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3.1 - Overview

Last updated 12/06/2023

This documentation will explain how to create the Find Books dashboard. The Find Books dashboard will be available on a member sign in. A member can use the dashboard to search for books either by the title or the ISBN (International Standard Book Number). Once they enter the search values they can press the SEARCH button and the results will be returned. If the book is in the system they can then request to borrow the book and a notification will be sent to the owner. If the book is in the system but is already borrowed out by another member, the book will be visible in the results, however, the option to borrow the book will be removed.

The following list shows the steps involved to create the Find Books dashboard.

  • Code the SetSearchISBN function;
  • Attach the SetSearchISBN function to the Find Book process;
  • Write the Find Book query;
  • Code the Request Book Server function;
  • Code the Request Book function;
  • Edit the Find Book query to attach the Request Book function;
  • Create the Find Books dashboard; and
  • Create a menu item for the Find Books dashboard.