Foundation Grid
Introduction
The Foundation Grid Component lets you easily (really, really, easily) replace your output forms with either 4D View, 4D Column, or AreaList Pro areas. Just install the Grid component and the appropriate plug-in. Foundation 4 will automatically detect the component and use it. A developer hook is included so you can configure the lists. The Grid component even uses the plug-in for displaying choice lists.
If you are using 4D 2004.1 the Grid tool now works with List Box areas.
Design Philosophy
The aim of the Grid component is to provide developers with a consistent API that could be called regardless of the plug-in installed. The developer will be able to install a different plug-in and it’s corresponding component and the program will just run.
You may never design an Output Form again.
Screen Shots
The following screen shots show an Output Form and its replacement using the Grid tool.
Native 4D Output Form
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AreaList Pro
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4D View |
4D Column
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List Box |
