RDML Commands that cannot be used in Visual LANSA

RDML Only

Description

DISPLAY, REQUEST, POP_UP

In Visual LANSA you design the interface graphically.

SET_MODE, IF_MODE

Modes are not used because actions can be accomplished directly.

IF_KEY

These involve DISPLAY / REQUEST / POP_UP activities.

MENU

Procedural transfer of control activities.

TRANSFER

Procedural transfer of control activities. This command can be used with WAMs.

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.

All Reporting

Reports cannot be produced in RDMLX. Code reporting logic in RDML functions and call them from RDMLX components.

RENAME

Not supported because its use may conflict with class usage rename activities.