LightSwitch Tips & Tricks on dnrTV

Check it out, I’m back with the always entertaining Carl Franklin on dnrTV showing some tips and tricks you can use in your screens and queries. See how you can add command bars to any control, create custom search screens, pass parameters into queries, and fine-tune the layout of your screens.

Watch: Beth Massi on Tips and Tricks in LightSwitch 2011

Here’s some links I’d like to share from the show:

• LightSwitch Developer Center & “How Do I” videos
• How Do I: Create Custom Search Screens in LightSwitch?
• How to Create a Multi-Column Auto-Complete Drop-down Box in LightSwitch
• How to Allow Adding of Data to an Auto-Complete Drop-down Box in LightSwitch
• Filtering Lookup Lists with Large Amounts of Data on Data Entry Screens
• LightSwitch Screen Commands Tips & Tricks

Enjoy!

Comments

• Anonymous
  October 19, 2011
  Hi Beth, Problems when using local fonts (Thai). 1) When I used local fonts (Thai) as a property name in an entity, I got an error message at run time. But, when I changed a property name back to English, it works fine. 2) Local fonts (Thai) are out of proportion with English. In other words, when entering English fonts on e.g. search screen boxes, they are fine (large enough to read). But, when entering Thai fonts on the same places, they are almost impossible to read. This would make it next to impossible for local users to enter data into my application (MyCheckManager). Local applications typically use local fonts. In general, I do not have problem with Thai fonts with other Microsoft softwares (switching back and forth between Thai and English). But, it seems LightSwitch does not like Thai fonts. By the way, I really like LightSwitch. It's a great software for a local consultant (non-programmer), like myself. Please advise. Thank you Gamon

• Anonymous
  October 19, 2011
  Hi Beth, Additional informations. Local fonts (Thai) do not work well with screen names either. They are too small. This makes it almost impossible for users to read the navigation screen names. Thus, I have to use English screen names until I fine a solution. Thank you Gamon

• Anonymous
  October 20, 2011
  Hi Gamon, Please report bugs and suggestions here: connect.microsoft.com/lightswitch You should also try installing a different theme. You can download them from Tools->Extension Manager or by going to the VS Galery: visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/.../search You can also create your own theme. See: msdn.microsoft.com/.../hh304488 Thanks, -Beth

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