Defining custom fields

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.

  1. Select Administration > Custom Fields > Custom Fields.
  2. Click Add Custom Field.
  3. 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:
    • Character
      Any alphanumeric characters.
    • Numeric
      Numeric values.
    • Date Field
      Date values in DD-MON-YYYY format.
    • Date/Time
      Date and time values in DD-MON-YYYY HH24:MI format.
    • Code + Description
      Unique code and a description of the code.
    • System Entity
      Code description of an Infor 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.
  4. Click Submit.
    Note: To view translations information, select the custom field for which to view translations, and then click Translations.
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