Difference between Sapscripts and Smartforms

Hi
I need to create a form for print it in some predefined furmulary for the user signs it , something like a payment receipt.
Wich tool should i use, a Sapscript or Smartform, wath's the diffrerence between these two tools ?
Thanks
Frank

Hi,
SAP Scripts is the old tool and SMART Form is comparatively new tool to develop and print business documents.
SMART Forms are more GUI oreiented and you can do lot of things just by dragging and dropping. SAP Scripts are more code oreiented.Practically smartforms is easier to develop when compared with SAPscript.
Differences :
1. Sapscript is Client dependent Smartform is Client independent.
2. Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts.
3. It is possible to a smartform without MAIN Window.
4. Labels cannot be created in smartforms.
5. It is possible to have a smartform without a main window .
6. In sapscript we cannot write our own logic for printing where as in smartform, we can write our own logic for pritning
7. Sapscript requires a driver program (se38 program) and layout (se71 layout) where as Smartforms can be run independently without a driver program.
8. In sapscript we cannot design matrix like tables,having grid lines, but in smartforms, it is much possible to design tables, having grid lines, color etc. just like excel table.
9.Smartforms generates a function module when activated.
Regards,
V Joshi.

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Can any body tell me, which of these SAPScript and Smartforms are client independent or client dependent and why?
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Sri.

Hi Sri,
SAPScript is client dependent and Smartform is client independent.
So you need to transport the SAPScript from the development client to test client if both are in the same system.
Because Smartform is client independent it will behave like report program.
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Differnce between SapScript And Smartform

hi All,
Can anyone tell me the difference between sapscript and smartforms.Which we have to use
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Harpreet

Hi harpreet,
1. Can anyone tell me the difference between sapscript and smartforms
some practical differences are :
*----
One main difference which is
visibility in the report is TABLES
(in sapscript we cannot design MATRIX like tables,
having grid lines,
but in smartforms, it is much possible to
design tables, having grid lines, color just
like excel table)
a) sapscript requires
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 - layout (se71 layout)
 smartforms just require
 smartform,
(and a program is just required for
 selection screen purpose)
b) the logic of printing (ie. sequence, flow)
 is CONTROLLED BY drier program,
 in case of sapscript.
where as in smartform, it is inbuilt using TABLES element.
c) In sapscript we cannot write our own logic for printing.
 where as in smartform,
we can write our own logic for pritning.
(we can even write SELECT Statements, DATA statements,
 and many program lines + logic to suit our requirements)
2 Which we have to use
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Difference between sapscripts and BDCs

what is the difference between sapscripts and BDCs

BDC for data communication between sap to non sap(vice-versa)
where scripts is a business layout(we create)
bdc help
They are the only 3 methods mostly we use in BDC.
Call _Dialog is outdated. it is there in the intial stages of SAP.
BDC:
Batch Data Communication (BDC) is the process of transferring data from one SAP System to another SAP system or from a non-SAP system to SAP System.
Features :
BDC is an automatic procedure.
This method is used to transfer large amount of data that is available in electronic medium.
BDC can be used primarily when installing the SAP system and when transferring data from a legacy system (external system).
BDC uses normal transaction codes to transfer data.
Types of BDC :
CLASSICAL BATCH INPUT (Session Method)
CALL TRANSACTION
BATCH INPUT METHOD:
This method is also called as CLASSICAL METHOD.
Features:
Asynchronous processing.
Synchronous Processing in database update.
Transfer data for more than one transaction.
Batch input processing log will be generated.
During processing, no transaction is started until the previous transaction has been written to the database.
CALL TRANSACTION METHOD :
This is another method to transfer data from the legacy system.
Features:
Synchronous processing. The system performs a database commit immediately before and after the CALL TRANSACTION USING statement.
Updating the database can be either synchronous or asynchronous. The program specifies the update type.
Transfer data for a single transaction.
Transfers data for a sequence of dialog screens.
No batch input processing log is generated.
For BDC:
http://myweb.dal.ca/hchinni/sap/bdc_home.htm
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/home/bdc&
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/learning-bdc-programming.htm
http://www.sapdevelopment.co.uk/bdc/bdchome.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/difference-between-batch-input-and-call-transaction-in-bdc.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/69/c250684ba111d189750000e8322d00/frameset.htm
http://www.sapbrain.com/TUTORIALS/TECHNICAL/BDC_tutorial.html
Check these link:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/difference-between-batch-input-and-call-transaction-in-bdc.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/question-about-bdc-program.htm
http://www.itcserver.com/blog/2006/06/30/batch-input-vs-call-transaction/
http://www.planetsap.com/bdc_main_page.htm
call Transaction or session method ?
These are the Function modules used for the Session Method.
BDC_OPEN_GROUP
BDC_INSERT
BDC_CLOSE_GROUP
BDC_DELETE_SESSION to create a session
You can schedule the execution of BDC session using the program RSBDCSUB.
another one call transaction
open dataset
close dataset
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Difference between scripts and smartforms

