the User Interface API (UI API) is a Programmable interface to the SAP Business One user interface. It enables developers to Access to forms, controls and menus and the Customisation and expansion of the user interface. The UI API is a powerful tool to Automate user actions, the Extend functionality and Customised solutions to create.
1. main functions and features of the UI API
- Access to UI elements: Developers can access Windows (forms), fields, buttons and menus and manipulate them.
- Automation: The UI API enables the Automate user actionse.g. filling in fields, clicking on buttons or navigating through menus.
- Customisation of the user interface: Companies can customise the user interface according to their individual business processes design.
- Extension of the functionality: Additional Options and controls can be implemented using the UI API.
- DCOM objects: The UI API consists of a collection of DCOM objects (Distributed Component Object Model).
- Path validation: Access to certain folders can be restricted by the Activation of path validation be restricted.
2. use of the UI API
- Add-ons: Frequently used for the development of Add ons which integrate new functions into SAP Business One.
- Automation: Reduces errors and saves time by automating repetitive tasks.
- Customised interfaces: Design of customised interfaces that are tailored to specific business processes.
- Data import and export: Support for the Data imports and exports between SAP Business One and other systems.
- Integration: Connects SAP Business One with other applicationsto create a seamless integration to ensure that
3. safety aspects
- Access restrictions: the Path validation limits the access to in the Authorisation list defined folder.
- Permit lists: For Conditions and EventFilters permission lists can be defined to control access.
- Query validation: Restricts access to database tables by means of a Permit list.
- Deactivation of the standard UI API connection string: In productive environments, it is recommended that the Default connection string on the presentation servers.
4. importance for development in SAP Business One
the UI API offers a High flexibility for customising and extending SAP Business One. Developers can use it to Customised solutions to adapt the software to the specific requirements of a company. At the same time, comprehensive Security measures for a Controlled utilisation the interface.
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