A qualifier is an typically an element that has a value
expressed as a code that gives a specific meaning to the function
of another element. A qualifying relationship is the interaction between
an element and its qualifier. The function of the element changes
depending on which code the qualifier contains.
Use this procedure to define qualifying relationships.
- Double-click the element you want to use to further define
(qualify) another element.
The system displays
the Element Properties dialog box.
- Select the Standard Rule tab.
- From the standard rule list, select Use Constant.
- From the qualifies list, select the element that this element
qualifies. This list contains only the other active elements in the
same record or segment as the qualifying element.
- Click OK.
Note: For a
form, when you set a constant value for a qualifier field, you know
that you never need to override the value in the field. In this instance,
you would probably hide the field as well.
The
system establishes the qualifying relationship between the two elements.