Screen layout design in 4.6

Hi,
I am using 4.6 for the first time. previously I have used ECC6.0.
I want to design a screen with some elements. But while trying to modify the positions of some of the element, I am not able to do it.
Please help me to solve this problem
Thanks,
Sudipto

Could you be more explicit to describe your problem, which kind of elements ?
Some "old good time" documentations are (look for SE51)
- [BC ABAP Workbench Tools (46C)|http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCDWBTOO/BCDWBTOO.pdf]
- [BC ABAP Workbench Tutorial (46C)|http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCDWBTUT/BCDWBTUT.pdf]
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Is it possible to copy the screen layouts designed for one user to be copied to another user? We have made lot changes in the way the Purchase module screen looks through Form Settings for one user and we would like to know if the final layout is copied to other users so that the work is not duplicated.
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Hi Bharath,
It is possible. you can use SAP B1 2007A SP01 PL12. The functionality is available in the module administration --> setup --> general --> users setup --> copy form settings. you can open one user setup that you want its layout designed by open it user setup form and then click copy form settings. The window copy form settings to users window appears and you can select the user you would like to have the same layout designed.
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We have received consistent compaint from our client that the output of Print Layout Designer are inconsistent.
Eg: The same PLD template is used for An invoice print out from 2 different workstation. However, workstation A display the format properly, workstation B will have missing lines between boxes or the alignment is not displayed properly.
We have also recently encountered the problem that our client export the invoice to Acrobat and then print it. However, it displays properly for workstation with Acrobat version 8, 9, but missing lines for version 7.
Another scenario could be the form is displayed properly on the screen, but the physical print out to a printer is not consistent.
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Gordon,
Thanks for replying.
This is what happen to our client.
The font size of the customised PLD SAP Invoice is size 5. In order to preview the layout, they have to preview in PDF, once they are happy with the details and then print.
In some workstations, there are Adobe Reader version 8 or 9. In a couple of workstations, there are Adobe Acrobat version 9.
Let's say, there are 2 fields with the following properties:
Field A, Left = 0, Width = 10.
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Adobe Acrobat version 9 display the border of the field properly. However, those with Adobe Reader 8 / 9 will see gaps between fields.
If we change them as follows the field the gap;
Field A, Left = 0, Width = 10.
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- printer drivers; or
- Adobe; or
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Thank you and Best wishes and Happiness in the New Year 2009.
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Symptom
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Cause
FAQ
Solution
Field Name
Variable Number
Posting Date
62
Due Date
63
Document Date
112
Series
140
Document Number
141
Transaction Number
65
Journal Voucher
66
Reference 1
67
Reference 2
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Reference 3
69
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Transaction Code
71
Project Code
72
Costing Code
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Offsetting Account
74
Indicator
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Total (LC)
75
Debit (LC)
96
Credit (LC)
95
Balance (LC)
76
Total (SC)
77
Debit (SC)
98
Credit (SC)
97
Balance (SC)
78
Total (FC)
79
Debit (FC)
100
Credit (FC)
99
Balance (FC)
80
Creator
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Internal Reconciliation
131
External Reconciliation
132
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117
Fax
118
Contact Name
119
Address
120
Sales Employee
133
Remarks
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Full Address
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I need a clarification .
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hi,
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I haven't dealt with this before so I can't be certain, but here are my thoughts.
The Backordered Qty is probably a calculated field, so that's why it's a system variable. The In Stock is a defined field, so you probably can use the file and field number, OITM, OnHand. I would look at maybe the stock number or description to see how those are setup on the form instead of the backordered qty field.

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Hi,
Just in case anyone trips over this post after having this issue and not finding the answer.
Here it is, it took a paid support call to MS but the answer is......... it's by design.
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<<< If there is a solution then it has to be from SDK. We can only opt for third party components and frameworks only if any of the SAP representatives ensure us that the current version of SDK does not offer such support.>>>
The answer to that is to lodge your query as an Issue to SAP directly as a support question or go through your local SAP representative. If the functionality is not offered by SAP you can do a Development Request ( DRQ) and SAP will develop it if they think it will become userful.
<<<If this Forum is not meant to be answered by SAP representatives then kindly tell me any other Technical Support Portal from where i can get the answer directly. >>>
This forum is accessed mostly by SAP Business One Developers on SDK. However we are fortunate that some SAP employees who are very knowledgeble take some time off to answer queries.
Since it is a Forum, no one is obliged to answer. As indicated above , Try SAP directly if you need a definite answer.
<<<>>>
Since you mentioned Crystal: We as SAP Business One SDK developers, have come across similar issues and opted for a Inhouse developed Crystal Solution. It has been so popular we are selling it as a Generic add-on to B1.
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Hi,
I am not sure I understand what's the problem:
Is it the layout that is different or the data?
Regarding the data you can use SQL Profiler (maybe you did?) to find out what queries are fired, but please note that there are some stored procedures in the DB that are used for some specific functions - not sure whether the "MPR" uses any of these.
Then you must include some non-default filter in SQL Profiler...
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