A reference record is like a template for new industry model records. Reference records comprise a set of defined attributes and their values (reference attributes), which are entered when a new record is inserted.
When you edit, capture, and modify data in feature class forms in Edit mode, you can use reference records to apply the same set of attributes and values to multiple records, making data acquisition faster and more accurate. Reference records are also applied when you digitize features or when you create features using workflows .
If selected, the reference record is shown in the status bar on the right. *No Reference indicates that no reference record will be applied. If you create a new record, the values are shown in the respective input fields. You can change the values before updating.