Extra Data

Introductory Aspects

ExtraData are a means to add new property to both standard and custom objects of Fluentis without resorting to custom code and therefore compiling custom projects.
All major functional objects such as items, orders, and invoices are already prepared for the addition of ExtraData.

The form for ExtraData is accessible from Configuration > Utility > ExtraData.

Types of ExtraData

ExtraData can be of 3 types:

• Simple ExtraData.
• Object-based ExtraData.
• Datasource-based ExtraData.

Each type of ExtraData has its own peculiar characteristics.

The ExtraData form appears as follows:

Ribbon Menu

The Ribbon menu allows the user to perform operations on ExtraData, specifically:

• Search: allows searching for the existing ExtraData.
• New: allows creating a new ExtraData.
• Edit: allows opening an existing ExtraData in read-write mode.
• View: allows opening an existing ExtraData in read-only mode.
• Remove: allows deleting an existing ExtraData.

Standard Filter

The standard filter allows searching for the ExtraData defined in Fluentis by code.

Central Body

The central body presents a grid of results related to the individual Extra Data defined in Fluentis.
This grid is composed as follows:

Category	Attribute
ExtraData	Code
	Name
	Description
Business Object	Code
	Name
	Description
Data Type	Data type
	Name
DataSource	Code
	Description
Validity	Start Validity
	End Validity

Opening the detail form of an ExtraData will give access to the ExtraData parameterization panel.

The form consists of 3 tabs.

• Header
• Activations
• Propagation

The header refers to the information related to the Extra Data, specifically:

• Code.
• Content Type.
• Widget Type.
• Name.
• Business Object.
• Description.
• Validity Date.
• Viewing Rights.
• Modification Rights.

The Activations tab refers to the parent objects of Fluentis on which the ExtraData is attached.
Each ExtraData can have multiple parent objects.