Forms for Data Input

Hi, my employees are using the form as a way to input data quickly, in order to do this they are using the test form link, is there a faster way to do this instead of having to use a link to the form or the test page?
Thanks
Jenn

Hi Jenn,
Can you elaborate a bit more? Why is filling in the form from a URL not fast? Are you looking to copy/paste data? Import it from Excel? If you could, describe a bit more on what your form is, and how you are using it.
Thanks,
Todd

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Combine year + period as one dimension for data input

Existing Hyperion Planning has 2 dimension to keep the year and period. Our users would like to have the data entry web form title to show the year+period e.g. Jan 2009 instead of two rows. Is it very difficult to build such a label or a dimension for data input?
Thanks in advance.

Jake_Turrell wrote:
You could do this with custom JavaScript, although I have to say the work would outweigh the benefits.
Why is it important that they see the year and month with a specific layout on a web input form? Are they printing the form, or using it as a "report"? If so, I would direct them to Financial Reporting, where it is much easier to format labels, etc. Forms shouldn't be used as reports as a general rule.
- JakeI am referring to the web form. Because there are 12 months in a year and they need to input more than 10 years budget, the label on the web form is not easy to view from our end user point of view. They say that sometimes they will input data in the wrong year. So they prefer to the column label as Jan2009, Feb2009, etc instead.
Thanks for your help.

Using ALV Grid for data Input

Hi experts.
Can someone assist me with information on using ALV grid for data input. Please give a simple example if possible.
I am mainly interested in the part in which we can transfer data from the grid changing the internal table's data.