Dear Experts,
I require a same example or tutorials for scripts and smartforms, to know its exact difference. can any one provide me with that.
Regards,
CHK

Hi,
SAPscript technology is based on a mainframe product from the 1980s, while Smart Forms have only been around since (roughly) 2001. With that sort of time gap, there are bound to be significant differences between the two tools. Client dependence is a fundamental one. Although SAPscript has had some incremental improvements over time, its forms have always been -- under the hood -- relatively ...
1. script is client dependent one while smartform is client independent.
2. In scripts we have to write print program while in smart forms it is not necessary.
3. In scripts we can print background logo while in smartforms we cant print background logo
4. In scripts we have 99 main windows while in smartforms we have only 1 main window.
5. In scripts we should write paragraph format otherwise we cant execute program while in smartforms no need to create paragraph formats .
6. In scripts we can print the text in only two character formats.
while in smartforms we can do with more.
7. In scripts we dont have line types while in smartforms we have linetypes.
the main diffarences between smart form and script form are:
1) smart forms are clinent independent where as scripts are client dependent.
2) smart form require half the time to create and maintain forms compare with
script.
3) smart forms provide multiple page formats where as in script not possible
4) smart forms exisist without main window also where as in script not possible.
5) smart form is entairely graphical user interface comapre with script.
6) labeling is not possible in smart form where as it is possible in script.
7) smart form genarate function module whenver it activate where as script
doesn't genarate.
8) smart form can easily web publishing using the genarated XML output compare
with script.
9) using smart forms we can design web forms but bot possible with script.
10) we can maintain background graphics in smartform wher as in script not
possible.
11) in smart form we use transaction codes SMARTFORM for designing FORM
and SMARTSTYLES to create differnt styles of text, where as in script we
use SE71 for form painter and SE72 for different styles of text and font.
12) we can migrate script to smart form vice-versa is not possible.
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Priyanka.

Difference between HR Forms Smartforms sapscript and PE51

Hai all,
Could anyone give me the exact difference between HR Forms Smartforms sapscript and PE51.
Thanks in advance,
S.Jenibalet.

HR Forms
The Layout Editor can be used is Adobe Designing tool or Smart form Tool.
The HR Forms Workplace (which will be called the Forms Workplace from now
on) will enable you in future to create flexible reports with an attractive layout for HR master data,
personnel time data, and payroll results.
Smartforms
SMARTFORMS as the SAPScript successor tool is also used to generate formatted documents which can contain logos, tables and other formatting objects. And this documents can look like a pre-printed documents that normal ABAP codes cannot possible.The SAP SmartForms replace the SAPscript forms. SAP SmartForms offer the following advantages: 1)Creating and maintaining forms requiring half the time 2) Adapting forms without any programming knowledge due to entirely graphical user interface 3) Web Publishing using the generated XML output Here you will get some SAP SMARTFORMS tutorials and PDF guides to download.
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SAPSCRIPTS are used to generate formatted documents which can contain logos, tables and other formatting objects. And this documents can look like a pre printed documents that normal ABAP codes cannot possible. SAPscript comprises these five components: 1)an editor for entering and editing the lines of a text. 2)styles and forms for print layout. 3)the composer as central output module. 4)a programming interface 5)several database tables for storing texts, styles and forms. Here you will get some SAPSCRIPTS tutorials and Pdf guides to download.
PE51
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Hi guru's what is the difference between table and temlate in smartforms

hi guru's what is the difference between table and temlate in smartforms

Hi Vasu,
Template is used for proper allignment of data which table is used for displaying multiple data.
We can say Template is for static data and Table is for dynamic data.
Suppose we have a requirement in which we have to allign the customer address in such a way as shown below:-
Name- Vasu Company- WIPRO Location- Chennai
Desig- S/W Native - Mumbai
Then for proper allighnment we can create a template and split that into 3 columns and 2 rows and create text elements for each cell display a proper allighned data at the output.
When we include a template inside a loop it gives the same property as a table.
When we have mutiple data which is to be extended to the next page like when we display all employee details in a company we use table.
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Advantages of adobe forms over sapscripts and smartforms.

Good day ,
Can anyone pls mention atleast 2 to 3 major differences between sapscripts,smartforms and adobe forms?
I want to know wat r the drawbacks in each n how we rectified it in adobe forms.Are there any disadvantages in adobe forms??
Awaiting your reply,
Thanks,
Deepthi.

