Extending Ext JS

The technique used in the fix I referenced in one of my previous posts is very useful. I used the same override function to change the Ext JS library without editing the actual library itself. For example, I used this technique to override Ext.form.ComboBox.getParams() function to use a different parameter name for limit.

Loading a TreePanel without an URL

I found my self in need of using a TreePanel without an URL in Ext JS. A look around on the web led me to this thread which helped me to do 80% of what I need. I still need to find ways to do the following: How do I set leaf node? How do […]

Autocomplete fix for Ext JS ComboBox on IE

Yesterday, I found out that the autocomplete widget doesn’t work on IE. A quick search on-line led me to the following thread. After a simple copy-and-past the code into my environment fixed the issue. 🙂

Accordion using Ext js

This thread helped me to get accordion to work. The changes I had to make was to include animate layout configuration and set a height to ensure proper behavior.

s.gif from extjs.com

Special thanks to Ari for pointed this blog to me on a cleaner way to change the s.gif link. I was tweaking the library source directly before.

Textfield scrollaway

Special thanks to FlexIDX for the suggestion on this thread. Before, the text fields on a form panel would separate when scrolling. After specified position:relative; on text fields’ style property fixed the scrolling issue. However, the cursor disappeared on FireFox 2.x. Fortunately, this new issue is isolated on Firefox 2.x only. 😉

Ext JS: Combine 2 services output into a single grid

#26 in this Ext JS FAQ inspired me on how to combine 2 services output into a single grid. The concept was all that I needed. I ended with my own implementation following the same concept. For my practical use, I created 3 stores. The 3rd one held aggregate output from the first 2 stores. […]

Notes about PersistJS

After I tried to use PersistJS, I am impressed. Then people are asking me to write-up my findings. So, here are my notes about PersistJS: The first recommended reading is Why This is Awesome section. It makes a good case why you should use PersistJS. One interesting aspect of PersistJS is explained in its README: […]

Localization with Ext JS

This thread helped to get a jump start to localize with Ext JS. I am thrilled that it is as simple as including an extra javascript file. Now, I just need to figure out how to identify what locale/language the browser is configured and dynamically load the appropriate locale JavaScript file. If anyone know a […]

autoHeight property for Panels in Ext JS

I found autoHeight configuration property for panels very important to display multiple layers of panels correctly in IE 7. Firefox does not need it to display panels correctly. IE couldn’t do without turning this configuration to true.

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