Announcing the New HTML5 17.08 Release

08.08.2017

Evolution of the User Interface:

We’re proud to announce the release for SAP Business ByDesign on August 17. This involves a new qualitative HTML5 environment.

The release date for the productive systems is drawing near. The required upgrades will be carried out this coming weekend. The version is already available in the test systems. With this new version, SAP has gone further in improving the handling and visualization of the user interface. We’re expecting positive functional progress. System processes are improved and the system is more consistent. SAP itself has announced the new version as “Evolution of the User Interface”.

Greater flexibility:

So far, we know it involves an adaption of the work center list. The work centers are no longer listed at the top, but instead on the left. They can be minimized, while small icons plus color coding ensure a clearer overview.

The launch pad can also be customized. Each view can then be called up directly from the home page.

The fact that ByDesign will no longer require a Silverlight plugin in future means the system can be accessed from any browser. The system is much faster, this making work in the system even more enjoyable. That means you’re not only browser independent but also end device independent. You can access the new version easily from your tablet and smartphone. The user interface is visualized in an identical quality on all end devices.

How do I get to the HTML5 interface?

You can take a look at the latest HTML5 interface now. To do so, add the following extension to your usual system URL:

“/sap/public/byd/runtime?client_type=html”

This means if your system URL is “https://my123456.sapbydesign.com”, add the above extension so you take reach the HTML5 interface with “https://my123456.sapbydesign.com/sap/public/byd/runtime?client_type=html”.

Together, we can look forward to exciting progress with the new release.