Compiere from the Source

What happened to my customization?

Compiere provides seamless version migration

To be successful, there are just some rules to consider. Let's use an example for clarification: You create a new column in an existing table. Automatically, Compiere sets the Entity Type to User Maintained. With this, the column will also be there after the migration. You then add your new Field to an existing Tab of a Window. Again by default the Entity Type is User Maintained and your changes are independent from any changes of the core product.

The worst thing which could happen is that the exact position is not maintained. One option is to put the field at the end of the tab - another is that you manually enter the sequence number. By default, the field sequence is 10, 20, 30, ... - so of you manually enter a sequence, e.g. 25 - your position is very likely to be preserved. This works very well if you want to add a few columns to an existing table and window. Another scenario is that you want to restructure the default window - quite often to display only the used fields in that particular situation. The best option here is to create your own window - just copy the existing window and then remove the columns/tabs not needed.

Where is my Compiere Accounting Information?

A common question I have seen is Why do I get the message 'With your current role and settings you cannot view this information' or Why can't I see the Not Posted / Posted button on Documents?

By its nature, accounting information contains sensitive data and companies generally want to restrict access.  In Compiere this is done through a combination of Security and Preferences.

In Compiere, accounting information can be accessed in a number of ways. These include windows like Accounting Fact Details, Account Elements, Accounting tabs, the Posted button on Documents and the Account Info window.  The challenge in security is to ensure that you can restrict access from any angle or access vehicle.