Maximizing Your Experience with Aras Innovator

5 Effective Strategies!!!

With extensive experience using Aras Innovator®, I've compiled a list of invaluable tips that I believe more users should be aware of. These insights range from features introduced in recent Aras Innovator versions to time-saving techniques that have proven their worth over the years.

1. Personalized Login Views

Upon launching Aras Innovator, users encounter a grid displaying all ItemTypes. While this serves as a useful starting point, you can enhance your experience by customizing your initial pages effortlessly. Simply load the tabs you frequently utilize, then navigate to the User Menu in the top right > Preferences > Set tabs as Login View. This feature complements the new Dashboard functionality, offering users live views of their data upon login.

2. Split-Screen Functionality

Recent versions of Aras Innovator have introduced a split-screen feature, revolutionizing multitasking capabilities. Located in the top right corner, adjacent to the notification bell, the split-screen button divides your main screen into two halves. Existing tabs are shifted to the left, while any new tabs opened appear on the right. Users can adjust the screen space allocated to each tab, tailoring their workspace to suit individual needs effectively.

3. Utilize Favorites and Pinned Items

While we've previously discussed Pins and Favorites in a blog, it's worth reiterating their significance. For users frequently accessing the same items, these shortcuts prove invaluable, saving considerable time. Notably, these customizations are user-specific, allowing individuals to configure their profiles precisely as desired. Refer to our earlier blog for detailed instructions on optimizing these features.

4. Development Tip: Custom Naming Conventions

When undertaking custom ItemType and functionality development in Aras Innovator, adopting specific practices can streamline workflows. A common stumbling block encountered during significant configuration changes is losing track of modifications made. To mitigate this issue, consider prefixing all custom items. For instance, at Aras Labs, we prepend every item, method, or property with "labs_". This standardized approach facilitates easy identification of changes simply by searching for the designated prefix.

5. Development Tip: Packaging Best Practices

Whenever you introduce new items to your instance, I recommend promptly packaging your work. This ensures a comprehensive record of additions, simplifying potential future migrations. Additionally, consider installing the Community Project, which facilitates quick and seamless addition of items to a Package Definition directly from a Form or Relationship Grid.

Conclusion :

I trust you've found these tips beneficial. We intend to share similar insights periodically as we continue to explore new functionalities within Aras Innovator. Feel free to share your suggestions or tips with us and the wider community by leaving a comment on this blog.

                                                            - shreyash meshram