What is the difference between inline Lov and external Lov

What is the difference between inline Lov and external Lov

Inline and External Lov concept exists in the OA framework. There are two types of Lov's exists in the OA Framework and that is Inline Lov an External Lov.

 

Inline Lov:-

 

Inline lov is a lov which is used only for that particular page for which it was created and cannot be used by any other page.

 

External Lov:-

 

External lov is a common lov which can be used by any page. It is a common component for any page to use it. It can be used by giving the full path of the lov in the properties section “External LOV” of the item.

 

Here below we specifies the External LOV Path.