Field Name

The name of the field.

Display Name

The name that displays on the screen. This is the label and it can have spaces in the label name. 

Group

Field Type

The type of field displayed on the screen. Since Version 8, configuration Field Type is now required. Field Type replaces DataType in pre-version 8 configuration. Please see the XML Configuration Guide topic in this help system for a list of all elements, attributes and values needed for configuration. Field Type also defines a set of values and the allowable operations on those values. DECIMAL, TEXT, DATE, INTEGER.    

Encrypt

Allows the value entered to be encrypted. This is used for credit card information or other highly sensitive information. 

By State Approval

Field will hide or display based on State Approval (used for rider indicator or program fields). Only applies to segment fields. 

Query

Calculated

Can be used to default the field to a value derived through a SQL statement.

ClearOnRecycle

Used to enable clearing the field when the user manually recycles the transaction.

Default Value

The initial value displayed when the user brings up the screen or transaction.

Disabled

Displays the field and the fields information, but the user cannot enter the data.

Hidden

Whether or not the field is displayed on the screen.

Required

The field must be filled in by the user when screen or transaction information is submitted.

Element

Allows a mask to be put on a field.

Length

Determines how many characters are permitted for a field value.

Tool Tip

Allows a tool tip to be entered that will be visible at mouse-over of the field.

Parts

Provides information to create a next identifier. Used commonly with Identifier Field Types. 

Currency

Allows a currency to be selected, which will define how money is displayed.

Value

Allows a value to be entered.

Default Currency

Expanded