7. Designer Context Blocks

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7. Designer Context Blocks

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The designer context blocks are primarily responsible for putting data into the global context so that they can be referenced by the application blocks or NAV.

The following sections will outline each available context and provide a brief example of how the block can be used.

Using the Selected Line

The “Using the Selected Line” block is intended for applications that are displaying a data grid (or card panel).  This block will take the currently selected line (or panel) and will add each column from the underlying dataset to the context.  Variable names will match the column name.

Using the Selected Line
Note: You can use the “Inspect Context” block to view available variable names.

Using the Selected Line Example

Provided below is an example of using the “Using the Selected Line” block. The application loads an item list of data and once loaded displays a message indicating the selected item number.

Application Designer:

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Using the Document Header

The “Using the Document Header” block is intended for applications that are displaying a data grid (or card panel).  This block will take the current document data “header” information and add each column from the dataset to the global context.  Variable names will match the column name.

Document Header

Using the Document Header Example

Provided below is an example of using the “Using the Document Header” block. The application loads a warehouse receipt document and once loaded displays a message indicating the receipt document number.

Application Designer:

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Using the PDA Configuration

The “Using the PDA Configuration” block pushes all the NAV PDA Configuration options into the global context so they can be referenced as needed.  In addition, information concerning the current location is also made available (bins mandatory, require picks, etc.)

Using the PDA Configuration
Note: You can use the “Inspect Context” block to view available variable names.

Using the PDA Configuration Example

Provided below is an example of using the “Using the PDA Configuration” block.

Application Designer:

Form Opens

Using the Last Scanned Barcode

The “Using the Last Scanned Barcode” block pushes the last barcode data into the global context.  The context that is created depends on the type of barcode and are listed below.  Typically, this block is used when responding to a barcode scan event (See Designer Events for more information).

Last Scanned Barcode

Barcode Context:

Barcode Type Context Created
License Plate
  • LicenseNumber
    • The License Plate number
  • LPBinCode
    • The bin code on the License Plate
  • LPLineCount
    • The number of lines on the License Plate
  • SourceNumber
    • The Source No. the License Plate is assigned to
  • Status
    • The License Plate status
  • OriginalBarcode
    • The License Plate number
  • Type
    • Will be “LPBarcode”
Document
  • Purchase Order
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • The purchase order number
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “PurchaseBarcode”
  • Sales Order
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • The sales order number
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “SalesBarcode”
  • Warehouse Shipment
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • Will be the warehouse shipment number
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “ShipmentBarcode”
  • Warehouse Receipt
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • Will be the warehouse receipt number
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “ReceiptBarcode”
  • Transfer Order
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • Will be the transfer order number
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “TransferBarcode”
  • Count Sheet
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • Will be the sheet name
    • barcode SheetNumber
      • Will be the sheet name
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “CountBarcode”
  • Production Order
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • Will be the production order number
    • barcode ProdOrderNumber
      • Will be the production order number
    • barcode ProdOrderLineNumber
      • Will be the production order line number
    • barcode Operation
      • Will be the operation number (if specified in barcode)
    • barcode SerialNumber
      • Will be the serial number (if specified in barcode)
    • barcode LotNumber
      • Will be the lot number (if specified in barcode)
    • barcode SerialTracked
      • Will be true if serial number specified in barcode
    • barcode LotTracked
      • Will be true if lot number specified in barcode
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “ProductionBarcode”
  • Warehouse Activity
    • barcode DocumentNumber
      • Will be the warehouse activity number
    • barcode ActivityNumber
      • Will be the warehouse activity number
    • barcode WhseActivityType
      • Will be the type of activity
    • barcode Type
      • Will be “ActivityBarcode”
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Bin
  • barcode BinNumber
    • The Bin code
  • barcode OriginalBarcode
    • The Bin code
  • barcode Type
    • Will be “BinBarcode”
Text
  • barcode OriginalBarcode
    • The barcode that was scanned
  • barcode Type
    • Will be “TextOnlyBarcode”
Tag
  • barcode TagBinCode
    • The Bin code in the tag barcode
  • barcode ShelfNumber
    • The Shelf number in the tag barcode
  • barcode OriginalBarcode
    • The tag barcode scanned
  • barcode Type
    • Will be “TagBarcode”
LP Template
  • barcode TemplateName
    • The template name
  • barcode OriginalBarcode
    • The template name
  • barcode Type
    • Will be “LPTemplateBarcode”
Location
  • barcode LocationCode
    • The location code
  • barcode LocationName
    • The location name
  • barcode BinsMandatoryInLocation
    • True if the location requires bins
  • barcode RequireReceive
    • True if the location requires receipts
  • barcode RequireShipment
    • True if the location requires shipments
  • barcode RequirePutAways
    • True if the location requires put-aways
  • barcode RequirePicks
    • True if the location requires picks
  • barcode DirectedPicksAndPutAways
    • True if the location is directed
  • barcode OriginalBarcode
    • The location code
  • barcode Type
    • Will be “LocationBarcode”
Item
  • barcode BarcodeQuantity
    • The quantity returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode BaseUnitOfMeasure
    • The Items base unit of measure code
  • barcode BinCode
    • The bin returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode BinQuantity
    • The bin quantity returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode Custom1
    • The Custom 1 value returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode Custom2
    • The Custom 2 value returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode Custom3
    • The Custom 3 value returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode Description
    • The Items Description
  • barcode Description2
    • The Items Description 2
  • barcode ExpirationDate
    • The expiration date returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode ItemCategoryCode
    • The Items Item Category Code
  • barcode ItemNumber
    • The Item number
  • barcode ItemTrackingCode
    • The Items Item Tracking Code
  • barcode LotNumber
    • The lot number returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode ProductGroupCode
    • The Items Product Group Code
  • barcode PurchaseUnitOfMeasure
    • The Items Purchase Unit of Measure Code
  • barcode PutAwayUnitOfMeasure
    • The Items Put-away Unit of Measure Code
  • barcode SalesUnitOfMeasure
    • The Items Sales Unit of Measure Code
  • barcode SerialNumber
    • The serial number returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode Type
    • Will be “ItemBarcode”
  • barcode OriginalBarcode
    • Will be the barcode the user scanned
  • barcode UnitOfMeasure
    • The unit of measure returned from the Item decoding
  • barcode VariantCode
    • The variant code returned from the Item decoding
Note: Item barcodes also produce additional context based on Item Tracking Code configuration.  To view the additional context use the “Inspect Context”.

Using the Last Barcode Scanned Example

Provided below is an example of using the “Using the Last Barcode Scanned” block to display some information about the item scanned.

Application Designer:

Scanned Item
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