diffeerence between script and smartform

[Former Member]

what is the diffrence between script and smartform pls explain briefly

[Former Member]

->SAP Scripts are client dependent whereas Smartforms are client independent.

->SAP Scripts require a driver program to display the output whereas in smartforms the form routines can be written so that it is standalone.

->An integrated Form Builder helps to design Smartforms more easily than SAP Scripts

->An Table Painter and Smartstyles to assist in building up the smartforms

->On activation a function module is generated for Smartforms

->It is possible to create a Smartform without a main window

->Smartforms generates XML output which can be viewed through the web

->Multiple page formats is possible in smartforms

also refer to :

/thread/60166 [original link is broken]

[Former Member]

Hi

please go thru this link

http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/smartform-sapscripts.htm

-charitha

[Former Member]

hi venu,

The difference between script and smartform is given below.

Smartforms

1.Multiple page formats are possible.

2.It is possible to have a smartform with a main window.

3.labels can't be created.

4.routines can be written in smartforms tool.

5.smartform generates a function module when activated.

SapScript

1. Multiple page format is not possible.

2. main window is compulsory or default.

3.Labels can be created.

4.Routines have to handled in a different way.

5. function module is not generated.

Regards....

Arun.

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[Former Member]

Hi Venu,

The Following are the differences :-

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

(like For the same form u can have one page with Landscape orientation and 2nd page with portrait orientation which is not available with scripts...)

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.

( Here u need to use the function module (thats been generated when u have activated the smart form) to call the smart form in your print program )

f) Here u can give colors to windows , texts , window edges .... which is not possible with scripts !!!

g) 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

h) The most important one is these smart forms are CLIENT INDEPENDENT

Hope this resolves your query.

Reward all the helpful answers.

Regards