliseu -
Unfortunately with the forum software not escaping any XML content, I'm having a real hard time figuring out what kind of problem you are having with detail disclosure. I did post a response to your message in the UIX forum:
Problems with details disclosure
You might want to check out my response and post any follow-ups there...
Andy

My ipad does not want to connect to my home wifi's, worthless. why has this just happened. is apple aware?

In the last 2 days my Ipad does not want to connect to the internet via my home wifi's i have not done anything different so cany understand why this is happeniong. it just wont connect. Its a good job i have my 3g connection otherwise it would be worthless. i have tried resetting my wifi connections on my pad and unplugging the modem and resetting that. nothing is working. i have read several forums about this and seems to be an issue with a lot of ipads, i have read what you can do, however i dont think i should have to reset this, reset that, change this and change that when clearly its an apple issue.
can someone provide me with any simple way of fixing this issue. or can apple spend a little bit of their millions of dollars of profit to fix this little proble.

Some things to try first:
1. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
2. Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
3. Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
5. Renew IP Address: (especially if you are drooping internet connection)
    •    Launch Settings app
    •    Tap on Wi-Fi
    •    Tap on the blue arrow of the Wi-Fi network that you connect to from the list
    •    In the window that opens, tap on the Renew Lease button
6. Potential Quick Fixes When Your iPad Won’t Connect to Your Wifi Network
http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/potential-quick-fixes-when-your-ipad-won t-connect-to-your-wifi-network/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fix WiFi Issue for iOS 7
http://ipadnerds.com/fix-wifi-issue-ios-7/
iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes
Wi-Fi Fix for iOS 6
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4823738?tstart=240
How To: Workaround iPad Wi-Fi Issues
http://www.theipadfan.com/workaround-ipad-wifi-issues/
Another Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems
http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/10/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems-ssid/
Wifi Doesn't Connect After Waking From Sleep - Sometimes increasing screen brightness prevents the failure to reconnect after waking from sleep. According to Apple, “If brightness is at lowest level, increase it by moving the slider to the right and set auto brightness to off.”
Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?
http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/
Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It
http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug
How To Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue After Upgrading To iOS 6
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html
iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0
Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems
http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Boost-Your-Wi-Fi-Signal.h Mt
Troubleshooting a Weak Wi-Fi Signal
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/Troubleshooting-A-Weak-Wi-Fi-Sig nal.htm
How to Fix a Poor Wi-Fi Signal on Your iPad
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-A-Poor-Wi-Fi-Signal-O n-Your-iPad.htm
iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm
iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Connect iPad to Wi-Fi (with troubleshooting info)
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/wifi-connect-ipad
10 Ways to Boost Your Wireless Signal
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372811,00.asp
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz
Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
Some Wi-Fi losses may stem from a problematic interaction between Wi-Fi and cellular data connections. Numerous users have found that turning off Cellular Data in Settings gets their Wi-Fi working again.
You may have many apps open which can possibly cause the slowdown and possibly the loss of wifi. In iOS 4-6 double tap your Home button & at the bottom of the screen you will see the icons of all open apps. Close those you are not using by pressing on an icon until all icons wiggle - then tap the minus sign. For iOS 7 users, there’s an easy way to see which apps are open in order to close them. By double-tapping the home button on your iPhone or iPad, the new multitasking feature in iOS 7 shows full page previews of all your open apps. Simply scroll horizontally to see all your apps, and close the apps with a simple flick towards the top of the screen.
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

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