# \#howto

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## [Not able to login.Getting message , language & connection error for docker\_V3 file](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/not-able-to-login-getting-message-language-connection-error-for-docker-v3-file/2239)

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**Author:** [@Santro1993](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/Santro1993)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/not-able-to-login-getting-message-language-connection-error-for-docker-v3-file/2239 "2024-11-04T11:31:29Z")

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Hi there, I have installed Docker-Metasfresh on Ubuntu 23.04.I am getting issues as you can check in uploaded image.Please help me out.

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## [Respond to 401 Unauthorized when login](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/respond-to-401-unauthorized-when-login/2249)

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**Author:** [@lnngle](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/lnngle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/respond-to-401-unauthorized-when-login/2249 "2024-10-15T09:12:16Z")

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After clone GitHub - metasfresh/metasfresh-docker, successfully build the image and start.but login failed，the response details are as follows: { “timestamp”: 1711292177.699000000, “status”: 401, “error”: “Unauthori…

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## [Darshan Hiranandani : Is it possible for a WebAPI or REST API to support articles, or are they restricted to documents?](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/darshan-hiranandani-is-it-possible-for-a-webapi-or-rest-api-to-support-articles-or-are-they-restricted-to-documents/2307)

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**Author:** [@darshanhiranandani23](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/darshanhiranandani23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/darshan-hiranandani-is-it-possible-for-a-webapi-or-rest-api-to-support-articles-or-are-they-restricted-to-documents/2307 "2024-08-29T09:46:07Z")

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Hi team, I’m exploring whether WebAPIs and REST APIs are capable of handling articles, or if their functionality is limited to documents. Do you have any insights or suggestions on this topic? Could you share your thoug…

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## [Darshan Hiranandani : What steps are required to change the identifier field 'Name' in the 'product' window?](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/darshan-hiranandani-what-steps-are-required-to-change-the-identifier-field-name-in-the-product-window/2304)

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**Author:** [@darshanhiranandani23](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/darshanhiranandani23)\
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**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/darshan-hiranandani-what-steps-are-required-to-change-the-identifier-field-name-in-the-product-window/2304 "2024-08-13T09:13:19Z")

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Hello, I am Darshan Hiranandani, want to update the window name and change the maximum field length for the ‘Name’ identifier field in the ‘product’ window. Will the following SQL statements accomplish this, or should I …

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## [Implementing automated inventory tracking and reporting - Emmanuel Katto](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/implementing-automated-inventory-tracking-and-reporting-emmanuel-katto/2272)

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**Author:** [@emmanuelkatto](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/emmanuelkatto)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/implementing-automated-inventory-tracking-and-reporting-emmanuel-katto/2272 "2024-07-02T06:09:39Z")

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Hello All, I am Emmanuel Katto from Uganda. We’re in the process of implementing Metasfresh for our company, and we’re looking to automate our inventory tracking and reporting processes. We have multiple warehouses, prod…

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## [How to fix the language issue to display the label in correct language mode](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-fix-the-language-issue-to-display-the-label-in-correct-language-mode/2252)

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**Author:** [@yuvensius](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/yuvensius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-fix-the-language-issue-to-display-the-label-in-correct-language-mode/2252 "2024-04-06T05:52:13Z")

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Hi Support, The current language session is English mode, however this form is still displaying label in Germany language. Any document you can refer to how to fix this language issue to change to english from Germany? …

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## [Metasfresh login does not work for first login after installation](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/metasfresh-login-does-not-work-for-first-login-after-installation/2215)

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**Author:** [@Jon\_AK](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/Jon_AK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/metasfresh-login-does-not-work-for-first-login-after-installation/2215 "2024-02-15T02:04:47Z")

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I was able to get beyond the problem I described in my first post but now have run into some peculiar behavior. I installed Metasfresh into a Docker container using the git clone onto our Ubuntu 22.04 server. I had to …

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## [Creating an EDI-interface in metasfresh](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/creating-an-edi-interface-in-metasfresh/1873)

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**Author:** [@SFM\_Vegeta](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/SFM_Vegeta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/creating-an-edi-interface-in-metasfresh/1873 "2023-12-18T16:04:34Z")

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Dear metasfresh-community, since a week i try to automatically generate EDI-data for test purpose in metasfresh. At the end i am not sure what is the right way to do so. Can someone please introduce me in generating, re…

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## [Setting up the React Frontend](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/setting-up-the-react-frontend/2172)

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**Author:** [@ropereraLK](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/ropereraLK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/setting-up-the-react-frontend/2172 "2023-12-10T03:35:20Z")

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Hello Developers, I have gone through your code base and interested in contributing to metasfresh. As a kick off, I am trying to set up the react front end, do you have a documentation/ a way to set up and the front en…

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## [How do I solve cross origin after setting up using docker](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-do-i-solve-cross-origin-after-setting-up-using-docker/2105)

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**Author:** [@sura](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/sura)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-do-i-solve-cross-origin-after-setting-up-using-docker/2105 "2021-09-19T10:19:33Z")