Hi Martina,
SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe offer you the following business advantages:
1. Interactive functions automate the creation of data for SAP systems
2. Full integration into the SAP development environments for Java and ABAP
3. User-friendly tools reduce the time and costs associated with creating form layouts.
4. The usage of the PDF format means that forms retain their appearance regardless of the environment they are used in.
Moreover,
SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe offer the following basic functions:
1. Create form templates for the layout that include logos or pictures
2. Generate documents by merging form templates and current system data
3. Edit forms online or offline
4. Forms can be filled in advance automatically with specific data from SAP applications and then sent to the correct recipients using secure methods
5. Automatic consistency checks for forms
6. Activate enhanced functions such as comments
7. Digital signatures and form certification
8. Send completed forms to the SAP application with automatic updates of the business data
There are not any disadvantages in adobe forms as such except the value help is not present but that could be done after a little coding.
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Vaibhav Tiwari.

Diffeerence between script and smartform

what is the diffrence between script and smartform pls explain briefly

Hi Venu,
The Following are the differences :-
a) Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts
(like For the same form u can have one page with Landscape orientation and 2nd page with portrait orientation which is not available with scripts...)
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.
( Here u need to use the function module (thats been generated when u have activated the smart form) to call the smart form in your print program )
f) Here u can give colors to windows , texts , window edges .... which is not possible with scripts !!!
g) 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
h) The most important one is these smart forms are CLIENT INDEPENDENT
Hope this resolves your query.
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Difference betwwen script and smartforms

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SAPscript technology is based on a mainframe product from the 1980s, while Smart Forms have only been around since (roughly) 2001. With that sort of time gap, there are bound to be significant differences between the two tools. Client dependence is a fundamental one. Although SAPscript has had some incremental improvements over time, its forms have always been -- under the hood -- relatively ...
1. script is client dependent one while smartform is client independent.
2. In scripts we have to write print program while in smart forms it is not necessary.
3. In scripts we can print background logo while in smartforms we cant print background logo
4. In scripts we have 99 main windows while in smartforms we have only 1 main window.
5. In scripts we should write paragraph format otherwise we cant execute program while in smartforms no need to create paragraph formats .
6. In scripts we can print the text in only two character formats.
while in smartforms we can do with more.
7. In scripts we dont have line types while in smartforms we have linetypes.
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difference between smartforms and scripts
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the main diffarences between smart form and script form are:
1) smart forms are clinent independent where as scripts are client dependent.
2) smart form require half the time to create and maintain forms compare with
script.
3) smart forms provide multiple page formats where as in script not possible
4) smart forms exisist without main window also where as in script not possible.
5) smart form is entairely graphical user interface comapre with script.
6) labeling is not possible in smart form where as it is possible in script.
7) smart form genarate function module whenver it activate where as script
doesn't genarate.
8) smart form can easily web publishing using the genarated XML output compare
with script.
9) using smart forms we can design web forms but bot possible with script.
10) we can maintain background graphics in smartform wher as in script not
possible.
11) in smart form we use transaction codes SMARTFORM for designing FORM
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                   pls tell me difference between poh and pov and how i check validation in screen

