Use
You can create comments for an original application file without changing the original application file itself. You save these comments in a layer. Users can check these comments, and perhaps change them, or add their own remarks in a new layer.
The procedure does not dependent on the format of the original application files.
Prerequisites
You display the original application file with the integrated viewer in the standard SAP system.
See also:
Viewer for Displaying Original Application FilesCreate Layer
You can create a layer from the viewer function bar as well as from the redlining function bar.
In the viewer function bar the entry Layer appears when at least one layer exists for an original application file.
When one or more layers are loaded, and you want to use redlining functions, then you should check which layers are loaded. Click on Layer. You see a list of all existing layers.
Creating Layers Using the Viewer Function Bar
The viewer function bar is active if you display the original application file with the integrated viewer in the SAP system.
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Viewer for Displaying Original Application FilesWhen no layer is currently active, the Layer name dialog box appears. The system creates a new layer.
The remainder of the procedure depends on whether you have redlining categories maintained for your enterprise in Customizing.
Redlining Categories Maintained |
Procedure |
no |
The markup function bar appears that contains all the functions for creating markups. |
yes |
The dialog box Redlining category appears where the categories are listed that are maintained in your enterprise. Double-click on the desired category and the system assigns the new layer that is to be created to this category. The markup function bar appears that contains all the functions for creating markups. |
You can add a text, for example:
See also:
Carrying Out Redlining FunctionsTo return to the viewer function bar, choose .
Creating Layers Using the Redlining Function Bar
You display the original application file with the integrated viewer in the standard system. You selected the redlining function in the viewer function bar (Tools ® Redlining) and the redlining function bar is active.
The dialog box Layer name appears.
Change Layer
You display the original application file with the integrated viewer in the standard SAP system, and the viewer function bar is active.
You see a list of all existing layers. You can use the context menu to display the attributes of the active layer, such as redlining category.
The redlining function bar contains all the functions you can use in the current processing situation, such as:
You can return to the application function bar of the viewer by selecting .