User Interface Controls

You can apply controls for the interactions of some settings on the user interface. The settings are applicable to some fields that users are viewing and not to all fields across all tabs. You must reapply the settings to the fields in other tabs to reflect the settings.

Control settings

The following table lists the settings that you can use for user interactions.

Table 1. User Control Settings
Setting Description
Editable
  • Default setting for interactions.
  • Provides complete control to the user assuming the user has the necessary permissions.
  • Can be configured for users to enter the value or select from a list.
  • For contract creation, can be configured to have a default value.
Read Only
  • Default setting for the properties that are system-specific.
  • Disables user interaction.
  • Default value is required for contract creation.
Hidden
  • Disables user interaction and the setting is not displayed.
  • Default value is required for contract creation.
  • A hidden setting is applicable only for the window or tab that corresponds to the selected interaction. It does not affect the setting in other locations in the application.
Externally Set
  • Applies only to contract creation and save as interactions.
  • Disables user interaction and the setting is not displayed.
  • A programmed exit framework determines the value of the property.