Acumatica's Modern UI – A Leap Forward in ERP Usability
Acumatica has always stood apart in the ERP landscape because of what it does AND how it was built.
Unlike many of its competitors, Acumatica was born in the cloud. That means it carries no legacy technology debt, allowing it to evolve freely and stay on the cutting edge.
At the core of this flexibility lies the XRP Framework which is a modular architecture designed for adaptability. The XRP Framework enables Acumatica to swap components and integrate new technologies without the heavy baggage of outdated code or rigid infrastructure.
It supports multiple databases, interpretation layers, and languages all with an agility that ensures Acumatica can evolve with technological advances instead of falling behind them.
In future posts, we’ll explore how this same framework positions Acumatica to lead the charge in AI-driven ERP innovation.
Introducing the Acumatica Modern UI
Acumatica’s Modern UI is a comprehensive overhaul of both design and underlying architecture.
Launching for production use in 2025 R2, the Modern UI delivers a responsive, intuitive, and performance-optimized experience for every user. This marks Acumatica’s second major UI evolution, achieved without disrupting existing processes, a testament to the strength of its underlying XRP framework.
Acumatica’s Modern UI focus on no-code configuration, usability, personalization, and performance.
Key New Terms in the Modern UI
To become a power user in the new environment, here are a few terms to know:
Modern UI: The new responsive interface that adapts seamlessly to desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Fieldsets: Configurable groups of data fields that can collapse or expand for cleaner layouts. End users, not just developers, can adjust them to match their workflows.
Form Configuration Mode: A redesigned, intuitive way to configure forms and layouts directly within the UI.
Systemwide vs. User Personalization: System administrators can enforce consistent configurations across all users, while individuals can still maintain their personal preferences across fieldset’s verboseness.
Why the Modern UI Matters
When Acumatica’s Classic UI was released, the digital landscape looked very different. Most users worked from desktop computers with limited bandwidth and minimal device diversity.
Fast forward to today, and the workplace is mobile, distributed, and dynamic.
Users now demand:
- Responsive design across laptops, tablets, and phones
- Unified navigation and intelligent menus
- Smarter alerts and error handling
- Faster, more efficient performance
The Modern UI directly addresses these needs, enhancing flexibility without forcing users into a steep relearning curve.
Two Acumatica Modern UI Features to Try First
If you’re ready to dive in, here are two areas that will make the biggest impact right away:
1. Fieldsets
Configure fieldsets to include or exclude data points based on specific user workflows. Cleaner screens mean faster navigation and fewer distractions.
- Open the Screen to configure and use Settings > Screen Configuration to enter Form Configuration mode.
- In the fieldset’s top-right corner, click Settings to open Section Configuration.
- Make changes as needed, for example:
- Rename the fieldset title.
- Add UI elements (drag from Available to Selected).
- Remove personalized UI elements (default ones can’t be removed).
- Toggle Tab (focus order), Pin (show when collapsed), or Visible (hide/show).
- Reorder elements by dragging.
- Click Apply in Section Configuration, then Apply to All (Form Configuration pane) to publish the shared layout; choose whether to keep or override users’ personal configs.
2.Tabs and Columns
Customize your views to mirror your team’s natural workflow. By removing unnecessary elements, you’ll simplify onboarding, speed up training, and improve overall ERP adoption.
- Open the Screen to configure and use Settings > Screen Configuration.
- Click the tab control’s Settings button to open Tab Configuration.
- In Tab Configuration:
- Hide/Show tabs (move between Visible Tabs and Hidden Tabs).
- Reorder tabs by dragging.
- Reset to Default if needed.
- Apply to save.
- Back in the Form Configuration pane, use Apply to All to share the layout (and decide whether to preserve or override personal layouts).
At Crestwood, we have established the best-practices around the Modern UI and, in a living document, focus it’s a strategic advantage. Our strategies reduce training time, improve user satisfaction, and helps businesses scale effortlessly with a platform that grows alongside them.
Ready to take the next step, contact our Crestwood Customer Success team and evaluate if the Modern UI is the best next step for your organization.
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