Text Data Type:
Use the Text data type to enter text or combinations of text and numbers, as well as numbers that don't require calculations, such as phone numbers. You can use the Text data type to enter values such as Names, Telephone numbers etc. The Text data type has the following field properties:
Auto-generate values for this field
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This option is only available for fields of the Text or Integer data type.
Check this option if you want values to be auto-generated for the field you are creating. If this option is checked, a new value will be auto-generated for this field every time you add a new document or stack.
Options to control the format of the auto-generated values are available in the Auto Generate Options tab.
 The following options are available in the Auto Generate Options tab
Format
Enter the format using which Globodox will auto-generate the value for this field. You must use the @ sign for alphabets and the # sign for numbers.
For example:
If the format entered is Doc. No. @### then the values generated will be...
Doc. No. A001, Doc. No. A002,......., Doc. No. Z001,......., Doc. No.Z100,.......
Instead of typing in a format you can also select a format from the drop-down list.
A number (0-9) will be generated for every # you enter and an alphabet (A-Z) will be generated for every @ you enter. Any other characters included in the format will appear in the generated value without change.
For example the format @/## will generate the following values...
A/01, A/02,......., Z/99,.......
To generate a simple list of numbers just enter a single # character as the format. This will generate values...
1,2,3,......., 9, 10, 11,.......
If you enter the format as ##, then the values generated will be...
11, 12, 13,......., 19, 20, 21,........
Similarly, if the format entered is @#, then the values generated will be...
A1, A2, A3,........, A9, B0, B1,.......
If you enter the format as @##, then the values generated will be...
A01, A02, A03,......., A09, A10, A11,......., A99, B01, B02,.......
Any new format you enter is automatically added to the drop-down list. To delete a format from the drop-down list, select the format and press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Start Value
The value you enter here will become the first value which is generated by Globodox. For example if the format entered is # and Start Value entered is 5 then the values generated will be...
5, 6, 7, 8,.......
A valid start value must satisfy the following conditions...
1) It must have the same number of characters as the Format.
2) All characters except the # and the @ character must be the same.
3) For every # character in the format a numeric character [0-9] must occur in the Start Value.
4) For every @ character in the format an upper-case alphabet [A-Z] must occur in the Start Value.
For example:
Valid start values for the format Doc. No. @### would be Doc. No. A001, Doc. No. Y999
Increment
Enter a numeric value using which Globodox will increment the auto-generated value every time a document or stack is added.
For example:
If the increment value is 1, the values generated will be 1, 2, 3,....... 9, 10, 11,.......
If the increment value is entered as 100, the values generated will be...
1, 101, 201,.......,1001, 1101, 1201,.......
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Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 255 characters in the Text data type.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Allow Duplicates
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Specify whether a field value should be unique or whether it can have duplicate values.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Memo Data Type:
Use the Memo data type to enter lengthy text or combination of text and numbers. You can use the Memo data type to enter Address, Description, Comments etc. The Memo data type has the following field properties:
Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 65536 characters in the Text data type.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Email Data Type:
Use the Email data type to enter email address. The e-mail address entered in this field will turn into a hyperlink. The Email data type has the following field properties:
Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Allow Duplicates
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Specify whether a field value should be unique or whether it can have duplicate values.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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URL Data Type:
Use the URL data type to enter URL. The URL entered in this data type will turn into a hyperlink. The URL data type has the following field properties:
Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Allow Duplicates
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Specify whether a field value should be unique or whether it can have duplicate values.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Integer Data Type:
Use the Integer data type to enter numeric data that are used in mathematical calculations. You can use the Integer data type to enter Telephone numbers, Age, Invoice number, etc. The Integer data type has the following field properties:
Auto-generate values for this field
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This option is only available for fields of the Text or Integer data type.
Check this option if you want values to be auto-generated for the field you are creating. If this option is checked, a new value will be auto-generated for this field every time you add a new document or stack.
Options to control the format of the auto-generated values are available in the Auto Generate Options tab.
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Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 255 characters.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Allow Duplicates
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Specify whether a field value should be unique or whether it can have duplicate values.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Decimal Data Type:
Use the Decimal data type to enter decimal values. You can use the Decimal data type to enter values such as Weight, Height, Length, etc. The Decimal data type has the following field properties:
Decimal Places
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Specify the place at which the decimal should be applied.
