Advantages of Adobe Form Vs Sap Scripts and smart forms

Hi All,
Can any body explain me clearly what are advantages of Adobe forms when compared to sap scripts and smart forms
Regards,
Venkat

Refer to two Links below you will get all your answer
/people/markus.meisl/blog/2006/12/22/a-pdf-form-or-not-a-pdf-form--that-is-the-often-the-question
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/adobe
Cheers
Satya

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What is the diff b/w Sap Scripts and Smart Forms

Hi,
Whats the diff b/w SAP Scripts and Smart Forms..
I need the internal explanation for both Smart Forms and SAP Scripts mean when we execute what happens whether Print Program r Forms starts execution 1st and SIMILARLY FOR SMARTFORMS WHETHER FM'S R FORMS.
Thanks & Regards,
Gopi.

Hi
Difference with SMARTFORMS vs. SapScript(SE71)
The Following are the differences :-
a) Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts
b) It is possible to have a smartform without a main window .
c) Labels cannot be created in smartforms.
d) Routines can be written in smartforms tool.
e) Smartforms generates a function module when activated.
f) Unlike sapscripts (RSTXSCRP), you cannot upload/download Smartform to your local harddisk.
It was said that it was provided in CRM 3.0 version, but not available in R/3. You can download smartforms into Local PC in a XML format. In the same way you can upload this XML format into Smartform. From the smartform editor itself you can call download option, if you are working in CRM 3.0 environment.
In R3 also, you can download into XML format. However, it's not sure about uploading. Refer to the program 'SF_XSF_DEMO'.
In 4.7 Enterprise, other have seen this utlity which is completey missing in 4.6c. There is functionality to downlaod a complete form or only a particular node. (Utilities -> Download form). It will create a XML file and save it in the hard disk.
For others, if you want to download/upload the Smartforms source, you will need the help from the Basis people. What you can do is to create a Transport and then FTP down to your local harddisk. When you need the Smartform source in another system, you have FTP up the Smartforms file back to the SAP server. Finally, the Basis team, will tp it into your system.
g) The protect and endprotect command in sapscript doesn't work with smartforms. For example on a invoice: First data of position no 80. is printed on page one, other data of position no 80 is printed on page 2. And there's nothing you can do about it. Actually, there is something you can do about it. By using a folder node and checking the 'protect' checkbox, everything in that folder will be page protected.
check out this link:
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/sap-smart-forms.htm
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Swathi.

? MSWORD as EDITOR in sap script and smart forms ?

Hi friends,
How to use MSWORD as EDITOR in sap script and smart forms.
Edited by: Julius Bussche on Jul 17, 2008 12:45 PM

hi,
Call transaction I18N
go to I18N Customizing -> MS Word as Editor.Choose the Help-Button and follow the instructions.
If transaction I18N is not available in your system yet (see SAP Note 848036), you can also enable this feature via program RSCPINST.
Call transaction SE38, enter program RSCPINST and press F8. On the next screen,select Goto -> Set MS Word as Editor.

How to print " Duplicate " in FORM ( either Sap Script or Smart Forms )

hi,
How to print " Duplicate " in FORM ( either Sap Script or Smart Forms ) if trying to take second Print Out and the FORM is already Printed.
Please let me know the condition that we should go for.If possible let me know the SAMPLE code since this will be used in most of the FORMS.
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Avi

Hi
It depends on which print you're working.
If it's a print of standard document you can check the NAST (VSTAT field) table in order to know if the document was printed.
If a message is created you can find the hit in NAST table:
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Regarding debugging in sap script and smart form

hi guys,
can any one tell me what are the different steps and options available to debug a SAP SCRIPT and a SMARTFORM.
thank you very much
pavan

Scripts:
1. In the form, Utilities->debugger / RSTXDBUG FM for debugging script
2. Generally SAP script contains the Layout and corresponding print program.
First go to SE71 and enter ur script name. In the same screen go to Utilities->click on activate debugger option.
Now go to SE 38 and enter ur Print Program name and execute the program.
Now you can debug the script Page wise and window wise.
Smartforms:
In the Smartform, create a Code Node and within the Code Node you can hardcode a normal abap Break Point.
Insert a "Program Line" just above the node you want to debug and this program line write a normal abap breakpoint. So whenever you call the smartforms, it will stop at this breakpoint and you can debug onwards.
Other way to debug smartform is to debug the Function Module of that smartforms.
You can also use <b>smartform trace (transaction SFTRACE)</b>.
Have a look at below link.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/49/c3d8a4a05b11d5b6ef006094192fe3/frameset.htm
I hope it helps.
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Vibha
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How to use msword as editor in sap script and smart form..

how to use msword as text editor in sap scripts and smartforms..

