#030 - Use of the Spool File Viewer utility widget inside a NAB app

[Iwona]

SUMMARY: In this session we demonstrated how to integrate the new Spool File Viewer utility widget inside an IBM i web app using Nitro App Builder. This feature makes it possible to conveniently show specific spool files right inside your apps, so users need not go elsewhere to find and view any documents generated by their actions.


URL: https://youtu.be/NCUpN11iuYc
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TIMESTAMPS AND FEATURES COVERED:

01:15 - Review of a Grid listing Out Queues on the system and Spool files
01:45 - Creating a Data Source for a grid "Out Queues" with an SQL statement, then creating a grid showing that information
02:15 - Creating an "Out Queues Entries" data source and then a grid
03:15 - Reviewing the "Spool files" app - Filters
04:10 - creating a new app section with a utility widget "Spool File Viewer"
04:40 - Linking App Variables containing Spool File Name, Number, Job Name, Job User and Job Number
06:10 - Spool File App Settings
06:50 - Setting up App Variables
07:20 - Setting up Hide / Show widgets and a new "Back" button
08:30 - Testing the new Spool File Viewer app
08:50 - Changing the Spool File Viewer app to display as PDF
12:00 - Desktop Only option - as PDF cannot be run on mobile devices