For example:
If the value is 2, then the decimal place will be 0.00
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Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 255 characters.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Allow Duplicates
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Specify whether a field value should be unique or whether it can have duplicate values.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Currency Data Type:
Use the Currency data type to enter currency values. You can use the Currency data type to enter values such as Amount, etc. The Currency data type has the following field properties:
Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 255 characters.
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Decimal Places
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Specify the place at which the decimal should be applied. For e.g. If the value is 2, then the decimal place will be 0.00
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Allow Duplicates
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Specify whether a field value should be unique or whether it can have duplicate values.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Date Data Type:
Use the Date data type to enter date values for the years 1601 to 9999. You can use the Date data type to enter values such as Date of Birth, Order Date, Shipment Date etc. The Date data type has the following field properties:
Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 255 characters.
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Use system date as default value
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Check this option to set the system date as the default value for this field.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field name will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field name will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Time Data Type:
Use the Time data type to enter time values. You can use the Time data type to enter values such as Shipment Time, Arrival and Departure time etc. The Time data type has the following field properties:
Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 255 characters.
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Use system time as default value
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Check this option to set the system time as the default value for this field.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field name will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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DateTime Data Type:
Use the DateTime data type to enter both the date and time. You can use the DateTime data type to enter values such as Shipment date and time, Arrival date and time, Departure date and time etc. The DateTime data type has the following field properties:
Minimum Length
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Specify the minimum number of characters that can be entered in this field.
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Maximum Length
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Specify the maximum number of characters that can be entered in this field. By default you can enter up to 255 characters.
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Use system date time as default value
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Check this option to set the system date time as the default value for this field
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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YesNo Data Type:
Use the YesNo data type to enter Boolean values Yes or No. You can use the Yes/No data type to enter values such as Invoice Paid (Yes), Loan Approved (No), etc. The YesNo data type has the following field properties:
Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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PickListSingle Data Type:
Use the PickListSingle data type to create a field to list a fixed set of values. You will be able to select only one item from the list of this data field. For example, you can use this to create a data field to store the names of all your customers as a list. This data field will have a drop-down with the list of all your customers' names. You can select your customer's name from the list, instead of typing it. A PickListSingle data type can thus help in faster data entry and also avoid errors while entering data. The PickListSingle data type has the following field properties:
List Source
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Specify the list of items for this field. Click this [...] button to add values for this field. The List Source window will be launched. The List Source Window has the following buttons...
| • | Add: Enter a value in the text box and click the Add button on this window to enter values for this field. |
| • | Paste: Copy list values from Excel (from a column) or other spread sheet program and click the Paste button to add these values to this data field.
For example:
Instead of entering a list of 100 values one by one you can just copy these values from a column and click the Paste button on the List Source button to instantly import these values to the data field. |
| • | Close: Click the Close button to close this window.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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PickListMultiple Data Type:
Use the PickListMultiple data type to create a field to list a fixed set of values. You will be able to select multiple items from the list of this data field. For example, you can create a data field to store the names of all the products as list. This data field will have a drop down with the list of all the products. You can then check multiple products from the list. A PickListMultiple data type can thus help in faster data entry and also avoid errors while entering data. The PickListMultiple data type has the following field properties:
List Source
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Specify the list of items for this field. Specify the list of items for this field. Click this [...] button to add values for this fields. The List Source window will be launched. The List Source Window has the following buttons...
| • | Add: Enter a value in the text box and click the Add button on this window to enter values for this field. |
| • | Paste: Copy list values from Excel or other spread sheet program and click the Paste button to add these values to this data type.
For example:
Instead of entering a list of 100 values one by one you can just copy these values from a column and click the Paste button on the List Source button to instantly import these values to the data type. |
| • | Close: Click the Close button to close this window.
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Default Value
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Specify a default value for this field. The value entered here becomes the default value for this field. You can change this value if required.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field. The required data field will be displayed in red colored text.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended. The recommended data field will be displayed in blue colored text.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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Lookup Data Type:
Use the LookUp data type to look for values from a Document Type or a Stack. LookUp data type is somewhat similar to PickList data type. The only difference is the values of a LookUp data type are 'Dynamic' and the values of a PickList data type are 'Static'. The Lookup data type has the following field properties:
List Source
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Specify the Stack or Document Type that you want listed in Lookup.
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Input Value
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Specify whether the field can have an empty value or not from this drop-down.
Required
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Select this option to mark the field as required. If this option is selected you will not be allowed to save the information until some value is entered for this field.
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Recommended
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Select this option to mark the field as recommended.
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Can be blank
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Select this option if the field can be left empty.
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Security
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Select a Security Label for the field.
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