LANSA for the Web Tips

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• How to include jQuery Weblets in existing (Pre-SP1) WAMs and VLF WAMs
  - LANSA for the Web (WAMs) V12 SP1 (From EPC871)
  jQuery Weblets (including the default RDMLX date Weblet) require additional steps to display correctly in existing WAMs. VLF WAMs also require additional steps to display correctly.
• Making style changes to VLF for Web WAMs
  - Visual LANSA Framework, V12 SP1
  How to apply CSS changes to WAMs used in VLF for Web
• Changing background colours of objects in WAMS used in VLF .Net
  - Visual LANSA Framework, V12 SP1 (From EPC870)
  How to make sure background colour is not overridden in WAMs used in VLF .Net
• Example of using a cookie in a WAM
  - LANSA for the Web (WAMs) V12 SP1
  A simple example to show how to store and retreive a cookie in a WAM.
• Cleaning up the LOB directory using the special process *LOBCLNUP
  - LANSA for the Web RDMLX only
  When using BLOBs and CLOBs, temporary files are created on the IBM i IFS, to clear this temporary directory execute the process called *LOBCLNUP.
• How to create a WebRoutine with no layout in V12 SP1
  - LANSA for the Web (WAMs) V12 SP1
  With the new WAM layouts in SP1, the way to set no_layout=true has changed.
• Enable DOCTYPE in WAMs
  - LANSA for the Web (WAMs) V12
  DOCTYPE can be added to WAMs in V12.
• Why are the generate XSL options greyed out?
  - Visual LANSA IDE All Versions
  Compiling WAMs using the right-click menu may cause the XSL generation options to be greyed out.
• Temporary files created in the folder X_LANSA on the IFS can take up significant space
  - LANSA for iSeries & LANSA for the Web
  Temporary files created in the folder X_LANSA on the IFS are not deleted and can take up significant space.
• Using Fiddler for Internet troubleshooting
  - LANSA for the Web
  Instructions for attaining Fiddler trace details for troubleshooting.
• Completely clearing out the cache in IE8
  - LANSA for the Web
  Uncheck Preserve Favorites website data option in IE8 to clear the browser cache.
• Difference between a WAM Layout and a Layout Weblet
  - LANSA for the Web V11 SP4
  Assist in understanding the difference between a WAM Layout and a Layout Weblet.
• Revamped Weblets in V11 SP4 to improve XSLT performance and browser compatibility of WAMs
  - LANSA for the Web (WAMs) V11 SP4
  As part of an ongoing program to improve WAM performance and browser compatibility, a number of Weblets have been revamped or rewritten in V11 SP4.
• Valid HTTP Variables for IIS and Apache on iSeries
  - LANSA for the Web All Versions
  List of valid HTTP Variables for IIS and Apache on iSeries.
• WAMs - Known reasons for Unable to Transform Input XML
  - LANSA for the Web (WAMs) V11
  WAM applications fail and the browser displays error message: Unable to Transform Input XML.
• How to hide the Autosignoff window when using Visual LANSA Framework on Web
  - Visual LANSA Framework
  An Internet Explorer option is available to hide the VLF AutoSignoff window on the browser.
• Incorrect regional settings appearing for Web applications
  - LANSA for the Web
  During execution of Web applications, including WAMs, incorrect regional settings are appearing.
• WAM Applications – Known causes for Unrecoverable error occurred
  - LANSA for the Web
  WAM applications fail and have error messages that contain the text "UNRECOVERABLE ERROR".
• Customizing Spool File default pages when you do not have a partition named 'WEB' and language 'ENG'
  - LANSA for the Web
  This tip will outline the procedure taken to customize Spool File default pages using SQL for systems that do not have a WEB partition and language ENG in the LANSA system.
• Using Internet Explorer 7 with Visual LANSA Framework Web Applications
  - Visual LANSA Framework
  Can you use IE7 with Visual LANSA Framework?
• Skype takes over the http port and causes LANSA for Web operations to fail
  - LANSA for the Web
  LANSA for Web operations may no longer work after installing skype.
• Using W3@P2200(*WAMONLY) does not necessarily clear out all data
  - LANSA for the Web WAMs
  Unexpired persistent WAM data does not get cleaned up.

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• Using CheckNumeric to validate the number fields in a WAM
  - Visual LANSA V11
  The CheckNumeric option in a WAM can validate the numeric values entered in your WAMS to ensure they match the definition of the fields they are mapping to.
• Cannot resolve to object QXMLTOOLS in LANSA for the Web joblogs
  - LANSA for the Web (Webevent)
  LWEB_JOB joblogs may contain "Cannot resolve to object QXMLTOOLS" message.
