What Is Section?

A section is a set of ordered steps that is executed as part of a program. You can call sections (and
other programs) from steps within other sections.

What Is The Difference Between SQL View And

Query View?
In Sql view manually write the SQL statement, Query view use the PS QUERY tool.

What Is Dynamic View?

Dynamic View is similar to SQL View but we cannot build the dynamic view. When we
do not want store the database then us dynamic view.

rem ***** Set the PeopleSoft Session Error Message Mode *****;

rem ***** 0 - None *****;

rem ***** 1 - PSMessage Collection only (default) *****;

rem ***** 2 - Message Box only *****;

rem ***** 3 - Both collection and message box *****;

&oSession.PSMessagesMode = 1;

Get the Component Interface

&oTmJobSalUplCi = &oSession.GetCompIntfc(CompIntfc.TM_JOB_SAL_UPL_CI);

If &oTmJobSalUplCi = Null Then

&err1 = errorHandler();

throw CreateException(0, 0, "GetCompIntfc failed");

End-If;

rem ***** Set the Component Interface Mode *****;

&oTmJobSalUplCi.InteractiveMode = False;

&oTmJobSalUplCi.GetHistoryItems = True;

&oTmJobSalUplCi.EditHistoryItems = True;

rem ***** Set Component Interface Get/Create Keys *****;

rem MessageBox(0, " ", 0, 0, " Emplid " | &emplid);

rem MessageBox(0, " ", 0, 0, " Empl_rcd " | &empl_rcd);

rem MessageBox(0, " ", 0, 0, " effdt " | &effdt1 | &ANNUAL_RT);

&oTmJobSalUplCi.EMPLID = RTrim(LTrim(&EMPLID));

&oTmJobSalUplCi.EMPL_RCD = &empl_rcd;

rem ***** Set/Get JOB Collection Field Properties -- Parent: PS_ROOT Collection *****;

rem ***** Execute Get *****;

If Not &oTmJobSalUplCi.Get() Then

rem ***** No rows exist for the specified keys.*****;

&err2 = errorHandler();

throw CreateException(0, 0, "Get failed");

End-If;

rem ***** Set/Get JOB Collection Field Properties -- Parent: PS_ROOT Collection *****;

&oJobCollection = &oTmJobSalUplCi.JOB;

rem &effseq = TM_LOC_CHNG_AET.EFFSEQ.Value - 1;

rem If &effseq< 0 Then

&effseq = 0;

rem End-If;

SQLExec("select %dateout(a.effdt), a.effseq from sysadm.ps_job_restricted_vw a where a.emplid=:1 and

a.empl_rcd=:3 and a.effdt=(select max(a1.effdt) from sysadm.ps_job_Restricted_vw a1 where
a1.emplid=a.emplid and a1.effdt<=%datein(:2) and a1.empl_rcd=a.empl_Rcd) and a.effseq=(select
max(a2.effseq) from sysadm.ps_job_Restricted_vw a2 where a2.emplid=a.emplid and a2.effdt=a.effdt
and a2.empl_rcd=a.empl_Rcd)", &EMPLID, &effdt1, &empl_rcd, &effdt, &effseq);

&itemno = &oJobCollection.GetEffectiveItemnum(&effdt, &effseq);

rem spMessageBox(0, " ", 0, 0, " &itemno---- " | &itemno);

If &itemno = 0 Then

Else

&oJob = &oJobCollection.INSERTItem(&oJobCollection.GetEffectiveItemnum(&effdt, &effseq));

If &effdt1 = &effdt Then

&effseq1 = &effseq + 1;

Else

&effseq1 = 0;

End-If;

rem &oJob.EMPLID = &EMPLID;

&oJob.EFFDT_0 = &effdt1;

&oJob.EFFSEQ = &effseq1;

&oJob.ACTION_0 = &action;

&oJob.ACTION_REASON = &action_reason;

&oJob.ANNUAL_RT_0 = &ANNUAL_RT;

&oJob.LASTUPDDTTM = %Datetime;
&oJob.OPRID = %OperatorId;

rem &oJobCollection = &oPwJobData.JOB;

rem &oJob = &oJobCollection.InsertItem(1);

rem MessageBox(0, " ", 0, 0, " It is inseting ????? " | &oJob | "&oJob.EMPLID " | &oJob.EMPLID |
"&oJob.EFFDT_0 " | "&effseq1 " | &oJob.EFFSEQ | "&oJob.ACTION_0:::" | &oJob.ACTION_0 |
"&oJob.ACTION_REASON :::" | &oJob.ACTION_REASON | "&oJob.ANNUAL_RT:::" |
&oJob.ANNUAL_RT_0);

rem MessageBox(0, " ", 0, 0, " &oJob.ANNUAL_RT" | &oJob.ANNUAL_RT_0);

rem ***** End: Get/Set Component Interface Properties *****;

rem ***** Execute Save *****;

