Layout Tab
Use the Layout tab to designate what data (fields) from the record should appear in the columns of the log. Only the fields from the upper form (including linked elements) are eligible for the log.
Additional Information about the Layout Tab
- For Cost-Type, Multiple-Tab BP Forms: If you include an "amount" field on the log for a line item list for a tab, a total of the line item amounts automatically appears at the bottom of each numeric column on the BP form.
- For an SOV Line Picker Log: The system automatically includes existing SOV Picker columns (Item #, Ref., Cost Code Description, and Cost Code). Although they are not required for inclusion on the Detail Form for a Payment Application BP, the system also automatically includes Scheduled Value and Commit Remaining Balance. You cannot remove any of these columns, however, you can rename them using the Column Heading field, change the order in which they are listed, and update the width.
Because the picker is selecting from the Payment Application SOV, the configuration is performed within the associated Payment Application BP. To configure this log, you must create a Picker Log within the Payment Application BP design. Within the log, select the Picker node, select New from the toolbar, and then select SOV Line Picker Log.
The log is prepopulated with several system-defined data elements (DEs) that cannot be removed. However, you can change the order of the columns. These columns include Item #, Ref., Cost Code (bItemID), Cost Code Desc. (bi-item), Scheduled Value, and Commit Remaining Balance.
If the data source is present in both the SOV Line Picker Log and Change Commit Detail Form, the value from the picker log auto-populates from the Payment Application SOV to the Change Commit Detail Form without requiring uDesigner configuration of the auto-population.
When adding columns, any supported DEs present in the Payment Application Detail Form (System) tab are available for selection. However, because only DEs that were configured in the Base Commit to "Auto Populate to Payment Application" will contain values at run time, only these DEs are displayed.
If the DEs added to the commit line item picker log exist within the SOV structure, or are one of the additional text columns that have been configured to display in the SOV, the source of the value displayed in the log reflects the value within the SOV. However, if a column has been added to the log that is not present in the SOV, the value displayed reflects the value of the commitment line item that created the SOV line.
After the picker log is created and the design is deployed, the picker log cannot be deleted.
Adding Columns of Data to the Log
To add a column of data to the log:
- Select the Layout tab.
- Select Add.
- In the Column Header Properties window, use the information in the table at the end of this procedure to complete the column layout.
- Select OK.
uDesigner displays the columns on the Log Page Design window.
- (Optional) To change the order of the columns on the log, use the Move Up (Left) and Move Down (Right) buttons.
These buttons move the columns left or right, respectively, on the log.
- To add another column to the log layout, repeat steps 1 through 4.
- Select Apply.
In this field: | Do this: |
|---|---|
Data Element Label | From the list of data elements (DEs), select the applicable DE. The list shows only those DEs that were on the upper form of the BP. If you do not see the DE, go to the upper form of the BP and add it. |
Data Element Name | No entry required. This field automatically shows the database name of the element you selected. |
Column Heading | This field automatically shows the data element label. You can change this field to show a different heading on the log. |
Width | Enter the width (in pixels) the column should be. The default is 150. |
Alignment | Choose the positioning of the data within the column, including the heading. Select Left, Center, or Right. |
Last Published Tuesday, March 31, 2026