Define Inputs.Inputs

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Use the Define Inputs functions to specify the kind of information that a user can enter for any given parameter.

Contents 1 Using Search Screen 2 Fields 3 Adding an Input 4 Updating an Input 5 Deleting an Input

[edit] Using Search Screen

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[edit] Fields

The following fields appear on the Inputs tab:

• Input Name – Short name of the right that the inputs will be used for.
• Visibility
• Sort Order – Controls the order in which the inputs appear on the screen when the user is entering data. Data will appear in numerical order, using the assigned integer number.
• Input Type - Indicates whether the selected input will impact rights configurator.
• Recurrence Type - Indicates the recurrence pattern.
• Column Name – Name of the parameter that the input will be used for.
• Parent Column Name – Displays the name of the parent input if the selected input is a child.
• Column Type – Identifies the type of input.
• Data Type – Displays the type of data that will be accepted as a user input.
• Default – Default value that will appear in the field.
• Populator Type – Identifies the type of field.
• Populator – The name of the source table used for a lookup, if applicable.
• Association
• Sort Order – The order in which the inputs will appear on the screen.
• Editable Flag – Identifies whether the input is be editable and viewable. Possible values are:
  • Y – Can be viewed and edited.
  • N – Cannot be viewed or edited.
  • V – Can be viewed, but cannot be edited.
  • R – Can be viewed and must be edited (required field).
• Parameter ID – Value assigned by the system automatically.

The Templates associated with this Input, by Service matrix displays the list of services, which incorporate these inputs. To view the list, click the [Retrieve] button above the matrix. When making changes to the inputs, keep in mind that all the associated services will be affected.

[edit] Adding an Input

Complete the following steps to add an input:

• Click at the top of the screen.
• Fill out the required fields.
• Click at the top of the Input Columns matrix.
• Fill out the fields on the Inputs tab. Repeat as necessary. Click at the top of the matrix to delete an input.
• Template:Submit.

[edit] Updating an Input

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[edit] Deleting an Input

Complete the following steps to delete an input:

• Select the input you wish to delete.
• Click at the top of the screen. A verification window appears asking if you wish to remove the input. Click [YES]. You will not be able to undo this action.