Understanding a Manual Configuration

Generally, the following items do not require manual modification as a result of performing a ChartField configuration:

• Record definitions

• Pages

• PeopleCode

• SQL Objects

• View Text

• Application Engine

• COBOL

• SQR

Depending on the configuration actions that you request, the following objects might require manual modification:

• Queries

• Message Definitions

• Component Interfaces

• File Layouts

• Mass Change Types/Templates

• Delivered PS/nVision layouts

All ChartField configuration actions require that certain manual steps be performed to complete the configuration. Standard actions typically require many fewer steps than advanced actions. The manual steps are listed in the order they should be performed on the Configuration Steps report that is produced by running either the full configuration process or the preview configuration steps process.

The Preview Configuration Steps process produces the report without performing any database updates. This enables you to make changes to your ChartField configuration actions prior to running the full configuration. The full configuration process produces the same report in addition to applying the appropriate database updates.

The Configuration Steps Report first lists the tasks that need to be performed only one-time for all installed products, and then the product tasks that need to be performed for each installed product. If product is blank, that definition is used in multiple products and will be listed only once.

The manual tasks listed and discussed subsequently are a comprehensive listing of tasks for all ChartField configuration actions. The Configuration Steps report lists only the tasks that are appropriate for the actions that are requested.

See the product documentation for PeopleTools: PeopleSoft Application Designer Developer's Guide.