Layout Type

Use

You use the layout type to define the runtime environment in which the form template is to be used.

Caution

To prevent runtime errors, make sure that the layout type that is set matches the script code in the layout.

The layout type is a property of the form template.

Layout Types

Layout Type	Description
Unknown layout type	The layout type is not (yet) recognized by the system; you must set a suitable layout type
Standard layout	Layout type for form templates for output forms (for printing, archiving, e-mail) and interactive offline forms (for sending by e-mail)
xACF layout	Layout type for form templates that are integrated into Web Dynpro applications at runtime using the Active Components Framework . ActiveX must be activated in the browser. Caution You can only make this setting if the layout type of your form template is unknown. If the layout type is already set to Standard Layout or ZCI Layout , you cannot select this layout type. However, you can still access your old form template by using the version management function.
ZCI layout	Layout type for form templates that are integrated into Web Dynpro applications at runtime using Zero Client Installation . You only have to set the layout type for new form templates. If you have migrated old form templates to ZCI, the system enters this value automatically. More information: Creating Forms for Integration with Web Dynpro and ZCI Form Checks and Updates for ZCI (Zero Client Installation)