If Not &oTmJobSalUplCi.Save() Then;

rem MessageBox(0, "", 0, 0, "Save " | &EMPLID | " " | &effdt1 | " " | &effseq1 | " " | &action | " " |
&action_reason | " " | &ANNUAL_RT);

&err3 = errorHandler();

throw CreateException(0, 0, "Save failed");

End-If;

rem ***** Execute Cancel *****;

If Not &oTmJobSalUplCi.Cancel() Then;

&err4 = errorHandler();

throw CreateException(0, 0, "Cancel failed");

End-If;

End-If;

/*catch Exception &ex1

rem Handle the exception;

&oTmJobSalUplCi.Cancel();

end-try;*/

rem End-If;

MessageBox(0, "", 0, 0, "Rate Change has been updated in Job ");

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Vanamali in Other Programming, People Soft

The SaveEdit event is intiated whenever a user attempts to save the component. You can use
SaveEditPeopleCode to validate the consistency of data in component fields. Whenever a validation
involves more than one component field, you should use SaveEditPeopleCode.

 The component processor applies SaveEditpeoplecode to all non-deleted rows of data in the
buffers & all pages in component
 SaveEdit is better suited than FieldEdit if the validation refrences more than one field or row of
data.
 An Error statement in SaveEditPeopleCode displays a message and redisplays the component
without saving data. A Warning statement enables the user to click OK and save the data, or to
click Cancel and return to the component without saving.
 Use the SetCursorPos function to set the cursor position to a specific page field following a warning
or error in SaveEdit, to show the user the field (or at least one of the fields) that is causing the
problem. Make sure to call SetCursorPos before the error or warning, because these may terminate
the PeopleCode program.
 Associated with record fields and Components.
When an error message is issued in PeopleSoft(Component Processor) from the SAVEEDIT event, the
cursor will not be directed to the corresponding field (value) for which the message is thrown. And the
field also doesnot turn into red color as is the behaviour with the error messages issued from the
FIELDEDIT event. Use SetCursorPos as shown above to set the cursor position. Here is example below
written in SAVEEDIT.
IF NONE(RECORD1.FIELD1) THEN
RECORD1.FIELD1.Setcursorpos(%Page);
REM To Display field in Red Color
RECORD1.FIELD1.Style = "PSERROR";
Error ("The Field is Required");
END-IF;
The SavePreChange event is initiated after SaveEdit completes without errors.

 SavePreChangePeopleCode provides one final opportunity to manipulate data before the system
updates the database; for instance, you could use SavePreChangePeopleCode to set sequential
high-level keys
 If SavePreChange runs successfully, a Workflow event is generated, and then the Component
Processor issues appropriate Insert, Update, or Delete SQL statements.
 An Error statement in SaveEditPeopleCode displays a message and redisplays the component
without saving data. A Warning statement enables the user to click OK and save the data, or to
click Cancel and return to the component without saving.
 Used to change display characteristics and validations
 SavePreChangePeopleCode can be associated with record fields, components, and component
records.
After the Component Processor updates the database, it initiates the SavePostChange event. You can
use SavePostChangePeopleCode to update tables not in your component using the SQLExec built-in
function.

 Performs after SavePreChange and Workflow have completed successfully. SavePostChange is not
executed if workflow fails or component is not saved due to any error.
 Donot use Error and Warnings in this event
 The system issues a SQL Commit statement after SavePostChangePeopleCode completes
successfully.
 Other than updating tables that are not in your component, it is also used to send an email , say
for approval.
 SavePostChangePeopleCode can be associated with record fields, components, and component
records.
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2) Difference between Get keys, find keys and Create Keys ?

Get keys: - These are mapped to the fields marked as scrh in the component’s search record.
Automatically “Search key” fields in search record become Get keys.

We cannot change it.

Find keys: - These are mapped to fields marked as Alt or Srch in the component search record.
You may remove Find keys that you do not wish to make available for searching.

Create Keys: - It is generated from the key fields for the search record. If Add search record is
present then its key fields are taken. We cannot change it.

Field Change vs Field Edit in Peoplecode Events

Difference between Field Change and Field Edit Event -

Field Change peoplecode event is for recalculating field values based on changes
made to other fields e.g suppose u have 2 fields one is rate and other is quantity and there is another field which
shows the total cost so whenever a value is changed in any of the above 2 field (rate and quantity) the total cost
will also change so on field change event of these 2 fields u can write code to calculate the total cost.

