Liquid UI - Documentation - 1.06 How do I customize Liquid UI for Android?

1.06 How do I customize Liquid UI for Android?

You can customize Liquid UI for Android based on your requirements through the options available in the App Settings. These settings allow you to modify the app’s appearance, input methods, SAP connection configurations, and much more.

  1. Open the Liquid UI for Android app. Tap the Main Menu and select App Settings.
     
    Open Liquid UI app, tap Main Menu, and go to App Settings
     
  2. You will be navigated to the Insider screen, which provides basic application data and extensive customization options, as shown in the image below.
     
    Insider screen displays app data and customization options
     
  3. The Insider screen contains two sections - About and SAP SETTINGS, as shown in the image below.
    About

    The About section of the Liquid UI app provides details regarding the application and its licensing. This includes:

    • Copyright: Copyright information pertaining to Liquid UI for Android.
    • Version: The currently installed app version.
    • Website: A link to Synactive's official website: www.guixt.com.
    • Patent: A list of patent numbers held by Synactive Inc.
    • Registered To: The name of the license holder (visible only for licensed versions).
    License

    The License section outlines the license type and its expiration date and time. There are currently four possible license specifications.

    • sy9 license
    • sy3 license
    • In-app license
    • Portal (Enterprise) License
     

    Note: Add your SAP Server details by clicking CONNECT TO MY SAP to access enhanced menu options.

     

    SAP SETTINGS

    This section has settings through which you can modify the application functions.

    1. Text Size

      Text size settings, from small to extra-large, can be adjusted for readability. Tap the desired size or its radio button to apply; the entire text will convert.

       
      Adjust text size from small to extra-large for better readability
       
    2. Developer Support

      This setting enables you to trace issues encountered while using the Liquid UI app.

      • Turning TRACE ON saves log files. The next time you activate it, an Improvement Manager window will ask to send these trace files to Synactive. Click Yes to send.
         
        Turning TRACE ON saves logs; prompts to send files to Synactive on next activation
         

        Click here for details on Developer Support.

    3. Display Notification

      Prevents your device screen from locking during inactivity, ensuring SAP connections stay alive.

       

      Note: Newer Android versions (Lollipop+) may terminate SAP connections when the app is backgrounded if this option is off.

       
      Keeps screen active to maintain SAP connection by enabling Display Notification
       

      Click here for details on Liquid UI Notifications.

    4. Input Field history

      Enables quick access to previously entered values.

       
      Enables quick access to previously entered input field values
       
    5. Keep SAP Screen On

      Prevents your device screen from locking due to inactivity, keeping it active. This helps maintain the SAP server connection and preserves your session progress.

       

      Note: Newer Android versions (Lollipop+) may close SAP connections during inactivity (locked screen, low battery) if this option is off.

       
      Keeps screen active during inactivity to maintain SAP connection and session progress
       
    6. UI Assist

      Enabling this option helps users input values more efficiently and update them directly in SAP table controls.

       
      Keeps screen active during inactivity to maintain SAP connection and session progress
       
    7. Voice To Text

      Users can perform SAP transactions, including data entry, executing commands, running reports, and posting transactions, using voice commands for faster task execution.

       
      Perform SAP tasks like data entry and reporting using voice commands for faster execution
       

      Click here for details on Voice To Text.

    8. Handsfree

      Enabling this option will help users perform actions through voice commands, ultimately freeing their hands and driving efficiencies.

       
      Enables voice commands for hands-free operation and improved efficiency
       
    9. Background Image

      This setting allows you to customize the SAP screen background using the following options:

      • Remove: Deletes the current background image. This option will close the dialog if no image is currently set.
      • Select: Allows you to choose an image from your device's image library.
      • Snap: Opens your device's built-in camera to take a new image and set it as the background.
       
      Customize SAP screen background by removing, selecting, or snapping an image
       

      Click here for details about how to set the background image.

    10. Text Color

      Opens color palette to change the SAP text color. Click DONE to apply.

       
      Open color palette to change SAP text color and click DONE to apply
       
    11. System Message Style

      Choose how SAP system messages (success, warning, error) are displayed: pop-up dialog or bottom status bar. Tap System Message Style for options:

       
      Open popup to select system message style
       
      • Show as Popup: Displays system messages in a pop-up window.
         
