RDML Commands that cannot be used in Visual LANSA
Because of the difference in nature between the existing procedural LANSA programs and the event-driven programs there are some RDML commands that cannot be used in Visual LANSA:
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RDML Only |
Description |
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DISPLAY, REQUEST, POP_UP |
In Visual LANSA you design the interface graphically. |
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SET_MODE, IF_MODE |
Modes are not used because actions can be accomplished directly. |
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IF_KEY |
These involve DISPLAY / REQUEST / POP_UP activities. |
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MENU |
Procedural transfer of control activities. |
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TRANSFER |
Procedural transfer of control activities. This command can be used with WAMs. |
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DEF_LIST |
For browse lists. Working lists may be defined. In Visual LANSA you use list-type components such as list views, grids, and tree views instead. |
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All Reporting |
Reports cannot be produced in RDMLX. Code reporting logic in RDML functions and call them from RDMLX components. |
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RENAME |
Not supported because its use may conflict with class usage rename activities. |