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.
Regards,
Priyanka.

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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.
Reward all the helpful answers.
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Difference betwwen script and smartforms

plzzzzzzzzzz difference between script and smartforms

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.
also refer
difference between smartforms and scripts
Diff betwen Scripts & smartforms
advantages of smartforms over scripts
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.
Thanks
reward if useful
Richa

Difference between scripts and idocs

In real time why we are using scripts and idocs?what is the difference between scripts and idocs?pls tell me where we r using scripts and idocs?

Hi,
IDocs are simple ASCII data streams. When they are stored to a disk file, the IDocs are simple flat files with lines of text, where the lines are structured into data fields. The typical structured file has records, each record starting with a leading string that identifies the record type. Their specification is stored in the data dictionary.
Electronic Interchange Document
IDocs is the acronym for Interchange Document. This indicates a set of (electronic) information which builds a logical entity. An IDoc is e.g. all the data of a single customer in your customer master data file, or the IDoc is all the data of a single invoice.
Data Is transmitted in ASCII format, i.e. human readable form
IDoc data is usually exchanged between systems and partners that are completely independent. Therefore, the data should be transmitted in a format that can easily be corrected by the computer operators. It is therefore mandatory to post the data in a human readable form.
Nowadays, this means that data is coded in ASCII format, including numbers which are sent as a string of figures 0 to 9. Such data can easily be read with any text editor on any computer, be it a PC, Macintosh, UNIX System, S/390 or any internet browser.
IDocs exchange messages
The information which is exchanged by IDocs is called a message and the IDoc is the physical representation of such a message. The name messages for the information sent via IDocs is used in the same ways as other EDI standards. .
Scrpits...
If the user wants to print documents such as invoices, purchase order, all such documents are printed with the use of forms. SAP allows the user to define these forms by using layout sets. SAP script is the tool used to create the layout set.
In order to print the document, the SAP system runs a program that collects the data for the document and feeds it into the layout set. This is called as Print Program.
SAP Provides a standard layout set for every printable document and usually there is no need to create layout sets as such. User just modifies the existing layout sets as per requirement of client.
Regards,
Sam

Diff between scripts and smartforms

Hi,
Pl tell me the differences between sap script and smartforms.
Thanks

Hi aafaqhusain,
SAP Script
1.Client Dependent
2. Multiple page formatting is not possible
3. 2 Componets(Print program and LAyoutset)
Smartforms:
1.Client Independent.
2. Multiple page formatting is not possible
3. 3 Componets(Print program, Function module and Layoutset)
whenver u activate a smartform it will create a 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
- driver program (se38 program)
- 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
If we are copying some standard sapscript,
then we have to go for sapscript only.
We can use both. but practically smartforms is easier to
develop.
Regards,
amit mittal.

Mail attachment: difference between script and app bundle?

Hiya Folks,
I am trying to make an application in Applescript that will receive a file, then create a new email (in Mail.app) with that file attached. I would prefer it to be an app, rather than a script when it's finished. I have a script that appears to work.
This simple script will put up a Choose File window asking for a file, then bring Mail to the front and create a new message, with the selected file attached (it won't send it). For debugging, I made a dialog box pop up showing the path to the file selected:
-- begin script
set OpenedFile to choose file
display dialog "OpenedFile: " & OpenedFile
tell application "Mail"
activate
set newMessage to make new outgoing message with properties {subject:"Subject", content:"Content"}
tell newMessage
set visible to true
tell content
make new attachment with properties {file name:OpenedFile} at after the last paragraph
end tell
end tell
end tell
-- end script
So I tried to make that into an app onto which I could drag n drop a file, and have Mail make a new message with that file attached. Try saving this following script as an Application or an Application Bundle:
-- begin script
on open OpenedFile
display dialog "OpenedFile: " & OpenedFile
tell application "Mail"
activate
set newMessage to make new outgoing message with properties {subject:"Subject", content:"Content"}
tell newMessage
set visible to true
tell content
make new attachment with properties {file name:OpenedFile} at after the last paragraph
end tell
end tell
end tell
end open
-- end script
Run the first script as a script, and it works as advertised. Drag a file onto the second script saved as an app, and the message is created, but no attachment.
Note that the path displayed in the pop-up is the same for both scripts.
Anybody know what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks for your help,
Drewstre

