Application screens contain multiple fields. As you work with the system, you will encounter the following types of fields:
data entry fields — fields where you can enter, view, or modify information from the database.
required fields — indicated by an asterisk (*), these fields must be filled before the system can save a record.
read-only fields — indicated by blue background, you cannot modify these fields; for example, some default values, or values on a saved record might be read-only.
default values — some fields contain default values programmed by your system administrator, for example, your user name or the current date. You might be unable to modify default values.
calculated values — some fields contain values that are calculated based on data stored in the system. Calculated values are read-only. You cannot modify them.
Tip : The Help for each application offers Field Information, including the corresponding database table and column.
Fields can have actions associated with them. A field can have a long description, a select value lookup, or a menu of actions attached to it. You access these actions via a field button.
Button |
Name |
Function |
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Detail Menu |
Displays a menu of actions available for the field. Specific choices vary by field. |
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Long Description |
Provides room for entering more data than can fit in the on-screen field. After you create a long description entry, the button changes color to indicate that additional information is available. |
|
Select Date |
Displays the Select Date dialog box. Click a date to return the value to the Date field. |
|
Select Date and Time |
Displays the Select Date and Time dialog box. Select a date and time, and click OK to return the values to the field. |
|
Select Value |
Displays a dialog box showing available values for the fields. Select Value dialog boxes are often lists of records created in other applications, for example inventory items created in the Item Master application. |