Field edit event is used for validating field values if the field doe'snt pass the validation an error msg is diaplayed
and the page is redisplayed with the field marked in red e.g to this could be that u may want that the quantity
should not exceed 1000 if it does the system should display an error so u can write a peoplecode for that which
will chk the quantity if it is greater than 1000 error msg will be displayed.
1. Define PeopleCode? PeopleCode is
an object oriented proprietary (case-insensitive) language used to express business logic for PeopleSoft
applications.

2. Where can you write the PeopleCode?

1. Record field level

2. Page people code

3. Component level people code

4. Component record people code

5. Component record field people code 6. Menu item

people code 7. Application engine
people code 8. Component interface people
code 9. Messaging people
code 10. Application package
people code

3. Where people codes get

stored? Database server (PSPCMPROG)
table objectvalue1 – table name objectvalue2 –
field name objectvalue3 – event name

4. Order of people code events firing?

1. Searchinit

2. Searchsave

3. Rowselect

4. Prebuild

5. Field Default

6. Field Formula

7. RowInit

8. PostBuild

9. Activate

10. FieldEdit

11. FieldChange (PrePopup, ItemSelected)

12. RowInsert

13. RowDelete

14. SaveEdit

15. SavePreChange.

16. WorkFlow

17. SavePostChnage.

5. When workflow even fires?

After the save pre change work flow event get fired.

6. What are the types of data types are available in PC? Give me some ex for each?

Two types

1. Conventional data type (Any, Boolean, float, integer, object, string, time, date, number)
2.Object data type (record, rowset)

7. What are the comments available in PC? REM can be used to

comment a single line, but it will be processed by the component processor

Single and multiple lines commenting:

/* PeopleCode Statements

------ ------ ------ ----

*/

Nested Comments:

<*

/* PC Statements..... ..... ..... */

/* ...... Some info on code ...... */

/* More comments */

*>

8. Variable types available in PC? Two types of variables 1)

user defined variable prefixed with ‘&’ 2) system defined variable prefixed with ‘%’

9. What is the component processor? Component

processor is a runtime engine that controls processing of an application from the time user request the
component from the menu till the database is updated and processing of component is completed.
10. Explain about the component buffer and data buffer? In short Component Buffer
contains all the Data of active component. The data buffer is used to store data added from sources other than the component, such
as from a PeopleSoft Application Engine program, an application message, and so on. PeopleTools 8 provides an alternative to
the scroll level, row, and field components in the form of the data buffer classes Rowset, Row, Record, and Field, which you
reference using dot notation with object methods and properties.

11. Difference between SQLExec and

CreateSql? SQLExec can only select a single row of data.
If your SQL statement retrieves more than one row of data SQLExec sends only the first row to its output
variables. Any subsequent rows are discarded. If you need to SELECT multiple rows of data use the
CreateSQL or GetSQL functions and the Fetch SQL class method.

12. What is the getsql function in PC? Use the

GetSQL function to instantiate a SQL object and associates it with the SQL definition specified by
sqlname. The SQL definition must already exist, either created using PeopleSoft Application Designer or
the StoreSQL function. Processing of the SQL definition is the same as for a SQL statement created by
the CreateSQL function. Syntax: GetSQL (SQL.sqlname [, paramlist]);
13. Transfer () with syntax? Use the Transfer function to close
the current page and transfers the end-user to another page, either within the current component or in another component. Transfer
can either start a new instance of the application and transfer to the new page there, or close the old page and transfer to the new
one in the same instance of
PeopleTools Transfer
(new_instance, MENUNAME.menuname,BARNAME.barname, ITEMNAME.menu_itemname, PAGE.component_item_name,action
[, keylist] [,AutoSearch]);
Example:
Transfer (false, MenuName."CREATE_PROJECTS", BarName."USE",
ItemName."PROJECT_SUMMARY", Page."PC_PROJSUMMARY_PNL", "U", BUSINESS_UNIT, PROJECT_ID);

14. Transferpage () with syntax ? Use the

TransferPage function to transfer control to the page indicated by PAGE.page__namename within, or to
the page set with the SetNextPage function. The page that you transfer to must be in the current
component or menu. TransferPage([PAGE.page_name_name])

15. Explain about ACTIVE event? The Activate

event get fired each page gets activated. Active PeopleCode can only be associated with pages. The
event is used for security validations such as field enabling and hiding a scroll, enabling user to
programmatically control the display of that page controls. This event is used for component build
processing in add mode and update mode.

