Parameters setup
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click Product information management > Setup > Product builder > Product builder parameters. This topic describes the settings for parameter setup of the Product Builder.
Note
This information applies only to Product builder.
The user dialog box link
On the User dialog box link, the following parameters can be set:
Field |
Action |
|---|---|
Show user dialog box as tree structure |
If this check box is selected, the user dialog box will appear to product model users as a tree structure, with folders and subfolders, instead of as a form with tabs. |
Sales price calculation |
If this check box is selected, the item sales price will be calculated as a standard bill of material (BOM) line calculation. |
Generate documents of type |
In this field, you can select the type of document that should be generated by Product Builder to hold configuration details. A configuration details document of the selected type can then be printed on various order forms. |
Lookup method |
In this field, you can select from the following options:
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Generate graphic documents of type |
Select the document type that will be generated for graphics and available for printing from the order and quotation lines. Note To use Inbox and Outbox document types, Microsoft Dynamics AX must be synchronized with Microsoft Outlook. |
The code generator link
On the Code generator link, the following parameters can be set:
Field |
Action |
|---|---|
Layer |
In this field, the layer in which code will be generated is selected. If the current layer differs from the one selected here, you will not be able to compile the product model. |
The approval link
On the Approval link, the following parameters can be set:
Field |
Action |
|---|---|
Automatic price calculation |
When this check box is selected, the price calculation will be performed automatically during item configuration, and the price will be displayed in the approval dialog. This parameter is relevant only if you are using the standard BOM price calculation. |
Automatic calculation of delivery date |
When this check box is selected, the delivery date will be calculated automatically whenever the approval dialog is shown. |
Show all variables |
If this check box is selected, any modeling variables that are hidden in the user dialog box will be displayed in the approval dialog. |
Reuse configurations |
In this field, you can select from the following options:
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The display link
On the Display link, the following parameters can be set:
Field |
Action |
|---|---|
BOM node |
The BOM node fields that are selected here will be shown in the modeling tree as a BOM node description. |
Route node |
The Route node fields that are selected here will be shown in the modeling tree as a route node description. |
The composed of link
On the Composed of link, the following parameters can be set:
Field |
Action |
|---|---|
BOM lines |
The BOM node fields that are selected here will be shown in the Composed of report. |
Route |
The Route node fields that are selected here will be shown in the Composed of report. |
Operation relation |
Operation relation fields that are selected here will be shown in the Composed of report. |