Hi
Go through the link given below :
Saptechnical. com
tutorials
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you will find solution for how to use MS word as editior.
Or
Call transaction I18N
go to I18N Customizing -> MS Word as Editor.Choose the Help-Button and follow the instructions.
If transaction I18N is not available in your system yet (see SAP Note 848036), you can also enable this feature via program RSCPINST.
Call transaction SE38, enter program RSCPINST and press F8. On the next screen,select Goto -> Set MS Word as Editor.
With Regard
Nikunj shah

Regarding debugging in sap script and smart forms

hi guys,
can any one tell me what are the different steps and options available to debug a SAP SCRIPT and a SMARTFORM.
thank you very much
pavan

There is a transaction 'SMARTFORMSTRACE' (or was it 'SMARTFORMS_TRACE') which will give you quite helpful information.
Try!
Sorry: Correct name is SMARTFORM_TRACE. You have lots of options for adequate analysis.
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Clemens
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How to maintain QR Code & BAR Code in SAP Script and Smart Form ?

I want to place QR code (Quick Response Code) and Bar Code In my invoice . I searched from many resources but i couldn't get any appropriate answer . So , Please help me to solve this problem.

Hello,
SAP Note 1557674 - "Overview of bar code printing from SAP" shows the 5 possibilities how barcodes can be printed from SAPScripts and SmartForms.
In your case the following possiblities can help:
DIMM/SIMM module: in this solution you need to additionally purchase and install a DIMM/SIMM module to your printer. Then you can send the command sequence from the SAPScript/SmartForm to this module, and the barcode will be printed. (The command sequence should be described in the manual book of the module.)
barcode.dll file: in this solution you need to additionally purchase and install a barcode.dll file, which will handle the barcodes. Please note: this solution only works with SAPWIN Device Types (and therefore only on Windows OS). The command sequence should be also described in the manual.
New bar code technology: in this case R/3 creates the barcode itself, and the barcode will be forwarded as a simple image to the printer. Unfortunately QR code can not be created with this solution - according to SAP Note 1557674 the following barcodes can be created:
Code39, Code93, Interleaved 2of5, Code128, PDF417.
(There are 2 further solutions in the mentioned Note, but the "bar code font" solution can not be used for 2D barcodes like QR code, and the "PDF-based form" solution means that SAPScript and SmartForm can not be used).
Alternatively, here is a document which explains how QR codes can be displayed in SmartForms with alternative solutions:
How to create a QR code and show it in a Smartform
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List of script and smart forms(except TNAPR) with output type or print prog

How to find out List of SAP SCRIPT and SMART FORMS (except TNAPR)with output type or print program..I like to chk in output type WMTA whch form should use.kindly help on this

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WMTA is special msg and doesn't create any print: so you can't find a sapscript or smartform to link to it.
WMTA is a message for delivery, so you can find it by NACE trx or TNAPR table (It's the same): infact here it can find only all messages of logistic modules (SD & MM).
The routine ENTRY of RLAUTA20 is called by WMTA and creates a Transfer Order (for WM, Warehouse Management, module), so if you need to create a print for that msg you need to change prg RLAUTA20,
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Advantage of SAP Script over Smart forms

Hi Friends,
Can you please let me know some ten points on Advantages of SAP Scripts over Smart Forms.
Thanks,
Gokul

Hi Gokul,
Major Differences between smart form and Scripts are
Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case of SAP Scripts
It is possible to have a smartform without a main window
Labels cannot be created in smartforms.
Routines can be written in smartforms tool.
Smartforms generates a function module when activated
Background graphics are possible in case of SMARTFORMS
Assigning the font colours to the text are not possible in the case SMARTFORMS.
Creating and maintaining SMARTFORMS requires half the time compared to SAP Scripts
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1)Form, Text Module, Styles are          Form, So10 are
client independent                             client dependent
2)In a form diff pages can have         In a form all pages should
different page formats                      follow one page format
3)Back ground picture is possible     Not Possible
4)Maintenance cost is low                Heavy
5)Web publishing is possible             Not Possible
using XML
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Debugging a script and smart form

Hi Can u explain me How to Debug a Script and Smart from in Real time

hi,
for smartforms
1. use transaction SMARTFORM_TRACE
2. in the SMARTFORMS, use utilities to show the function name. You can analyze this function in SE37 and set dynamic breakpoints as required. Lok at the SMARTFORM_TRACE to decide where to set break points.
3. BREAK-POINT can be used only in own program lines in smartform - not very helpful because it always stops until removed and generated again.
for scripts
from SE71 enter form name
from Menu Utilities->ACTIVATE DEBUGGER
then execute the script from the Application Transaction
it will stop in the script and check for the Values you need
or
Execute RSTXDBUG.
~~Guduri

