Use Pre-Defined Datatypes
Depending on the type of custom field, you may have the option to use a pre-defined datatype.
When using a pre-defined datatype, the system formats the custom field the same as the datatype. For example, if you create a field called ‘Units’ and assign the ‘bUnits’ datatype, the custom field uses the following formatting:
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Input Type: |
Numeric |
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Input Mask: |
###,###,##0.000 |
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Input Length: |
15 |
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Precision: |
3 (Numeric |
Note: If you plan to implement data level security for the
custom field, associate it with a securable datatype. See “Setting Data Level Security
for a Custom Field” in Related Topics below.
