Panels
Panels guide the user on how to move through an M3 program. Each program has a predefined workflow, that is, by default, a program displays specific panels in a certain order. Although, the workflow of a current session may be modified by adding, deleting, or reordering the panels.
A panel is designated either by a letter or a number. A letter represents the type of information that is displayed in the panel. By contrast, a number indicates that a panel is associated with another program, but this panel can also be accessed from the program you are currently working with.
This table shows the panel types:
| Panel letter assignment | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | Entry | Used for specifying information, especially when
object ID is known Serves as an opening panel for some programs |
| B | Browse | Shows records in the list view Serves as an opening panel for some programs User can expand or collapse the filter options to maximize the available space for viewing the records list |
| C | Copy | Panel is displayed when user is asked where to copy the record that is being duplicated |
| D | Delete | Panel is displayed when user is being asked to confirm the deletion of a record |
| E–N | Detail | Shows detailed information of records Use E panel as an opening panel for report orders Use F panel as an opening panel for document printouts |
| O | Output | Used for selecting the method for delivering the
output of a record The available methods are mail, printer, fax,or file. |
|
P |
Parameter | To access, go to Available when there are parameters to be set for a program |
| T | Text | Where user can specify data that is related to a record |
| U | User | Reserved for Infor Partners and customer-specific modifications |
| V | User | Used for specifying the corresponding item type of
an item number This panel applies only to M3 Business Engine 15.1.x |