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Side ribbon - Open side ribbon by default on a specific ScreenID with a pre-selected icon

  • May 6, 2026
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Captain I
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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a way to have the side ribbon (side panel) open by default when a user navigates to a specific screen — and ideally with a specific icon/tab pre-selected.

Context:

  • Specific ScreenID (e.g. a custom or standard screen)
  • Specific side panel icon should be expanded automatically on load
  • Goal: avoid the user having to click the icon every time

Any pointers, code samples, or references to the framework API would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Raphael

Best answer by Dipak Nilkanth

Hi ​@raphrf,

As far as I know, this isn’t currently supported. I did find a related idea posted in the Acumatica Community Ideas section.

However, I’d be happy to hear if anyone has discovered a workaround or a creative approach to achieve this.

 

 

Raphael

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Dipak Nilkanth
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Hi ​@raphrf,

As far as I know, this isn’t currently supported. I did find a related idea posted in the Acumatica Community Ideas section.

However, I’d be happy to hear if anyone has discovered a workaround or a creative approach to achieve this.

 

 

Dipak Nilkanth || 2X MVP @2025 & 2026 || https://www.linkedin.com/in/dipak-nilkanth-293591102 || Acumatica Developer
    darylbowman
    Captain II
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    I've worked with side panel code a lot recently. I can see this potentially being possible, but I haven't tried it. I will later today.

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      darylbowman
      Captain II
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      This looks doable. I’m going to send you a private message.

      Daryl ⚡Freelance developer 🛒Check out my products 👉🏻deftstrokesdev.com/index.php/products ⏩linkedin.com/in/darylbowman
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