Substitution formula with an entity code instead of the description

Hello all,

I know that we can use subsitution formulas to obtain the selection of an entity:

However, are there subsitution formulas to obtain the same information, but using the code in the formula instead of the description?

For example, for the entity:
- code: "E_0000000018"
- description: "Customer".

Today I use the "@Customer" subsitution formula. But I would like to be able to use, for example, "@E_000018".

I need this advice because if I have to change the description of this entity with "Partner" (for example), I will have to change in every screen the "@Customer" formula.

Thank you,

Mateo DE LOS RIOS

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Helmut Heimann

Hi Mateo DE LOS RIOS,

as explained in the referenced help-page, you could use @Selection_Ex(Entity="Customer", Display="Code").

Kind Regards,

Helmut

Helmut Heimann

Hi Mateo DE LOS RIOS,

I'm sorry, I think I misunderstood your question.

No, there currently is no way of using the substitution based on the internal (file-)name of the entity. It would be great--of course--if you had the opportunity to use "real" variables; you might consider opening a new idea in the community.

There might be a workaround to achieve your aim but, that would mean more effort than changing the entity name in each screen.

Kind Regards,

Helmut