thanks Paul.
From: ptur...@smsmt.com
To: ozmoss@ozmoss.com
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:00:58 +1100
Subject: RE: [SP2010]External Data column cannot be edited in datasheet
viewin sharepoint 2010
I am sure I saw it in a MSDN article.. but can’t find it… here is an alternate
s
Hi all
I'm creating a page layout for news articles in our 2010 dev environment. On
the page, I have a "Page image" field (PublishingWebControls:RichImageField)
into which I want to add an image.
I've got a new page, using the above page layout. When editing it, I can click
the 'Click here to
I am sure I saw it in a MSDN article.. but can't find it... here is an
alternate source:
http://www.sharepointanalysthq.com/2010/07/bcs-external-list-limitations/
So the bottom line is "no"... if you have access to the original data source
(SQL or something), you could try to update it there.
Hi Guys,
I have a list that has a couple of columns are extenral data. when editing
individual item, you can edit it without problem. but if I switch to a
datasheet view, you cann't edit them. the errors are "Teh Selected cells are
read-only".
So is that true you cannot edit the External D
Thanks for all the different methods!
I’ve had no luck with the non-coalescing or ternary operators. Checking for
null value simply doesn’t seem to cut it.
Finally cracked it with Salaman’s example.
string iTitle = "Untitled";
if (listItem["Title"] != null &&
SPEncode.HtmlEncode(listItem["Titl
This is the way I go:
country = (item["Country"] ?? "No Country").ToString();
All in one line, neat and easy!
Regards,
Shahram.
From: Salman Ahmad
To: ozmoss@ozmoss.com
Sent: Wednesday, 19 October 2011 10:21 PM
Subject: RE: Check null or empty on it field
It should work,
if (item["Country"] != null )
{
country = item["Country"].ToString();
}
You can also check this way,
if (item["Country"] != null && SPEncode.HtmlEncode(item["Country"].ToString())
!= string.Empty && !string.IsNullOrEmpty(item["Country"].ToString()))
{
country = item["Count
