Adding a Client Screen to LightSwitch Application Using LightSwitch 2012

This article shows how to add a client screen to a LightSwitch Application (Visual C#) in Visual Studio 2012.

The following is the procedure for adding a client screen

Step 1

Open the Solution Explorer.

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Step 2

In the Solution Explorer, right-click on the server and choose "Add Table".

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Step 3

The table appears.

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Step 4

In the Solution Explorer, right-click on the project name (Application) and choose the "Add client".

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Step 5

The Add Client dialog box appears on the screen. Select "HTML client" and provide a name and click "OK".

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Step 6

You need to upgrade the project to add a new client. So click "OK" to continue.

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Step 7

We will notice that the HTML Client Screen is added to the Solution Explorer.

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Step 8

In the Solution Explorer right-click on the HTML Client Screen and choose "Add Screen".

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Step 9

The Add New Screen dialog box appears. Select the "Browse Data Screen" from the Screen Template, provide the screen information and click the "OK" button.

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Step 10

The Browse Screen Designer appears.

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Step 11

Press F5 to run the application. As I have not provided any data until now.

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