February 13, 2025

SYSPRO ERP System Tools: How to Add a Toolbar to a Listview

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When navigating your SYSPRO workspace, every click saved can feel like finding a $20 bill in an old coat pocket. With 96.6% of organizations achieving operational efficiency with their ERP systems, that’s no fluke. This dramatic increase is thanks in part to leveraging small but mighty ERP system tools – tools like SYSPRO’s smart listview toolbar. Once added, you can search, print, and export without jumping through a bunch of hoops, saving you significant time in the long run. If you haven’t added this toolbar to your program list menu yet, you’re missing out on an easy way to gain efficiency. So, let us show you how you can do just that.

Adding a Toolbar: Your Shortcut to Productivity

  1. Right-click any column heading in your program list menu. Yep, SYSPRO loves a good right-click.
  2. Select Customize from the dropdown.
  3. Click on Show Listview Toolbar, and there you have it. Your toolbar will magically appear when the window refreshes.
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Now, with your shiny new toolbar in place, you’ve unlocked a system tool that’ll help make your life easier.

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How Will This New ERP System Tool Make My Life Easier?

Here’s what you’re working with after you’ve added a listview toolbar to your workspace:

  • Print: Need a hard copy of your program list? One click, and it’s done.
  • Export to Excel: Because who doesn’t love a good spreadsheet?
  • Search: Quickly find any program in the menu, no matter the case.
  • Clear: Wipe out your search and start fresh and new.

Here’s an example of how this listview toolbar can make your life easier. Let’s say you’re searching for “Inventory Management.” Just type it in (don’t worry about case sensitivity), and your list is filtered!

Why Bother?

If you’re spending more time digging through menus than actually getting work done, this simple change to your workspace can be a game-changer. SYSPRO already has tons of tools to streamline your day, and adding a listview toolbar is just one more way to use ERP system tools work smarter and more efficiently.
Try it out and let us know how much it improves your day. As always, if you have any questions about this SYSPRO tip or any SYSPRO system questions in general, please reach out.

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