Define or Run Change Tables for Extended Dimensions- The Replace Tab

Follow the steps below to define or run change tables for extended dimensions.

Procedure

  1. On the Maintain menu, click Extended Dim 1-4 Structure/Change Table - Define/Run. The Define Extended Dim 1-4 Structure Change Table window opens.
  2. In the Version Number text box, select a new version number.
  3. On the Replace tab, in the From Code column, enter the extended dimension code you want to replace or select an extended dimension code from the popup list box.
  4. In the To Code column, enter the new extended dimension code you want to replace the old code with.
  5. Click Save.
  6. Click Run to perform the conversion of the specified codes for the current release number. All values and characteristics are moved to the new extended dimension code. The old code is removed.
  7. Click Close.

Results

  • You have to use the Update Layout button in Form Structure - Define, Layout tab, to update the form according to your settings on the Replace tab.
  • You have to update the Report layout according to your settings on the Replace tab.
  • You have to verify the Linked Structures if it is in accordance with the settings on the Replace tab.
  • You have to verify the Security Groups if it is in accordance with the settings on the Replace tab.
  • You can only run change tables in single user mode.
  • Make a backup of the structures by exporting them before you run change tables.
  • When you run the change tables, the function will be performed on both tabs for the version number. If you want to run only one of the functions on the tabs, you must create a separate change table with a new number.
  • All historic data will also be changed when running the change tables.