Implementing Data Loss Protection

Methods of the Container API that sets the "dirty" (unsaved) state of the page and triggers the data loss protection mechanism when needed. Set the dirty flag to true when there are unsaved changes in the application that can lead to potential data loss.

Syntax

setDirtyFlag(bIsDirty)

getDirtyFlag()

These methods are part of the SAPUI5 sap.ushell.services.container namespace. For more information, see SAPUI5 Demo Kit: Controls Start of the navigation path API REFERENCE Next navigation step sap.ushell services Container End of the navigation path .

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
bIsDirty	Boolean	Indicates whether the `dirty` flag should be true or false.

Example

Sample Code

<SCRIPT language ="JavaScript"> 
... 
var isDataChanged = sap.ushell.Container.getDirtyFlag()
... 
If(<change condition>) { 
sap.ushell.services.Container.setDirtyFlag(false);
} 
...
</SCRIPT>