Edit, Single Processing, Collective Processing (Functions)
Edit
is a function the user can choose to start a task for entering or editing an object from a previously selected object class. With this function, one or more data records can be entered and edited. This means that the user can enter data for a new object, but also change data stored in the database for new or existing objects. The emphasis is on the changing of data. The term to be used is Edit.If the user wants to update the data entered or changed within this function in the database, the Save or Post (Function) function is to be used. Edit must not be used for the data update in the database.
Single Processing
Single processing is a function the user can choose to call a task for processing
a single object of a previously selected object class. This function name is to be used instead of Edit, if you want to stress that a single object is being processed or if a distinction is made between Single Processing and the processing of many objects in a separate task.Collective Processing
The Collective processing function is used to process many objects
at one go . This function name is to be used instead of Edit, if you want to stress that many objects are being processed or if a distinction is made between Collective processing and the processing of a single object in a separate task.Action Name vs. Screen Name
Single Processing
and Collective Processing are action names for an entire task. If processing is restricted to an individual screen within a task, the function the user uses to call the task is Create (Function) or Edit, Single Processing, Collective Processing (Functions), depending on which aspect you want to stress. The fact that this one screen is used for single or collective processing is reflected in the screen name specified in the title bar (see Title Bar).Other than the mentioned characteristics, Single Processing and Collective Processing are identical to the Edit function.
Difference to Create and Enter
In contrast to
Create (Function), Edit allows the user to create and change data records. Enter, Single Entry, Collective Entry (Functions) focus on the entry of new data records whereas Edit also allows the user to change data.Other Functions
Other functions for entering new data records are
Create (Function) and Enter, Single Entry, Collective Entry (Functions).Navigation to the Initial Screen
Like
Create (Function), Change, Display and Other <object>, Edit, Single Processing and Collective Processing navigate to the initial screen of the task.Deactivation After the Selection
If the user chooses this function, the menu option is not active on the corresponding data screens, that is, the menu opton is dimmed in the pull-down menu. The user can then restart the chosen function for another object with Other <object>.
Effect as During Exit
If Edit, Single Processing or Collective Processing are chosen within a task, a confirmation prompt is displayed if data has not been saved and may be lost. If the data is saved, checks are performed (see
Exit or End <application> (Function)).
Access
Function Key |
Pull-Down Menu |
Pushbutton |
Access Character |
Icon |
The function is not assigned to a function key |
Second option in the menu <Object> (after Other <object> (Function) |
The function is not displayed as a pushbutton |
E for Edit |
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