FIELDEVAL (System Variable)

Controls how fields are updated.

Type: Integer
Saved in: Drawing
Initial value: 31

The setting is stored as a bitcode using the sum of the following values:

Value

Description

0

Not updated

1

Updated on open

2

Updated on save

4

Updated on plot

8

Updated on use of ETRANSMIT

16

Updated on regeneration

Note: The Date field is updated by UPDATEFIELD, but it is not updated automatically based on the setting of the FIELDEVAL system variable.