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Window: Element

[Created: 26/09/1999 - Updated: 02/01/2000 ]
Description: Maintain System Elements
Help: The System Element Window is the Central Repository for Field Names Descriptions and Help/Comments

Tab: Element

[Created: 26/09/1999 - Updated: 02/01/2000 ]
Description: Element
Help: The Element Tab defines each system level element.
Tab Level: 0

Table 10: Element - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_element.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_element.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
DB Column NameName of the column in the databaseThe Column Name indicates the name of a column on a table as defined in the database.ad_element.ColumnName character varying(63)
String
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.ad_element.Name character varying(60)
String
Print TextThe label text to be printed on a document or correspondence.The Label to be printed indicates the name that will be printed on a document or correspondence. The max length is 2000 characters.ad_element.PrintName character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.ad_element.Description character varying(255)
String
Comment/HelpComment or HintThe Help field contains a hint, comment or help about the use of this item.ad_element.Help character varying(2000)
Text
Placeholderad_element.Placeholder character varying(255)
String
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_element.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
Entity TypeDictionary Entity Type; Determines ownership and synchronizationThe Entity Types "Dictionary", "iDempiere" and "Application" might be automatically synchronized and customizations deleted or overwritten. For customizations, copy the entity and select "User"!ad_element.EntityType character varying(40)
Table
PO NameName on PO Screensad_element.PO_Name character varying(60)
String
PO Print namePrint name on PO Screens/Reportsad_element.PO_PrintName character varying(60)
String
PO DescriptionDescription in PO Screensad_element.PO_Description character varying(255)
String
PO HelpHelp for PO Screensad_element.PO_Help character varying(2000)
Text

Tab: Translation

[Created: 26/09/1999 - Updated: 27/10/2024 ]
Description:
Help:
Tab Level: 1

Table 20: Translation - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_element_trl.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_element_trl.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
System ElementSystem Element enables the central maintenance of column description and help.The System Element allows for the central maintenance of help, descriptions and terminology for a database column.ad_element_trl.AD_Element_ID numeric(10)
Search
LanguageLanguage for this entityThe Language identifies the language to use for display and formattingad_element_trl.AD_Language character varying(6)
Table
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_element_trl.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
TranslatedThis column is translatedThe Translated checkbox indicates if this column is translated.ad_element_trl.IsTranslated character(1)
Yes-No
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.ad_element_trl.Name character varying(60)
String
Print TextThe label text to be printed on a document or correspondence.The Label to be printed indicates the name that will be printed on a document or correspondence. The max length is 2000 characters.ad_element_trl.PrintName character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.ad_element_trl.Description character varying(255)
String
Comment/HelpComment or HintThe Help field contains a hint, comment or help about the use of this item.ad_element_trl.Help character varying(2000)
Text
Placeholderad_element_trl.Placeholder character varying(255)
String
PO NameName on PO Screensad_element_trl.PO_Name character varying(60)
String
PO Print namePrint name on PO Screens/Reportsad_element_trl.PO_PrintName character varying(60)
String
PO DescriptionDescription in PO Screensad_element_trl.PO_Description character varying(255)
String
PO HelpHelp for PO Screensad_element_trl.PO_Help character varying(2000)
String

Tab: Used in Column

[Created: 07/04/2001 - Updated: 02/01/2000 ]
Description: Used in Column
Help: The Used in Column Tab defines the table and column this element resides in.
Tab Level: 1

Table 30: Used in Column - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TableDatabase Table informationThe Database Table provides the information of the table definitionad_column.AD_Table_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
ColumnColumn in the tableLink to the database column of the tablead_column.AD_Column_ID numeric(10)
ID
DB Column NameName of the column in the databaseThe Column Name indicates the name of a column on a table as defined in the database.ad_column.ColumnName character varying(63)
String

Tab: Used in Process Parameter

[Created: 11/12/2009 - Updated: 11/12/2009 ]
Description:
Help:
Tab Level: 1

Table 40: Used in Process Parameter - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
ProcessProcess or ReportThe Process field identifies a unique Process or Report in the system.ad_process_para.AD_Process_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Process Parameterad_process_para.AD_Process_Para_ID numeric(10)
ID
DB Column NameName of the column in the databaseThe Column Name indicates the name of a column on a table as defined in the database.ad_process_para.ColumnName character varying(63)
String

Tab: Used in Info Column

[Created: 22/11/2013 - Updated: 22/11/2013 ]
Description:
Help:
Tab Level: 1

Table 50: Used in Info Column - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
Info WindowInfo and search/select WindowThe Info window is used to search and select records as well as display information relevant to the selection.ad_infocolumn.AD_InfoWindow_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Info ColumnInfo Window ColumnColumn in the Info Window for display and/or selection. If used for selection, the column cannot be a SQL expression. The SQL clause must be fully qualified based on the FROM clause in the Info Window definitionad_infocolumn.AD_InfoColumn_ID numeric(10)
ID
DB Column NameName of the column in the databaseThe Column Name indicates the name of a column on a table as defined in the database.ad_infocolumn.ColumnName character varying(63)
String