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The Extended Data option allows adding data fields that are not already present to specific screens.

 

·         Affected Page – The screen that will be affected by this change. For example, if Asset is selected, the extended data field that is selected from the Defined Fields list will be displayed on Assets Characteristics tab EX Data grid on the Asset screen.

·         Visible – If checked, the data field is visible on the screen designated by the Affected Page field.

·         Defined Fields – The list of fields that can be added.

·         Display Name – The label for the extended data field on the Affected Page screen.

·         Display Type – The type of field: Numeric, Text, Combo, Date, Currency, Memo, or Boolean.

Note: The Display Type and Defined Field type must match. See the Display Type and Defined Type table.

·         Lab Type – The lab affected by the change. System changes all labs.

To add fields to the Defined Fields list, select the “+” button next to this list. The Select a field dialog is displayed for selecting the field to add.

To delete fields from the Defined Fields list, select the “X” Delete button next to this list.

To arrange the list of fields within the Defined Fields list, use the and arrows.

Display Type and Defined Type

Display Type

Function

Field Type

Numeric

Number Input

nField

Text

Text Input

cField

Combo

Drop Down

cField/mField

Date

Date Input

tField

Currency

Currency Input

nField

Memo

Long Text Input

mField

Boolean

Check box Input
(Logical)

lField

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