Oracle® Rules Palette Release 9.1.0.0.0 E15811-01

# Field Properties Window

Clicking on a field in the Configuration Area opens the FieldsProperties window. You may make changes to a field's configuration from this window. If you want to update a property, click the select button next to the property. A window will open with the available options for that property. Make your selections and then select Close.

Most Commonly Used Field Properties

Field | Definition
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.
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 V9 XML Configuration 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 you to encrypt the value entered. 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.
Calculated | Can be used to default the field to a value derived through an SQL statement.
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 you to put a mask on a field.
Length | Determines how many characters are permitted for a field value.
Tool Tip | Allows you to enter a tool tip that will be visible at mouse-over of the field.
Currency | Allows you to select a currency, which will define how money is displayed.
Default Value | Allows you to enter a value.
Parts | Provides information to create a next identifier. Used commonly with Identifier Field Types.