refresh combo dropdown from a different widget

[p.behr]

I have a form with dropdowns which is used to filter a grid.

I have a second form which is used to add new data. There's a Save button on this form that calls a button helper RPG program.

When success is returned from the RPG the grid data is reloaded using Show/Hide widgets. I would also like to refresh the dropdowns in the form.

Is there any way to do that either with Script or RPG helper program?

[sean.lanktree]

Yes, take the following steps.

• Create a new app variable, let's say you call it "reloadCombos".
• Hover over the form with the combos and click the settings icon (top left).
• Click the "Link To App Variables" button.
• Click the "Load Data" section. You should see your combo fields on the right side.
• Select the "reloadCombos" app variable for the fields you wish to be reloaded.
• Last, you need to set the reloadCombos app variable to a value of "true" whenever you want the data to reload. You can either do this through your RPG program or via the Set App Variables behavior on success=true.
  • If using the RPG program then call: SetResponse('appVar':'reloadCombos':'true');

[p.behr]

That's awesome! Thanks!!
Does the app variable get turned back off afterwards for me, or do I need to do that manually?

[sean.lanktree]

Yes, it will automatically be turned back to null/false after it is set to true.