Layout type

Hi all,
I am new to Interactive forms.Could anybody please tell me under what scenario the ZCI layout and XACF layout should be used?I know both are used to integrate the form in webdynpro at runtime.How can I decide whether ZCI or XACF is to be used?
Thanks and Regards,
Rohini Shankar

Hi Rohani,
If the form is interactive you need to add Utilities->Insert web Dynpro script. This command automatically add java script to the form which allow ZCI usage. This command not be used in you are using xACF layout. It is important to add the script before adding interactive button on the form. ZCI must be used for newly created form. xACF will be used for the existing form.
Regards,
Shaira.

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