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Infor LX User Group

Since June, 2022

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The Infor LX User Group (LXUG) is an independent user group recognized by Infor as the official voice of the LX software user community. The LXUG is dedicated to maximizing the benefits of the use of all LX products, tools, and services for the user community.

Mission and Purpose:

o Partne Read more...r with Infor in developing a vision for the LX Software
o Provide a forum for effective communication of information between clients, user groups, affiliates, and Infor
o Provide networking opportunities and the exchange of ideas and strategies among LX User Groups, clients, and Infor
o Enhance user understanding of LX products, services, related technologies, third-party business partners, and future direction
o Provide a communication channel to disseminate new and other information to LX user community
o Give LX users a collective voice to articulate issues
o Provide Infor, via this group, with input and feedback relative to the LX suite of offerings
o Provide representation to Infor Global User Group Advisory Board
o Actively participate with INFOR to identify initiatives and bring about changes resulting in measurable process and product improvements

Additional Links

Infor Concierge
Infor Customer Portal
inPower 2024 site (presentations)

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Loring Kaveney
Michael Eck
Phil Catlin
Yvonne Cheslog

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Wed, April, 9th 2025
Nick Olson Infor LX User Group
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External Integrations for IDF 🚀
Did you know IDF can integrate with external websites & services? This can supercharge your ERP system!

🔗 Example: Live UPS Tracking
Instead of users manually searching for tracking numbers, create an action button that links directly to UPS:

📌 URL Action: Insert the tracking number dynamically in the UPS tracking link.
📌 Result: One-click access to real-time shipment updates!

Other ideas? Read more...
✅ MSDS or Safety Sheet Links – Link directly to material safety documents from the Item Master.
✅ CAD Drawings – Provide one-click access to engineering drawings stored in a shared repository.
✅ Machine Dashboards – Open browser-based equipment dashboards from the Work Center view.

External integrations reduce manual work and improve user experience.

What integrations do you use? Drop your ideas below! 👇
#InforIDF #ERPIntegration #ProcessAutomation #SmartERP #ManufacturingTech Show less...
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Tue, April, 8th 2025
Anthony Etzel Infor LX User Group
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What is a Digital Twin? Why it’s Changing the Game in Industry 4.0
Imagine having a real-time virtual replica of your machine, production line, or even your entire plant. That’s exactly what a Digital Twin provides.
In Industry 4.0, Digital Twins are transforming how manufacturers simulate, monitor, and optimize operations—before making costly real-world changes.
How It Works:
• Sensors on physical assets collect live data
• A digital model mirrors the  Read more...asset’s behavior in real time
• AI + analytics simulate performance, predict issues, and recommend actions
• Operators can run “what-if” scenarios without disrupting production
Why It Matters:
• Run simulations before investing in changes
• Optimize machine settings and production flows
• Improve predictive maintenance accuracy
• Enhance product design and innovation
• Train operators in a safe virtual environment
Whether it’s a single CNC machine or a full supply chain, Digital Twins provide data-rich, risk-free insight to help you make better decisions—faster.
Ready to bring intelligence and foresight into your operations?
Let’s talk about how Digital Twins can transform your factory.
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Wed, April, 2nd 2025
David Rapacz Infor LX User Group
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If you are wanting to learn how to personalize your IDF user experience and presentation layer, Infor has created several short videos to help you learn. These videos are available at:
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Nick Olson Infor LX User Group
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Automate Data Defaults & Validations 🛡
When working with extension files in IDF, you're often capturing custom fields and business-specific data. But without proper defaults and validations, you risk introducing bad data into critical processes.

Here’s how to bring automation and control into your extension file logic:

📌 Set Default Values – Populate extension fields automatically based on context.
Example: If you're adding a custom inspection  Read more...status to a new item, default it to Pending when the item is created.

📌 Enforce Validations – Ensure only valid values are saved.
Example: If your extension includes a priority code, restrict it to valid levels like 1–5, and reject any out-of-range values.

📌 Use Conditional Edits – Drive logic based on related base object values.
Example: If an Item is flagged as Prototype, prevent users from selecting a standard cost type in the extension file.

✅ These smart rules ensure that custom fields behave just like standard ones—reliable, consistent, and audit-friendly.

💡 Pro Tip: Combine extension file logic with logical attributes and actions to drive even deeper automation—like flagging incomplete records or prompting user alerts during key transactions.

Extension files give you flexibility—defaults and validations make sure you use that power responsibly.

