Web Dynpro for ABAP

Introduction ... 13

1. On the Development of Web-Based Applications ... 23
... 1.1 Mainframe and Client Server Systems ... 24
... 1.2 Business Server Pages ... 27
... 1.3 Web Dynpro Framework ... 29
... 1.4 Web Dynpro for ABAP for Future Use ... 35

2. WD4A Framework ... 37
... 2.1 Web Dynpro Explorer ... 37
... 2.2 Relationships Between Application and Component ... 51
... 2.3 Visual Parts ... 53
... 2.4 View Controller and View Context ... 61
... 2.5 Controllers and Controller Methods ... 78
... 2.6 Navigation, Inbound Plugs, and Outbound Plugs ... 87
... 2.7 Phase Model ... 91

3. Developing WD4A Applications ... 95
... 3.1 Transferring Parameters from a URI ... 95
... 3.2 Influencing the Request/Response Cycle ... 103
... 3.3 Implementation of Selection Options ... 111
... 3.4 Presentation of Tree Structures ... 125
... 3.5 User Guidance per RoadMap and Messages ... 137
... 3.6 Presenting Tables ... 152
... 3.7 Calling Popup Windows ... 163
... 3.8 Using Input Helps ... 171
... 3.9 Internationalization ... 172
... 3.10 Customization, Configuration, Personalization ... 176

4. Multi-Component Applications ... 185
... 4.1 A Model of Layer Separation ... 185
... 4.2 Defining WD4A Component Usages ... 192
... 4.3 Componentizing an Application ... 200

5. Dynamic Component Applications ... 225
... 5.1 Types of Dynamic Changes ... 225
... 5.2 Dynamic Programming-A Sample Application ... 237

6. Reusing WD4A Components ... 261
... 6.1 Comparing Classes and Components ... 261
... 6.2 ALV Component SALV_WD_TABLE ... 263
... 6.3 OVS Component WDR_OVS ... 270
... 6.4 SO Component WDR_SELECT_OPTIONS ... 275
... 6.5 Developing Input-Help Components ... 282
... 6.6 Enhancements of Components ... 288

7. Integrating WD4A Applications ... 293
... 7.1 Integration into the SAP NetWeaver Portal ... 293
... 7.2 Graphical Display of Data ... 297
... 7.3 Interactive Forms Via Adobe Integration ... 308

A. Classes and Interfaces ... 317
... A.1 Component ... 317
... A.2 Context ... 326
... A.3 View ... 335
... A.4 Window ... 339
... A.5 Integration ... 341
... A.6 Application ... 342
... A.7 Other ... 343

B. Bibliography ... 353

C. The Author ... 354

Index ... 355