Spreadsheet Server for use with Lawson - Global Software, Inc.

Spreadsheet Server for use with Lawson - Global Software, Inc. Spreadsheet Server for use with Lawson - Global Software, Inc.

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25 Spreadsheet Server for use with Lawson - Release V12 R5 M1 4 Building Spreadsheets Spreadsheet Server retrieves financial data from the General Ledger into Excel using the following formulas: · GXD - Returns an account description (Refer to GXD Formula) · GXL - Returns an account balance (Refer to GXL Formula for Account Values) · GXE - Explodes summary data line into detail data lines (Refer to Expand Detail Reports (GXE) - Account Detail and Expand Detail Reports (GXE) - Journals Only) · GXC - Customized formula. Contact Global for configuration of new formulas. · SSLDESC - Returns a segment list description (Refer to SSLDESC Formula) These formulas can be used in a spreadsheet cell in the same manner as other spreadsheet functions. Spreadsheet Server provides tools for starting a spreadsheet (see Build a Template) and for entering formulas (see Formula Assistant).

Building Spreadsheets 26 4.1 Build a Template Build a Template is a tool used to aid in quickly creating a template within a Spreadsheet Server spreadsheet. This tool populates the necessary rows and columns with required parameters and account segment values as provided by the user. The tool inserts a GXL or GXE formula using the parameters and account segment values. 1. In Excel from the SServer menu, select Build a Template. The Spreadsheet Server Template Wizard panel appears. Nav Tip:This panel may also be accessed by pressing Shift+Ctrl+B -or- by selecting the SS ribbon equivalent (see SS Ribbon). Note: To modify the panel size, click on the edge of the panel and drag to the desired size. 2. Select the tab of the desired formula. The selected formula panel appears. Global Software, Inc.

Building <strong>Spreadsheet</strong>s 26<br />

4.1 Build a Template<br />

Build a Template is a tool <strong>use</strong>d to aid in quickly creating a template <strong>with</strong>in a <strong>Spreadsheet</strong> <strong>Server</strong><br />

spreadsheet. This tool populates the necessary rows and columns <strong>with</strong> required parameters and account<br />

segment values as provided by the <strong>use</strong>r. The tool inserts a GXL or GXE <strong>for</strong>mula using the parameters and<br />

account segment values.<br />

1. In Excel from the S<strong>Server</strong> menu, select Build a Template. The <strong>Spreadsheet</strong> <strong>Server</strong> Template Wizard<br />

panel appears.<br />

Nav Tip:This panel may also be accessed by pressing Shift+Ctrl+B -or- by selecting the SS ribbon<br />

equivalent (see SS Ribbon).<br />

Note: To modify the panel size, click on the edge of the panel and drag to the desired size.<br />

2. Select the tab of the desired <strong>for</strong>mula. The selected <strong>for</strong>mula panel appears.<br />

<strong>Global</strong> <strong>Software</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.

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