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Working with "Select a Value" Dialog Boxes

Throughout the application, certain types of fields require specific types of values. To assist you in selecting from only a constrained list of available choices, the interface will display Select a Value dialog boxes for you to search for and select a specific value appropriate for the current field.

Note: Field lists of values are used when the available choices are manageable (usually, less than 10 values). However, when the number of available choices is large (for example, there might be hundreds of projects), the application will offer Select a Value dialog boxes.

Table 1 of 2: Select a Value Dialog Boxes

Item

Description

item one

Select a Value icon: Throughout the application, click "" Select a Value to open a selection dialog box.

item  two

Search Area: The top part of the dialog box contains search controls to help you constrain the values based on your criteria.

item  three

Results area: The middle part of the dialog box displays the available values based on your search criteria, if any. Make your selection here.

item  four

Command buttons: The bottom part of the dialog box contains command buttons. Standard buttons include OK or Assign to accept the value you selected, and Close to cancel the operation, close the dialog box, and return to the previous screen.

item five

Similar selection icons: The Select a Date and Select a URL dialog boxes function in a similar manner to the selection dialog boxes. Click these icons, when present in the interface, to select a constrained value for the specific field.

Table 2 of 2: Select a Value Dialog Boxes

Item

Description

item one

Selection icons: Similar to the "" icon, in these examples, click "" or "" to choose a particular item.

item  two

Search Area: The top part of the dialog box contains custom search controls to help you constrain the values based on your criteria. In one example, option buttons are used to constrain Global, EPS, or Project code values.

item  three

Results Area: The middle part of the dialog box displays the available values based on your search criteria, if any. Make your selection here.

item  four

Command Buttons: The bottom part of the dialog box contains command buttons. Standard buttons include Assign or OK to accept the value you selected, and Close to cancel the operation, close the dialog box, and return to the previous screen. Other buttons can also appear in this area.

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