What is physical order in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: physical order

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Ordering of character code elements within a string such that the order corresponds to a particular external order. Examples for a physical order: display order, keyboard order, phonetic order, sorting order In text processing, this term refers to display device order, i.e., the order of glyphs needed to display some character text onto the device. Unicode employs a logical order which is similar to keyboard and phonetic order, although it is neither of these in a strict sense. It is a true logical order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A physical order is a type of order in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N). It is used to define the physical structure of a document, such as the order of the text, images, and other elements. It also defines the layout of the document, such as font size, line spacing, and page orientation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Physical orders are used to create documents that are consistent in their appearance and structure. To create a physical order, you must first define the elements that will be included in the document. Then, you must specify the order in which these elements will appear. Finally, you must define the layout of the document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a physical order, it is important to consider how it will be used. For example, if you are creating a document for printing, you may want to use a different layout than if you are creating a document for online viewing. Additionally, it is important to consider how changes to the physical order may affect other documents that use it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about physical orders in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that can help you learn more about how to create and use physical orders.