        Displays SAP system messages in a pop-up window
         
      • Show as Bottom bar: Displays system messages in the bottom status bar.
         
        Displays SAP system messages at bottom bar
         
    12. Screen Layout Setup

      You can customize the SAP screen layout using four available setups. The SAP screen will update automatically to reflect the changes once a layout is chosen.

       
      Customize SAP screen layout using four setups with instant visual updates
       

      Click here for details on the Screen Layout Setup.

    13. SAP Connection Setup

      Configure idle session timeout for TCP connection. Set Keep Alive and Keep Alive TimeOut for new SAP connections without affecting existing ones.

       
      Configure TCP idle timeout with Keep Alive settings for new SAP connections
       

      Click here for details on the SAP Connection Setup.

    14. Keyboard Setup

      Using the Keyboard Setup, you can access menus and input fields on the screen, navigate within control elements, and perform various other tasks. The available options are defined as follows:

      • Show keyboard on focus: Automatically displays the keyboard when an input field is selected.
      • Select text on focus: Highlights all existing text within an input field upon selection.
      • Place cursor at end of text: Positions the cursor at the very end of any existing text within an input field.
      • OnkeyPrelme Listener (for attached scanner(s)): Enables scanning functionality for devices with integrated scanners.
      • Process Command keys (for attached scanner(s)): Allows devices to be scanned using keyboard commands.
       
      Configure keyboard behavior for input fields and scanner devices using Keyboard Setup options
       

      Click here for details on the Keyboard Setup.

    15. System Message Icon

      Choose SAP or Liquid UI icons for system messages, which vary by message type (success, warning, error) for visual distinction.

       
      Select SAP or Liquid UI icons to visually distinguish system message types
       
      • Select Use SAP Icons to display SAP-style icons before system messages.
         
        Enable SAP-style icons before system messages by selecting Use SAP Icons
         
      • Select Use Liquid UI Icons to display Liquid UI-specific icons before system messages.
         
        Enable SAP-style icons before system messages by selecting Use Liquid UI Icons
         
    16. GPS Format

      Capture and insert the device's current latitude and longitude into any SAP input field by long pressing, eliminating the need for manual entry.

       
      Insert device’s current latitude and longitude into SAP field via long press
       

      Click here for details on GPS Format.

    17. Default Printer

      This option lets you enable Bluetooth printing. Once set, you can print SAP transaction pages directly from the Liquid UI app on your Android device.

       

      Note: Bluetooth needs to be enabled for this to work.

       
      Enable Bluetooth printing to print SAP transaction pages from the Liquid UI app
       

      Click here for details about how to use Mobile printing in SAP.

    18. Clear printer selection

      Enabling this option removes the default printer setting. As a result, a printer selection dialog will appear each time you initiate a print option.

       
      Removes default printer setting and prompts printer selection on each print
       
    19. Table Layout

      This setting allows users to customize the table view in SAP. It offers two layout options:

      • SAP Layout: Abbreviated column names, compact format.
      • Readable Layout: Full column names, wider cells for readability.
       
      Customize SAP table view with SAP or Readable layout options for column display
       
    20. Grid Layout

      Users can customize the appearance of grid controls through two layout options:

      • SAP Layout: This option displays abbreviated column names in a compact format.
      • Readable Layout: This option shows full column names with wider cells, enhancing readability.
       
      Customize grid appearance with SAP or Readable layout for column name display and cell width
       
    21. Dark Mode

      This setting improves content visibility in low-light conditions or at night, offering three options:

      • Always OFF – Dark mode disabled.
      • Always ON – Dark mode always enabled.
      • Automatic – Switches based on system settings or time of day.
       
      Adjust Dark Mode settings to OFF, ON, or Automatic for better visibility in low light
       

      Click here for details on the Dark mode Setup.

    22. Theme

      Customize the Liquid UI for Android by adjusting themes for the interface's look and feel:

      • Classic
      • Orca
      • LiquidUI5
       
      Customize app appearance by selecting Classic, Orca, or LiquidUI5 theme
       

      Click here for details on Themes

    23. SAP Logon Language

      Modify the default SAP login language setting.

       
      Change the default SAP logon language setting.
       

      Click here for details about how to change the SAP Logon Language.

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