16. Define about Funclib() FUNCLIB is a

reusable function stored in derived/work record field event. So, first create a new record and set the
record type to Derived/Work. FUNCLIB records do not hold data, so they do not need to exist at the
database

Level. Add the field ATTACHADD to this record and save the record as APT_ATTACH_FUNC. PeopleSoft
recommends placing FUNCLIB PeopleCode in the FieldFormula event.

17. What is
deferred processing? Deferred processing is
used speed up the data-entry process. This means that the system does not validate the data for each
field as you Tab through a page. You can enter in all the data for your page without unnecessary trips to
the server for data validation. Entered data is validated when:

 You navigate to another page in the component

 Click the Save button
 Click the Refresh button (access key: Alt+0)
If there are any errors in your data, you are notified at this time.
Field Edit event will not fire until we press the SAVE button if the deferred processing is ON.

You can select Deferred Processing mode at the following levels:

 Page control
 Grid
 Page (include subpage and secondary page)
 Component levels
18. What is a rowset?
A rowset object, instantiated from a Rowset class, is a collection of rows associated with buffer data. A component scroll is a rowset.
You can also have a level zero rowset the following two lines of code are equivalent:
Want to get field value into people code which is at level 2.

GetLevel0 ()(1).GetRowset(Scroll.level 1recordname).GetRow(CurrentRowNumber()).record.fieldname

The default method for the Rowset class is GetRow. This means you can specify just a row number, and not use the GetRow
method. For example, the following two lines of code are equivalent &MyRow = GetRowset()(5); or &MyRow =
GetRowset ().GetRow(5)
19. Order of events PC events firing in deferred processing?

SaveEdit SavePreChange workflowSavePostChange

this is similar to Interactive Processing where as in this Field Change, Field Edit Peoplecode events &
System edits will be differed until we press the Save Button.

20. Difference between saveprechange and savepostchange?

In Save Prechange we can get the data from Component Buffer for that particular Component where as
in SavePost change Component Buffer is cleared we have to get data from Database and this is used to
update values outside the database.

21. Difference between saveedit and fieldedit?

Fieldedit event is fired every time for each row when field is edited where as saveedit is fired only once
when a user click on save button

22. Expalin about fieldformula?

The FieldFormula event is not currently used. Because FieldFormula PeopleCode initiates in many
different contexts and triggers PeopleCode on every field on every row in the component buffer, it can
seriously degrade application performance. Use RowInit and FieldChange events rather than
FieldFormula.

If a field value is changed, whether through PeopleCode or by a user, the IsChanged property for the
row is usually set to True. However, if a value is set in FieldDefault or FieldFormula, the row is not
marked as changed. At save time, all newly inserted and changed rows are written to the database. All
newly inserted but not changed rows are not written to the database.

As a matter of convention, FieldFormula is now often used in FUNCLIB_ (function library) record
definitions to store shared functions. However, you can store shared functions in any PeopleCode event.
FieldFormula PeopleCode is only associated with record fields.

23. Difference between prebuild and postbuild? :

PreBuild fires before any PeopleCode events on all the rows and fields in the component such as
FieldDefault and RowInit. During the PreBuild event there will not be any data in the component buffer
structure other than search record as its executing prior to the component build process. That’s why it is
called PreBuild.

During the PostBuild event you will have access to the data read from the database into the component
buffer structure. That’s why it is called PostBuild.

24. Difference between winmessage and msgget functions? a)The

MsgGet function retrieves a message from the PeopleCode Message Catalog, substitutes in the values of
the parameters into the text message and is stored in database, where as WinMessage doesn’t store in
database.

b) MsgGet function message number is mandatory parameter, but there is no such parameter in
WinMessage.

25. Explain use of gray and ungray fun? Use the

Gray function user to make field unavailable for entry a page. Preventing the user from making changes
to the field .Gray make a field display-only, while hide makes it invisible.

Syntax: Gray (fieldname)

Use the Ungray function to make a gray (non-editable) page field editable .If the field was grayed with
call to the Gray function. If the page field is made display-only in page the field properties dialog, then
Ungray has no effect.

Syntax: UnGray (fieldname)

26. Purpose of all and none functions? Use

the all function to verify a field contain value, or if all the fields in a list of fields contain values. If any of
the fields are NULL, then all return false. A blank character field or zero numeric value in a required
numeric field is considered a null value. Syntax: ALL (fieldname)

None function to checks that a field or lists of fields have no value.