• LANSA for the Web input fields have a pale yellow background
  - LANSA for the Web and WAMs
  Some browser toolbars can affect the color of the input fields on a Web page.
• How to identify XSLT Processor in use
  - LANSA for the Web and WAMs V11
  On iSeries determine XSLT processor is in use for WAMs.
• C source file SET181UPLO can be used to upload files into the IFS with Apache
  - LANSA for the Web
  Some changes in the C source file in SET181UPLO allows to upload files into the IFS with Apache Web Server.
• How can I embed a browse list into another browse list?
  - LANSA for the Web
  Embedding a browse list into another browse list.
• Accessing form Element with spaces as part of its name
  - LANSA for the Web
  To allow value retrieval from a field and be able to place values in it without needing to rename the field.
• The maximum allowed port number for use by LANSA for the Web
  - LANSA for the Web
  When defining a port number for your host URL address you can only use up to a certain port number.
• How can I make meaningful books marks for a LANSA for the Web site?
  - LANSA for the Web
  Pages generated dynamically cannot be bookmarked in the same way as static pages.
• How can I avoid showing the function name as the window title for my Web application?
  - LANSA for the Web
  How to avoid having the function name appear on the browser appear on the title bar without having to manually change the generated HTML.
• How can I dynamically update the contents of a Web drop down list?
  - LANSA for the Web
  How toI dynamically update a drop-down list from an AS/400 file, which changes frequently, without having to recompile or manually change the HTML in a Web component every time the file changes.
• How do I get statistical reports for a LANSA for the Web application?
  - LANSA for the Web
  Is there is any way to get statistical Web reporting (i.e. number of hits, etc.) out of a LANSA for the Web application?
• How can I have multiple sign in screens for the one LANSA for the Web function?
  - LANSA for the Web
  Using multiple html screens for the same LANSA for the Web function.
• Browser returns "Unrecoverable error occurred at WpiWebRequest::Execute"
  - LANSA for the Web
  Unrecoverable error when using IIS Plugin as the Web server.
• How can I control the user that is attached to the LWEB_JOBS?
  - LANSA for the Web
  How can we change this so that all the LWEB_JOBs will run as the Host User Id that was set up in the Web Administrator?

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• How can I automate emailing invoices to my customers?
  - LANSA for the Web
  There certainly are some good LANSA-powered options for you.
• User Security Restriction on LANSA directories when using the Framework Wizard in windows platform
  - LANSA for the Web V10
  Windows Operating System security restriction causes problem when using the LANSA for the Web eBusiness Framework Wizard.
• LANSA Web on iSeries Troubleshooting - Enable Tracing
  - LANSA for the Web
  To further help with troubleshooting problems with LANSA Web applications, start the HTTP Server Instance with tracing.
• How to remove function descriptions on the browser
  - LANSA for the Web V9.1
  Function descriptions can be removed so that it does not appear on the browser.
• Is there a way to output directly to a printer instead of a browser?
  - LANSA for the Web
  Is there a way through LANSA for the Web to output directly to a printer instead of a browser?
• How can I optimize a Web site written in LANSA for the Web for the various search engines?
  - LANSA for the Web
  You can easily include meta tags in your content.
• Web Troubleshooting – Enable HTTP Server Instance tracing
  - LANSA for the Web
  To further help with troubleshooting LANSA for the Web applications, you can start the HTTP Server Instance with tracing.
• Using Apache as a Web server on iSeries
  - LANSA for the Web
  This document contains basic instructions on how to setup and configure Apache on the iSeries as a Web server.
• An example of using *WEBREFERRER system variable
  - LANSA for the Web
  This variable identifies which URL address is used to call a LANSA function on the browser.
• Expire and No-Cache of Web pages in Internet Explorer
  - LANSA for the Web
  Example to expire and have no-caching of Web pages in Internet Explorer.
• Customizing Process Specific DEFAULT and User-Defined Web Pages
  - LANSA for the Web
  Caution should be exercised when creating and using process specific Web pages.
• Setting up the translation table for correct translation of characters used by Web
  - Visual LANSA and LANSA for the Web
  Setting up translation tables to avoid incorrect translation of '!'.
• <RDML MERGE="&END">
  - LANSA for the Web
  When to use (or not use) the <RDML MERGE="&END">.
• Is it possible to limit the number of retries in LANSA for the Web using user authentication
  - LANSA for the Web
  Is it possible in LANSA for the Web to set or limit the number of retries when using authentication? For example, can users be restricted to three attempts at user authentication
• Batch Debugging of Web Event Functions
  - LANSA for the Web
  Example of Batch Debugging Web Event functions.

