Creating Positional Fields using the Create Sub Function

Use this procedure to create a positional field in the NCPDP side of a map.

  1. Select the positional segment in which you intend to create a field.

    The system displays the NCPDP Positional Field Properties Dialog Box.

  2. On the Name tab, type the name of the positional field.
    Note: Do not use spaces or dashes in the Name box. You can use the underscore symbol (_) to separate words.
  3. To specify validation information for this field, click the Validation tab and enter the information.
  4. To specify an extended rule for this map component, click the Extended Rule tab and enter the rule.
  5. To specify a standard operation rule for this map component, click the Standard Rule tab and enter the rule.
  6. To set conditional relationships between this field and another positional field, click the Conditions tab and set the conditions.
  7. Click OK to save the properties for this field.