Automatic List Example

This example shows how you could create an automatic list that lets you group activities by project scope size.

It is extremely useful to select activities based on Lawson-defined attributes. For example, SBC Consulting might create a list of design activities based on the Lawson-defined level address attribute. The list could be used to compare design activity costs between projects, or to construct a pool of design costs to be allocated to other activities.

  1. Create the following user attribute:
    Name:

    SIZE

    Object type:

    Activity (ACTVY)

    Element:

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    Values:

    SMALL

    MEDIUM

    LARGE

  2. For each activity project that has a medium project scope, add the value MEDIUM to the attribute SIZE for the activity.
  3. Create a list named MED_SCOPE (for activities that have a medium size project scope) with the following attribute value range:
    SIZE:

    From MEDIUM To MEDIUM

    Note: Preview the list to verify that the appropriate activities are selected.
  4. Select the MEDIUM list on reports or inquiries to include only activities with a medium size project scope.