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Anybody know how to use Resource Layout Painter to create a launch page for an existing FEX?
(BTW, we're developing in the MRE through Dev Studio...not using "Projects")

Here's one method as I understand it...
Create a FEX with amper vars
Create a second FEX using Resource Layout Painter
Insert a report, and import an existing FEX

This will add prompts for the amper variables, and display the report... BUT it copies the code from the first FEX into the Resource Layout FEX!! Is there a way to make this reference dynamic? I tried putting this into the second fex, but Resource Layout wouldn't prompt for the parameters:
-* Default Mode: ResourceLayout
-INCLUDE myfex.fex

Any ideas?
Thanks,
Michael
 
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The functionality you desire is in the 5.2.3 release of Dev Studio. The Resource Layout Painter can reference an external procedure with parameters and will automatically build all of the controls for you. To do this, (assuming the fex is already creadted) add a pushbutton (could also be a hyperlink or image), right click and and select "Button Properties", then "Create Hyperlink". Then assign the button to run the report. Parameters should appear and you're on your way. Also note that with this method, you can target the output to a frame or window AND use the &FORMAT parameter to switch between HTML, PDF, EXL2K, etc. Hope this helps.
 
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<mhuber>
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AWESOME!!
That's exactly what I wanted to do!
...It's almost like you're a Product Manager or something. 8^)

Thanks,
Michael Huber
 
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