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*To add a report, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.
 
*To add a report, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.
 
*Type {{DataValue|R}} and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
 
*Type {{DataValue|R}} and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
*Type the system from which you want to get the report, e.g. {{DataValue|ST}} for Stock, {{DataValue|RP}} for Accounts, {{DataValue|OP}} for Order Processing, {{DataValue|WS}} for Workshop and so on.
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*Type the system from which you want to get the report.
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** {{DataValue|IM}} - {{IM}}
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** {{DataValue|NL}} - {{NL}}
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** {{DataValue|OP}} - {{OP}}
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** {{DataValue|PL}} - {{PL}}
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** {{DataValue|PP}} - {{PP}}
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** {{DataValue|PR}} - {{PR}}
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** {{DataValue|SL}} - {{SL}}
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** {{DataValue|SP}} - {{SP}}
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** {{DataValue|ST}} - {{ST}}
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** {{DataValue|TI}} - {{TI}}
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** {{DataValue|VS}} - {{VS}}
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** {{DataValue|WS}} - {{WS}}
 
*Type {{DataValue|U}} for a User Report, {{DataValue|S}} for a System Report.
 
*Type {{DataValue|U}} for a User Report, {{DataValue|S}} for a System Report.
 
*Type the report code that you want to use. You can search for the reports from here.
 
*Type the report code that you want to use. You can search for the reports from here.
  
 
==== Data Import Templates ====
 
==== Data Import Templates ====
*To add a data import template, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.
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To add a data import template, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.
 
*Type {{DataValue|D}} and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
 
*Type {{DataValue|D}} and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
 
*Type the code of the data import template that you want. You can search for them from here.
 
*Type the code of the data import template that you want. You can search for them from here.
  
 
==== Macros ====
 
==== Macros ====
*To add a macro, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.
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To add a macro, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.
 
*Type {{DataValue|M}} and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
 
*Type {{DataValue|M}} and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}.
 
*You will need to search for the macro identity since this is an eight digit number.
 
*You will need to search for the macro identity since this is an eight digit number.
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*[[How do I set up a New User?]]
 
*[[How do I set up a New User?]]
  
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Revision as of 08:38, 28 August 2008

Summary

This article explains how to add items to custom menus, such as programmes, report generator reports, data import templates and macros.

More Information

Go to "Reports & Parameters" -> "Maintenance Options" -> "Add or Edit Custom Menus".

Creating a New Menu

  • Type a code for the menu. You have five characters for this.
  • Type a description of the menu. This will be what you see on the menus.

Adding to an Existing Menu

  • Search (using <Ctrl+F1>) for the menu to which you want to add the item.

Menu Types

Programmes

  • To add a programme, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.
  • Type 'P' and press <Enter>.
  • Search for the programme that you want to add.

Report Generator Reports

Data Import Templates

To add a data import template, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.

  • Type 'D' and press <Enter>.
  • Type the code of the data import template that you want. You can search for them from here.

Macros

To add a macro, move the cursor to the left of the field that you arrive on.

  • Type 'M' and press <Enter>.
  • You will need to search for the macro identity since this is an eight digit number.

Saving Changes

Press <Esc> to exit. Click [Accept] to save your changes.

See also


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Custom Menus, Macros, Report Generator, Reports, Data Import, Templates