Defining enumerated string fields

Define an enumerated string field by setting the data type, adding values, and defining whether it is encrypted and single or multi-valued. A default value can also be specified.

Before you begin

Learn about the data type. For more information, see Data types.

Procedure

  1. Define basic information about the field. For more information, see Defining fields and adding them to field groups.
  2. Select Enumerated String in Data Type.
  3. Set Multi Valued:
    • True - multiple values can be selected from the list.
    • False - only one value can be selected from the list (the default).
  4. Add values to the list:
    1. In Enumerated String Values click New Value.
    2. Enter a Name and a Label.
      To add labels in multiple languages, click Edit.
    3. Click Create.
  5. To reorder the values in the list, use drag and drop and position the values in the correct display order.
  6. Hover over a value and click the show/hide icon to control whether a value is displayed to users.
  7. To remove a value from the list, click the remove icon next to the value.
  8. Optional: In Default Value select a value that is the default.
  9. Optional: Click Profiles and select the profiles that can use the field.
  10. Finish defining the field. For more information, see Defining fields and adding them to field groups.

Results

After an enumerated field, either single or multi-valued, is created, a true/false toggle named Hierarchical might be displayed. It is an internal setting and cannot be changed.

After it is defined, you cannot change an enumerated string field from a multi-value enumerated string data type to single-value enumerated data type. You cannot delete an enumerated string field.

If you are using Oracle, you can convert a single value selection setting to a multi-value selection setting.

If you are using IBM® Db2® and you want to convert a single value selection setting to a multi-value selection setting, you must: