Use of Web Address Datatype in LightSwitch Using Visual Studio 2012

This article describes the use of the Web Address datatype in LightSwitch using Visual Studio 2012.

The following is the procedure for using the Web Address type in LightSwitch 2012.

Step 1

Open the Solution Explorer.

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Step 2

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

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Step 3

The Table appears. Inside the table, for the SiteLink field I have used Web Address as the data type.

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Step 4

Right-click on the Screens and choose "Add Screen".

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Step 5

Select the List and Details Screen from the Screen Template. Under Screen Information we provide the Screen Name and Screen Data and then click OK.

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Step 6

The Screen Designer appears.

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Step 7

Press F5 to run the application. Add a new employee by clicking on the plus symbol given on the left side of the screen. When we click we get an Add New Employee Dialog Box. The "Test" link button is initially disabled.

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Step 8

Inserting the value in the following textboxes or by filling a valid URL for the SiteLink field, we will notice that a "Test" link button is enabled. This button link allows you to test the web address that you entered into the field.

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Step 9

As we click on the "Test" button link, the application tries to open the URL that you have provided in the default browser as shown.

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