Try this code:
REPORT z_demo_alv_jg.
TYPE-POOLS *
TYPE-POOLS: slis.
INTERNAL TABLES/WORK AREAS/VARIABLES *
DATA: i_fieldcat TYPE slis_t_fieldcat_alv,
 i_index TYPE STANDARD TABLE OF i WITH HEADER LINE,
 w_field TYPE slis_fieldcat_alv,
 p_table LIKE dd02l-tabname,
 dy_table TYPE REF TO data,
 dy_tab TYPE REF TO data,
 dy_line TYPE REF TO data.
FIELD-SYMBOLS *
FIELD-SYMBOLS: <dyn_table> TYPE STANDARD TABLE,
 <dyn_wa> TYPE ANY,
 <dyn_field> TYPE ANY,
 <dyn_tab_temp> TYPE STANDARD TABLE.
SELECTION SCREEN *
PARAMETERS: tabname(30) TYPE c,
 lines(5) TYPE n.
START-OF-SELECTION *
START-OF-SELECTION.
Storing table name
p_table = tabname.
Create internal table dynamically with the stucture of table name
entered in the selection screen
CREATE DATA dy_table TYPE STANDARD TABLE OF (p_table).
ASSIGN dy_table->* TO <dyn_table>.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
 MESSAGE i000(z_zzz_ca_messages) WITH ' No table found'.
 LEAVE TO LIST-PROCESSING.
ENDIF.
Create workarea for the table
CREATE DATA dy_line LIKE LINE OF <dyn_table>.
ASSIGN dy_line->* TO <dyn_wa>.
Create another temp. table
CREATE DATA dy_tab TYPE STANDARD TABLE OF (p_table).
ASSIGN dy_tab->* TO <dyn_tab_temp>.
SORT i_fieldcat BY col_pos.
Select data from table
SELECT * FROM (p_table)
INTO TABLE <dyn_table>
UP TO lines ROWS.
REFRESH <dyn_tab_temp>.
Display report
CALL FUNCTION 'REUSE_ALV_LIST_DISPLAY'
 EXPORTING
 i_callback_program = sy-repid
 i_structure_name = p_table
 i_callback_user_command = 'USER_COMMAND'
 i_callback_pf_status_set = 'SET_PF_STATUS'
 TABLES
 t_outtab = <dyn_table>
 EXCEPTIONS
 program_error = 1
 OTHERS = 2.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
ENDIF.
*& Form SET_PF_STATUS
 Setting custom PF-Status
 -->RT_EXTAB Excluding table
FORM set_pf_status USING rt_extab TYPE slis_t_extab.
SET PF-STATUS 'Z_STANDARD'.
ENDFORM. "SET_PF_STATUS
*& Form user_command
 Handling custom function codes
 -->R_UCOMM Function code value
 -->RS_SELFIELD Info. of cursor position in ALV
FORM user_command USING r_ucomm LIKE sy-ucomm
 rs_selfield TYPE slis_selfield.
Local data declaration
DATA: li_tab TYPE REF TO data,
 l_line TYPE REF TO data.
Local field-symbols
FIELD-SYMBOLS:<l_tab> TYPE table,
 <l_wa> TYPE ANY.
Create table
CREATE DATA li_tab TYPE STANDARD TABLE OF (p_table).
ASSIGN li_tab->* TO <l_tab>.
Create workarea
CREATE DATA l_line LIKE LINE OF <l_tab>.
ASSIGN l_line->* TO <l_wa>.
CASE r_ucomm.
When a record is selected
 WHEN '&IC1'.
 Read the selected record
 READ TABLE <dyn_table> ASSIGNING <dyn_wa> INDEX
 rs_selfield-tabindex.
 IF sy-subrc = 0.
 Store the record in an internal table
 APPEND <dyn_wa> TO <l_tab>.
 Fetch the field catalog info
 CALL FUNCTION 'REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE'
 EXPORTING
 i_program_name = 'Z_DEMO_PDF_JG'
 i_structure_name = p_table
 CHANGING
 ct_fieldcat = i_fieldcat
 EXCEPTIONS
 inconsistent_interface = 1
 program_error = 2
 OTHERS = 3.
 IF sy-subrc = 0.
 Make all the fields input enabled except key fields*
 w_field-input = 'X'.
 MODIFY i_fieldcat FROM w_field TRANSPORTING input
 WHERE key IS INITIAL.
 ENDIF.
 Display the record for editing purpose
 CALL FUNCTION 'REUSE_ALV_LIST_DISPLAY'
 EXPORTING
 i_callback_program = sy-repid
 i_structure_name = p_table
 it_fieldcat = i_fieldcat
 i_screen_start_column = 10
 i_screen_start_line = 15
 i_screen_end_column = 200
 i_screen_end_line = 20
 TABLES
 t_outtab = <l_tab>
 EXCEPTIONS
 program_error = 1
 OTHERS = 2.
 IF sy-subrc = 0.
 Read the modified data
 READ TABLE <l_tab> INDEX 1 INTO <l_wa>.
 If the record is changed then track its index no.
 and populate it in an internal table for future
 action
 IF sy-subrc = 0 AND <dyn_wa> <> <l_wa>.
 <dyn_wa> = <l_wa>.
 i_index = rs_selfield-tabindex.
 APPEND i_index.
 ENDIF.
 ENDIF.
 ENDIF.
When save button is pressed
 WHEN 'SAVE'.
 Sort the index table
 SORT i_index.
 Delete all duplicate records
 DELETE ADJACENT DUPLICATES FROM i_index.
 LOOP AT i_index.
 Find out the changes in the internal table
 and populate these changes in another internal table
 READ TABLE <dyn_table> ASSIGNING <dyn_wa> INDEX i_index.
 IF sy-subrc = 0.
 APPEND <dyn_wa> TO <dyn_tab_temp>.
 ENDIF.
 ENDLOOP.
 Lock the table
 CALL FUNCTION 'ENQUEUE_E_TABLE'
 EXPORTING
 mode_rstable = 'E'
 tabname = p_table
 EXCEPTIONS
 foreign_lock = 1
 system_failure = 2
 OTHERS = 3.
 IF sy-subrc = 0.
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 MODIFY (p_table) FROM TABLE <dyn_tab_temp>.
 REFRESH <dyn_tab_temp>.
 Unlock the table
 CALL FUNCTION 'DEQUEUE_E_TABLE'
 EXPORTING
 mode_rstable = 'E'
 tabname = p_table.
 ENDIF.
ENDCASE.
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Tree-control for data input?

Hi,
I need to program an input screen for values that have hierarchical dependencies (e.g. sums). I feel, the most adequate user-interface would be a tree control, because of the data dependencies and also because the users asked for a possibility to collapse/expand parts of the data during input.
I had a look at CL_GUI_COLUMN_TREE, but I'm not sure, if it can be used for data input. Has anyone done something like this before or can anybody direct me to some additional sample coding? (the sample coding in the reuse library didn't do it...)
Thanks for your help, greetings, Kathrin!

