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def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:12:33 GMT

hi experts,

what is deference bw smatforms and scripts?

thanks in advance

gangireddy.

Re: def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:15:04 GMT

This is a very generic question . Just search the forum. YOu will find lots of threads.

Regards,

Ravi

Re: def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:16:16 GMT

Smartforms.

Multiple page formats possible in smartform

Main window may not be there in smartform

Labels cannot be created in smartform ( disadvantage)

Routines can be written in smartforms

Smartform creates a function module when activated

web services can be accessed through smartforms

Texts of differnrent colours is possible

Sapscripts:

Main window must be pesent in sapscript

web services cannoy be accessed through sapscripts

Texts of differrent colours is not possible

Re: def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:25:42 GMT

hi,

Scripts:

1. Client dependent.

2. Scripts can be migrated to smartforms.

3. Data retrival is possible only through perform statment.

4. No logical conditions other than IF can't be written in scripts.

5. Not GUI friendly.

6. Can't attach URL in the scripts.

Smartforms:

1. Client Independent.

2. Smartforms can't be migrated to scripts.

3. Data retirval is possible through program lines.

4. Any logical conditions can be done.

5. GUI friendly

6. Can attach URL in the smartforms.

7. Smartforms can be taken in XML format.

8. Constants tables concept is available -- TEMPLATES.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Richa

Re: def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:36:48 GMT

Smartforms.

Smartforms are client independent.

Multiple page formats possible in smartform

Main window may not be there in smartform

Labels cannot be created in smartform ( disadvantage)

Routines can be written in smartforms

Smartform creates a function module when activated

web services can be accessed through smartforms

Texts of differnrent colours is possible

There is loop and endloop concept.

There is exterrnally function module dynamically created.

Background picture it is possible.

Sapscripts:

Scriipts are client dependent.

Main window must be pesent in sapscript

web services cannoy be accessed through sapscripts

Texts of differrent colours is not possible

There is no loop and endloop concept.

There is no concept of dynamically function module will called.

Re: def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:40:13 GMT

a) Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts

b) It is possible to have a smartform without a main window .

c) Labels cannot be created in smartforms.

d) Routines can be written in smartforms tool.

e) Smartforms generates a function module when activated.

Also a SAPscript form can be migrated to Smartform. A SAPscript form can be migrated into a Smart Form or convert a SAPscript style into a Smart Style.

When converting a SAPscript style into a Smart Style, the system converts all paragraph and character formats with all their properties and attributes without any changes. Thus you can use the converted Smart Style without making any adaptations.

When migrating a SAPscript form into a Smart Form, the system executes the following steps:

It copies the language attributes and the output options.
It migrates the layout information including pages, windows, and their attributes and positions on the page.
It copies the texts in the form.
It displays the fields (SAPscript notation: program symbols) in the texts.
It converts the SAPscript commands (such as NEW-PAGE or IF…ENDIF) to comment lines and displays them in the texts.

After the migration, you have a template that you can enhance and modify according to your needs. Adapt the form logic by specifying the commands which the system converted to comment lines.

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The Following are the differences :-

a) Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts

b) It is possible to have a smartform without a main window .

c) Labels cannot be created in smartforms.

d) Routines can be written in smartforms tool.

e) Smartforms generates a function module when activated.

f) Unlike sapscripts (RSTXSCRP), you cannot upload/download Smartform to your local harddisk.

It was said that it was provided in CRM 3.0 version, but not available in R/3. You can download smartforms into Local PC in a XML format. In the same way you can upload this XML format into Smartform. From the smartform editor itself you can call download option, if you are working in CRM 3.0 environment.

In R3 also, you can download into XML format. However, it's not sure about uploading. Refer to the program 'SF_XSF_DEMO'.

In 4.7 Enterprise, other have seen this utlity which is completey missing in 4.6c. There is functionality to downlaod a complete form or only a particular node. (Utilities -> Download form). It will create a XML file and save it in the hard disk.

For others, if you want to download/upload the Smartforms source, you will need the help from the Basis people. What you can do is to create a Transport and then FTP down to your local harddisk. When you need the Smartform source in another system, you have FTP up the Smartforms file back to the SAP server. Finally, the Basis team, will tp it into your system.

g) The protect and endprotect command in sapscript doesn't work with smartforms. For example on a invoice: First data of position no 80. is printed on page one, other data of position no 80 is printed on page 2. And there's nothing you can do about it. Actually, there is something you can do about it. By using a folder node and checking the 'protect' checkbox, everything in that folder will be page protected.

check out this link:

http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/sap-smart-forms.htm

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check these...

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Take a look at http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/smartforms_sapscript.htm and http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/smartform-sapscripts.htm.

PLS: AWARD POINTS IF USEFUL

SRI

Re: def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:45:56 GMT

smartforms: main window is not compulsory in smartform.

we can use multiple page formats in the smart form

function module is generated automatically when u execute a smart form.

easy to develop and more chances for reusability.

barcoding option is not present in smartforms but we can use smart styles for barcoding in smart forms.

scripts: main window is complsory in scripts

we need to use one format through out the script

no function module is generated.

barcoding option is there in scripts and easy to use also.

if u r clear with the concept please reward it.

Re: def scriptf&smatform

Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:48:48 GMT

hi janibalet ......

can u explain what is label concept in scripts?

thanks in advance....