27. What are the PC function use to control the translate values
dynamically? a) AddDropDownItem: The AddDropDownItem method adds an
item to the dropdown list in the control for the field. The first time this method is called, it overrides the
prompt table or translate table used to populate the list. Those items no longer appear in the list. Only
the items added using this method display. Subsequent calls to this method add additional items to the
dropdown list. The items added with the first call to the method also display. If there is an existing value
and the dropdown list is changed with these functions, the selection shows as (Invalid value) unless the
new list contains an entry with the same code as the existing value. Syntax: AddDropDownItem
(CodeString, DescriptionString).

b) ClearDropDownItem: The ClearDropDownList method clears all items added to the dropdown list
using the AddDropDownItem method. In addition, this method causes the prompt table or translates
table values defined for the list to come back into effect again (unless they’re subsequently overridden
again with AddDropDownItem).

Syntax: ClearDropDownList ().

28. What are the foundations classes which are useful to access component
buffer? Rowset, row, record and field.
29. Syantax to declare a variables in PC? Local
variable-type & varname;

30. Define standalone rowset? In

PeopleCode standalone rowset is an independent rowset object not associated with component buffer.
They allow you to work data with outside of the data whatever additional data you need from the
database. In this sense they replace the functionality of the derived records which were once used as
place holders to store data not directly associated with the component. Because a standalone rowset is
standalone, there is no automatic action by the component processor on it. This means that if a
standalone rowset is used to manipulate data (insert/update), code will need to be added to manually
save changes.

31. Difference between getrowset and

createrowset? GetRowset is used to get rowset for a
record in the component buffer.

CreateRowset is used to create rowset for a record which is in database, and is also called as
standalone rowset.

32. Use of scrollflush() : Used to remove all rows inside target scroll area and frees it associated buffer.
Rows that are flushed are not deleted from the database. This function is often used to clear work scroll
before a call to ScrollSelect.

Syntax: ScrollFlush (scrollpath)

33. Explain about the workflow event? WorkFlow

PeopleCode executes immediately after SavePreChange and before database update that precedes
SavePostChange. The main purpose of the workflow event is to segregate PeopleCode related to
workflow from the rest of applications PeopleCode. Only PeopleCode related workflow (Such as
triggerbusinessevent) should be in workflow programs. Your program should be deal with workflow only
after my SavePreChange process completed.

34. Explain about thinhtime and thicktime

function? Think-time functions suspended processing
until the user has taken some actions (such by clicking button in message box), or until external function
has run to completion (for example a remote process).

Think-time function hold avoids the following events: SavePreChange, Workflow, RowSelect,
SavePostChange.

35. In which PC events dosave function is useful? FieldEdit, FieldChange, or ItemSelected.

36. Callappengine () explain with syntax? The

CallAppEngine function should only be used in events that allow database updates because generally, If
your are calling PeopleSoft application engine. You’re intending to perform database updates. This
includes following events: SavePreChange, SavePostChange, Workflow, Message Subscription, and
FieldChange.

CallAppEngine Cannot use in Application engine PeopleCode actions. If you need to access one
application engine program from another application engine program, use the CallSection action

37. What is the difference b/n err msgget and war

msgget? Error stop the process, warning allow processing to
continue. An error in FieldEdit prevents the system from accepting the new value of a field. A warning
enables the component processor to accept the new data.

An error in SaveEdit prevents the system from saving any row of data. A warning in SaveEdit also is
applied to all data in the page or component, but the component processor will accept the data

38. Expalin about remote call feature in PC? RemoteCall is

a PeopleTools feature that enables executing COBOL program remotely from within a PeopleSoft
application. RemoteCall is made using the RemoteCall PeopleCode function.

39. Some PC file attachment functions? a)

AddAttachment

Syntax: AddAttachment (URLDestination, DirAndFileName, FileType, UserFile [, MaxSize [, PreserveCase

[, UploadPageTitle [, AllowLargeChunks]]]])

Use the AddAttachment function to upload a file from an end-user machine to a specified storage
destination. Note that it is the responsibility of the calling PeopleCode program to store the returned file
name for further use.

b) DeleteAttachment

Syntax: DeleteAttachment (URLDestination, DirAndFileName [, PreserveCase])

Use the DeleteAttachment function to delete a file from the specified storage location.

DeleteAttachment does not generate any type of "Are you sure" message. If you want the user to verify
the deletion before it is performed, you must write your own checking code in your application

c) DetachAttachment

Syntax: DetachAttachment (URLSource, DirAndFileName, UserFile [, PreserveCase])

Use the DetachAttachment function to enable a user to make a copy of an attached file on their local
client system. The file is sent to the browser with appropriate HTTP headers to cause the browser to
display a save dialog box to the user. The user can save the copy of the file with any filename.

d) ViewAttachment.

Syntax: ViewAttachment (URLSource, DirAndFileName, UserFile [, NewWindow [,PreserveCase]])

Use the ViewAttachment function to enable an end-user to view a file on a system.

The copy of the file to be viewed may have a different name than the file at the storage location.

