Populating a Drop Down List

I'm new to using Flash Builder 4, so we'll get that out of the way immediately!
My project uses a local database to retrieve and store information. I've successfully created the database & can query it. The problem I have is taking the results of that query and populating a simple dropdown list control. All of the examples and tutorials I've seen, watched and read use either 1) local XML files for sample data or 2) a web data service to return items. I've gone through those tutorials and trying to accomplish what I want is a piece of cake. The "Data/Services" has no such 'connector' for local databases, so those 'techniques' don't apply...
I've tried numerous different solutions I've found and the result is I get all sorts of errors. This is just my latest attempt and it throws an "Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert flash.events::SQLEvent@437fe49 to mx.rpc.events.ResultEvent" at me. I've tried to search for the different error numbers I get and frankly, the explainations and solutions seem totally out of whack. I've tried to incorporate them with no success.
Using Flash Builder 4, it inserts the Spark components. Lots of errors complain because I don't have an "mx:" component. Changing "s:DropDownList" to "mx:DropDownList" per examples then starts throwing it's own set of unique errors in the process.
I have had code where it doesn't throw any errors, but the dropdown list just shows [object Object] for each item returned by the query. This code throws the error I quote above:
private var getFacNum:SQLStatement = new SQLStatement();
[Bindable]
private var ddFacNum:ArrayCollection = new ArrayCollection();
private function populateFacilityNumber():void
getFacNum.sqlConnection = connection;
getFacNum.text = "SELECT id_facility, facilityNumber FROM facility ORDER BY facilityNumber";
getFacNum.addEventListener(SQLEvent.RESULT,ongetFacNum);
getFacNum.execute();
connectionStatus.text = "Executed Query";
// just show me a prompt that indicates I've gotten at least this far...
private function ongetFacNum(e:ResultEvent):void
ddFacNum = getFacNum.getResult().data as ArrayCollection;
<s:DropDownList includeIn="NewInspection"
dataProvider="{ddFacNum}"
fontFamily="Arial" fontSize="16"
id="ddFacilityNumber"
prompt="Select facility number...">
</s:DropDownList>
I'm coming from a .NET developing environment and it seems that these two types of systems are vastly different. Any and all assistance, links, pointers, whatever, would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex/videotraining.html
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex/flex_net.html
I haven't used .NET for data access as yet but these 2 links should give you a start.
If you were talking Coldfusion or PHP, I might be able to help but fortunately I haven't been forced to used .NET for a few years. ;o)

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Help needed with populating a drop-down list from an Access Database

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data drop-down list
Jason Murthy - 11:39am Feb 14, 2005 Pacific
Hello,
I am trying to use the data drop-down list from the custom library. I enter the name of my data connection and the other 2 variables in quotes when they are initialized, just like the example says to, but it still doesn't work. Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks,
Jason
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Denzil White - 5:46am Jul 28, 05 PST (#10 of 11)
Oh and before you say anything more I have also tried changing it from Javascript to the FormCalc, and no diff, maybe I am more stupid than I realised, heh,heh
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Henk Pisuisse - 12:06am Aug 9, 05 PST (#11 of 11)
I am having trouble (sleepless nights) with populating a drop-down list from an Access Database. The result is: I only get the first record from the data connection. So the connection works but I cannot go through the other records. Maybe there is an other way to do this.
I am trying to selectively fill a form with data from an MS-access database.
I hope someone can help me.
[email protected]
The Netherlands (small country in Europe)

If you email the access DB and the form to [email protected], I will try to take a look at it for you.

