Adjusting print layout on checks and invoices 1

[pro356]

A consultant originally set up my print format for my checks and invoices in GP Dynamics. Unfortunately both need adjustments to the layout of how they print. I believe this was set up within GP and not an external Report Writer. Where is this located within GPD and how can I make adjustments to the print layouts?

 

[Dukester0122]

Try going to Tools>Customize>Report Writer>Great Plains Dynamics as Product. Choose Reports then on your Modified Reports column look for the modified report. Once the Report Definition window is open, choose Layout. Now you can see the report layout, you can drag a field from the Toolbox directly to your layout just by choosing the field then dropping it to your report. Hope this helps.

 

[curtman]

Please make sure to back the file called reports.dic before making any changes (learned from experience)

 

[stef315]

Definetely agree with curtman there. Also, if you want to remove a field off the report double-click on it and make it invisible instead of deleting. It may be used in the calculation of another field and you will get errors.

 

[curtman]

One additional clarification is to check the dynamics.set file to confirm the location of reports.dic. You will always have a local copy but your system may be set up to reference a network copy.

This is a very common way for users to have common access to modified reports. However, this may set up a scenario where you could back up the wrong file.

Right click the file; choose edit and note the line that ends with "reports.dic". This is the file you need to have a copy of.

Good luck

 

[barbola]

You can also use Tools > Customize > Customization Maintenance to export the old report to a backup file called myreport.package. Then if your modifications don't work you only have to import that report package back into your dictionary instead of recovering the whole reports dictionary.

Thanks!
Barb E.