Wat r the mandatory forms in sap scripts and smartforms

pls let me know

Hi
Depending upon the client business process and the Modules he implements these Outforms are needed and accordingly when we implement SAP we develop them
There is no rule that so and so form is mandatory
But say if SD is implemented then the forms like Sales Order,Delivery and INvoice are must
and similary in MM Pur order is a must
and in FI some forms like Customer statement, Check printing etc are needed
see the related forms, Programs and smartforms
SALES ORDER
Output type         : BA00
ScriptForm Name     : RVORDER01
Driver Program Name : RVADOR01
DELIVERY NOTE
Output type         : LD00
ScriptForm Name     : RVDELNOTE
Driver Program Name : RVADDN01
smartform name      : LE_SHP_DELNOTE
Smartform Driver Pgm: RLE_DELNOTE
INVOICE
Output type         : RD00
ScriptForm Name     : RVINVOICE01
Driver Program Name : RVADIN01
smartform name      : LB_BIL_INVOICE
Smartform Driver Pgm: RLB_INVOICE
PUCHASE ORDER
Output type         : NEU
ScriptForm Name     : MEDRUCK
Driver Program Name : SAPMF06P
smartform name      : /SMB40/MMPO_L
Driver Program forSF: /SMB40/FM06P
FI Forms
Account Statement   : F140_ACC_STAT_01
Cheque Printing     : F110_PRENUM_CHEK
Balance Confirmation: F130_confirm_01
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Covesion from sap scripts to smart forms

hi everybody
I want covert from sap scripts to smartform,There are already develoepd scipts in my development system.my requirement is to covert to smartfomr,how can we do that..
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madhoo

Hi,
Goto SMARTFORMS and name your smartform. Dont press Create Button.
Now follow the path. GOTO -> Migrate SAP Script form.
You will get a pop-up window to enter the name of SAPscript from which you would like to migrate and choose language and then press enter.
Also, have alook at the following link
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/9d/9599386185c064e10000009b38f8cf/frameset.htm
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Need to convert a SAP Script to Smart Form

Hello,
I need to convert a SAP script to a Smart form.
I am aware of converting it but have a question abt print program?
Can the print program which is currently attached to the SAP script supprot the Smart form?
Could some one let me know if i can use the same program or need to do some modifications in it?
Pointa rewareded if useful.
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Krishna

hi
t-code smartforms
utilities->migrate sapscript
check the link below it provides steps to convert sap scripts to smartforms
http://www.ficoexpertonline.com/downloads/Iyer_SmartForms.pdf
Check these threads.
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How can scripts and smart forms send to mail and pdf?

HI i want to know how script and smartforms will send to mail and pdf formates>?