How are you enhancing your extension files? Let’s swap ideas! 👇
#InforIDF #ExtensionFiles #DataValidation #ERPDevelopment #CustomLogic Show less...
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Tue, April, 1st 2025
Anthony Etzel Infor LX User Group
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Embracing Industry 4.0: The Future of Smart Manufacturing is Here
We’re standing in the middle of the Fourth Industrial Revolution—Industry 4.0—a transformation that’s redefining how products are made, moved, and managed. But many companies are still operating with Industry 3.0 systems: digitized, yes, but not yet intelligent, connected, or adaptive.
So, what makes Industry 4.0 different? And more importantly—where does your company stand in this transformation?
 Read more...Automation to Intelligence: The Shift from Industry 3.0 to 4.0
Industry 3.0 introduced computers, electronics, and early automation into manufacturing. It marked the beginning of digital systems and the rise of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a bridge between planning and the shop floor.
Industry 4.0 takes it further: it brings interconnectivity, real-time data, and AI-powered intelligence into every corner of the industrial environment. It’s about smart factories, self-optimizing systems, and predictive capabilities that weren’t possible before.
8 Pillars of Industry 4.0:
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
3. Smart Decision-Making
4. Predictive Maintenance
5. Process Optimization
6. Quality Control
7. Supply Chain Intelligence
8. Autonomous Robotics
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Thu, March, 27th 2025
Nick Olson Infor LX User Group
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Build Strong Object Relationships 🔗
Establishing proper object relationships in IDF ensures seamless navigation and accurate data retrieval. Here are key relationship types:

📌 1-to-Many (Parent-Child) – Example: A Customer can have multiple Orders.
📌 Many-to-One (Lookup) – Example: An Order Line is linked to an Item Master.
📌 Code File Relationships – Ensure dropdown lists work properly.

A well-structured relationship model allows: Read more...
✅ Faster Data Access – Reduce queries and errors.
✅ Better UI Navigation – Quickly jump between related records.
✅ More Accurate Reports – Prevent missing or duplicated data.

If your relationships are messy, your system suffers! Need help setting them up? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇 #InforIDF #DataModeling #ERPDevelopment Show less...
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Tue, March, 25th 2025
Anthony Etzel Infor LX User Group
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AI: The Power Behind Industry 4.0
You’ve seen my posts about Industry 4.0, but this week I want to spotlight the game-changing role of AI in modern manufacturing.
AI is what transforms automation into intelligence—driving self-optimizing, adaptive, and data-driven systems on the shop floor and beyond. Here's how it’s making an impact:
Predictive Maintenance – AI monitors machine and sensor data to detect issues before failure, cutting downtime and saving costs.
 Read more...Process Optimization – AI continuously fine-tunes production parameters like temperature, speed, and pressure for peak efficiency.
Smart Decision-Making – AI identifies trends, outliers, and bottlenecks, enabling faster, more informed decisions.
Autonomous Robotics – AI-powered robots adapt to new tasks, work alongside humans, and respond to their environment.
Quality Control – Computer vision + AI catch defects faster and more accurately than manual inspection.
Supply Chain Intelligence – AI predicts demand, optimizes inventory, and improves logistics with dynamic routing.
Bottom line: AI is the engine driving Industry 4.0—bringing intelligence, agility, and resilience to every level of industrial operations.
Is your company leveraging AI to stay ahead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Let’s talk
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Mon, March, 24th 2025
Nick Olson Infor LX User Group
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Check out Part 2 of our Dive into IDF for LX! Series and more in the Crossroads RMC group.

PDF copies of the series are available in the Files tab in the group.
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Fri, March, 21st 2025
Michael Eck Infor LX User Group
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We are interested in learning more about the topics you would like to see at InPower 2025. Please click on the following link and take our survey.
https://ibmi.workoutloud.com/Survey/infor-lx/97e0875a61318b81c689cf36f348b44776705f6414612336
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Wed, March, 19th 2025
Nick Olson Infor LX User Group
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Logical Attributes for Smart Calculations 🧠
Storing redundant data in your database can lead to performance issues, extra storage use, and increased maintenance efforts. Instead, leverage Logical Attributes in IDF to dynamically compute values rather than storing them.

🔹 Example: Instead of storing On Hand Balance as a static field, create a Logical Attribute:
📌 On Hand Balance = Adjustments - Issues + Opening Balance + Receipts

Why Use Logical  Read more...Attributes?
✅ Real-time updates – Automatically recalculates when data changes, reducing manual corrections.
✅ Saves database space – Eliminates unnecessary storage of derived values.
✅ Simplifies maintenance – No need to update multiple records when transactions are processed.

💡 Use Case: If a warehouse receives inventory or processes returns (Receipts & Adjustments), or if goods are issued out (Issues), the On Hand Balance updates dynamically, ensuring accurate stock visibility without manual intervention.