40. Define PC editor? Any method of accessing PeopleCode programs displays a window where
PeopleCode programs can be input or modified. This window is the PeopleCode editor. The PC editor
enables you to edit and navigate all pc programs that belong to the same parent definition.

On the left side of the window is a drop-down list box showing the current field and other available
fields, records, and components. Any field with PeopleCode attached is listed in bold. The right side of
the window has a drop-down list box listing the current PeopleCode event and other acceptable events
for that definition. Events already containing PeopleCode for that definition are listed in bold.

41 Difference between meta sql and normal sql? SQL

Statements are Platform Dependent, where as MetaSQL statements are Platform Independent.

MetaSQL: - %Bind, %Execute Edits, %Select, %SelectInit, %Sql, %Table, %Truncate Table.

SQL: The SQL statements are used to fetch/retrieve, update, insert, delete data from the database. In PeopleSoft we use the SQL
statements using SQLExec or CreateSQL. Different SQL statements are: Select, Insert, Update, Create and Delete.

MetaSQL: Different RDBMS have different date and time formats. Though the component processor takes care of the automatic
conversion but at the time of using the SQLExec the automatic conversion does not take place. So in order to understand this,
MetaSQL concept has come. Which we can use in diff SQL stmts. for example %datetimein, %date, %time, %currentdatetime,
%datetimeout etc.

%dateIn: This is used in the where clause of "Select and update"

%dateout: This is used while selecting the data.

42. Which PeopleTool is used to input peoplecode? - Application Designer.

43. When is PeopleCode case sensitive? PeopleCode is only case sensitive within a quoted literal.

44. In which PeopleCode would you code errors and warnings? SearchSave,
FieldEdit, SaveEdit and RowDelete primarily. You may also code errors and warnings in RowSelect.

45. What is the biggest drawback to Fieldformula? Since FieldFormula is performed every time the panel is displayed on
every row of data, its biggest drawback is the performance overhead it adds.

46. What other PeopleCode event might you expect to find with RowInit? FieldChange. Since RowInit
initializes the data before it is displayed, usually it is used along with FieldChange to accommodate any of the changes that are
performed by the operator once the panel is displayed.

47. How does SavePostChg differ from all other Peoplecode events? SavePostChg is different from all
other Peoplecode events since it is performed after the updates are made on the database.

48. What happens if you don't declare a variable? If a variable is not

declared PeopleCode will assume it is a local variable.

49. Why are application specific people-code functions used? PeopleCode functions are used to
perform the same logic in multiple programs while only having to maintain it in one place.
50. How is a PeopleCode function called? A PeopleCode function is called by referencing the function name and then passing
the function the appropriate number of parameters in parentheses.

51. How a PeopleCode function be defined so that it can be used as a variable in the calling program? In order for a PeopleCode
function to be used as a variable, it must be defined using a "Returns" in the Function statement. Also, at least one "Return"
statement must be used in the function code.

52. Why is the Message Catalog used? The Message Catalog is

used to store the text of error and warning messages that will be used in PeopleSoft applications. This allows the same message to
be used in more than one PeopleCode program while only maintaining it in one place. It also prevents the text of messages from
being hard-coded into Peoplecode programs.

53. How is a message added to the Message Catalog? To add a new message
to the Message Catalog, the correct message set should first be retrieved. A new message can be added to the set by performing a
row insert (F7). The new message number will automatically be assigned.

54. Which message sets does PeopleSoft reserve as its own? Message sets 1 through
19,999 are reserved for use by PeopleSoft applications. Message sets 20,000 through 29,000 can be used by PS users.

55. How is a message retrieved from the Message Catalog in PeopleCode? To retrieve a message
from the Message catalog in PeopleCode, the MsgGet built in function is used. The required parameters of the function are
message set, number and a default message.

56. When should WinMessage be used? The WinMessage built-in

function is used to display an information message to the operator without performing normal error and warning processing. It also
can be very helpful when used for debugging.

57. When would FieldChanged, RecordChanged, RecordDeleted, RecordNew, and PanelGroupChanged be

used? These built-in
functions can be used in SaveEdit, SavePreChg, or SavePostChg programs to filter down the processing to occur only when
necessary.

58. Why is PriorValue used? The PriorValue

built-in function is used to determine the value of a field before it was changed.

