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  • UDT table name vs UDF field name

    I am just curious on the best practice for User Defined Table name vs a User Defined Field name that has the UDT linked to it. I have made both of them the same name in the past but i was talking to someone the other day that stated they usually make…
  • How to add Quantity Ordered and Back Order to Additional Packing List

    Is there a way to add the Quantity Ordered and Back Ordered fields from either the SO_InvoiceDetail or SO_PackingListWrk tables to the SO_AdditionalPackingListWrk table? I've tried creating an UDF via CM under SO Additional Picking List Work, but I…
  • Changing a date field on a new line with an unrelated Pre-Write script also changes that date's format - confuses customer

    I discovered that if a date field (e.g. PromiseDate or ExpirationDate) is changed on a new SO or PO line with a Pre-Write event that also sets any other value in that line, the screen format of the changed date for that line also automatically changes…
  • Increase size of Item Maintenance Screen

    I need to increase the Length of the Item Maintenance screen to accommodate a large number of UDF fields that will be entered on a new tab. I have never been successful at doing this. I usually get error 65 once it's done. Is there a special trick to…
  • Connect multiple UDFs so selecting one will display extra info to be used in Crystal Reports

    I added a tab to my Invoice Data Entry panel with UDFs I want to be able to select an option in "SCAC Code" which will then display the proper name of the carrier outside of the SCAC Code dropdown. I want the SCAC Code and CARRIER NAME to be separate…
  • UDF's on old tables

    Recently upgraded client to v2019 Adv. They wanted some UDF's cleaned up and I am seeing these fields from the report on older tables that are no longer available. How can I clean these up so they do not show on the report anymore? The report I am referring…
  • How to get Child or sub file (table) level data from Sage VB Script

    Hi All, I need to display a message box on Shipping Data Entry interface. I can get data from "SO Sales Order Header" and "SO Shipping Data Entry" and "Customer....". On Custom Office using trigger of " "SO Shipping Data Entry" " and Pre-Write. …
  • Can't add Employee Deduction UDF to data entry

    I've added a field to the Employee Deduction file for the garnishment account number. Added it to the Deduction tab screen, but then realized I can display it there just fine, but I can't ENTER it anywhere! Can't modify the Deduction ENTRY screen. WHAT…
  • How to Differentiate Between Inquiry and Maintenance Panel in Script

    I'm writing a script to expose or hide selected controls based on user. I would like the script to be operational ONLY in Maintenance mode, not Inquiry. In the script, how do I identify whether the panel is in Maintenance or Inquiry mode?
  • Accessing Business Objects with a Client side script?

    Hello, I have a script complete that runs a SQL Query and returns the results back in a MsgBox. The very last part I need to do is access the Sales Order Number to include this in my "Where" clause for my Query. This needs to be run on the Client…
  • Error Attempting to Open Crystal Reports via Script.

    Hello, I'm working on a project where I need to pass a parameter to and open a custom crystal report. I have done a lot of searching, and understand that it is possible, but I can't even open crystal let alone pass parameters. I keep receiving the…
  • Multiple table writes requires multiple Objects? (Audit Script)

    Hello, I am in the process of building a "Change Tracking" system for Sales orders which tracks any changes to a specified list of fields. To do this, on a Table Pre-Write script I simply gather the information from the So History record and compare…
  • Remove "Delete Customizer Modifications" for assigned panels?

    Hello, We are trying to set up our customer maintenance screen to look identical to customer inquiry, except for one tab so that a certain department can access just that one tab. To do this, I am creating a custom panel which locks all fields except…
  • Visual Process Flow: Open file instead of download.

    Hello, I'm curious if it is possible to have a visual process flow button simply open a file instead of download it? I have a button set up linked to an excel document and another linked to a crystal report, but clicking these buttons causes an internet…
  • Possible to add editable UDFs to Invoice History?

    Hello, Our accounting team inquired about the possibility of making the "Comment" field on Sales Orders editable even after they are put into the history table.I do not believe this is possible, but was hoping that it IS possible to add a NEW "Comments…
  • Button Script to open Sales Order UI with parameter.

    Hello, I have been struggling to get this to work for quite some time and am starting to go crazy! I have created a button on the Invoice History Inquiry which opens up the Sales Order UI, but I want to pass through a parameter so that the Sales Order…
  • How to set default value in Lookup button script?

    Hello, I am scripting a button that, when clicked, opens up the sales order history lookup from the Invoice History Inquiry panel. I am trying to get this lookup to already have the sales order number entered that is shown on the current panel. For…
  • Additional header tab to a screen via custom office... say SO Entry or PO Entry?

    Is there a way to add an additional header tab to a screen via custom office... say in SO Entry or PO Entry? Then populate it with whatever we want?
  • Scripting a button to pull up a separate panel?

    Hello, I am trying to create a button/link inside of AR Invoice History that pulls up the Sales Order and Quote History window. Basically, something that acts identical to the "Invoices" button at the top right of the screen on Sales order Quote history…
  • How to use the same UDFs in PO ROG and IM Transaction Entry

    I have nearly 30 UDFs in PO Receipt of Goods Detail file and linked to posting/update files, work files and history files. These are working great. Staff wants these same UDFs to appear in IM Transaction Entry for Receipts for those items without a…
  • automatically recalc prices on all sales orders

    Hi Folks, my company has to changes prices on a number of items on a somewhat regular basis, every month or so. having someone open each sales order that those items are on to hit the "recalc" button is a huge time spend. is there a way to create…
  • String Type UDF with Mask displays zeros when editing data

    I'm trying to create a mask for a string UDF that displays <blanks> for missing characters. If I use 000 000 000, the empty field displays the zero mask even when the field is empty. This is confusing as there's no way to tell if the entry is truly 000…
  • Document Attachment

    I am writing to find those that have used the document attachment feature for some time now. I would like to know if you embed or link your attachments? If embedding, does Business Works run efficiently with a lot of attachments? We are new to this…
  • Custom Office Scripting

    I am trying to write a script that will take numeric values that are currently stored in a string field and perform a mathematically expression on them. For example: Field 1 is 10 character String field Field 2 is 10 character String field I am…
  • Add a fixed percentage to sales order total

    I'd like to create an additional field in SO Totals that shows a fixed percentage of the sales order total and then, in a separate field, shows grand total (sum of order total + %). How can I achieve it?