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Designer: Server Methods
The Server Methods panel allows you to configure service interfaces that can be called from the current form or user display. The server methods available are also used to configure call methods in workflows.
Add a server method to a display

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  - Designer: Server Methods
    The Server Methods panel allows you to configure service interfaces that can be called from the current form or user display. The server methods available are also used to configure call methods in workflows.
    - Add a server method to a display
    - Remove a server method from a display
    - Bind a return value to a DataGrid using form server methods
      To display a data table in a Silverlight form, you must bind the return value using server methods.
    - Use a service provider method exclusively in code
      Most service provider methods are accessible and can be configured using Service Provider Methods. For those that are not accessible, follow the tips in this topic for assistance.
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    Each method exposes event triggers that you can use to further configure your form or display.
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Add a server method to a display

Procedure

In the navigator, click Global Displays.
In the Folders list, select the resource type you want to work with.

Tip: As more lists appear, select the appropriate resource until you find the one you want to work with.
In the Displays panel, click Display Editor.
Click the Server Methods tab.
Click Add.
A server method displays in the list.
Select the server method.
Configure the properties, as required.

Note: To view the full list of properties, select the Advanced check box.
Save the form or user display.
Click Save on the... To save...
toolbar locally for WPF forms; to the server for Silverlight forms
title bar to the server for WPF forms

Click Save on the...	To save...
toolbar	locally for WPF forms; to the server for Silverlight forms
title bar	to the server for WPF forms