Hello Kathrin,
Since you say that the user's input is hierarchical in nature, it is nice to have a tree-control for input. But, the choice of using a custom-control-version of the tree is a cause for some concern. I cannot recollect any of the SAP screens where the input can be given through such a tree framework (please do let me know if you have come across one). The problem with such a tree would be in the areas of even-handling. Filling the tree with appropriate data at the right times would be another challenge.
However, there's one alternative that I would like to direct your attention to. You must have observed another kind of tree, when you select an application component from the APPLICATION HIERARCHY, which is just like a list. Also, the Transport Organizer (SE09), Menu Painter (SE41) etc., have this kind of a tree. You can use this if you (or rather your users) are very particular on having a tree display. For more information, you can see the Function Group SEUT, which has the required function modules to accomplish the same. The Function Group is well documented, and you might have to work a little on the function modules themselves.
Please do let me know if this is a suitable option to meet your requirement. All the best,
Regards,
Anand Mandalika.

Why Excel insert cell block, hasn't input for data input?

Hi
I found a block for insert new row in excel, but there is no input for data input. how should I insert data by this block to excel file? can you help me?
that block name: Excel insert cells
in report generator toolkit
Best Reagards

behzad1 a écrit :
I could work with Excel insert cell block, but when I want add new data to an old row continuation, last row shift downward! while I want add data to old row. anyone can help me?
Nobody will be able to identify the problem without seeing your code. Excel Insert Cells.vi is used to add cells to an existing spreadsheet, not to set the cell value. To do this is a more specific way than the Append Report Text.vi you can use Excel Easy Text.vi or Excel Insert Table.vi. With these vis you can specify the range where you want to insert something.
For your other question (Two different data types) you can use the Excel Set Cell Format.vi to format a range as a date or something else. You will need to use the Excel format specifiers for this.
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Open/close line for data input depending on characteristic value

Hi,
assume we have an input ready query linked to an analysis item.
material qty
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How can we achieve that only the line 2 is open for data input by the user
and the other lines 1/3 are closed.
Regards
Paul

Hi,
You can use data slice for this. Activate the data slice for sl no 1 and 3 and the appln will not allow you to enter for these records.
Data slice can be made dynamic to activate/deactive as per your requirement.
pratyush

Developed VI for data input from a Serial RS485 S. Himmelstein 700 Series Signal Conditioner

Has any one developed a VI for data input from a serial RS485 connection with S. Himmelstein 700 series signal conditioner. Multiple displays and channels. Labview 2009

Hi
I am using the same vi which you have suggested and i have selected proper com port and other settings, but i am not getting any data,but if i send "ADC0" and "*IDN?\n" command alternatively then it is giving the data...but if i do that i will get zero and data alternatively.I want to get data without zero in between.. any solutions on why i have to send *IDN?\n?
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Standards or Best Practices on limits to Adobe LiveCycle forms as data input tools?

We are trying to determine whether we should be using Adobe LiveCycle forms for our user input pages, or use a web input form (jsf) that is part of the application server. The data captured would then be rendered in multiple output forms. (printing, etc) We've proofed that it can be done, but our experience so far is that to achieve the complex business rules, validations and calculations, there is a lot of javascript code to write. Has there been any industry assessment or best practices on determining when it is best to use a web form vs Adobe Livecycle form for capturing user input? especially when there is a lot of strict validation and business rule, backend data calls, etc? Our input requirements also differ significantly from our output requirements- where we will definitely be using LiveCycle forms.

It sounds like you need use the adobe schema in MII so the output of your transaction matches it.
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Jamie

Checking the form for data

What I am trying to get at here is if this text input field in the HTML form has something in it. I want it to email me with that data. I have a script ready to email. I just need to know how to test for data.

Yeah but I want to add this function to the page so that it emails if the one field has data in it

How to create one submit form for both input an variable ports ?

Hello,
I would like to create an input from for a query I have.
The problem is that this query has both input an variable ports and each one creates a different input form. I would like to join it into one form or at least have it under one "Submit" button so the user won't need to fill two forms.
How can I achieve this?