59. What is the

CurrentRowNumber? It is the number
of the row of data the application processor is performing PeopleCode on in the buffers on the client
workstation.
60. How does AddToDate work? This
function is passed a date field and then the number of years, months and days to add. Leap years are
automatically taken into consideration, and negative numbers may be passed as parameters to subtract
from the date.
61. Which two cross reference reports are best for PeopleCode? How do they present their
data? XRFFLPC reports for one field all of the PeopleCode programs where it is referenced. XRFPCFL
does the opposite. It reports for one PeopleCode program all of the fields it uses.
62. What does Find in PeopleCode do? The
Find in PeopleCode utility will scan through all of the PeopleCode on a database looking for a specific
character - string.
63. When is it useful to select the Export to File option in Find in PeopleCode? An
Export report produces an unformatted copy of all of the source code where the character string was
found. This can be very helpful in an upgrade.
64. How can you use WinMessage as part of the debugging process? A
WinMessage can be used to set break points and display the current value of fields and variables in the
PeopleCode debugging process.
65. How do you turn on the PeopleCode trace?
 The PeopleCode trace can be turned on by selecting the Set push button on the PeopleCode
Trace Control panel.
 It can also be turned on by saving options in the Configuration manager, logging out of Psoft
and logging back on.
 It can also be turned on within PeopleCode by using the SetTracePC built-in function.
66. What is the name of the file created by the trace? DBGI.TMP which is stored in TEMP directory.

67. How do you turn off the PeopleCode trace? The PeopleCode trace can
be stopped by turning off all of the check boxes on the PeopleCode trace control panel and selecting the set push
button. It can also be turned off within PeopleCode by passing the parameter
zero to the SetTracePC built-in function. Once the
PeopleSoft session is closed, the PeopleCode trace will also automatically be turned off.

68. How many rows of data can there be at occurs level 0? There can only be one row
of data for each record definition at occurs level 0. Scroll bars are not allowed at this level.

69. How many rows of data can be there at occurs level 1? There can be multiple
rows of data for each record definition at occurs level 1 since a scroll bar can be used to navigate between them.

70. What must exist at occurs levels 1,2,and 3 but not occurs level 0? - A scroll bar.

71. How does the application processor allocate buffers to hold data? The application processor
starts allocating buffers at occurs level 0 and then works its way down. It uses the panel and record definitions to determine the data
it needs. From a panel definition, fields are allocated in TAB order. Generally, if there is one field from record definition on the panel,
the entire row will be brought into the buffers. The exceptions are fields that are in the search dialog box, derived work fields and
related display fields.

72. What record definitions will perform PeopleCode in a panel group? Any record definition that is
not used as a related display record will perform PeopleCode in a panel group.

73. In what order will PeopleCode be performed on the buffers in a panel group? PeopleCode starts at the
top of the buffers in a panel group and works its way down to the bottom. The PeopleCode programs on a given row will be
performed in the same order as the fields on the record definition.

74. When should the SQLExec function be used instead of the scroll buffer functions? Dates are converted
within SQLExec built-in function by using the system variables %DateIn and %DateOut.

75. What are the drawbacks of using a SQLExec built in function? Since the SQL statement is
contained within quotes, it is a black box to PeopleSoft. Means the programmer is responsible for the syntax, efficiency and
maintenance of the SQL. Also, if a SQLSelect is being performed within the function, only one row of data can be returned.

76. What are Inline variables? How are they used? Inline variables are used
to reference the value of fields stored in the buffers in SQL statements. An inline variable consists of a colon followed by the
appropriate record and field name to be referenced. 136. How are dates converted within SQLExec statements? Dates are
converted within SQLExec built-in function by using the system variables %DateIn and %DateOut.

77. What parameters are passed to the built-in function SQLExec? The SQLExec built-in
function is passed the SQL statement to perform within quotes, followed by any bind variables or output variables if necessary.

78. What PeopleCode event is fired before a popup menu is displayed? PrePopup. It allows you to alter
the appearance of the popup menu.

79. What functions may be used to alter the appearance of a menu item? DisableMenuItem,
EnableMenuItem, HideMenuItem, CheckMenuItem and UnCheckMenuItem.

80. When is the ScrollFlush function used? Is used to remove the rows
of data from within a scroll bar without deleting them from the database.

81. What are the parameters of a ScrollFlush function? Name of the primary
record definition for the scroll bar where the rows of data will be removed.

82. In which PC events domadel func can't be used? savepre,save post,workfl,rowselect

83. What is domodal with syntax? DoModal(PAGE.pagename, title, xpos,

ypos, [level, scrollpath, target_row])

84. PeopleCode Tables PSPCMNAME: PeopleCode

Reference table.
PSPCMPROG: Store actual PeopleCode programs (actual code behind PeopleCode events).
Process Request Tables
PSPRCSQUE: This record contains the process request information to run a process request.
PSPRCSRQST: This record contains the process request information to run a process request.
PS_PMN_PRCSLIST: A view to list all process requests in the Process Monitor except for "Delete" (runstatus = 2) process
requests.

