how to show types based on the folder in webtop import

novice.dctm.developer

Hi,

I would like to show specific custom object types in the "Type" drop down based on where the user in trying to import the file (basically based on one of the property of the folder). The user would be importing inside a custom folder. One of the property of the custom folder should decide (it can also be the object type of the custom folder). How do i restrict the types during the import.

Note that the types are not fixed, in a different folder the import types would be different. In import component xml the type can be fixed to any system or custom doc type (which is not what i need). What is the best way to achieve this?

Any help would be appreciated.

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novice.dctm.developer

to add to my question, is it possible to scope the import component to a folder type... meaning when the user is importing inside an specific custom folder type then show limited set of types to be imported.

also, is it possible to specify multiple custom types for import instead of just one super type in import component xml file?

DCTM_Guru

Yes to both questions. Keep in mind though, using the scope feature for what your scenario means that your business users (or client) will have to contact developer to modify config xmls anytime they decide to change the "filter".

Our customer had a similar requirement and we ended up having to extend the WDK component. Business users would define the types available for document on custom attribute on the parent folder and our WDK component would read this custom attribute for acceptable values.

novice.dctm.developer

you mean i should have 2 repeating attributes, valid_type and valid_type_label and populate the types in the import component using a query.to the folder object, right? Seems like an excellent solution. Types can be added/removed easily.

initTypeListControl() is the methond where the type list is set to the drop down. It takes an scrollableresultset, can i somehow define a query there? and what should be the query (a simple "select valid_type, valid_type_label from dm_folder where r_object_type folderId") or i would need any complex query?

Appreciate you help here. Thanks.

novice.dctm.developer

Hi Johnny

"Yes to both questions. Keep in mind though, using the scope feature for what your scenario means that your business users (or client) will have to contact developer to modify config xmls anytime they decide to change the "filter"."

Any pointer how?