--- title: "Update Design - Tools - Lasernet FO Connector User Guide" slug: "update-design" description: "The option to auto-update a Lasernet design was introduced in Lasernet FO Connector 6.17 and has been significantly improved with version 6.19." updated: 2026-06-12T12:30:13Z published: 2026-06-12T12:30:13Z canonical: "kb.lasernetgroup.com/update-design" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.lasernetgroup.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Update Design The option to auto-update a Lasernet design (the **Update design** feature in the **Tools** group of the **Setup** ribbon) was introduced in Lasernet FO Connector 6.17 and has been significantly improved with version 6.19. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-JRLAZGH5.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-S9DSHQ6U.png) In previous versions, the auto-adjustment feature could only automatically reduce layout dimensions (a layout would have to go from **Maximum** to **Medium**, from **Medium** to **Minimum**, or from **Maximum** to **Minimum**). The layout specifies the level of context added to the XML file, such as whether detail collection and details should be added. The auto-adjustment feature can now automatically increase a design's dimensions (the layout goes from **Minimum** to **Medium**, from **Medium** to **Maximum**, or from **Minimum** to **Maximum**). Lowering the layout means creating smaller files, whereas increasing the layout means creating larger files (XML files). Using a **Maximum** layout means having larger XML file(s), which, in some situations, can be useful as it provides the option to “collect” (expand/collapse) the data and could, therefore, provide an easier and more readable document within the Lasernet designer. **Update design** provides the option to keep the history of the modifications made to the layout over time. These historical modifications are shown in the form called **Designs**. **Update design** is not enabled by default, but can be enabled in the following location: **Lasernet** > **Setup** > **Parameters** > **Performance**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-PRT3N0L3.png) For more information about the **Designs** form, refer to [this page](/v1/docs/designs) of the guide. **Update design** is also useful when the user is updating an older version of Dynamics where Lasernet was already used (such as upgrading AX2009, AX2012 into Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations). This is achieved by exporting the existing design and importing it into Lasernet FO Connector. The field **Lookup** provides the option to remap fields if new fields are introduced or the existing rearrange has been updated. The auto-update function also provides the option to adjust a Lasernet design in case the structure (output) is changed in Lasernet FO Connector. Auto-update design is the product of our effort to improve the interactions between Lasernet and the Lasernet Connectors, such as the Lasernet Connector for Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. The option to auto-update a Lasernet design is located at the report level: **Lasernet** > **Common** > **Reports**. ## Example 1. Ensure the layout for the query/report is set to **Minimum**. Ensure the last Grab/XML file is run with the layout set to **Minimum** as well. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-ODHQBZKS.png) 1. Export the required form from Lasernet. It is possible to make an export containing many reports. Either make the export from the form list by selecting the required form, right-click, and select **Export** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-I5OMFULR.png) OR click **File** in the top menu and select **Export Objects**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-0IT2OCPO.png) 1. Click **Forms** and select the required forms. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-LE5F10X0.png) 1. Provide a file name (**AllReports** in this case). 2. Locate the report in Lasernet FO Connector or select the report when opening **Update design**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-Y0Z9ZERN.png) It is possible to select the report from the lookup **Report name**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-FTCF99P3.png) 1. Click **Upload**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-G4YQFYMV.png) 1. Select the exported file containing the form from Lasernet. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-XE7R2EJQ.png) 1. Ensure a Grab file is selected. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-084JC0OR.png) No modifications should be shown at this point. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-1PXCEE9T.png) 1. Change the layout from **Minimum** to **Maximum** within the report’s **Query Wizard**. 2. Re-run the report. 3. Re-open **Update design**. Modifications are shown when selecting a newly created Grab file. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-OZCPM4MH.png) 1. You can download the modifications by using **Download updated file** or the **Download** icon. Alternatively, you can create a new version by using **Create new design version**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-9QYDYI86.png) 1. Import the newly created .Inobject file into Lasernet. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-EN1ZAHUK.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-LVX0PD8Z.png) 1. **Patch**, or **Commit** and **Deploy** in Lasernet. 2. Re-run the report in Dynamics. New rearranges are now adjusted and used with Lasernet (the patterns and rearranges are changed in Lasernet). - Layout: **Maximum** Contains the sections **Detail Collectio**n and **Detail**. Within Lasernet Developer: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-IW1HAP2H.png) Within **Update design** in Lasernet FO Connector: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-VS13U6BI.png) - Layout: **Minimum** Within Lasernet Developer: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-6K6V0K4Z.png) Within **Update design** in Lasernet FO Connector: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-0ASCMYFP.png)