Hi,
POV gives you F4 help.
like:
You can call dialog modules in the POV event using the event keyword PROCESS ON VALUE-REQUEST.
PROCESS ON VALUE-REQUEST.
FIELD f MODULE mod.
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Despite the introduction of search helps (and search help exits), there are still cases in which you need to use parts of the standard F4 functions directly. In this case, there are some standard function modules that you can use in the POV event. They support search helps, as well as all other kinds of input help, and are responsible for data transport between the screen and the input help. These alll have the prefix F4IF_. The most important are:
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·        F4IF_INT_TABLE_VALUE_REQUEST
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MODULE cancel INPUT.
LEAVE PROGRAM.
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            fieldname   = 'CARRIER1'
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            dynprofield = 'CARRIER'.
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CALL FUNCTION 'DYNP_VALUES_READ'
       EXPORTING
            dyname             = progname
            dynumb             = dynnum
            translate_to_upper = 'X'
       TABLES
            dynpfields         = dynpro_values.
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            dynpprog    = progname
            dynpnr      = dynnum
            dynprofield = 'CONNECTION'
            value_org   = 'S'
       TABLES
            value_tab   = values_tab.
ENDMODULE.
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like:
If data element supplement documentation is insufficient for your requirements, or you want to display help for program fields that you have not copied from the ABAP Dictionary, you can call dialog modules in the POH event:
PROCESS ON HELP-REQUEST.
FIELD is defined in the ABAP program like a normal PAI module. The processing logic of the module must ensure that adequate help is displayed for the field in question. Instead of calling an extra screen with text fields, you should use one of the following function modules to display a suitable SAPscript document:
HELP_OBJECT_SHOW_FOR_FIELD
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HELP_OBJECT_SHOW
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Field help on screens.
REPORT DEMO_DYNPRO_F1_HELP.
DATA: TEXT(30),
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       LINKS TYPE TABLE OF TLINE,
       FIELD3, FIELD4.
TABLES DEMOF1HELP.
TEXT = TEXT-001.
CALL SCREEN 100.
MODULE CANCEL INPUT.
LEAVE PROGRAM.
ENDMODULE.
MODULE F1_HELP_FIELD2 INPUT.
INT = INT + 1.
CASE INT.
    WHEN 1.
    VAR = '0100'.
    WHEN 2.
    VAR = '0200'.
    INT = 0.
ENDCASE.
ENDMODULE.
MODULE F1_HELP_FIELD3 INPUT.
CALL FUNCTION 'HELP_OBJECT_SHOW_FOR_FIELD'
       EXPORTING
            DOKLANGU                      = SY-LANGU
            DOKTITLE                      = TEXT-002
            CALLED_FOR_TAB                = 'DEMOF1HELP'
            CALLED_FOR_FIELD              = 'FIELD1'.
ENDMODULE.
MODULE F1_HELP_FIELD4 INPUT.
CALL FUNCTION 'HELP_OBJECT_SHOW'
       EXPORTING
            DOKCLASS                      = 'TX'
            DOKLANGU                      = SY-LANGU
            DOKNAME                       = 'DEMO_FOR_F1_HELP'
            DOKTITLE                      = TEXT-003
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            LINKS                         = LINKS.
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Difference between Distribution and Assessment cycle

Hi,
Can any one help me regarding the above(Difference between Distribution and Assessment cycle)
Thanks in advance
Rajani

HI,
Assessment:
Assessment was created to transfer primary and secondary costs from a sender cost center to receiving controlling objects. During assessment, cost centers or business processes can be used as senders .n The receivers for an assessment can be a cost center, WBS element, internal order, cost object, or a
business process. You can restrict the number of receiver categories in customizing. n Primary and secondary postings are allocated at the end of the period by means of the user-defined
key.
n During assessment, the original cost elements are summarized into assessment cost elements
(secondary cost element category = 42). As the system writes fewer totals records, the assessment
has a better performance than periodic reposting and distribution.
n Line items are posted for the sender as well as for the receiver, enabling the allocation to be recorded
exactly. The system does not display the original cost elements in the receivers. Therefore,
assessment is useful if the cost drilldown for the receiver is not important, for example, as in the case
of the allocation for the "cafeteria" cost center.
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n You can reverse assessments as often as required.
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Distribution:
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performance.
n For periodic reposting, no separate credit record is written on the sender for the cost element in the
summary report. Instead, the totals record for the cost element is reduced on the debit side, which
means that the original debit amount can no longer be checked there ("unclean credit"). However,
during distribution, the system writes a totals record for the credit ("clean credit"). The information
on the receiver is the same for periodic reposting and distribution ("clean debit").
n Compared with periodic reposting, during distribution, the system also updates the partner in the
totals record for the sender. This means that the partner can be displayed in the information system
on the totals record level.
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distribution. See customizing for an example with figures that illustrates this aspect. Under utilities,
make settings for the SAPscript text display, then call up the text by choosing Periodic reposting,
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Difference between table and tenplate?

Hi
What is a difference between table and a template?
Thanks

are you refering to Smartforms?
Well in SF, table is something that contains data. Tables could be dynamic.
Template is a fixed format. Example if you have a invoice and the format is fixed with several vertical and horizontal lines. And you have terms and condition to be printed at the bottom. And the total amount.
Now this template will be printed in the form even if there are line items and even if htere is no line items.

Difference between Table and Container

Hi,
Whats the difference between table and container.
How to create container in smartform.
Cheers
Senthil

Hi,
I have a requirement to remove a column from an existing container. I removed a column, but still the column showing up.. so I decided to recreate the container again. But I can create only table. How to make this as container.
Cheers
Senthil

In smart forms-- difference between table and template

can you please tell me what is the difference between table and template in smart forms,
and als give me some object developed in smart forms.

it is not recommended because, when ever we activate the smartform it generates one function module.
if we transport that driver program and smartform to testing or production, in that server the generated function module name will be differ.
hope u got it.
for this we need to use these function modules.
SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME
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Edited by: Santhosh Reddy on Feb 16, 2008 7:52 PM

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