Dear Anees ,
Pleas pass on the parameter in itcpo - (getotf ) structure while calling OPEN_FORM as 'X' .
I have answered it in detail in your earlier post .
also giving below sample program for sending SAPSCRIPT as PDFattachment in email :
REPORT zsapscript_pdf_via_mail MESSAGE-ID zvele LINE-SIZE 68
NO STANDARD PAGE HEADING.
TABLES: itcpo.
Open your usual sapscript specifying that the output will be OTF
itcpo-tdgetotf = 'X'.
CALL FUNCTION 'OPEN_FORM'
EXPORTING
device = 'PRINTER'
dialog = ''
form = '............'
language = sy-langu
options = itcpo
EXCEPTIONS
canceled = 1
device = 2
form = 3
options = 4
unclosed = 5
OTHERS = 6.
CALL FUNCTION 'WRITE_FORM'
EXPORTING
window = '............'
element = '............'
EXCEPTIONS
window = 1
element = 2.
DATA: BEGIN OF t_otfdata OCCURS 0.
INCLUDE STRUCTURE itcoo.
DATA: END OF t_otfdata.
Closing the Sapscript, we save data (OTF) in a table
CALL FUNCTION 'CLOSE_FORM'
TABLES
otfdata = t_otfdata
EXCEPTIONS
unopened = 1
bad_pageformat_for_print = 2
send_error = 3
spool_error = 4
OTHERS = 5.
DATA: len_in LIKE sood-objlen,
len_out LIKE sood-objlen.
DATA: BEGIN OF t_pdfdata OCCURS 0.
INCLUDE STRUCTURE solisti1.
DATA: END OF t_pdfdata.
DATA: BEGIN OF t_otfdata2 OCCURS 0.
INCLUDE STRUCTURE solisti1.
DATA: END OF t_otfdata2.
Move OTF data to another table with lenght 255
LOOP AT t_otfdata.
CONCATENATE t_otfdata-tdprintcom t_otfdata-tdprintpar INTO t_otfdata2.
APPEND t_otfdata2.
ENDLOOP.
Convert OTF format to PDF
CALL FUNCTION 'SX_OBJECT_CONVERT_OTF_PDF'
EXPORTING
format_src = 'OTF'
format_dst = 'PDF'
devtype = 'PRINTER'
FUNCPARA =
len_in = len_in
IMPORTING
len_out = len_out
TABLES
content_in = t_otfdata2
content_out = t_pdfdata
EXCEPTIONS
err_conv_failed = 1
OTHERS = 2.
Download on local directory
*CALL FUNCTION 'WS_DOWNLOAD'
EXPORTING
BIN_FILESIZE = len_out
FILENAME = 'c:\test.pdf'
FILETYPE = 'BIN'
TABLES
data_tab = t_pdfdata.
Mail settings
DATA: objpack LIKE sopcklsti1 OCCURS 2 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: objhead LIKE solisti1 OCCURS 1 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: objbin LIKE solisti1 OCCURS 10 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: objtxt LIKE solisti1 OCCURS 10 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: reclist LIKE somlreci1 OCCURS 5 WITH HEADER LINe.
DATA: doc_chng LIKE sodocchgi1.
DATA righe_attachment TYPE i.
DATA righe_testo TYPE i.
DATA z_email(80) TYPE c.
Receivers parameters
SELECT-OPTIONS: s_email FOR z_email LOWER CASE NO INTERVALS.
PARAMETERS rec_type LIKE reclist-rec_type
DEFAULT 'U'. " type of sending address
CLEAR: reclist, reclist[],
objhead, objhead[],
objtxt, objtxt[],
objbin, objbin[],
objpack, objpack[].
Attachment filling
LOOP AT t_pdfdata.
objbin-line = t_pdfdata.
APPEND objbin.
ENDLOOP.
DESCRIBE TABLE objbin LINES righe_attachment.
Text filling
objtxt = 'Testo della Mail - Riga 1'.APPEND objtxt.
objtxt = 'Testo della Mail - Riga 2'.APPEND objtxt.
objtxt = 'Testo della Mail - Riga n'.APPEND objtxt.
DESCRIBE TABLE objtxt LINES righe_testo.
Other filling
doc_chng-obj_name = 'URGENT'.
doc_chng-expiry_dat = sy-datum + 10.
doc_chng-obj_descr = 'Prova invio Mail con PDF'.
doc_chng-sensitivty = 'O'.
doc_chng-doc_size = righe_testo * 255.
CLEAR objpack-transf_bin.
objpack-head_start = 1.
objpack-head_num = 0.
objpack-body_start = 1.
objpack-body_num = righe_testo.
objpack-doc_type = 'RAW'.
APPEND objpack.
objpack-transf_bin = 'X'.
objpack-head_start = 1.
objpack-head_num = 1.
objpack-body_start = 1.
objpack-body_num = righe_attachment.
objpack-doc_type = 'PDF'.
objpack-obj_name = 'TEST'.
objpack-obj_descr = 'File.pdf'.
objpack-doc_size = righe_attachment * 255.
APPEND objpack.
Receivers filling
LOOP AT s_email WHERE sign = 'I'
AND option = 'EQ'
AND NOT ( low IS initial ).
CLEAR reclist.
IF sy-tabix > 1.
reclist-copy = 'X'.
ENDIF.
reclist-receiver = s_email-low.
IF rec_type IS INITIAL.
reclist-rec_type = 'U'. " Internet e-mail
ELSE.
reclist-rec_type = rec_type.
ENDIF.
reclist-notif_del = 'X'. " request delivery notification
reclist-notif_ndel = 'X'. " request not delivered notification
APPEND reclist.
ENDLOOP.
Mail Send
CALL FUNCTION 'SO_NEW_DOCUMENT_ATT_SEND_API1'
EXPORTING
document_data = doc_chng
put_in_outbox = 'X'
IMPORTING
SENT_TO_ALL =
NEW_OBJECT_ID =
TABLES
packing_list = objpack
object_header = objhead
contents_bin = objbin
contents_txt = objtxt
OBJECT_PARA =
OBJECT_PARB =
receivers = reclist
CONTENTS_HEX =
EXCEPTIONS
too_many_receivers = 1
document_not_sent = 2
document_type_not_exist = 3
operation_no_authorization = 4
parameter_error = 5
x_error = 6
enqueue_error = 7

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