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Hi, I can almost set up metasfresh using docker. I have just one problem. Metasfresh webui cannot refer to http://localhost:8080/rest/api/login/availableLanguages, http://localhost:8080/rest/api/i18n/messages, http…

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## [Got a blank page after running docker-compose up.](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/got-a-blank-page-after-running-docker-compose-up/2097)

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**Author:** [@sura](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/sura)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/got-a-blank-page-after-running-docker-compose-up/2097 "2021-09-01T15:42:44Z")

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Hi My name is Sura. I am new to metasfresh. I run docker-compose up -d on my mac mini. When I browse to http://localhost I got a blank page as shown in the image below. Can anyone tell me what the problem is? Thank…

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## [How to create new tenants (clients)?](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-create-new-tenants-clients/2084)

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**Author:** [@dram](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/dram)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-create-new-tenants-clients/2084 "2021-08-19T08:52:56Z")

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Hi all, I’d like to create multiple tenants in metasfresh, but can not find any related information. It is mentioned briefly in Multitenancy Concept, “Adding new clients involves some configuration effort”, but did not …

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## [Installation metasfresh on Qnap Container Station](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/installation-metasfresh-on-qnap-container-station/2030)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz\_Musiol](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/Lukasz_Musiol)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/installation-metasfresh-on-qnap-container-station/2030 "2021-05-07T10:00:48Z")

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Hello, I’m new at metasfresh and want to install it on my Qnap at Container Station. Has anyone do this and will write instruction step by step how to do that ?

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## [How to add values e.g. to the Referenz "M\_Product\_ProductType" for the field "Produktart"](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-add-values-e-g-to-the-referenz-m-product-producttype-for-the-field-produktart/1915)

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**Author:** [@matze32](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/matze32)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-add-values-e-g-to-the-referenz-m-product-producttype-for-the-field-produktart/1915 "2020-10-21T07:39:47Z")

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Hello Norbert, how is it possible to add values e.g. to the referenzkey “M\_Product\_ProductType” for the listfield “Produktart” by the java swing GUI or better by database insert? And how can I create a new referenzkey f…

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## [How to change the identifier field 'Name' of the 'product' window?](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-change-the-identifier-field-name-of-the-product-window/1916)

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**Author:** [@matze32](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/matze32)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/how-to-change-the-identifier-field-name-of-the-product-window/1916 "2020-10-05T14:17:10Z")

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Hello, I want to change the window-name and the maximum field length of the identifier field ‘Name’ of the ‘product’ window. Can I do this by the following SQL-statements: UPDATE public.ad\_field\_trl SET name = ‘Identnum…

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## [Switch to english language of the metasfresh system user](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/switch-to-english-language-of-the-metasfresh-system-user/1555)

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**Author:** [@lalem](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/lalem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/switch-to-english-language-of-the-metasfresh-system-user/1555 "2019-11-26T08:20:42Z")

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Hi guys! I am running metasfresh locally on my macbook via docker-compose. My problem is I cannot switch interface language to english for user metafresh: there are absolutely no values into Sprache dropdown in System -\>…

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## [Import externer Auftragsdaten](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/import-externer-auftragsdaten/1882)

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**Author:** [@SFM\_Vegeta](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/SFM_Vegeta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/import-externer-auftragsdaten/1882 "2020-08-14T08:40:52Z")

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Hallo liebe Community, in dieser Beschreibung wird der Import von externen Auftragsdaten angesprochen (EDI ORDERS, Excel-Auftrag oder aus anderen individuellen Schnittstellen) zur Erfassung von Auftragsdaten. Im Weitere…

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## [EDI-file generation in metasfresh](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/edi-file-generation-in-metasfresh/1875)

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**Author:** [@SFM\_Vegeta](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/SFM_Vegeta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/edi-file-generation-in-metasfresh/1875 "2020-08-13T10:12:42Z")

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Hello dear community, i would like to know: is there is difference between generating a ORDERS-SALES object via Rest-Api and generating an EDI-Order? Or is this exactly the same? And if yes: how can i generate an edi-fi…

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## [Erstellung einer EDI-Schnittstelle in metasfresh](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/erstellung-einer-edi-schnittstelle-in-metasfresh/1870)

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**Author:** [@SFM\_Vegeta](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/SFM_Vegeta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/erstellung-einer-edi-schnittstelle-in-metasfresh/1870 "2020-08-03T07:47:46Z")

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Hallo liebe Community, ich versuche seit gut einer Woche bei uns an der Hochschule zu Testzwecken in unserem bereits eingerichteten metasfresh mit EDI zu arbeiten und bräuchte einmal grundlegende Hilfe diesbezüglich. Me…

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## [Docker install on Mac - partial success, but how to access Metafresh?](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/docker-install-on-mac-partial-success-but-how-to-access-metafresh/1815)

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**Author:** [@xaveus](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/xaveus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/docker-install-on-mac-partial-success-but-how-to-access-metafresh/1815 "2020-04-10T14:44:04Z")

