Multi Add Fields to a File
This option gives you the opportunity to create a number of fields very quickly. It is best used when you only have to add the basic details and don't need to do a lot of changes to the fields once they have been created.
| Field Name |
Enter the name of the field to be created. It can be a new field or one already created. For details of field names that can be used, refer to LANSA Object Names in the Technical Reference Guide. |
| Description |
If the field doesn't exist, enter the description here otherwise the description of an existing field, if selected, will be displayed. |
| Reference field |
If you are basing your new field on a reference field, then enter the name of the reference field here. |
| Type |
If this is a new field, select the type of field (alpha, numeric, date, etc.) from the dropdown list. |
| Length |
Enter if this is a new field. |
| Decs |
Enter if this is a new field. |
| Key * |
Enter 1, 2, etc. to denote keys and their sequence. |
| Virtual * |
Tick (ü) if the field that you are entering is a virtual field. |
* Do NOT forget to indicate which are the Virtual and Key fields.
Press the OK button when you have entered your fields. If any of the fields are new, you are asked to confirm the field should be created.