It seems that maybe the layout applications for header detail have changed how they function. In 24.2 HeaderDetail layout applications we have pointed the header app field to the HeaderLayout application. In 25.1 we don’t see layouts being used this way and instead need to point the HeaderDetail application to use the base Header app and then customize the base Header app setting to use the layout.
Hi Connor. Are you seeing an actual change in behavior, or just noticing a new pattern that others are adopting? If I understand correctly, you created a layout for Header and a Header Detail Applications, and you set the Header Application field on the HD to be the Header Layout. Depending on what exactly you’re trying to do, this can get a little more complex, but it should otherwise still work just fine.
When I select the Header Application field on the HD layout to be the Header Layout, I am not seeing the Layout application being utilized. Is there additional steps required for the layout to take effect this way?
I have only been able to get it to work by customizing the base HD and H app settings to use the layouts. And setting the HD layout header app field to the base header app.
For HDs, you actually specify the header layout on the HD layout. You should only be customizing the HD app setting. Hopefully the steps below help clarify!
1.Open Application Builder
Search for the base header and/or detail application you want to create a layout for.
2.Create the Layout
From the base application (not a customized or extended version), select Create Layout.
This opens a mini-app where you can name your layout. After saving, a new layout application record will be created.
3.Set Up The HD Layout Structure
Create a layout for the HD base application—even if you don’t make changes to it, this layout is required to reference your header and detail layouts. Open the HD layout and go to the Advanced tab under Header Detail Definition. Select the appropriate Header and Detail layouts. If you only created a layout for one (e.g., header), select that layout for the header and the base application for the detail (or vice versa).
4.Edit the Layout
Open the newly created layout application and make your desired field placement changes.
5.Save and Generate
Once your changes are complete, be sure to save and generate all related applications to apply the updates.
6.Assign the Layout
Go to HD Application Settings and select your HD layout.
You can either customize an existing application setting or create a new one to assign the layout you created.
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