Defining and Modifying a Code List

Use this procedure steps to define or modify a code list table.

  1. Select Edit > Code Lists.
  2. To create a new code list, click New. To edit a code list, select a code list and click Change.

    The system displays the Edit Code List dialog box.

  3. In the Table ID box, type the name of the field or element for which this code list table is used.
  4. In the Description box, type the description of the field or element for which this code list table is used.
  5. To create a new code, click New. To edit a code, select a code and click Change.

    The system displays the Edit Code List Entry dialog box.

  6. In the Value box, type the value of the code.
  7. In the Description box, type a description of the code value.
  8. Click OK to save the code list entry.
  9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to add more code list entries to the code list table.
  10. Click Close to save and exit the Edit Code List dialog box.
  11. Click Close to exit the Code Lists dialog box.