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• Options for an Extranet browser-based application to allow vendors to update price lists
  - LANSA for the Web and LANSA Integrator
  Options for an Extranet browser-based application to allow vendors to update price lists.
• Enhancement in EPC721 to allow new Content Types also allows embedding Images in “text/html” Email Content
  - LANSA for the Web V10 EPC721
  Images can now be embedded in an email after applying EPC721 to LANSA for the Web V10.
• Possible I/O errors in LANSA for the Web when connecting via HTTPS to an Apache Server
  - LANSA for the Web
  If your LANSA for the Web application is using HTTPS to an Apache Server including mod_ssl and OpenSSL with Microsoft Internet Explorer, there is a possibility that you might experience various (and random) errors.
• Possible issues when deploying a LANSA application to Linux
  - Visual LANSA on Linux
  Possible import or compilation issues after deploying a LANSA application to Linux via SFTP.
• The About information for the IIS Plugin on Windows
  - LANSA for the Web
  Finding the version and EPC level of the IIS Plugin on Windows.
• Configuring IBM HTTP server using CGI
  - LANSA for the Web
  Detailed instructions for configuring IBM HTTP Server (using CGI) for use with LANSA for the Web.
• Steps to configure an iSeries Data/Application Server
  - LANSA for the Web
  Step-by-step instructions for configuring an iSeries Data/Application Server.
• Implications of upgrading to XHTML
  - LANSA for the Web
  Implications of upgrading from 9.0, which generates HTML, to 9.1, which generates XHTML.
• Performance improvements in TCP/IP and LANSA
  - All LANSA Products
  TCP/IP and LANSA Settings which can improve application performance.
• Browser tips when running LANSA Commerce Edition – for BPCS
  - LANSA Commerce Edition
  Which browser to use when running LANSA Commerce Edition - for BPCS and resolving a Netscape 6 problem of images not displaying correctly.
• LANSA Commerce Edition troubleshooting guide
  - LANSA Commerce Edition
  Some useful tips for troubleshooting LANSA Commerce Edition issues.
• How to control job queue on LANSA for the Web in a Model B environment
  - LANSA for the Web
  How to control job queue on LANSA for Web in a Model B environment.
• Special character uses in HTML
  - LANSA for the Web
  Special character uses such as the copyright sign can be used by the HTML Editor.
• Model B (or Multi-Tier) Web server configuration
  - LANSA for the Web
  A Model B (or Multi-Tier) Deployment for LANSA for the Web, involves two AS/400's, one performing the Web serving tasks while the other contains the corporate data.
• Spool file attributes in LANSA for the WEB jobs
  - LANSA for the Web
  Spool files have different attributes in LANSA for WEB.
• Switch between Secure and Non-Secure ports without losing exchange fields
  - LANSA for the Web
  There are two ways of achieving this result without losing any of the exchange fields including hidden fields.
• Setting the initial focus in an HTML page
  - LANSA for the Web
  Sample SetFocus JavaScript function provided in the "LANSA for Web - A Developers View" guide needs to be customised for other Form element types.
• Static page output to the IFS (Integrated File System)
  - LANSA for the Web
  LANSA for the Web allows the generation of Static HTML Pages directly on to the IFS.
• Remove embedded blanks in LANSA HTML field names
  - LANSA for the Web
  Some JavaScripts which overcome the problem of embedded blanks in LANSA HTML field names.
• Alternate colors on conditioned components (fields) in a browse list
  - LANSA for the Web
  How to display alternate foreground and background colors when a field is conditionally embedded into a browse list (i.e. using ONCONDITION).
• Printing out Webevent function links
  - LANSA for the Web
  LANSA for the Web enhancement.
• Making transparent background
  - LANSA for the Web
  How to make the background of list transparent.
• LANSA for the Web: Components
  - LANSA for the Web
  Web components are one of the most powerful facilities available in LANSA for the Web. They can be used to quickly modify or extend an existing application.
• Browselist automatically resizes by default
  - LANSA for the Web
  By default, the browse list created by LANSA for the Web is resized automatically by the browser when the browser window is resized.
• Browse List selection in WEBEVENT functions
  - LANSA for the Web
  How to configure Browse List selection in WEBEVENT functions.
• Calling W3@P 2600 from a trigger function
  - LANSA for the Web
  Parameter fields to call W3@P2600 required to be defined with the full length.
• Cleaning up LANSA for the Web jobs and resources
  - LANSA for the Web
  Run the LANSA for Web clean up program otherwise, the Transaction Monitor might not be started.
• Creating a Web page counter
  - LANSA for the Web
  Create a Web page counter that can be used with each Function.
• *LASTDIS problem and Webevent
  - LANSA for the Web
  Validation errors in WEBEVENT function