A “2Pack” is a compressed XML file used for data import and data export of objects. This feature makes it easier to replicate the said objects from one environment to another. The process of importing a “2Pack” is called “Packing In” while the process of exporting a “2Pack” is called “Packing Out”. This feature…
iDempiere enthusiasts share many examples of how iDempiere changed people’s lives for the better. Here we present to you our hero of the month for his contributions during April. Meet Anna Fadeeva, an amazing contributor and a valued member of the Palich team. In April, Anna and her team made a significant contribution by creating…
You don’t have to be an “expert-level iDempiere user” to find yourself in a situation, where you must pick an appropriate date range for various reasons. Whether you want to see Order Details or search for some information at the Invoice Info window, you have most likely already met the little “history” icon next to…
iDempiere can show data to users without actually storing these values in the database. A developer has the option of using a Virtual UI or a Virtual DB column. Both of these concepts allow the developer to set a field based on another set of values. What is the difference between Virtual UI or Virtual…
This happened to our team last week. If you’re an iDempiere developer, maybe it has happened to you as well. Firstly, we needed to develop a custom Event Handler to manage a special case of deleting draft shipments when the originating sales order was reactivated. So far, so good, quite easy to do. Two weeks…
Many years ago, our Company had a physical form that we used to monitor any maintenance work done in the manufacturing plant, equipment or retail stores. This was a cumbersome task that was, frankly, hard to monitor and maintain. Physical forms get lost or get spilled with coffee. When I was surfing and evaluating iDempiere,…
I had a conversation with an acquaintance the other day and we got a chance to discuss our respective work. “What do you do?” “I work with the family business and recently started an IT Company focused on Open Source ERP. It’s called iDempiere.” “What?” “iDempiere i-Dem-pi-er-e or i-Dem-peer. How you say it depends on…
Did you know that Bahrain was the home of the first-ever Grand Prix in the Middle East? The first iDempiere Conference after the pandemic was held in Manama, Bahrain last February 22-23, 2023. There were a total of 26 participants from various countries in the world. There were participants from Germany, Austria, USA, Brazil, Bahrain,…
iDempiere 10 “Peace” is here. The 10th release is a big milestone for the project and you chose a great name that communicates what this community is about. A diverse community working together in peace towards a greater goal. “Peace” brings a better system. Bug fixes, performance improvements, and usability features. Inside iDempiere 10 you’ll…
