MAINTAIN FORM DEFINITIONS#
Forms are the user interface components that allow a user to view and/or maintain data stored in the system tables. The Maintain Form Definitions (IMFD) form is used to manage a form's functionality and details Functions provide the rules to access and process the data stored in the tables. Forms are the user interface to view/maintain the data. Every form is associated with a function, however not every function has a form.
For example, the function ‘C2310_IMADD’ is better known as ‘Create Record’. There is no ‘Create Record’ form, only the action executed when the user selects the F6 function key or the green plus sign.
Forms should not be changed without guidance from your consultant or support person. With the exception of the Menu tab, the data kept in IMFD is normally intended for internal use only. Changes made to forms without the assistance of a consultant may not be supported. It is recommended that wherever possible, object security (IMOS), translations (IMTN, IMLA) and user defined columns be used to modify the appearance of functions, as these changes will not be affected by upgrades.The definition data for the Maintain Form Definitions screen is stored in the P2K_AM_FUNCTIONS, P2K_AM_FORM_TABLE_USAGES, P2K_AM_FORM_GROUPS, P2K_AM_FORM_ITEMS, P2K_AM_EXECUTION_RIGHTS, P2K_AM_PREFERENCE_VALUES, P2K_AM_MENU_ITEMS and P2K_AM_FORM_DRILL_DOWNS tables.
- Product
At the top of the screen, you will see a list of the current forms within the application identified by the following fields:
- Function Name
- This field displays the name of the function to which the form belongs.(Mandatory)
For an in depth explanation of the Functions Info tab and its fields refer to Maintain Functionsscreen.