on open (dragged_items)
my handleFiles(draggeditems) -- Send selected items to custom handler.
end open
on handleFiles(localItems)
tell application "Mail" -- Use terms of 'Mail'
activate -- Launch 'Mail'.
-- Add text to 'Subject' and 'Message' fields.
set newMessage to make new outgoing message with properties {subject:"Subject", content:"Content"}
tell newMessage -- Set focus to 'newMessage'
set visible to true -- Make message visible.
repeat with i in local_Items -- Cycle through the dragged items, adding each to new message.
tell content to make new attachment with properties {file name:i} at after the last paragraph
end repeat
end tell
end tell
end handle_Files
Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Difference between SAPScript and Smartforms

Hi all,
Can any body tell me, which of these SAPScript and Smartforms are client independent or client dependent and why?
Thanks in advance....
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.
Thanks
Vinod

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.

Differnce between SapScript And Smartform

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

Hi harpreet,
1. Can anyone tell me the difference between sapscript and smartforms
some practical differences are :
<b>*----
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)</b>
a) sapscript requires
    - driver program (se38 program)
    - 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
If we are copying some standard sapscript,
then we have to go for sapscript only.
We can use both. but practically smartforms is easier to
develop.
regards,
amit m.

Differences Between Scripts & Smartforms...

Hi,
In my project any one of the Employee should give sessions on any of the topic every week. So i have decided to give on Scripts & Smartforms. Can any one explain in details the difference between Scripts & Smartforms.
Thanks & Regards,
Ramana.

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.
Contributed by : SAP ABAP/4 Programming, Basis Administration, Configuration Hints and Tips
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.
i) The main difference is that SAP script is client-dependant, while smartform is independent. Also there are some advanced and intreractive features available in smartforms.
You can use an External subroutine-call in sapscript editor like:
/: perform <form_name> in program <program_name>
/: using <var1>
/: using <var2>
/: changing <return1>
/: changing <return2>
/:endperform
i think it will useful for you.
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Thanks,
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Difference between script & smartform

Can anybody tell me around 7 points difference between script & smartform? Rather than script is client dependent & smartform is client independent.( plz give me some strong & good points)
Thanks In advance.

Hi,
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.
h) The main difference is that SAP script is client-dependant, while smartform is independent. Also there are some advanced and intreractive features available in smartforms.
Regards,
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Hi to all,
at last SAP Tech Ed I've bought a book on SAP BPC 7, Netweaver version...I did it because I'm already working with the MS version, but I hoped to get a better vision on BPC over NW, and to understand some critical subjects.
One question that I've been wondering is this one: I've found that some script logic examples that I've been able to reuse even in the MS version of BPC, while other won't. For example, I've found the *RUN_ALLOCATION (which I couldn't find in the logic assistent helper installed), and used it happily , and at the same time, I've found the *RUN_PROGRAM, which I don't really get any help from the web. I've found some posts in the NW version, not in the MS.
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But after that new SP or release was bringing new functionalities into NW.
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Difference between abort_exec_request and deactivate_execution scripts

Does anybody can explain the difference between abort_exec_request and deactivate_execution scripts which come with OWB?
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Difference between HR Forms Smartforms sapscript and PE51

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Could anyone give me the exact difference between HR Forms Smartforms sapscript and PE51.
Thanks in advance,
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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.
Table has 3 sections , HEADER, ITEM ,FOOTER
The header secntion will be executed once and it will loop at the item level. at the end footer will be executed.
Hope this gives u some idea..
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Regards,
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