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Hi MetaFresh team, Thank you for your install advice on the Chat. I followed the Docker install instructions and reached this stage: Clone the Docker Compose file and change to the newly created directory. git clone…

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## [Cannot Install server on ubuntu 18.04](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/cannot-install-server-on-ubuntu-18-04/1785)

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**Author:** [@Jordan\_S\_Milne](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/Jordan_S_Milne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/cannot-install-server-on-ubuntu-18-04/1785 "2020-02-19T21:49:00Z")

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Hi, I have read the following documentation http://docs.metasfresh.org/installation\_collection/EN/installer\_how\_do\_install\_metasfresh\_package.html Installed it all but nothing seems to be running or working at all. Ha…

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## [Material Requisition](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/material-requisition/1750)

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**Author:** [@safa](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/safa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/material-requisition/1750 "2020-02-04T09:04:15Z")

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Is there material requisition in Metasfresh? How can I enable this feature?

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## [Setting up dev env in Eclipse, Windows 10](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/setting-up-dev-env-in-eclipse-windows-10/1535)

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**Author:** [@RoopeshKumarH](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/RoopeshKumarH)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/setting-up-dev-env-in-eclipse-windows-10/1535 "2019-03-25T05:28:10Z")

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Hi Team, I’m trying to setting dev env for Metasfresh in Windows 10. I use eclipse as the IDE. I’ve followed the dev guide to import the repos, config maven and build the projects from maven cli. http://docs.metasfres…

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## [Report\_logo für verschiedene Organisationen](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/report-logo-fur-verschiedene-organisationen/1371)

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**Author:** [@boneypaul](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/boneypaul)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/report-logo-fur-verschiedene-organisationen/1371 "2018-11-26T11:22:49Z")

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Hallo Gerne möchte ich hier den report\_logo so verwenden, dass wir die Logos nicht im metas.generics ablegen. Wir haben verschiedene Organisationen und für jeden ein anderes Logo. Bei metas.fresh.base habe ich ein report…

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## [Drucken (oder Anzeigen) von PDF geht nicht](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/drucken-oder-anzeigen-von-pdf-geht-nicht/1351)

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**Author:** [@thelightsense](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/thelightsense)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/drucken-oder-anzeigen-von-pdf-geht-nicht/1351 "2018-11-14T17:51:36Z")

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Hallo Leute, wenn ich etwas Drucken will, egal was, kommt folgender Fehler: Fehler: This application has no explicit mapping for /error, so you are seeing this as a fallback. 2018-11-05T21:35:16.236+01:00\[Europe/Be…

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## [Use process for copy window](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/use-process-for-copy-window/1288)

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**Author:** [@eoss-sh](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/eoss-sh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/use-process-for-copy-window/1288 "2018-11-01T11:18:02Z")

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Hi i would like to use the process to copy an existing window. I can execute the process just fine but cant find the new window afterwards... could somebody tell me how the copied windows are named? "name (copy1)" for e…

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## [New IsNewsletter field in the "new partner window" (quick input)](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/new-isnewsletter-field-in-the-new-partner-window-quick-input/1214)

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**Author:** [@eoss-sh](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/eoss-sh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/new-isnewsletter-field-in-the-new-partner-window-quick-input/1214 "2018-08-21T06:10:48Z")

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Hi I would like to add the “IsNewsletter” field from the default user in the “new partner window” (quick input). Could anybody give me a hint on how to add new fields to the quick input window? Thanks! Simon

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## [Installation in ubuntu16.04 LTS](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/installation-in-ubuntu16-04-lts/646)

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**Author:** [@wrines05](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/wrines05)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/installation-in-ubuntu16-04-lts/646 "2018-05-04T23:01:23Z")

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I am trying to install metrasfresh to newly installed ubuntu 16.04 Desktop LTS. What is the problem with my installation? Here is the screenshot of my Command Line. I try also to install ubuntu server 16.04 and follow …

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## [Mehrsprachigkeit bei Produkten und Belegen?](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/mehrsprachigkeit-bei-produkten-und-belegen/947)

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**Author:** [@blindsight](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/blindsight)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/mehrsprachigkeit-bei-produkten-und-belegen/947 "2018-03-12T08:30:00Z")

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Hallo, da ich meine Artikel auch ins Ausland verkaufe, benötige ich alle wesentlichen Belege zumindest auch in Englisch und letztlich natürlich dafür auch englischsprachige Beschreibungen und Kommentare an den Produkte…

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## [User account is locked](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/user-account-is-locked/910)

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**Author:** [@rlempa](https://forum.metasfresh.org/u/rlempa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.metasfresh.org/t/user-account-is-locked/910 "2018-02-23T11:57:14Z")

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Hello, I'm trying to check metasfresh, but I'm stuck on the login screen. Its ok when i use 'metasfresh' login, but when I try to login as a 'it', I get 'User account is locked'. How can I unlock this account?

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