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July 17, 2024
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Combine 2 Methods of Data Adapters

  • July 17, 2024
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Hi

I want to combine data from 2 out-of-box methods in Data Adapter for a custom grid. 

Is there a function that I can use in BR to read data from the methods - FormsStatusForWorkFlowUnit and CertificationForWorkflowUnit

Thank you in advance,

Mikki

Best answer by DanielWillis

Hi Mikki

You would just need to get your method queries into the same format (if they aren't already) and then merge the 2 datasets/data tables together.

Syntax for the method command is:

Dim objDataSet As DataSet = BRApi.Database.ExecuteMethodCommand(dbConn, methodTypeId, methodQuery, resultDataTableName, customSubVars)

There is an example of using method queries including looping through and working with the data within here:

https://community.onestreamsoftware.com/t5/Reporting/Application-Workflow-Status-Report/m-p/34697/highlight/true#M5283

There is a fair amount of info on google about joining data tables so I'll leave that to you!

- Daniel

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Employee
July 17, 2024

Hi Mikki

You would just need to get your method queries into the same format (if they aren't already) and then merge the 2 datasets/data tables together.

Syntax for the method command is:

Dim objDataSet As DataSet = BRApi.Database.ExecuteMethodCommand(dbConn, methodTypeId, methodQuery, resultDataTableName, customSubVars)

There is an example of using method queries including looping through and working with the data within here:

https://community.onestreamsoftware.com/t5/Reporting/Application-Workflow-Status-Report/m-p/34697/highlight/true#M5283

There is a fair amount of info on google about joining data tables so I'll leave that to you!

- Daniel

July 18, 2024

You would do this in a Dataset business rule which will provide all the flexibility you need to combine multiple datasets. You would then attach the dataset you define in this rule to a data adapter using the Command Type: Method & Method Type: Business Rule  

Check out The Dutiful Dead, or: A Tale Of Mixed DataSets - OneStream Community (onestreamsoftware.com) for the techniques you can leverage in the Dataset BRs

MikkiAuthor
July 19, 2024

Thank you both!