Creating a pcdata

Use this procedure to create a pcdata.
  1. Right-click a map object and select either Create Sub > Pcdata or Insert > Pcdata.

    See About Creating Map Objects for more information on the Create Sub and Insert functions.

    The system displays the Pcdata Properties dialog box.

  2. On the Validation tab, specify the following:
    • whether the pcdata is required or not
    • minimum length
    • maximum length
    • type of data
    • how the data is formatted
  3. To specify an extended rule for this pcdata, select the Extended Rule tab and define the rule.

    See the Application Integration User Guide for more information on extended rules.

  4. To specify a standard rule for this pcdata, select the Standard Rule tab and define the rule.

    See the Application Integration User Guide for more information on standard rules.

  5. Click OK.

    The system saves the pcdata and closes the Pcdata Properties dialog box.