We have a normal SharePoint list which contains a number of columns.
Once of those columns is a customer ID
In an SQL database we have more data about that customer.
We have successfully connected to SQL and defined external content type and list for the SQL data.
We want to show that "Business Data Item" from SQL in the list display and edit forms for the normal SharePoint list. I.e. by editing the list and edit forms and adding appropriate web parts.
The business data item web part unfortunately will not accept filter values from the current list item (it uses web part connection). Nor will the business data item builder (uses query string).
The business list web part will accept values (via web part connection > filter values) from the current list item but shows the data as a "row" rather than as an "item" and I am slightly concerned how this will perform once the list and customer database are fully populated.
Looking for advice on best option to pursue. Considering;
1.Changing XSL on business data list web part so that data is rendered more like a business data item rather than a row.
2. Writing a new web part that obtains the business data item and sends it to the business data item web part to be rendered.
3. Any other ideas
thoughts and code examples greatly appreciated.
SharePoint 2010 / Enterprise SKU