If the data can be in one file then that is the easiest way to do it.
Use HTTPService with resultFormat="e4x" to get the data into Flex. Then use an e4x expression to return an XMLList of the correct nodes for the first combo box. When you have that working, post back. Tracy ________________________________ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dranoel1967 Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 1:24 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Re: Multiple ComboBox Selection and Tree from XML I will be using this xml file, I'm very open to changes... I have several other "Locations" to add 18 in all. My first thought was to create a seperate xml file for each, but as you see I currently have then in one large file. Thanks again, <!---start of xml file --> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <Locations> <Location> <Name>myLocation 1</Name> <ID>1</ID> <Organization> <Name>Organization 1</Name> <ID>2</ID> <Role> <Name>RoleName 1</Name> <Assignment> <Name>myAssign 1</Name> <Sub> <Name>myAssign SubName 1</Name> <ID>1</ID> <Description><![CDATA[<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT LETTERSPACING="0" KERNING="0">You determine the resource impact of pends <FONT COLOR="#0000FF">This is a full description of this Assignment's Sub Category.</ FONT></P>]]></Description> <RoleProfile>http://www.newURL.com <http://www.newURL.com> </RoleProfile> <AntLearn><![CDATA[<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT LETTERSPACING="0" KERNING="0">Experience communicating through e-mail and leading meetings with confidence. </FONT></P>]]></AntLearn> <OpenPosition>http://www.newURL.com <http://www.newURL.com> </ OpenPosition> </Sub> <Sub> <Name>myAssign SubName 2</Name> <ID>2</ID> <Description><![CDATA[<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT LETTERSPACING="0" KERNING="0">Our Online Web Information Exchange. This is your one-stop resource for learning the latest news about us and our industry, as well as the place to access information and tools to help you with your professional and personal life.</FONT></P>]]></Description> <RoleProfile>insert intranet url</RoleProfile> <AntLearn>Insert your full text here</AntLearn> <OpenPosition>http://www.newUrl.com <http://www.newUrl.com> </ OpenPosition> </Sub> </Assignment> </Role> </Organization> </Location> <Location> <Name>myLocation 2</Name> <ID>2</ID> <Organization> <Name>Organization 2</Name> <ID>2</ID> <Role> <Name>myRoleName 2</Name> <Assignment> <Name>MyNextAssign</Name> <Sub> <Name>MyNexAssign Sub1</Name> <ID>2</ID> <Description><![CDATA[<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT LETTERSPACING="0" KERNING="0">You determine the resource impact of pends <FONT COLOR="#0000FF">This is a full description of this Assignment's Sub Category.</ FONT></P>]]></Description> <RoleProfile>http://www.newIntranetURL.com <http://www.newIntranetURL.com> </ RoleProfile> <AntLearn><![CDATA[<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT LETTERSPACING="0" KERNING="0">Experience communicating through e-mail and leading meetings with confidence. </FONT></P>]]></AntLearn> <OpenPosition>http://www.newURL.com <http://www.newURL.com> </ OpenPosition> </Sub> <Sub> <Name>MyNextAssign sub2</Name> <ID>4</ID> <Description><![CDATA[<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT LETTERSPACING="0" KERNING="0">You coach and mentor associates on the network admin and data entry teams, serving as an important role model.</FONT></P>]]></ Description> <RoleProfile>insert intranet url</RoleProfile> <AntLearn><![CDATA[<P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT LETTERSPACING="0" KERNING="0">Your anticipated learning's will go here.</FONT></ P>]]></AntLearn> <OpenPosition>http://www.newURL.com <http://www.newURL.com> </ OpenPosition> </Sub> </Assignment> </Role> </Organization> </Location> </Locations> <!---end of xml file --> --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com <mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com> , "Tracy Spratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That is clear. The general solution is to bind the dependant combo > box's dataProvider to the selectedItem in its precedent control, or to > have the change event of each combo box set the dataProvider for the > dependant control. The exact implementation depends on several factors. > > > > How is your data organized, and how are you getting it from the server? > Specifically, does each comboBox selection need to trigger a data > service call to get the result data for the dependent combo? Or can you > get all the data or parts of the data at once? > > > > Tracy > > > > ________________________________ > > From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com <mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:flexcoders@yahoogroups.com <mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com> ] On > Behalf Of dranoel1967 > Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:38 PM > To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com <mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [flexcoders] Multiple ComboBox Selection and Tree from XML > > > > Multiple ComboBox Selection from XML > > Okay, I am looking for some help, or an example even a nod in the right > direction wouldl be > much appreciated. > > I have three combo boxes and a tree that I need to populate from an XML > file.The first > combox 1 will need to have data ready for selection upon load. Then > combobox 2 will then > be populated with all associated child nodes from the selection in > combobox 1, and > combobox 3 will then be populated with all associated child nodes from > the selection in > combobox 2. Once the user makes their final selection in combobox 3 the > tree will be > populated with that childs data. > > I am sure that this is as clear as mud! :) > > Being very new to xml and Flex any examples and or suggestions would be > great. > > Best Regards, > > Dranoel >
