The field type selected in the Add Field dialog box determines the available field settings. The default choice is Auto-generated Sequence.
Auto-generated Sequence Settings
- Use to Name text box to give a name to the auto-generated field.
- The length determines the number the size of the range field and must be a positive value.
- The range specifies the beginning and end of the auto-generated number. The lower most limit must be less than the upper most limit.
- StepSize controls how the auto-generated number is incremented.
Delimiter
- The value must be a character. The delimiter is used to separate fields.
Fixed Text
- Use the Name text box to give a name to the fixed text field.
- The value entered in the Fixed Text field always displays in the file number and cannot be modified by the user.
Free Text
- Use the Name text box to give a name to the free text field.
- Max Length controls the maximum number of characters allowed for this field.
- Max Length required forces user to enter the number of characters specified in the Max Length field. The number length cannot be over 50.
Predefined List
- Use the Name text box to give a name to the predefined list field.
- Specify a list of values in the Code field. You can optionally enter a description for each of the values.
- Use the Move up and Move down buttons to change the order of the values.
- Use the Delete button to remove a value.
Workgroup label
- Selecting this option automatically assigns the workgroup label as a fixed value in the numbering scheme.
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