Guidelines for Reusing a Predefined View

To decide to reuse or create a view, use the following guidelines:

• If the requirements for a new view closely align with a predefined view, but require simple modifications, such as modifying the view title, or moderate layout modifications, such as displaying a different applet or adding a toggle, then you can modify the predefined view.

• For a view that consolidates two predefined views, it is recommended that you modify one of these views, and then use the Responsibility Administration screen to remove visibility from the redundant view.

• If the requirements for a view do not align with a predefined view, and if the predefined view requires significant modifications, then you can create a new view. Typically these views implement new functionality that your implementation requires. For example, you might need a view to display new business objects or business components. In these situations, it is easier to maintain and upgrade a new custom view rather than modifying a predefined view.

• If you copy an object, then use the Upgrade Ancestor property. For more information, see Guidelines for Setting the Upgrade Ancestor Property.

For more information, see the following topics:

• About Views

• Guidelines for Creating a View