You can copy an existing Flexi GL layout from an interface file to reuse it in another payroll directory or system. Follow these steps to complete the process.
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Prerequisites
You'll need to copy an existing flexi GL layout from a company to an interface file.
Access the General Ledger Control screen
Access your company from the Company Listing screen.
From the Main Menu, go to Interfaces.
Select Export Control and then choose General Ledger.
On General Ledger Interface, select VIP Flexi.
At the bottom of the screen, click Flexi.
NOTE:
You'll need access to Flexi GL Exports on Access Control to see this option.
Select Copy.
Choose to extract from an Interface file.
Select the Source Path where you’ve saved the interface file.
Once you've selected the location, the existing layouts in the interface file displays.
Select the specific Flexi Layout to extract.
Indicate the Layout code (A–Z) where you'll link the layout.
CAUTION:
If you select an existing code, the layout will be overwritten. A warning message will appear, and you must confirm to overwrite.
Click Continue.
A message confirms that the system copied the flexi layout to the masterfile.
Click Close to return to the Maintenance screen.
Click Close to return to the General Ledger Control Screen.
The new layout will now be available for selection under Flexi Layout.