SAP Smart Forms (Gebundene Ausgabe) von Werner Hertleif Christoph Wachter

Werner Hertleif Christoph Wachter

ISBN 10: 1592290108 / ISBN 13: 9781592290109

Published by Galileo Computing Galileo Press GmbH SAP PRESS Auflage: 1 (April 2003), 2003

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Move over, SAPscript. SAP Smart Forms are far more convenient. This book shows you how to use this key tool, released in 4.6C, and gives you all the basic knowledge for the production, functions and handling of Smart Forms. Learn the ins and outs of integrating text, graphics and data into your forms, plus discover the printing, e-mail, and web options that are available. All of this is described in detail. In addition, numerous practice exercises enable you to hit the ground running with form production procedures. An extensive appendix offers volumes of highly-detailed information. This book is an indispensable technical reference. Key topics: - Quick Start with Practice Examples - Tools for Creating Forms - Form Layout - Elementary Knot Types - Data in the Form - Data Output and Logical Sequence - ABAP-Program in the Form - Putting together and using a Support Program - Special Output-Procedure - Migration of SAPscript Forms - New Developments as from Basis-Release 6.10 - Other Topics connected with Form Production Content: 1 Introduction 13 1.1 Create Forms with Style 13 1.2 Using This Book 14 1.2.1 Book Structure 14 1.2.2 Where to Start 17 1.2.3 General Information 17 2 Getting Started 19 2.1 General Information on Form Development 19 2.1.1 Overview 19 2.1.2 Form Layout 20 2.1.3 Form Flow Logic 21 2.1.4 Form Data 22 2.1.5 Output 23 2.1.6 Tools 23 2.2 Sample Exercise 24 2.2.1 Requirements 24 2.2.2 Preparation: Creating the Standard Text 26 2.2.3 Outputting the Sample Form 29 2.2.4 Creating Your Own Form as a Working Copy 34 2.2.5 Changing Your Form 36 2.2.6 Creating a Custom Main Program 44 2.3 Overview of Node Types 47 3 Tools 51 3.1 Overview 51 3.2 Style Builder 53 3.2.1 Overview 53 3.2.2 Functions of the Style Builder 54 3.2.3 Creating Your Own Style as a Copy 55 3.2.4 Header Data of a Style 57 3.2.5 Maintaining Paragraph Formats 57 3.2.6 Sample Exercise: Outlines 61 3.2.7 Character Formats 63 3.2.8 Sample Exercises: Style Content 65 3.3 Form Builder 66 3.3.1 Editing Functions 66 3.3.2 Form Painter 73 3.3.3 Table Painter 75 3.4 Checking, Testing, and Activating Forms 77 3.4.1 Activating the Form 78 3.4.2 Testing the Form 80 3.4.3 Generating the Form 80 3.5 Form Documentation 81 4 Form Layout 83 4.1 Overview 83 4.2 General Layout Definitions 84 4.2.1 Global Settings 84 4.2.2 Boxes and Shading 86 4.3 Page Node 87 4.3.1 Creating a New Draft Page 88 4.4 Window Nodes 90 4.4.1 Creating a New Window 91 4.4.2 Sample Exercise: Creating Windows 93 4.5 Templates and Output Tables 94 4.5.1 Overview 94 4.5.2 Sample Exercise: Configuring Template Nodes 96 4.5.3 Combining Several Templates 102 4.5.4 Output Table Without Direct Data Access 103 5 Elementary Node Types 105 5.1 Text Nodes 105 5.1.1 General Attributes 105 5.1.2 Text Element 108 5.1.3 Sample Exercise: Creating Text Nodes 110 5.1.4 Include Text (SAPscript Texts) 110 5.1.5 Including Text Modules 114 5.1.6 Sample Exercise: Including Text Modules 115 5.1.7 Creating and Maintaining Text Modules 117 5.1.8 Sample Exercise: Creating a Text Module 119 5.2 Address Node 119 5.2.1 Creating Address Nodes 120 5.3 Graphics and Background Graphics 123 5.3.1 Integration in the Form 123 5.3.2 Graphics in a Window, Template, or Output Table 125 5.3.3 Background Graphic for Page 126 5.3.4 Optimizing Print Output 127 5.4 Folder Node 127 5.4.1 Sample Exercise: Creating a Folder 129 5.5 Language in a Form 129 5.5.1 Language for Form Output 130 6 Form Data 131 6.1 Overview 131 6.2 Fields as Placeholders 132 6.2.1 Field List 132 6.2.2 Fields in a Text Node 133 6.2.3 Fields as Node Attributes 135 6.2.4 Fields with Formatting Options 136 6.3 Data Structures and Data Definitions 139 6.3.1 Procedure 139 6.3.2 Overview of Data Structures 140 6.3.3 Data Definition 145 6.3.4 Using ABAP Data Types 146 6.3.5 Reference to the ABAP Dictionary 147 6.3.6 Reference to Internal Data 151 6.3.7 Individual Data Types in the Form 152 6.3.8 Field Syntax 153 6.4 Data Sources 154 6.4.1 Form Interface 154 6.4.2 Global De. Seller Inventory # BN6157

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Title: SAP Smart Forms (Gebundene Ausgabe) von ...

Publisher: Galileo Computing Galileo Press GmbH SAP PRESS Auflage: 1 (April 2003)

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: gut

Edition: Auflage: 1 (April 2003).

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Synopsis:

Move over, SAPscript. SAP Smart Forms are far more convenient. This book shows you how to use this key tool, released in 4.6C, and gives you all the basic knowledge for the production, functions, and handling of Smart Forms. Learn the ins and outs of integrating text, graphics, and data into your forms, plus discover the printing, e-mail, and Web options that are available. In addition, numerous practice exercises enable you to hit the ground running with form production procedures. An extensive appendix offers volumes of highly-detailed information. This book is an indispensable technical reference.

Highlights:

• Essential tools for creating forms
• Expert advice on form layout
• Elementary knot types
• What you need to know about form data
• Data output and logical sequence
• ABAP programming with forms
• Implementing and using a support program
• Special output procedures
• Migration of SAPscript forms
• New developments in Basis Release 6.10

About the Author:

Werner Hertleif, a long-time SAPConsultant focused largely on logistics,specifically SD, works at anTloop Technologie AG. He is responsible for leading regular training classes on the subjects of SAP Smart Forms and SAPscript.

Christoph Wachter has many years of experience as a Technical Editor and Information Developer at SAP. His primary focus over the last three years has been form production in SAPscript and SAP Smart Forms.