Regarding Order Template search data ISA

Question

Hi,
1)We are using ISA Frame work for E-commerce Project and we would like to know from where Order Template Search Results are coming. Whether it is coming from R3 System or some other Persistence Database.
Steps:
1)Go to Search Screen
2)Select Order Template in Document Type drop down.
3)Select other parameter and click on the go button.
Search Result will be displayed below Search block.
2)We added One extra text field called product id in the Search block and we want to search Order Template based on product id. How we can implement this functionality in the ISA Framework.

Answer 1

Is there a XML file where I can configure the application to search for such orders which are in status "order template"
Generic Search Framework was introduced from CRM 5.0 only. If you turn on the templates in the XCM configuration of the webshop, then you will most probably see them in the search.
and how can I let them move from the template status to a open SO?
Templates are never directly converted into Sales Orders. The templates make it easy for you to create a - say repetitive or periodic order. For example if month you order for several items to replenish your inventory - just an example. Every month filling the items in the order will be time consuming. So, we create a Template with all these items and save it for future use.
These Templates always have the status order template.
Now when you want to create Sales Order out of these templates, (a) ISA copies the template (2) creates a new order and (3) presents it to you for changes. You make changes to the template - such as quantities, dates, shipping address etc. and (4) Save the order.
The template are left alone. The templates are never meant for one time use.Are you trying to use them as Quotations by any chance? If you don't want them in your system, you can always delete them.
Well, to answer your question, follow the standard. Make a copy of the template and create a sales order.