🚀 Implementing Logical Attributes optimizes performance, reduces errors, and ensures accurate data across all IDF objects.

What calculations have you automated using Logical Attributes? Let’s discuss! 👇
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Nick Olson Infor LX User Group
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Customize IDF UI for Better User Experience 🎨
A well-organized UI in IDF can make or break productivity. A cluttered, disorganized interface leads to confusion, slower workflows, and more errors. On the other hand, a well-structured UI helps users quickly find what they need, boosting efficiency and data accuracy.

Here’s how to enhance the user experience in IDF:

✅ Use Compound Cards – Combine related data in one place. Example: Instead of switching  Read more...between multiple views, create a Customer Master Card that includes customer details, addresses, and recent orders in one view.

✅ Apply Presentation Schemes – Highlight critical fields with colors & styles. Example: Show Closed Orders in red or highlight high-priority orders in bold to help users spot them instantly.

✅ Rearrange Attributes – Place the most frequently used fields at the top of a card or list view. Example: Move “Order Status” above “Notes” to reduce unnecessary scrolling.

✅ Use Column Breaks & Indents – Improve readability by grouping related fields. Example: In an Order Entry screen, separate Shipping Information from Billing Details using column breaks.

🔹 Pro Tip: Keep UI consistent across different objects—users should feel familiar with navigation across different modules in IDF.

A clean and intuitive UI ensures users find what they need fast, reducing training time, errors, and frustration.

Have you customized your UI in IDF? What’s your favorite UI trick? Share below! 👇
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Tue, March, 18th 2025
Anthony Etzel Infor LX User Group
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Bridge the Gap… It’s Time to Consider MES!
Many manufacturers are still operating in Industry 3.0, relying on outdated processes that limit efficiency and scalability. If your company hasn't adopted a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), you could be missing out on a game-changing transformation.
MES bridges the gap between traditional manufacturing and digital automation, providing real-time monitoring of shop floor activities to enhance productivity, profitability, and  Read more...customer satisfaction. It empowers plant operations with real-time data, enabling swift decision-making and improved responsiveness. With standardized production planning, MES streamlines operations, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
Transitioning to paperless shop floors eliminates lost paperwork and reduces manual data entry, while real-time production visibility offers greater transparency, helping manufacturers stay ahead of potential issues. Enhanced traceability and quality management ensure compliance and boost product reliability, giving your company a competitive edge.
If you're still operating under Industry 3.0 principles, now is the time to embrace MES and unlock the full potential of your manufacturing processes. Are you ready to take the next step? Let’s discuss how MES can transform your operations!
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Mon, March, 17th 2025
Loring Kaveney Infor LX User Group
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[Watch Video] What is new with Infor LX 8.4.2

Presenter: David Rapacz, LX Product Manager at Infor

While LX 8.4.2 was released last year, we have been busy developing new features and capabilities that have been delivered on top of 8.4.2 and now available as patches. Join this session to learn about some of the new enhancements we have delivered and others that are in the works.
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youtube.com While LX 8.4.2 was released last year, we have been busy developing new features and capabilities that have been delivered on top of 8.4.2 and now ava...
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Fri, March, 14th 2025
Phil Joseph Infor LX User Group
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Hello, LX users! I am the IDF Product Manager located in Alpharetta, Georgia. I want to be sure you all know that we now offer IDF education through Infor U.

Our first course is End User Customization -- five 4-hour sessions on how to customize views, subsets, sorts, cards (all types), card files, presentation schemes and templates. It is online, instructor-led, with hands-on workshops. Students really like the workshops! We provide a PDF with detailed instructions and screen  Read more...shots. The instructors can see your screen and help you if you need it. We also provide students with a PDF of all the slides, so they don't have to take notes.

To register:
1. Go to Infor U at https://education.infor.com.
2. You'll see Course Catalog on the left. Click it.
3. Put IDF in the search.
4. When the course comes up click on it to see the dates it is offered.

Our plan is to offer it once per month. We are finishing up the March class today, Friday, April 14. We will skip April while we put the finishing touches on our second course, Foundation for Developers. A lot of people are eager for that one.

The LX users who have IDF have been enthusiastic, but also pretty insistent that they need education. We're working on it! I hope you can take advantage.




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Wed, March, 12th 2025
Sandra Mueller Infor LX User Group
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inPower 2025 is in the planning stages!

We want to hear from you - what do you need to learn about, what do you have to share, what burning questions will bring you to inPower 2025 for answers!

Please share thoughts and ideas by completing the survey: https://ibmi.workoutloud.com/Group/infor-lx/Survey-List
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