Define an unlimited number of new fields, and attach a selection of these fields to any class of an entity, such as an equipment class or a purchase order class, or to an entity, such as all equipment or all purchase orders.
Specify valid lookup values for a custom field using the Associate Custom Fields form.
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Select Administration > Custom Fields > Custom Fields.
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Click Add Custom Field.
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Specify this information:
Custom Field - Specify a unique code identifying the field, and then enter a description of the field in the adjacent field. The description is the text that the user will see for the custom field.
Type - Select one of these field types:
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Character - Any alphanumeric characters.
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Numeric - Numeric values.
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Date Field - Date values in DD-MON-YYYY format.
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Date/Time - Date and time values in DD-MON-YYYY HH24:MI format.
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Code + Description - Unique code and a description of the code.
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System Entity - Code description of an HxGN EAM entity. The system enables the System Entity field.
System Entity - Specify the code description of the entity for which to define custom fields.
Minimum Value / Maximum Value - Specify the range of values users can enter.
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Click Submit.
To view translations information, select the custom field for which to view translations, and then click Translations.