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.