Tag: SharePoint 2010

How to hide/unhide list using SharePoint Designer 2010

How to hide a list in Designer:

In List settings-> General Settings

1)         Uncheck option “Display this list on quick launch”. [This is necessary]

2)         Check the “Hide from browser”.

3)         Save the list.

Open it SharePoint site in browser and check that your list is hidden now.

How to open hidden list and unhide it in Designer:

1)      Open SharePoint designer 2010.

2)      Click the “All Files” folder at the bottom in left pane.

3)      Right click your hidden list from “All Files -> Lists” folder and choose property.

4)      Now you have your hidden list open in SPD.

5)      In List settings-> General Settings: Uncheck the “Hide from browser” and save.

SharePoint 2010 Ignite

I am writing post after a few days is because I was preparing for SharePoint 2010 Ignite training pre-requisite exam. I am happy to share with you that I have passed the exam and I will be attending SharePoint 2010 Ignite training. This is scheduled from 1 to 5 Feb for IT pro Track and  from 8 to 12 Feb 2010 for Developer Track (7 AM to 5PM) in UK time zone.

Error : BCS service is not associated with web application

Problem:

I was trying to create external content type using SharePoint Designer and got error message after installation of beta 2 and can not create external content type using SPD.

 

Workaround:

1)   Start BCS service on server farm if it is stopped. [SharePoint Central Administration -> Services on Server]

2)   Now you will need to create BCS service for your web application.

[SharePoint Central Administration -> Application Management -> Manage Service Application -> Create New BCS Service.]

3)       Now check it through SharePoint Designer, It should work.

Hope this will help.