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After doing a DataPA update I cannot view my form which uses a DataPA control and receive the error ‘Visual Designer cannot load this class’. How do I fix this?

When an update has been done to DataPA the assemblies which hold the DataPA .NET controls will likely have had their version numbers incremented and this ...

Thu, 12 Apr, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Can I save and store reports in my Progress Database?

Applicable Versions: 3.05.0014 onwards Reports can be stored in a Progress table like any other binary object using the RAW data type. The example code ...

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018 at 2:50 PM

Can I use DataPA with a direct database connection?

Applicable Versions: 3.02 Onwards From version 3.02 DataPA can now use a direct database connection rather than having to access the data through the ...

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018 at 9:10 AM

Cannot add the DataPA Reports control to a Visual Studio 2005/2008 Forms project.

Applicable Versions: 2.05.0257 and previous Symptoms When you try to add a DataPA Reports object to a windows form you get the error message &quo...

Wed, 21 Mar, 2018 at 3:32 PM

Controlling the export process using the API

Unfortunately it is not possible to configure the settings of this export screen using the com object. That said, you can manually manage the export process...

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018 at 12:37 PM

How can I get the URL for a dashboard, report or query published to DataPA Enterprise so I can use it in my own web application?

Applicable Versions: 4.05.0050 and above You may wish to embed dashboards, reports and queries into your own webspeed or web application. Follow these s...

Wed, 11 Apr, 2018 at 10:04 AM

How can I modify the AppServer connection details for a given connection using ABL code?

Applicable Versions: 5.00.0050 and above It is possible to access all the various properties of the DataPA System elements (Systems and their Connection...

Thu, 12 Apr, 2018 at 9:35 AM

How can I pass a parameter to a dashboard using the URL or Form Parameters?

Applicable Versions: 4.05.0075 and above This knowledge base describes the two methods to implement dashboards that display information based on a paramet...

Wed, 5 Sep, 2018 at 1:25 PM

How can I programmatically set my DataLocation in my application?

Applicable Versions: 5.00.0050 and above The DataLocation determines where DataPA looks for the file DataPASetup.dat, that contains the definitions for ...

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022 at 2:49 PM

How can I publish a dashboard to DataPA Enterprise using the API

Applicable Versions: 5.00.0050 onwards The ManagedDashboard class contains a Publish method that allows you to publish dashboards to a DataPA Enterprise...

Wed, 11 Apr, 2018 at 2:11 PM