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How is a VF page embedded in a layout?
VF page embedded in layout. VF page embedded in layout. I have a VF page, which is embedded (as a URL s-control) in the Contact page layout. I just want to display some fields (the point is to keep these fields read only).
How to display custom object field in Visualforce page?
If Event_Request__c is a custom object with field EventName__c (as per your note to @Martin.Kona) then to list all EventName__c you can’t use a VF page on a single Event_Request__c as that will display only one event. Furthermore, the value= attribute on pageBlockTable has to take a list, not a single string
How to access fields that are not globally available?
To access fields from a record that is not globally available, like a specific account, contact, or custom object record, you need to associate your page with a controller . Controllers provide pages with the data and business logic that make your application run, including the logic that specifies how to access a particular object’s records.
How to display field values in Visualforce apex?
For example, to use the standard controller for accounts, add the standardController attribute to the tag, and assign it the name of the account object: Hello {!$User.FirstName}!
Why is my Visualforce page not showing up?
If you look through the documentation you will see that: Visualforce pages used as custom links on the home page cannot specify a controller. Visualforce pages used as custom buttons or links on detail pages must specify a standard controller of the same object.
Why are my VF pages not showing up in Lightning?
The same VF page is shown when I open System Default Layout in Lightning Experience, and in S1. But for some reason I cannot have that Page in my drodown selection for a Custom Tab I want to add to Standard Detail View for LE users.
Can a custom Visualforce page specify a controller?
Visualforce pages used as custom links on the home page cannot specify a controller. Visualforce pages used as custom buttons or links on detail pages must specify a standard controller of the same object. Visualforce pages used as custom list buttons must use a standard list controller of the same object.