Specifying default values for fields

In some cases, you might want to specify a default value for a field. You can specify a constant for the default value or you can use a script to calculate a default value.

To specify the default value for a field:

1. In the Fields grid, click the Default Value cell of the field that you want to modify.
2. Click the down arrow and select the type of hook to use.
   • To specify a constant value, click CONSTANT and enter a value in the Constant field.
   • To write a script, click SCRIPTS > PERL and enter the code to set the default value after the lines that read:

     # Set the initial value of the field here. Example:
     # SetFieldValue("fieldname", 12345);

   • To remove a hook, click None.

Compile each script to catch any syntax errors in the code before you associate it with the field. For an example of a default value script, seeField default value hook examples.