Transaction information or Record information (form)

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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Right-click on any record > Record Info

Use this form to view information about the selected record.

  • If the data source has a one-field primary index and the extended type of the field is self-related to this data source, the value of the primary field is displayed.

  • If the data source does not have a primary key, or if the type of the primary key field is not self-related, the field is blank.

  • If the data source consists of several joined tables, the value of the primary key of the main table is displayed.

The following table provides descriptions for the controls in this form.

Buttons

Button

Description

Rename

Assign a new value to the primary key.

Other tables that reference this key are updated to ensure referential integrity.

This button is available only if a primary key exists.

Fill utility

Update a specific field for multiple records at one time.

Note

This control is not available if Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 or AX 2012 R3 is installed.

Show all fields

Open a new form that displays all field values for the current record.

Database log

Open the Database log form, which displays a list of database changes in the current set of company accounts.

Company accounts template or System template (The form type determines which buttons you see when you open this form.)

Create a template based on the selected record.

  • Company accounts template – Use the current record as a company template. Only an administrator can create a company template, but the template can be used by all users for the current company.

  • System template – Use the current record as a system template. Only an administrator can create a system template, but the template can be used by all users for all companies.

Note

When you create a new record, a template dialog box displays the templates that are available. To inactivate the template dialog box when you create new records, select the Do not ask again check box.

User template

Create a user template based on the selected record.

A user template is created in the current company; only the user who created it can use it.

Script

Copy a script for regenerating the record. The script lines are copied to your clipboard.

Note

This button is not available for all records.

See also

Database log (form)

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