Data Entry in AdapTable

Summary

  • AdapTable provides 4 Modules to ensure fast and safe data entry in AG Grid:
    • Smart Edit - applies a single mathematical edit to numerous cells
    • Bulk Update - updates numerous cells with a new value in a single operation
    • Shortcut - avoid fat finger issues and speed up data entry for numeric columns
    • Plus Minus - define nudge rules for numeric cells when + or - keys are pressed

Data Entry Modules

AdapTable offers 4 separate Modules / functions to facilitate quick and efficient data entry:

Edit ModuleDetails
Smart EditUpdates multiple numeric cells with a single operation
Bulk UpdateUpdates multiple cells to display the same value
ShortcutsEnables quick, safe, numeric data entry via keyboard shortcuts (e.g. M for million)
Plus MinusIncrements / decrements numeric cells when pressing the + / - keys

Other Editing Features

AdapTable provides many other features to help users edit data quickly and accurately in AG Grid:

Row Forms

Edit Row Forms provide a secure and easy way for users to edit data in AdapTable.

AdapTable will display a dynamic form where only the editable fields can be updated.

Note

They can also be used manage creation, cloning, editing or deletion of (partial) rows

Cell Editors

AdapTable provides 4 Cell Editors which help to ensure quick and error-free editing:

Cell EditorWhen Used
Select EditorSelecting an item from a list of values
Numeric Cell EditorEditing numeric columns
Date PickerEditing date columns
Percentage Cell EditorEditing numeric values that display as percentages

Validating Edits

AdapTable provides advanced Data Validation capabilities.

These can be applied either on the client or your server depending on your requirements.

Data Validation can be applied on both user edits and 'ticking' data changes.

Editable Cells

AdapTable allows developers to define Editable and ReadOnly Cells and Columns in AdapTable.

Note

Use editableCellStyle and readOnlyCellStyle properties in User Interface Options to style these cells distinctively

Data Change History

The Data Change History Module provides full visual coverage of all data edits in AG Grid.

These are provided in the Data Changes Monitor which displays details of all cell value changes in the current AdapTable session.

Hint

An Undo Button can be added to each row in the Monitor to allow Users easily to undo data edits they have made

Editing Tips & Tricks

(Recorded with AdapTable v13.0)

FAQ

Do you only support inline editing? No, AdapTable also provides Row Forms which allow you to edit an entire row via a dynamic popup form