Populateing a drop down list in a repeating sub form

I have been using the scripts from the Purchase Order sample that work with the Country and States/Provinces drop down lists and have modified them to fit my needs. The scripts work great. However I have a drop down list that is in a repeating sub form and the only the drop down list in the first occurance of the sub form works. The others don't.
I put this line of code in a field called drpOrderedByTeam.
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Based on your explanations, I've attempted to re-create your form and I think I've got it working the way you'd like it to.
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I have a form that I would like to have the user select the first drop-down list as populated from a data source, but them have the subsequent selection choice dependent on the first. For instance, if they select "administration" for their division, the department numbers shown in the second box would only contain those with "Administration" listed as their division. I have all of this information in my Access table.
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Purchase order sample - drop down list populating another drop down list

hello, when i use this sample script, it works fine. but when i add additional arrays to it, it doesn't work at all. please let me know what i need to change in this script in order to add additional items into the drop down lists. here is the script that works (displays 3 options in first drop down list (blank, option, another option)):
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// The array contains the carriers and the corresponding plans.
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// Define the carrier and the corresponding plans.
// The array syntax is arrayName[index][index].
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myCarriers[1][3] = "MC5002";
myCarriers[1][4] = "MC5003";
myCarriers[1][5] = "MC1000";
myCarriers[1][6] = "MC2000";
myCarriers[1][7] = "MCHC2300";
myCarriers[1][8] = "MCHC3000";
myCarriers[1][9] = "MC2500";
myCarriers[1][10] = "MB";
myCarriers[1][11] = "P500";
myCarriers[1][12] = "MHH3000";
myCarriers[1][13] = "MHH5000";
myCarriers[2][0] = "BCCA"; // This is a new carrier, see how the first number is now [1].
myCarriers[2][1] = "S Plan";
myCarriers[2][2] = "BPlan";
myCarriers[2][3] = "P40";
myCarriers[2][4] = "P30";
myCarriers[2][5] = "P35*";
myCarriers[2][6] = "P45*";
myCarriers[2][7] = "Ad25*";
myCarriers[2][8] = "Pr20";
myCarriers[2][9] = "Pr10";
myCarriers[2][10] = "PH750*";
myCarriers[2][11] = "PH500*";
myCarriers[2][12] = "2400HD";
myCarriers[2][13] = "3500HD";
myCarriers[2][14] = "2000HD";
myCarriers[2][15] = "LH1500";
myCarriers[2][16] = "LH3000";
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function getCarriers(dropdownField)
dropdownField.clearItems();
for (var i=0; i < myCarriers.length; i++)
dropdownField.addItem(myCarriers[i][0]);
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// This function is called by the initialize event of the plan Drop-down List.
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dropdownField.addItem(myCarriers[i][j]);
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when i try to add 4 more arrays (add items to first drop down list and second drop down list), nothing displays in either drop down lists. please let me know the items that need to be changed - besides these items (i know i need to add arrays and add myCarriers[1][0],[2][0],[3][0] to [6][0] --- for 4 additional items in the first drop down):
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I am trying to evolve my forms, and am interested in learning how to connect my forms to external data sources. I assume using server solutions would work, but are complex and costly. They are also likely beyond my scope of understanding. What are the best practices for doing this? Can it be done with a text file or spreadsheet? I am really looking for a better way to create custom data in forms than to go into the script and change them manually. Price is a good example. I have some forms that generate a very basic quote for services. When the price of part x changes I need to going into the from chance the script for those items, re-save it and hope I have not missed any items. Evey time his happens it is a hassle. Not to mention if more than one user needs it I have to make sure they are all using the right version (to be clear I am less worried about this part as it seems a complex task).
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Hi guys,
First post, have just started the mammoth project of turning us paperless.
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Hi!
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Just to begin, I am brand new to this application and brand new to coding in general. Anyways, this is what I am trying to accomplish. I need to populate a drop-down list from multiple text fields. I am able to populate one item using this in the calculate event:
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Whenever there is a certain type of data I am populating a drop down list for the user to review.
Currently, the user must click on the drop down to see if data is there regardless of whether there is no data at all or many data lines of data..
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When an FEP Antimalware report (e.g., the Antimalware Activity Report) opens in Report Manager or the FEP console, I see a drop-down list labeled
Collection: from which I need to make a selection before the report can run. But on our site, this drop-down list is not populated, even though ConfigMgr shows that collections do exist on our site.
The report is running under credentials that should have full access to everything in the relevant databases, so I'm puzzled. Any suggestions?

This old post and there are a lot of improvements in FEP's successor which is System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP), you may try use SCEP and try reproduce the problem and if problem persist let us know.
Sometimes, it is issue due to SQL database , so check SQL and make sure it is working correctly and is fully updated.

