Modifying Global Properties

Use this procedure to modify the properties that apply whenever you are working within the Query Builder. There are two global properties that you can modify:

Property Description
Use Default DataArea Queries will always be run against the user's default data area. The default data area is assigned in the user's Resource Management Information in the Lawson Security Administrator. Users who have access to other data areas can select them at query specification time.
Show All Users Show all users (such as for reports) in the Query Builder.

To modify global properties

  1. Log in to the Query Builder.
  2. Select Preferences from the Tools menu.

    The User Preferences window appears.

    Note: You can also access the User Preferences window by right-clicking in the Properties view of a query and then selecting Command Properties.
  3. Click the plus sign by Global Properties to expand that section.
  4. Right-click on the property you want to modify and select Edit Property Value.
  5. Select a value, or type a value and press Enter.
  6. Modify additional properties if you need to.
  7. Close the User Preferences window.