Dashboard Customization Message Box

Epicor ERP 10
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1

Ok, before I get to the actual issue I am having, this is what I have done.

I created a BAQ and added 2 filters to a table and have them both = “”. I use that BAQ on a dashboard I created that returns the results. I have customized the dashboard assembly by adding in my own parameter sheet (it just looks like a tracker panel) and added in two dropdowns. These dropdowns are tied to call context fields. I have a BeforeToolClick event on the Refresh button to check to see if one of the fields = “”. If it does, I throw an error.

if(args.Tool.Key == "RefreshTool" && epiCombo_Warehouse.Text == "")
		{
			throw new Ice.BLException("Please select a Warehouse.");
		}

So, the issue I am having is that the message box pops up everytime. When the dashboard refreshes, it blanks out the drop downs, but there is a value there before the tool click.

Any one have any ideas? I’m sure it is something simple that I am missing or doing wrong, just have not figured it out yet.

2

you’re short circuiting the conditional logic, so if the first argument is true, then it will always be true thus popping your exception.

3

Ha, knew it was something stupid.
But I fixed that and it is still happening. Any other ideas?

4

The other thing I try to avoid is reading the text value of a control. Usually it’s a better idea to go after the underlying value.

5

I’ve been told that a bunch and read it in other posts even more times, but it still isn’t automatic for me yet. Thanks!