Complex data controls

In our previous chapters, we have seen the usage of basic data controls that are used to provide an interface between the model layer and the UI layer. There are other data controls that ADF supports for integration and interoperability. All these data controls are created by going to New Gallery | Data Control. The following are some of these data controls:

  • URL data control: We can create a data control that is based on a URL. Basically, we can have an Excel spreadsheet uploaded in a URL, and based on the information in this spreadsheet it is possible to create a data control in ADF. Files other than Excel spreadsheets that are supported are XML and REST services.
  • Web service data control: In ADF, it is possible to create ...

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