Build Your Own Windows for Dynamics GP with eOne Solutions Extender

July 20 | By Tracey Brinkman

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Build Your Own Windows for Dynamics GP with eOne Solutions Extender

 In my previous Blog: Dynamics GP reviewing User-Defined Fields, I showed that there are several places in Dynamics GP that you can set up User-Defined fields.

https://www.isolutionspartners.com/2018/07/18/dynamics-gp-reviewing-user-defined-fields/

However, if you have a need to create your own window or add additional fields there is a way.

With eOne Solutions Extender you can add fields, build extra windows and create brand-new data entry screens for Microsoft Dynamics GP – all without writing a single line of code.

https://www.eonesolutions.com/extender/overview/

 

Build Your Own Windows for Dynamics GP with eOne Solutions Extender

 An Extender Field Entry Window allows for up to 15 fields to be added.

Build Your Own Windows for Dynamics GP with eOne Solutions Extender: Extender Windows - Field Entry

Build Your Own Windows for Dynamics GP with eOne Solutions Extender

When adding Fields to the Field Entry Window, there are several Field Types available:

Account – Used to record an Account Number from Microsoft Dynamics GP

Checkbox – Marked = True, Unmark to indicate False.

Currency – This allows you to specify from 0-5 decimal places.

Date – A date field allows entry and validation of a date value. No formatting available on dates.

Email Address – You can add up to 255 characters in this field.

File – To enter a file location. You can enter up to 255 characters in this field.

Folder – To enter a folder location. Can also be used with web addresses. You can enter up to 255 characters in this field.

Linked Lookup – A linked lookup allows you to select a lookup that is related to another lookup that is already on the Window or Form.

List – A list field provides a drop-down list of values that you define during setup.

Long String – Allows up to 255 characters, no formatting.

Lookup – Provides a lookup button to open a lookup window to choose values from existing information.

Number – Enter a number with no decimal places, no formatting available.

Percentage – Allows you to select the number of decimal places between 0-5.

Phone Number – Allows entry of a phone number formatted in chosen Microsoft Dynamics GP phone number format.

Quantity – Select the number of decimal places for a quantity between 0-5.

Short String – Allows up to 30 characters to be entered. You may specify No format, Numerical Only, Uppercase only, Alphanumeric Only. You can specify a MASK and set the Max Characters (up to 30).

Time – Display format will be based on the settings of the workstation. Entry format is 24-hour format.

Calculated Field – Entered using SQL syntax. Types: Currency, Number, Percentage, Quantity, and Short String.

Functions Available with Calculated Fields: Arithmetic Operators, Date Functions, Mathematical Functions, System Functions, String Functions.

If you are an iSolutions – Dynamics GP client and have questions regarding Microsoft Dynamics GP or would like more information on how to Build Your Own Windows for Dynamics GP with eOne Solutions Extender, contact us at support@isolutionspartners.com

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