Populating Drop-down List in Interactive Forms for Java

Hi,all
I need to populate a drop-down list in Interactive Form.
I tried to do it by using Dynamic Properties of the drop-down
list,but didn't give nothing.At the same time I have successfully
populated a simple drop-down list(on webdynpro view),which I
replaced near my InteractiveForm.
What may be the problem?
Regards,
Michael

Use the DDL from the Web Dynpro pallette. Bind the same/ similar attribute of the DDL you used in the web Dynpro view in the interactive form also... this should work..
Thanks and Regards,
Anto.

Drop Down List not getting populated

Dear All,
I have developed a form in SFP which containes a drop down list.The drop down list is to be populated by an internal table field.
Whenever I am executing the form i can see only the first item in the drop down listand nothing else.
While debugging i could see the almost 15 entries in the internal table.
I have mapped a field of this internal table to the drop down list.I am unable to figure out the problem....do let me know which type of drop down list should i use for this scenario....I even tried with java script...but nothing works for me...do let me know??
Waiting for t
Regards,
Geet

hi,
i guess you have bound the field but not the list elements of the field.
the content of the field (as result of the selection from the drop down list box) can be bound to a variable.
But if you want to display your internal table as entries in your drop down list box you have to do some dynamic data binding of the list elements.
to be able to do this, you first have to activate dynamic data binding in general. Use the way i proposed (--> extras from the toolbar!, options, data binding, dynamic). then the word "list elements" in the object palette of your dropdown list box will be green and you will be able to do some dynami data binding!
i recommend you this one:
--> http://www.adobe.com/devnet/livecycle/articles/strategies_creating_forms_lc_designer8/strategies_for_creating_form_designs_using_designer8.pdf
br
norbert

Error while populating drop down list with values from a database

Hi all,
I have a JSP page with a drop down list that is to be populated with values from a database.
This is the code in my JSP file:
     
         
         <% ArrayList<Integer> floornumbers = dataManager.getAllFloorNumbers();
            Iterator<Integer> iterator = floornumbers.iterator(); %>
         
         <form id="floorselectionform">
              <input type="hidden" name="action" value="floorselected"/> 
              Select floor | <select name="floorselector" id="floorselector">
                   <% while (iterator.hasNext()) { %>
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    import java.sql.ResultSet;
    import java.sql.SQLException;
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    import java.util.ArrayList;
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     public class FloorPeer
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              finally { rs.close(); }
            finally {s.close(); }
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What am I doing wrong in the JSP code?
Thanks for the help in advance.
UPDATE: I commented out the form, and added <%=floornumbers.size()%> right above the commented code to check if the ArrayList is indeed getting populated with the values from the database (the values are of type integer in the database). The page still freezes like before. I'm puzzled now :confused: .

Wrong usage of Iterator.

         
         <% ArrayList<Integer> floornumbers = dataManager.getAllFloorNumbers();
            Iterator<Integer> iterator = floornumbers.iterator(); %>
         
         <form id="floorselectionform">
              <input type="hidden" name="action" value="floorselected"/> 
              Select floor | <select name="floorselector" id="floorselector">
                   <% while (iterator.hasNext()) {
                                Integer inte = iterator.next();
                        %>
                   <option value="<%=inte.intValue()%>"><%=inte.intValue()%></option>
                   <% } %>
              </select>
              <input type="submit" value="Go!"/>
         </form>or make use of enhanced loop as you are already using J2SE 5.0+ for avoiding confusions.

         
         <% ArrayList<Integer> floornumbers = dataManager.getAllFloorNumbers(); %>
         
         <form id="floorselectionform">
              <input type="hidden" name="action" value="floorselected"/> 
              Select floor | <select name="floorselector" id="floorselector">
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              <input type="submit" value="Go!"/>
         </form>and a lot better thing would be making usage of basic Taglib provided with JSTL spec or struts spec which make life easier and simple.
something like usage of <c:forEach/> or <logic:iterate/> would be lot better without writing a single scriptlet code.
Hope that might help :)
REGARDS,
RaHuL

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