85. How to pass peoplecode execution? There isn't a delivered way

to pause the execution of PeopleCode. However, there are two alternatives that you can use:

 The java.lang.Thread.sleep() Java Class method or;

 The DBMS_LOCK.SLEEP() database procedure (Oracle only)
Using java.lang.Thread.sleep()
To use this approach, add the following line to your PeopleCode, passing a value in milliseconds which is
the amount of time to sleep:
GetJavaClass("java.lang.Thread").sleep(1000);

The code above will sleep for 1000 milliseconds (1 second). Note that this approach uses up CPU cycles
and has a performance hit on the application server. If you find this to be an issue, then the second
approach may be better suited if you have an Oracle database.
Using DBMS_LOCK.SLEEP()
SQLExec("exec DBMS_LOCK.SLEEP(1)"); The code above will sleep for 1 second.

86. How to create a view using a PC? We write the following

code: SQLEXEC (“CREATE VIEW VIEW_NAME AS SELECT TAB_COLS FROM TAB_NAME”);
87. Explain difference between rowinit and rowinsert? RowInit event fires the first
time the Component process encounters a row of data. RowInsert event fires when the end-user adds a row of data. Don’t put
PeopleCode in RowInsert that is already exists in RowInit, because a RowInit always fires before the RowInsert event, which will
cause your code to be run twice

88. How is searchinit is most often in PeopleSoft application? The SearchInit event is
generated just before a search, add, or data-entry dialog box is displayed. SearchInit triggers associated PeopleCode in the search
key fields of the search record. This enables you to control processing before a user enters values for search keys in the dialog box.

89. Explain about hide and unhide? Use the Hide function to
make a page field invisible. It usually appear in RowInit programs that set up the initial display of data, and in FieldChange programs
that change field display based on changes the user makes to a field. Syntax: Hide (fieldname);

Use the Unhide function to make a field visible that was previously hidden with Hide. If the field was hidden by setting its Invisible
property in the Page Field Properties dialog box, then Unhide has no effect. Generally, you want to put this function on the same
scroll level as the field that is being changed in RowInit (which executes on every row) or FieldChange (which executes on the
current row). This simplifies the function’s syntax to: Syntax:Unhide(fieldname);

90. %clientdate and %component? %ClientDate

returns the current date for the current user, adjusted for the user’s time zone. This is the date as
specified with the current user’s personalizations.

%Component returns an uppercase character string containing the name of the current component, as
set in the component definition.

91. Why command push button is used and its

advantages? Push method to add items to the end of the array:

Local Array of Number &MYARRAY;

Local Number &MYNUM;

&MYARRAY = CreateArrayRept (&MYNUM, 0); /* This creates an empty array of number */

&MYARRAY.Push (100);

&MYARRAY.Push (200);

&MYARRAY.Push (300);

92. Explain arrays on PC? An Array is collection of

data storage locations, each of which holds same data. The maximum depth of an Array is 15 Dimensions. Push and UnShift are
functions of array used to add the elements into array, one from the end and one from beginning of the array. Pop is the function
used to select and delete from the end of the array.
 93. How to refer a low level row from higher level? Local Rowset &rs =
GetLevel0 ().GetRow (1).GetRowset (Record.RECORDNAME);

94. Explain the relationship b/w the classes? The 4 Buffer classes
relate in following manner:

 A Record contains one or more Fields. Records contain the Fields that makes up the Record.

 A Row contains one or more Records and zero or more child Rowsets. A Row contains the records that make up that
row. A Rowset contain one or more Rows. A
Rowset is a data structure that describes hierarchal data.

95. How to change prompt table dynamically? We can change in 2 ways:

a) Using EDITTABLE fields for Prompt Table. I.e., Prompt table property of Record Fields should be assigned with %EDITTABLE
value.

b) Using Dynamic Views.

96. Explain about on execute event? OnExecute is not an

event. Any PeopleCode present in this event is executed only when it’s called explicitly in a PeopleCode program, or when an action
is executed.

97. Where we write the PC in app packages? In OnExecute event we write our PeopleCode.

98. What is the use of findin option regarding PC? : Search through all
PeopleCode or SQL Programs for a text string that would describe in a dialogue box. You can also specify which type of
PeopleCode and SQL programs to search.

99. What is default processing? Deferred Processing is a default processing

100. What are the component level PC events?

 PostBuild Event

 PreBuild Event

 SavePostChange Event

 SavePreChange Event

 Workflow Event

101. How are dates converted within SQLExec statements?

Dates are converted within SQLExec built-in function by using the system variables %DateIn and %DateOut.