{"id":22286,"date":"2026-07-29T11:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/?p=22286"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:11:52","slug":"how-touse-export-format-generator-in-idempiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/how-touse-export-format-generator-in-idempiere\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Export Format Generator in iDempiere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how the Export Format Generator window in iDempiere automatically creates Export Format and Export Format Line records from a selected window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Export Format Generator is a standard iDempiere process that automatically creates Export Format and Export Format Line records based on the structure of a selected application window, removing the need to build these records manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is used during system setup, primarily within the Replication and Export configuration area, to prepare data structures used later for tasks such as XML export or data replication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Process Flow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ExportFormatGenerator-WorkFlow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ExportFormatGenerator-WorkFlow.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ExportFormatGenerator-WorkFlow-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-ExportFormatGenerator-WorkFlow-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selecting a Window is mandatory before running the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process automatically creates one or more Export Format records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export Format Lines are generated automatically for the selected window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generated Export Formats are stored permanently in the Export Format window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generated Export Formats can be reviewed and modified after generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previously generated records remain available until manually deleted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system displays a completion message once generation finishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process can optionally be executed as a background job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>User must have System Administrator or equivalent role access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The target application window must already exist in the Application Dictionary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the Export Format window is required to review generated records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with Replication and Export configuration is recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Configuration Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Open Export Format Generator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step is required to launch the process that automatically generates Export Format records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to Menu \u2192 Export Format Generator. The process parameter window opens, ready for the user to specify the source window and optional settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Window<\/td><td>Charge<\/td><td>Application window used as the source for generation (mandatory).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Includes only the Tabs that Insert records<\/td><td>Unchecked<\/td><td>Optional parameter to limit generation scope.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Includes only the mandatory columns<\/td><td>Unchecked<\/td><td>Optional parameter to limit generation scope.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Run as Job<\/td><td>Unchecked<\/td><td>Optional parameter to run the process as a background job.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Select Window<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step defines which application window will be analyzed to generate the Export Format structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the Window field to search for and select the required window, for example Charge. The selected window becomes the source for the generation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Window<\/td><td>Charge<\/td><td>Application window selected as the basis for Export Format generation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22288\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator-768x264.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Execute Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step runs the process so the system can generate the Export Format and Export Format Line records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click OK to start the process. The system analyses the selected window and displays a completion message once generation finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Action<\/td><td>OK<\/td><td>Button used to start the Export Format generation process.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22289\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator1.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator1-768x225.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Review Generated Export Formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step confirms that the Export Format records and their lines were created correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the Export Format window to view the generated records. One or more Export Format records appear together with their automatically created Export Format Lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Search Key<\/td><td>C_Charge<\/td><td>Identifies the generated Export Format record.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Charge<\/td><td>Name assigned to the generated Export Format.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Table<\/td><td>C_Charge_Charge<\/td><td>Source table linked to the generated Export Format.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Export Format Line<\/td><td>C_Charge_ID<\/td><td>Individual column mapped as an Export Format Line.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22291\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator2.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator2-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-GeneralRules-Exportformatgenerator2-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Issues and Resolutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Issue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cause<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Window not selected<\/td><td>Mandatory field left blank<\/td><td>Select a Window before executing the process.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expected Export Format not found<\/td><td>Process not completed or wrong area reviewed<\/td><td>Confirm the completion message appeared, then check the Export Format window.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Generated Export Format requires adjustment<\/td><td>Auto-generated structure does not match exact export needs<\/td><td>Manually modify the generated Export Format or its Lines.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duplicate Export Formats appear<\/td><td>Process executed more than once for the same window<\/td><td>Review the Export Format window and remove duplicate records manually.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Process completes but no records are visible<\/td><td>Wrong window or organization context reviewed<\/td><td>Open the Export Format window and search using the source window name.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cannot access Export Format window<\/td><td>User role lacks required window access<\/td><td>Assign the appropriate role access to the Export Format window.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Background job status unclear<\/td><td>Run as Job option was selected<\/td><td>Check the process or scheduler monitor before reviewing results.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the generated Export Format records for accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the automatically generated Export Format Lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify the generated Export Format manually if adjustments are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the generated Export Format within an Export Model or Replication configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how the Export Format 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