Hi Mario,
Thank you for your quick reply.
>>Even if you could, only port would be effective.
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>> You need to change your query and make your input port-fields variables?
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Sir,
I am using Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro and LifeCylce to do these forms. I have made several subforms for a Risk Assessment for the mission they fly. I have also made up another form with tables that would connect with each subform data. This form also will give me and others a % of the values received from the data to help us with seeing problem area towards Safety.
I am able to connect the data to the form from the Risk Forms but when I go and add another group of data it over writes the data that was already in the data collection form. The tables are dynamic and able to expand with the generated data but when I compile several Risk Forms, xml. data into one single data group, the receiving tables will not except this data. To compile the data I am in Acrobat and using the form-manage form data-merge data to spreadsheet than enter as a report that is xml. Still not working. I also tried to save the form, with data already in the tables, and then opened it again and add data to it, it will over write the existing data in the form. This form does work great with the generated data in LiveCycle.
Any suggestions???

Thanks Paul
Did as you said and for each subform binding tab made sure I have "Repeat subform for each data item" checkbox and still no change when I add the data.
I even tried to combine the xml data and that file just has the main page and not the data pages. just another problem that is happening.
Any other suggestions on this expanding tables and receive single forms one at a time.
Bill

Flash Interface for Data Input - Good Examples?!

Hello,
I’m interested in locating samples of how a Flash graphic interface can be used as a way to more effectively engage users for inputting data collection - in contrast to a less engaging data collection form.
Please let me know any examples you may know and if possible attach links to samples if available.
Thanks!

Hello Kathrin,
Since you say that the user's input is hierarchical in nature, it is nice to have a tree-control for input. But, the choice of using a custom-control-version of the tree is a cause for some concern. I cannot recollect any of the SAP screens where the input can be given through such a tree framework (please do let me know if you have come across one). The problem with such a tree would be in the areas of even-handling. Filling the tree with appropriate data at the right times would be another challenge.
However, there's one alternative that I would like to direct your attention to. You must have observed another kind of tree, when you select an application component from the APPLICATION HIERARCHY, which is just like a list. Also, the Transport Organizer (SE09), Menu Painter (SE41) etc., have this kind of a tree. You can use this if you (or rather your users) are very particular on having a tree display. For more information, you can see the Function Group SEUT, which has the required function modules to accomplish the same. The Function Group is well documented, and you might have to work a little on the function modules themselves.
Please do let me know if this is a suitable option to meet your requirement. All the best,
Regards,
Anand Mandalika.

Textfield for date input

Hello,
I would like to have a textfield so that the user can enter a date value in the form 21-Jan-2004 (only input that matches this pattern should be allowed). I know how to do this with a JSpinner but I need to do it with some kind of textfiled.
Questions:
(1) How can I achieve this?
(2) How do I get the date into a date/calendar object? Do I have to parse the string manually and set the corresponding date/calendar values individually or is there some kind of document/model that returns a date/calendar object?
Greetings,
--Alex

Hi,
haven't done this before myself, but have a look at JFormattedTextField. The API gives some hints how to use it. Think it could be what you looking for.
Michael

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i was trying to search over the internet how to make a query ready for input, but without using integrated planning, but no luck.
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Thanks and Regards

Hi,
Thanks for quick responce.
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Dropdown field - when certain entries are selected make another field unavailable for data input

Hi All,
Sorry one again I am very new to forms and have another question. I have a dropdown list which when selecting certain values I need another field to be unavailable so the user can't enter data.
Hope this example makes sense:
DropDown
Field %
Outer
Not Allowed to enter data
Back
Not Allowed to enter data
Inner
Not Allowed to enter data
Cotton
Allowed to enter data
Wool
Allowed to enter data
If someone could give me some examples that would be a great help.
Many Thanks
Adam Sadler

Here's a script that you can use for the custom Validate script of the dropdown. It resets the value of the corresponding text field whenever a change is made to the dropdown. You can get rid of the line that does this if you don't want this to happen. Change "text1" in the code to match the name of the text field you're using.
// Custom Validate script for dropdown
(function () {
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    var f_state = {
        "Outer": true,
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        "Inner": true,
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    // Set the read-only status of the text field based on what's selected
    if (v in f_state) {
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