No extra connections will be used by merely using two different libraries. It's what the components in your app do that matters (like making an XHR request to load data) and that will not change if you use more than one library.

Sanjiv

Hi,
exactly this is what I'm also searching for, but not found an answer so far!

As I have seen so far the access to (existing) server side services is quit different in smartGWT than in gwt-ext. This is actually the part that gives me headaches.

Werner

Is there a tool that would allow me to design the screens using drag&drop?

I believe Abhijeet is working on some docs in this area but you'll find that SmartGWT is so much easier in this area, and you'll end up with much less code (on the client and the server). For now best to view the source of comparable samples in the SmartGWT showcase. For example this one loads local data into a grid : http://www.smartclient.com/smartgwt/sho ... types_text

There are a few options depending on your precise usecase (local or server based data, read only or editable etc). There are a lot of samples covering a vast number of usercases in the SmartGWT Showcase (~250 samples) so I'd encourage uses to spend some time getting familiar with the samples and browsing the associated code, or just use it as a reference and lookup a specific example if you're not clear on a certain subject.

Again, if you have a specific question, feel free to ask here. We can either point you to the relevant SamrtGWT sample where you can browse the source, or can answer the question more directly.

Sanjiv

As far as GWT WSYWIG builders go, GWT Designer is the way to go. We work with briefly on SmartGWT support but its not yet completely supported / tested. Work might be needed from both ends. So its still work in progress.

SmartClient does have a WSYWIG but that generates JS code. I believe they are planning on possibly adding support for it to generate SmartGWT code. Not a 100% sure though. You can post of the SmartGWT forum if you'd like more details.

http://www.isomorphic.dreamhosters.com/?p=72

http://www.smartclient.com/technology/visualbuilder.jsp

Sanjiv

Here's a quick sample using Cypal studio with GWT-Ext grid and SmartGWT grid fetching data from the same RPC call which returns a String[][]. Put gwtext.jar and smartgwt.jar in the lib folder. The shell will report JSNI related messages. This is a known issue and we are working on fixing it. Feel free to point out if I have missed anything or got anything wrong.

http://gwt-ext.com/users/abhijeet/Smart ... artGWT.rar

Thanks abhijeet.maharana!

I haven't tested it but I had a look at the source code and it seems exactly what I have searched for.

Werner

Hi, I'm going to start new project next week. I need advice here. Do I need use smartgwt or stick with gwt-ext? This project will have to upgrade time to time. I mean, add new features in the future.

If you are starting a new project, I would recommend going with SmartGWT. The showcase samples should give you a good start.

I read somewhere there is ongoing development for new theme (outlook 2007, gray etc). It's true? So, I can switch to new theme later.